Multifunctional Structure-Power for Electric Unmanned Systems

Abstract

We provide an overview of recent US Naval Research Laboratory research and development on multifunctional structure-power materials/components for enhancing the performance of unmanned systems through reduction of parasitic (unifunctional) structure mass/volume. Design rules and tools for composite multifunctional materials and three multifunctional structure-power concepts: structure-battery, autophagous (self-consuming) structure-fuel, and solar-skin will be examined. The potential benefits and the technical challenges associated with multifunctional structure-power will be highlighted along with current technological thrusts and possible breakthroughs that can significantly advance the state-of-art.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA479830

Entities

People

  • J. N. Baucom
  • James P. Thomas
  • M. A. Qidwai
  • W. R. Pogue

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Composite Materials
  • Efficiency
  • Electric Power
  • Energy
  • Energy Harvesting
  • Energy Storage
  • Hydrocarbon Fuels
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Panels
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Unmanned Systems

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy