Robotic Refueling System for Tactical and Strategic Aircraft.
Abstract
A ground based aircraft refueling system uses existing air-to-air refueling technology. A fixed facility design attaches a moveable air-to-air type refueling boom and probe to an overhead track mounted on the ceiling of a TAB VEE aircraft shelter. Movement of the boom and probe is controlled from a remote control room protected from hazardous chemical and biological environments. In a second embodiment a moveable facility design mounts on the top of a tank truck a first boom attached at a right angle to an air-to-air type refueling second boom and probe. The booms and probe are remotely controlled from the truck cab which is protected from hostile chemical and biological environments. A third embodiment adds to the moveable facility design a second tank and nozzle outlet for spraying decontaminate. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADD011980
Entities
People
- Edwin R. Schultz
Organizations
- United States Department of the Air Force