Abstract: A method for monitoring a geographic area that using a plurality of unmanned mobile vehicles. Each unmanned mobile vehicle may be programmed with an operational plan to cover a specific subregion of said geographic area. Each unmanned mobile vehicle may be used to obtain visual images of its associated said subregion during operation. A surveillance system is also disclosed for monitoring a geographic area. The system includes a plurality of autonomously operated unmanned mobile vehicles. Each vehicle includes an onboard system that executes an operational plan to enable the vehicle to traverse a specific subregion of the geographic area. Each onboard system further includes a monitoring system to obtain visual images of its associated subregion.

Abstract: A system for automatically detecting corona effects in operating dynamic electromechanical equipment may include: at least one sensor connected to operating dynamic electromechanical equipment, a controller connected to the at least one sensor and to the operating dynamic electromechanical equipment; and a corona phenomena detection device. The at least one sensor may be adapted to measure behavior of emitted signals of the operating dynamic electromechanical equipment. The controller may be adapted to adjust emitted signals of the operating dynamic electromechanical equipment to correct for errors detected by the sensor in the emitted signals The corona phenomena detection device may be adapted to automatically detect corona effects of the dynamic electromechanical equipment.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for an aircraft galley and lavatory energy system capable of independent operation from a separate aircraft energy generating system. The galley and lavatory energy system comprises an energy source providing electrical energy, heat energy, and at least one by-product; a plurality of galley and lavatory devices for receiving the electrical energy, the heat energy, and the at least one by-product; and, a plurality of connectors for connecting the electrical energy, the heat energy, and the at least one by-product to the galley and lavatory devices. The energy source comprises a fuel cell, a fuel module, and optionally, a supplemental fuel source.

Abstract: A method for inspecting structures that includes using a plurality of independent unmanned mobile vehicles. The unmanned mobile vehicles are equipped with a control and guidance system for enabling each unmanned mobile vehicle to operate autonomously. Each unmanned mobile vehicle may be programmed with an operating program that defines a path of travel for it, relative to a structure to be inspected. The unmanned mobile vehicles are deployed so that they cooperatively form a swarm that travels about the structure. At least one of said unmanned mobile vehicles is used to obtain inspection data of a portion of the structure as it executes its respective operating program.

Abstract: A method for inspecting structures that includes using a plurality of independent unmanned mobile vehicles. The unmanned mobile vehicles are equipped with a control and guidance system for enabling each unmanned mobile vehicle to operate autonomously. Each unmanned mobile vehicle may be programmed with an operating program that defines a path of travel for it, relative to a structure to be inspected. The unmanned mobile vehicles are deployed so that they cooperatively form a swarm that travels about the structure. At least one of said unmanned mobile vehicles is used to obtain inspection data of a portion of the structure as it executes its respective operating program.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for an aircraft galley and lavatory energy system capable of independent operation from a separate aircraft energy generating system. The galley and lavatory energy system comprises an energy source providing electrical energy, heat energy, and at least one by-product; a plurality of galley and lavatory devices for receiving the electrical energy, the heat energy, and the at least one by-product; and, a plurality of connectors for connecting the electrical energy, the heat energy, and the at least one by-product to the galley and lavatory devices. The energy source comprises a fuel cell, a fuel module, and optionally, a supplemental fuel source.

Abstract: A system for automatically detecting corona effects in operating dynamic electromechanical equipment may include: at least one sensor connected to operating dynamic electromechanical equipment, a controller connected to the at least one sensor and to the operating dynamic electromechanical equipment; and a corona phenomena detection device. The at least one sensor may be adapted to measure behavior of emitted signals of the operating dynamic electromechanical equipment. The controller may be adapted to adjust emitted signals of the operating dynamic electromechanical equipment to correct for errors detected by the sensor in the emitted signals The corona phenomena detection device may be adapted to automatically detect corona effects of the dynamic electromechanical equipment. The corona phenomena detection device may be connected to, or embedded in, the dynamic electromechanical equipment during manufacture of the dynamic electromechanical equipment, or retrofitted to the dynamic electromechanical equipment.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a geographic area that using a plurality of unmanned mobile vehicles. Each unmanned mobile vehicle may be programmed with an operational plan to cover a specific subregion of said geographic area. Each unmanned mobile vehicle may be used to obtain visual images of its associated said subregion during operation. A surveillance system is also disclosed for monitoring a geographic area. The system includes a plurality of autonomously operated unmanned mobile vehicles. Each vehicle includes an onboard system that executes an operational plan to enable the vehicle to traverse a specific subregion of the geographic area. Each onboard system further includes a monitoring system to obtain visual images of its associated subregion.