Airborne tethered sensor system

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1996-08-20

1998-03-03

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Passenger or cargo loading or discharging

244138R, B64D 900

Patent

active

057226180

ABSTRACT:
An airborne sensor system and method for placing a tethered payload in a near-stationary horizontal and vertical position at a desired location in relation to a target. The system includes an aircraft flying in a near-circular flight path, a tether connected at a first end to the aircraft and at a second end to a payload section, and an electronic device or devices for determining the location of the payload section. In addition, the airborne sensor system may include an apparatus for moving the payload section horizontally to the desired location and maintaining it at that location, independent of moving the aircraft.

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