Albatross: High Altitude UAV for Emergency Cellular and Internet Coverage
Faculty Mentor Name
Jacob W. Zwick, Matthew J. Haslam
Format Preference
Poster
Abstract
The Albatross will be designed to fly and operate in a disaster-stricken area. The aircraft will be solar-powered and will serve as a platform for a telecommunications array that will provide cellular phone coverage and reliable internet connectivity for the disaster-stricken area. To provide these services, the aircraft will be designed to loiter at an altitude of 65,000 ft. and have an endurance of one week. If the area of operation requires services for a longer time, a second aircraft shall be launched that will reach cruise altitude before the first aircraft begins its descent. This process will be repeated until the disaster area has repaired its telecommunications infrastructure.
- POSTER PRESENTATION
Location
ERAU - Prescott, AZ; AC1-Atrium, 11 am - 3 pm | Eagle Gym, 7 - 9 pm
Start Date
3-29-2019 11:00 AM
End Date
3-29-2019 9:00 PM
Albatross: High Altitude UAV for Emergency Cellular and Internet Coverage
ERAU - Prescott, AZ; AC1-Atrium, 11 am - 3 pm | Eagle Gym, 7 - 9 pm
The Albatross will be designed to fly and operate in a disaster-stricken area. The aircraft will be solar-powered and will serve as a platform for a telecommunications array that will provide cellular phone coverage and reliable internet connectivity for the disaster-stricken area. To provide these services, the aircraft will be designed to loiter at an altitude of 65,000 ft. and have an endurance of one week. If the area of operation requires services for a longer time, a second aircraft shall be launched that will reach cruise altitude before the first aircraft begins its descent. This process will be repeated until the disaster area has repaired its telecommunications infrastructure.
- POSTER PRESENTATION