Lighter-than-air water dispensing airship for fire control
OwnerRaoul G. Fima, Thomas Gagalino +1inventors
InventorsRaoul G. Fima, Thomas Gagalino, Ralph E. Pope JR.
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Abstract
A lighter-than-air airship system, primarily for the purpose of dispensing water over a raging fire, where access by personnel and ground equipment is difficult. The airship system comprises an aerodynamically configured structure having a semi-rigid keel or skeleton, where lift is provided by helium, with the keel mounting a liquid management mechanism consisting of a reservoir open to the outside for resupply of liquid or water, a conduit leading to a holding tank, and a piping distribution and nozzle assembly below the airship system to spray or dispense the liquid or water, like an artificial rain, over selected areas to control or distinguish the raging fire.
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A lighter-than-air airship system for dispersing large quantities of liquid while in a flight mode over defined ground areas, where lift for said airship system is achieved by means of helium confined therewithin, said airship system comprising:
- a.) a semi rigid, light-weight frame encased within a flexible skin and aerodynamically configured for flying and hovering over selected ground areas;
- b.) means for flying said airship system, where said means include a plurality of engines and attitude stabilizing mechanisms to provide 3-axis stability and control;
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- c.) a liquid control and dispensing mechanism disposed primarily within said frame, said mechanism including,
- i.) a liquid holding tank positioned along the center of gravity of said airship system,
- ii.) a manifold in liquid communication with said holding tank, where said manifold includes means for controlling the quantity of liquid passing therethrough, and
- iii.) a liquid distribution, piping and nozzle assembly in liquid communication with said manifold, where said assembly is exposed below said frame.
A lighter-than-airship system for dispensing large quantities of liquid while in a flight mode over defined ground areas, where lift for said airship system is achieved by means of helium confined therewithin, said airship system comprising:
- a.) a semi rigid, light-weight frame encased within a flexible skin and aerodynamically configured for flying and hovering over selected ground areas;
- b.) means for flying said airship system, where said means include a plurality of engines and attitude stabilizing mechanisms to provide 3-axis stability and control;
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- c.) a liquid control and dispensing mechanism disposed essentially within said frame, said mechanism including,
- i.) a liquid containing portable tanker positioned along the center of gravity of said airship system,
- ii.) a manifold in liquid communication with said portable tanker, where said manifold includes means for controlling the quantity of liquid passing therethrough, and
- iii.) a liquid distribution, piping and nozzle assembly in liquid communication with said manifold, where said assembly is exposed below said frame.
A lighter-than-air airship system for dispersing large quantities of liquid while in a flight mode over defined ground areas, where lift for said airship system is achieved by means of helium confined within an array of gas impervious spheres, said airship system comprising:
- a.) a sem-rigid, encircling frame support to contain said helium spheres;
- b.) means for flying said airship system, and;
- c.) a liquid control and dispensing mechanism disposed essentially within said frame, said mechanism including,
- i.) a liquid holding tank positioned along the center of gravity of said airship system,
- ii.) a manifold in liquid communication with said holding tank, where said manifold includes means for controlling the quantity of liquid passing therethrough, and
- iii.) a liquid distribution, piping and nozzle assembly in liquid communication with said manifold, where said assembly is exposed below said frame.
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