Abstract: This matrix-like power/communications system is a decentralized array of scalable self-configuring modular electrical components that are easily physically and electrically replaceable and combinable into any series, parallel or bypassed state with any power supply and bi-directional data communications input; resulting in an autonomous system survivable in the harshest environments including physical shock, vibration, vacuum, radiation, thermal, and electromagnetic interference; and provides a communication interface for external control or monitoring, simultaneously being capable of reconfiguring itself if an internal battery cell failure occurs by switching in a spare cell(s) to replace a dead cell within the system for maintaining uninterrupted power and communications during the upset event, while being capable of reconfiguring itself autonomously into an arrangement of series/parallel states for charge/discharge while enabling cell balancing and continual monitoring of all individual cell parameters, an

Abstract: As an improvement to existing matrix-like power/communications systems, a decentralized array of power and communications components defining a self-configuring modular electrical system which is comprised of components that are completely scalable, easily replaceable, intelligent and combinable in a series, parallel, bypassed state or even capable of elegantly switching in a spare cell(s) to replace a dead cell while interfacing with common battery power chemistry, an external power supply input, a standardized bi-directional data communication input and is combinable and arrangeable into practically any mechanical footprint whereby energy density and communications capability is maximized along with simplicity in accordance with weight and balance considerations and integrated as an autonomous system at the lowest possible cost while being survivable in the harshest of environments including physical shock, vibration, vacuum, radiation, thermal, and electromagnetic interference and providing a communication

Abstract: A Vehicle Based Independent Range System (VBIRS) (10) comprised of individual stacked chambered modules that function as a single integrated system that provides a self-contained space based range capability, and is comprised of a power module (12), an artificial intelligence/autonomous engagement/flight termination system module (20), a satellite data modem module system (30) and a navigation, communications and control module system (40), all of which interface with a VBIRS test and checkout system (52) and a weather data system (116). The artificial intelligence/autonomous engagement/flight termination system module (20) is comprised of an inherent artificial intelligence capability that envelopes and interchanges data with an autonomous engagement controller (22) that contains all missile/rocket autonomous cooperative engagement, destruct decision software and range safety algorithm parameters required for optimum mission planning.

Abstract: A Vehicle Based Independent Range System (VBIRS) (10) comprised of individual stacked chambered modules that function as a single integrated system that provides a self-contained space based range capability, and is comprised of a power module (12), an artificial intelligence/autonomous engagement/flight termination system module (20), a satellite data modem module system (30) and a navigation, communications and control module system (40), all of which interface with a VBIRS test and checkout system (52) and a weather data system (116). The artificial intelligence/autonomous engagement/flight termination system module (20) is comprised of an inherent artificial intelligence capability that envelopes and interchanges data with an autonomous engagement controller (22) that contains all missile/rocket autonomous cooperative engagement, destruct decision software and range safety algorithm parameters required for optimum mission planning.

Abstract: An Advanced Lithium Power System (10) that employs lithium polymer pouch cells and operates in all environments from atmospheric pressures, upward and through to the harsh and demanding realm of a space vacuum, including any aerospace related environments of launch, flight or operation for satellites, missiles, rockets and aircraft, being comprised of any number of stacked flat lithium polymer battery cells physically arranged and integrated within a constraining packaging enclosure that maximizes safety and power density while mitigating the debilitating effects of shock, vibration, thermal cycle, vacuum, radiation and electromagnetic interference, and simultaneously communicates electronically with a battery management system, providing instant autonomous cell protection, balancing and electronically isolated real-time monitoring of all individual cell parameters of voltage, current, temperature, state of charge and internal resistance, down to the individual cell level.

Abstract: A Common Bus Structure for Avionics and Satellites (CBSAS) (10) as shown in FIG. 1 is comprised of a module lid (14), module floor (38), module stack base (16), module compression bolts (22) and stackable modules (12). Stackable modules (12) are sub-dividable to create module scaled chamber volumes (45) individually as required, while stackable modules (12) simultaneously create at least one collectively continuous raceway sealed chamber volume (44) perpendicular to individual stackable modules (12) in the vertical direction where no module floor (38) is present, in order to internally electrically interconnect the contents of any stackable module (12) with the contents of any other stackable module (12) via internal connector raceway system (24). Raceway sealed chamber volume (44) therefore collectively and continuously traverses all present stackable modules (12) positioned between module lid (14) and module stack base (16).

