Flying Body Control Apparatus for Dynamic Communication Capacity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flying body systems lack the ability to dynamically change their functions based on situational requirements, such as communication capacity and thrust force, which can lead to inefficiencies in providing wireless communication services, especially in varying environmental conditions.
Innovation Solution
A control apparatus that selects and combines multiple flying bodies with different capabilities, such as increased communication capacity or thrust force, based on real-time situational parameters like communication traffic, battery levels, and airstream velocity, to form a unified system that can adapt to changing demands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single flying body is used to provide wireless communication service, then the device complexity is reduced, but the communication capacity and adaptability to varying traffic demands are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the communication service function across multiple flying bodies instead of relying on a single large-capacity body. Each flying body can independently provide communication service, and they can be dynamically combined or separated based on traffic demands, achieving both high adaptability and manageable individual device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Each flying body is designed with universal communication capabilities that can be individually activated or combined. The flying bodies can function independently or work together as a unified system, providing flexible adaptation to varying communication capacity requirements without increasing individual device complexity
2Force
If a single flying body with high thrust force is used, then the ability to withstand strong airstreams is improved, but the device size and manufacturing complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The thrust force requirement is segmented across multiple flying bodies with smaller, easier-to-manufacture propulsion systems. When high thrust is needed, multiple bodies combine their thrust capabilities, achieving high force output without requiring any single body to be large or complex to manufacture
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple flying bodies with moderate thrust capabilities are combined to achieve the equivalent or greater total thrust force of a single large flying body. This merging approach maintains ease of manufacture for individual units while providing high overall thrust when needed
3Productivity
If multiple flying bodies are always combined to provide high communication capacity and thrust force, then the service capability is improved, but the operational complexity and control difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the number and configuration of combined flying bodies based on real-time communication traffic and environmental conditions. The control apparatus automatically manages combination and separation operations, making the system adaptable to varying demands while keeping operational complexity manageable through automated control
Solution Approach 2:
The control apparatus continuously monitors communication traffic, airstream velocity, and system performance, using this feedback to automatically adjust the combination state of flying bodies. This closed-loop control optimizes service capability while simplifying operation by removing the need for manual intervention in combination decisions
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AI summary
Provided is a control apparatus for controlling a plurality of flying bodies including a first flying body having an antenna for forming a communication area by a beam irradiated toward the ground to provide wireless communication service for a user terminal in the communication area. The control apparatus comprises a selection unit configured to select a flying body of a combination target to be combined with the first flying body from the plurality of flying bodies; and a flying body control unit configured to control combination of the first flying body and the flying body of a combination target.