World Surveillance Group Inc (fka WSGI)

[Renaissance]

Indy, I have been thinking of LMAMS and my first thought was to add lifting gas to reduce total ISTAR total weight for the Argus and BIB. I was not sure how to do it and maintain LMAMS size requirements. Then I came across this article.

http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA513823

"PSB UAVs may take a number of forms. This report discusses medium-sized UAVs with critical dimensions of ~10 ft; however, PSB technology can be applied to micro UAVs and larger UAVs. Pressurized structures can be used to augment or improve current UAV designs. Used in this way, pressurized structures can be used to replace components of UAVs. For example, the wings and fuselage of common UAV designs may be replaced with pressurized structures. An example of this is shown in figure 1 in which the wings of an aircraft are made from an inflatable frame. This type of approach is expected to improve the performance of UAVs slightly. It could also improve the portability of the UAV and possibly make assembly easier. Furthermore, it could reduce the cost of the UAV if the manufacturing techniques and materials are widely adapted. Greater increases in UAV performance may also be achieved through efficient and novel designs that take full advantage of the newer lightweight materials and buoyancy."

Interesting concepts. I think GV must be familiar with this paper. Are you?