Multifunctional Structure-Power for Electric Unmanned Systems
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چکیده
We provide an overview of recent US Naval Research Laboratory research and development on multifunctional structure-power materials/components for enhancing the performance of unmanned systems through reduction of parasitic (unifunctional) structure mass/volume. Design rules & tools for composite multifunctional materials and three multifunctional structure-power concepts: structure-battery, autophagous (self-consuming) structure-fuel, and solar-skin will be examined. The potential benefits and the technical challenges associated with multifunctional structure-power will be highlighted along with current technological thrusts and possible breakthroughs that can significantly advance the state-of-art.
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