Aero Vironment's Global Observer
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:unmanned_aerial_vehicle
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| gptkbp:application |
gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkb:disaster_response environmental monitoring border patrol |
| gptkbp:communication_system |
satellite communication
|
| gptkbp:control_system |
autonomous
|
| gptkbp:design |
high-altitude long-endurance
|
| gptkbp:development |
gptkb:Aero_Vironment
1990s to 2000s |
| gptkbp:development_cost |
estimated at $10 million
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
up to 60,000 feet
|
| gptkbp:endurance |
up to 7 days
|
| gptkbp:engine_type |
gptkb:diesel_engine
|
| gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:2000
|
| gptkbp:fuselage_material |
composite materials
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Aero Vironment's Global Observer
|
| gptkbp:is_tested_for |
gptkb:California
|
| gptkbp:landing_distance |
parachute recovery
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Aero_Vironment
|
| 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:payload_capacity |
up to 250 pounds
|
| gptkbp:power_source |
solar energy
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
surveillance
|
| gptkbp:range |
over 1,000 miles
|
| gptkbp:regulatory_compliance |
FAA approved
|
| gptkbp:status |
retired
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Global_Observer_II
|
| gptkbp:takeoff_distance |
catapult launch
|
| gptkbp:weight |
approximately 1,000 pounds
|
| gptkbp:wingspan |
175 feet
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Aurora_Flight_Sciences
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|