AEROSTAT Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: aviation; agriculture. SUBSTANCE: proposed system includes hoisting module consisting of small-capacity soft cigar-shaped aerostat, carrying module connected with hoisting module which consists of tubular skeleton dismountable assembled platform with electromechanical, pneumatic and illuminating equipment and power plant. Platform of carrying module is provided with pneumatic spraying unit which includes pneumatic rod-type spreader and pneumatic rod-type sprayer. Remote control unit consists of transmitting and receiving sides for pilotless control system of aerostat flight and remote control of modules of aerostat system for delivery of liquid and solid agents to ground surface. Secured to lower portion of aerostat envelope inside aerostat is gas-and-air ballonet divided into air and gas chambers by elastic membrane. Dismountable assembled platform of carrying module is connected with aerostat in lower portion of its envelope under center of gravity by means of cable attachment. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency due to successive smooth and accurate delivery of agents on surface to be treated. 6 cl, 3 dwg