Aero Vironment's Global Observer

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:application gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:railway_line
environmental monitoring
border patrol
gptkbp:communication satellite communication
gptkbp:controls autonomous
gptkbp:design high-altitude long-endurance
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Aero_Vironment
1990s to 2000s
estimated at $10 million
gptkbp:elevation up to 60,000 feet
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2000
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aero Vironment's Global Observer
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:California
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Aero_Vironment
gptkbp:material composite materials
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight parachute recovery
catapult launch
gptkbp:navigation_system gptkb:GPS
gptkbp:notable_feature real-time data transmission
multi-mission capability
advanced avionics
high reliability
reduced radar cross-section
autonomous operation
environmental adaptability
large wingspan
low operational cost
flexible mission profiles
real-time intelligence gathering
long endurance
ease of deployment
modular payloads
stealthy design
solar-powered flight
high-altitude operation
high-efficiency solar cells
advanced sensor integration
high-altitude surveillance
high-altitude loitering
minimal ground support required
gptkbp:power_output solar energy
gptkbp:purpose surveillance
gptkbp:range over 1,000 miles
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance FAA approved
gptkbp:seating_capacity up to 250 pounds
gptkbp:sport up to 7 days
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Global_Observer_II
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,000 pounds
gptkbp:wingspan 175 feet
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aurora_Flight_Sciences
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3