Aerially Deployable Inflatable Corona Shield for High Voltage Equipment

A system for deploying a corona shielding apparatus onto high-voltage equipment, comprising:

• a flexible corona shield configured to be mounted on a high-voltage electrode, the shield comprising a balloon or membrane formed from a polymeric or elastomeric material;
• a transportation mechanism configured to deliver the flexible corona shield to the high-voltage electrode, the transportation mechanism comprising a remotely operated aerial vehicle or robotic device;
• an engagement mechanism configured to secure the flexible corona shield to the high-voltage electrode, the engagement mechanism comprising at least one of a magnetic fastener, spring-loaded connector, or remotely actuated locking device;
• a detection system comprising at least one of a visual sensor, positional sensor, or ultraviolet imaging device, configured to identify the location of the high-voltage electrode and guide the transportation mechanism;
• an activation mechanism configured to inflate or expand the flexible corona shield upon arrival at the high-voltage electrode;
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• a disengagement mechanism configured to separate the transportation mechanism from the flexible corona shield after deployment.