Adaptable solar airframe with a flexible photovoltaic system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9067668
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14091969

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Methods and apparatus for an adaptable solar airframe are provided herein. In some embodiments, an adaptable solar airframe includes an expandable body having an aerodynamic cross-section that reduces parasitic air drag at any given thickness of the body, further being able to change its shape in flight in response to changes in the relative position of the sun; and a flexible solar PV system attached to the surface of the expandable body.

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SUNLIGHT AEROSPACE INC2045 LINCOLN HIGHWAY SUITE ONE WEST EDISON NJ 08817

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Cyrus, Michael Summit, US 79 1997
Frolov, Sergey V New Providence, US 40 1214
Moussouris, John Peter Palo Alto, US 15 914

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