patlod/bahpms

Thesis Project: Development and Evaluation of a Hybrid Power Management System for Airships Intended for Infrared Thermographic Inspection of Photovoltaic Plants

bahpms

Thesis Project: Development and Evaluation of a Hybrid Power Management System for Airships Intended for Infrared Thermographic Inspection of Photovoltaic Plants

Airship Prototype

Concept

Inteded Mission

While vehcile monitors photovoltaic plants it will extend its flight time by charging itself with solar power.

Gondola & Vehicle Control

Hybrid Power Management System (HPMS)

Hardware which manages the charging process of the vehicle and switching between power supplies.

Testing HPMS

Hardware Communication Client on the Ground

Concept

Wireless data exchange with vehicle hardware including charge states, charge rates, battery information (which is currently active and which is charged), manually switch between power supplies, etc.