Development of a Radio Controlled Airship Metalurgica Werninghaus Ltda

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Werninghaus, Edward, author.

Conference Name:

International Mobility Technology Conference and Exhibit (2001-11-19 : Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2001

Summary:

This paper presents the design and construction of a radio controlled model airship that was build as a hobby in a non-professional environment by 2 mechanical engineers. After simulations and field tests the project became a reality and the model airship navigated the Brazilian skies in 1998. The model is focused for outdoor operation and has 13 m length and 3,5 m diameter. It operates with 4 internal combustion engines and uses 60 m3 helium as lifting gas

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Publisher Number:

2001-01-3920

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