Concept of Sondola Airship


Aircraft for the convenient access of remote areas to promote family planning in many possible regions. Dual hull design for long-distance travel. Outlined for the steady observation and control of critical areas on the ground.

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Elementary concept of the double-decker airship. Blue lines: Two envelopes, one above the other.
Dual Hull

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Black lines: Catenary cables which lead through both envelopes. Red ellipse: Gondola near the blimp's front. Green part: Engine and propeller.
Catenary cables

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Yellow: Valve at a hose where helium moves between two envelopes. Blue rectangles: Hydrogen bags. Pink ellipse: Capsule for a fuel cell, electric engines, and hydrogen storage tanks.
Ballonet

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For additional security, the hydrogen bags are surrounded by helium which is the blimp's primary lifting gas.
Security




(Available since 1.2.08. Edited and updated 23. June, 2008)