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Flight feedback control based on gust detection around HAPS

US11215708B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2019
Grant dateJan 4, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/005
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

It is prevented that a communication relay apparatus in an upper airspace, which is suitable for constructing a three-dimensional network, falls by a strong wind. A communication relay apparatus is provided with a relay communication station that performs a radio communication with a terminal apparatus, and is capable of flying in an upper airspace by an autonomous control or an external control. This communication relay apparatus includes a flight control section that controls a flight of the communication relay apparatus based on flight control information determined so as to reduce an influence of a strong wind generated around the communication relay apparatus. The flight control information may include information for controlling at least one of a flight direction, velocity, altitude, attitude, flight route and flight pattern of the communication relay apparatus.

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