Open AccessOptimal Design of a Hexakis Icosahedron Vacuum-Based Lighter-Than-Air Vehicle
Author(s) -
Joseph R. Schwemmer,
Anthony N. Palazotto,
James W. Chrissis
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
aiaa journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.828
H-Index - 158
eISSN - 1081-0102
pISSN - 0001-1452
DOI - 10.2514/1.j057043
Subject(s) - finite element method , buoyancy , optimal design , frame (networking) , vacuum chamber , structural engineering , mechanical engineering , computer science , materials science , mechanics , engineering , physics , composite material , machine learning
Because of the rising cost and scarcity of helium, new methods to ensure buoyancy for lighter-than-air vehicles are being sought. One alternative under study uses an internal vacuum to reduce the w...
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