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Engineering
Engineering
AERIAL STATION POWER TETHER WITH UNIPOLAR CURRENT FLOW
WARF: P210406US01

Inventors: Daniel Ludois


The Invention
A UW researcher has developed a new power tether for aerial devices, such as balloons or drones, that uses as few as one conductor, providing a ground return by capacitive coupling between the aerial device and a ground plane at a base station. Using high-frequency, high-voltage power allows significant power transfer through the low capacitance between the aerial station and the ground minimizing the necessary current flow.
Applications
New tethered wire system. Apps such as tethered drones, tethered aerial platforms including aerial wind turbines or solar panels.
Key Benefits
Lighter wire allowing for longer tether wires, and increased efficiency.
Additional Information
For More Information About the Inventors
For current licensing status, please contact Michael Carey at [javascript protected email address] or 608-960-9867

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