Conceptual Design of Hybrid Aerial Vehicle for Venus Exploration

Conceptual Design of Hybrid Aerial Vehicle for Venus Exploration

The conceptual design of a hybrid aerial vehicle for the exploration of the upper Venus atmosphere is presented. The vehicle will float like a balloon and harvest solar energy which is stored in batteries. The neutral buoyancy reduces the energy consumption and makes the vehicle robust and durable....

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Main Authors: Jesus Rosales, Addison Miller, Edgar Nunez, Andreas Gross, Nancy Chanover
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Aerospace
Subjects:
Venus atmosphere exploration
lighter than air
buoyant flight
conceptual design
aerodynamic analysis
heat transfer analysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/10/6/534

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