The following research focuses on unmanned airships and how they could be employed in several fields to help people, improve industrial infrastructures, and be a sustainable alternative for transporting goods. After a thorough literature analysis on related topics, it has been clear that there is a slight interest in reviving a technology abandoned nearly three decades ago. The proposed study deals with the modelling and simulation of the application of airships in two distinct frameworks: Search and Rescue operations and the transport of natural gas. The research used two simulation software: Powersim Studio 10 and Anylogistix. The research carried out with the two models brought to the conclusion that airships are a valid and sustainable substitute for these operations. The natural gas transport model results have been of particular interest, as the employment of airships in such a case, for how much still theoretical, could allow a smooth transition to new technologies. Most importantly, this study shows the possible implementation of an efficient driving pattern to increase the operation time and mission success of airships in search and rescue operations. It also shows the small but already existing advantages of transporting goods through natural gas employing the input data available nowadays, also delivering an already compiled model that could be used for future studies.
Modelling and Simulation of Airships in the Fields of Patrolling, Surveillance and Sustainable Transport
ADORNI, EMANUELE
2024-05-22
Abstract
The following research focuses on unmanned airships and how they could be employed in several fields to help people, improve industrial infrastructures, and be a sustainable alternative for transporting goods. After a thorough literature analysis on related topics, it has been clear that there is a slight interest in reviving a technology abandoned nearly three decades ago. The proposed study deals with the modelling and simulation of the application of airships in two distinct frameworks: Search and Rescue operations and the transport of natural gas. The research used two simulation software: Powersim Studio 10 and Anylogistix. The research carried out with the two models brought to the conclusion that airships are a valid and sustainable substitute for these operations. The natural gas transport model results have been of particular interest, as the employment of airships in such a case, for how much still theoretical, could allow a smooth transition to new technologies. Most importantly, this study shows the possible implementation of an efficient driving pattern to increase the operation time and mission success of airships in search and rescue operations. It also shows the small but already existing advantages of transporting goods through natural gas employing the input data available nowadays, also delivering an already compiled model that could be used for future studies.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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