Lighter Than Air Systems (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Cham, 2025
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Paperback. This book presents the select proceedings of the Second International Conference on Design and Engineering of Lighter-Than-Air Systems (DELTAs 2024). Exploring various technological disciplines crucial to the design of Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) systems, this book addresses the pivotal role they play in revitalizing airships within the aviation industry. It further offers insights into energy-efficient and next-generation LTA systems and associated enabling technologies on a global scale. The book also covers a diverse array of topics including design and optimization, aerodynamics, structures, materials, energy and propulsion, stability and control, operations, safety and ground handling, defence applications, and novel applications. This publication serves as an invaluable resource for beginners, researchers and professionals alike, who are interested in the advancements of LTA systems. This book presents the select proceedings of the Second International Conference on Design and Engineering of Lighter-Than-Air Systems (DELTAs 2024). Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Lighter Than Air Systems (Paperback)
- Author
- Manish Tripathi
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Cham
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 9819681006
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- 9789819681006
This book presents the select proceedings of the Second International Conference on Design and Engineering of Lighter-Than-Air Systems (DELTAs 2024). Exploring various technological disciplines crucial to the design of Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) systems, this book addresses the pivotal role they play in revitalizing airships within the aviation industry. It further offers insights into energy-efficient and next-generation LTA systems and associated enabling technologies on a global scale. The book also covers a diverse array of topics including design and optimization, aerodynamics, structures, materials, energy and propulsion, stability and control, operations, safety and ground handling, defence applications, and novel applications. This publication serves as an invaluable resource for beginners, researchers and professionals alike, who are interested in the advancements of LTA systems.
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About the Author
Manish Tripathi worked as a Project Research Scientist at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai and is currently working as a Post-doc/Assistant Professor at the Silesian University of Technology., Poland. He obtained his B. Tech. (Aerospace Engineering), M. Tech. (Avionics) from Amity University, NOIDA and Ph.D. from the Defense Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune. His major areas of research interests include aerodynamics of Lighter-than-Air systems, machine learning for aerodynamic shape optimization, aerodynamics of unconventional lifting surfaces like grid fins and inflatable wings, high speed nozzle applications, wind energy as well as bio-inspired aerodynamics. He has published 12 papers in respected international journals and 16 conference forums. Dr. Manish has received two best paper awards, as well as a patent grant in the Indian Patent Office. He is also a recipient of the Prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship for Post-docs from Germany. Currently, he is a recognised reviewer across various reputed International Journals. He is also a key technical member of various LTA system forums like the AIAA LTA Technical Committee, and the IMIEU U-LTA platform.
K. M. Kiran Babu is currently a Faculty Member (Associate Professor) in the Department of Aeronautical Engineering at Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology, Ashta, Sangli. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Aeronautical Engineering from Anna University and Hindustan Institute of Technology and Sciences, Chennai. His PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, is in the area of Lighter-Than-Air systems for Planetary Exploration, with his thesis titled "Design and Sizing of Buoyant Systems for Planetary Exploration". His research interests are in the conceptual design and optimization of Aerial Systems, specifically in Lighter-Than-Air systems. His research outcomes include a granted patent titled "BUOYANCY CONTROL MECHANISM FOR A LIGHTER THAN AIR SYSTEM AND A METHOD THEREOF", publications in journal articles and conference proceedings, and recognition such as the Outstanding Student (Research) Award from the ISTE Maharashtra-Goa Section (2023-24) and the Best Teacher Award - 2023 from Sant Dnyaneshwar Shikshan Sanstha, Islampur.
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