Abstract: An advanced power system employing lithium polymer pouch cells which operates in all environments from atmospheric pressures, upward and through to the harsh and demanding realm of a space vacuum, including any aerospace related environments of launch, flight or operation for satellites, missiles, rockets, aircraft, or on any vehicle where size and weight may or may not be of critical importance but where power output is desired to be maximized, this invention is an new manifestation, arrangement, combination, architecture and application of lithium polymer battery technology in the form of an advanced lithium polymer system (ALPS) for aerospace or similar environments that require an architecture resulting in the never-before contemplated, attempted or demonstrated integrated combination of attributes of safety, modularity, scalability, expandability, deployability, employability, practicality, intelligence control and radiation hardening, while being comprised of any number of stacked flat lithium polymer b

Abstract: A Common Bus Structure for Avionics and Satellites (CBSAS) (10) as shown in FIG. 1 is comprised of a module lid (14), module floor (38), module stack base (16), module bolts (22) and stackable modules (12). Stackable modules (12) are sub-dividable to create module sealed chamber volumes (45) individually as required, while stackable modules (12) simultaneously create at least one collectively continuous raceway sealed chamber volume (44) perpendicular to individual stackable modules (12) in the vertical direction where no module floor (38) is present, in order to internally electrically interconnect the contents of any stackable module (12) with the contents of any other stackable module (12) via internal connector raceway system (24). Raceway sealed chamber volume (44) therefore collectively and continuously traverses all present stackable modules (12) positioned between module lid (14) and module stack base (16).

Abstract: As an improvement to the architecture, utility, efficiency, operation, test and checkout, qualification testing and adaptability of an aerospace application system requiring the capability of providing Time/Space/Position Information (TSPI), Data Acquisition/Processing/Relay (DA/P/R), Power Generation/Distribution (PG/D), avionic solutions, navigation, command/data handling and a stand-alone orbiting satellite system technology previously requiring a user to employ and maintain many individual self-contained component boxes to achieve these capabilities, an intelligent, modular, scalable, flexible, stackable, interconnecting, adaptable, reconfigurable, consolidated and interchangeable system hereafter referred to as an Intelligent Modular Aerospace Technology System (IMATS) as shown in an exploded FIG.

Abstract: An Intelligent Modular Aerospace System (IMAS) is a paradigm shift in the architecture, utility, efficiency, operation, test/checkout, qualification testing and adaptability of an aerospace application system that provides Time/Space/Position Information, Data Acquisition/Processing/Relay, Power Generation/Distribution, avionic solutions, navigation, and command/data handling. IMAS (10) as shown in FIG. 1 is comprised of open architecture stackable modules (12) which are interchangeable and connectable in any order, internally interconnected in a plug and play fashion with an internal raceway (14) containing an input access (16) and output access (18). The resultant IMAS is capable of ingesting any type of external power or data source such as GPS, IMU, communications, command functions and databases such as targeting information.

Abstract: As an improvement to the architecture, utility, efficiency and cost associated with the procurement, setup, and operation of a power system for utilization in aerospace, military, commercial, consumer, educational and transportation platforms. A scalable, modular and intelligent power system (10) as illustrated in FIG. 1 consists of a power system (12), and a communications system (14). Power system (12) is comprised of a scalable array of ICP's (16) isolated from each other via schottky diodes (34), with the combined power out put of ICP1 through ICPx (16) resulting in a final power system output (36), with its corresponding power system ground (38). Communications system (14) is comprised of a communications processor (24) interfacing internally with each individual ICP1 through ICPx (16) via opto isolated I2C communication port (30), enabling bi-directional communications between power system (12) and the outside world via external communications portal (26).