Airship NG
The Solution that will revolutionaze the world as we know.
We are witnessing a significant change in the way people and businesses move around the world. The ability to transport heavy loads over long distances with much lower carbon emissions than conventional airplanes, airships are becoming an attractive solution for global logistics and a sustainable alternative to traditional means of transport.
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Brazilian company, driven by innovation and aimed at revolutionizing heavy transport using a solution that will reduce the environmental impact of cargo transport.
The Airship NG concept introduces the ETERNAUS Family, an innovative aircraft concept to meet today’s challenges to reach every part of the globe, connecting people and providing a solution to cargo transportation, as well as for other society needs.
THE HISTORY OF AIRSHIPS
The focus on the development of air transportation dominated the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Even with the advent of the airplane, the airship was envisaged as the “Ship-of-the-air” or “Airship”, and, therefore, more suitable for transporting passengers and cargo.
The Germans were the ones who stood out the most in the construction of the Airships, Ferdinand Von Zeppelin, later Count Von Zeppelin, invested in the project, even without the support of the Kaiser’s government at the time. This boldness led him to successes, which generated the enthusiastic support of the population, starting to count on the support of the German government in the later stages of his projects. From these conceptions, Airships came to be seen as an instrument that would represent a big step in the evolution of Humanity.
Unfortunately, an accident caused by a reaction of the airship’s covering material, and because this aircraft was using hydrogen instead of helium (the original gas planned by the company) allowed an accident that was immortalized by the images of the time, of the 97 people on board, 62 were saved, but even so, the accident shook confidence, and its production and operation was stopped.
From its creation to the disaster that discontinued its use, a total of 135 aircraft were designed, of which 131 entered into service, 81 of them intended for military use. One of the most striking examples was the LZ129 (Hindenburg), having made several trips around the world, at a time when connections between peoples were limited and slow.
Airships were used extensively in World War I. But post-World War II aeronautical cycle focused heavily on jet aircraft, leaving little room for a return to the “Airship”.
Heavy means of transport continue to rely on 19th century solutions, trains, ships, planes and trucks are examples of concepts, technologically updated, but which depend on infrastructures on the ground to be able to operate, with clear limitations of access to different places in the world, with high costs and also environmental impact not aligned with the expectations for the future society.
But all these modes of transport cannot reach the different points of the globe. Airships can address this gap and eventually replace traditional modes in more complex scenarios.
It is indisputable that the speed in technological development has been accelerating several human segments, the aeronautical sector was not left out, current technology allows rescuing the original concept for Airships, introducing a new form of transport.
Features of Airships
A new way of transportation
Definition
An airship is a vehicle that navigates in the air, supported by a lighter gas, such as helium or hydrogen, equipped with propulsion engines and control mechanisms.
Safety
It is designed to withstand bad weather conditions and can hover in the air even with their engines stopped, offering greater safety to passengers and cargo.
Structure
Airship NG can be classified as super rigid, becoming the 4th generation of airships. Providing better airworthiness and operational capabilities.
Economics
Airship NG can introduce greater economics into air transport due to their lower operating costs and the possibility of self-sustaining aircraft, furthermore, it requiring minimum or none ground support infrastructure, according to the type of the cargo
Advantages
Exceptional comfort, low noise and vibration levels, good visibility being able to navigate day and night, visually or using instruments, with great autonomy, high load capacity, and no need for ground support infrastructure.
Sustainability
Hydrogen airships have emerged as a sustainable and eco-friendly mode of transportation. Operating on the principles of utilizing alternative fuels, these airships emit significantly fewer greenhouse gases and possess a smaller carbon footprint. By harnessing the power of hydrogen, their environmental impact is substantially reduced.
ETERNAUS
AIRSHIP NG SOLUTION
Super Rigid Structure
It allows the airship to face bad weather situations without compromising stability or structure, hoisting and transporting bulky and heavy loads, and producing aircraft of any size.
Use of Hydrogen
Hydrogen solution to provide buoyancy of the vehicle and its propulsion, state of the art technologies allowing the safer use of this gas, providing a viable solution to Airship NG.
Wings
As a result of the structure solution, the wings will provide maneuverability in general operations, including the required hovering for lifting, loading and unloading operations, also, greater stability in cruise flight and a special condition when anchored.
Buoyancy Control
A solution using heat exchangers allow the precise control of the internal temperature of the hydrogen balloons, providing compensation to cargo handling.
Command and control
The Airship NG, can be controlled from both ends of the aircraft, but also remotely.
Positioning Solution
GPS+INS solution provides the capability of stable hovering over a specific position, which is especially valuable in loading, unloading, and lifting operations. Also, the system provides a safe navigation capability.
Air Curtains
A system of air curtains or air blowers installed in the center line on the top of the airship, provides an air flow to both sides of the aircraft, from top to bottom, at a speed of about 20 m/s, quickly eliminating the drops of water and avoiding heavy rains to increase the airship's weight which can cause buoyancy problems. This device also helps to reduce the pressure in the curved section of the aircraft, improving the vertical thrust performance, which can be used in lifting operations.
Innovative propulsion solution
A special ejector, located at the tail end of the airship, serves a dual purpose. When the airship is in motion, it actively controls the flow of air, generating a unique pressure differential. By exploiting this pressure differential, the ejector creates a thrust-enhancing effect, providing additional propulsion and stability to the airship. This mechanism not only assists in controlling the airship's directional stability, ensuring precise maneuverability and responsiveness but also contributes to overall propulsion, augmenting the airship's forward motion and reducing drag.
Innovative Construction Process
A worldwide patented process to allow the construction of the Airship NG, using reduced resources and mixing old and new solutions.
Modular System for passenger and/or cargo compartments
Mounted in compositions by longitudinal devices, which allow their descent and ascent by cables, enabling operations in restricted spaces and safely.
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Innovair's Services
Innovair, an innovative Brazilian company, has a primary goal of constructing a fourth-generation airship with the Eternaus family to revolutionize the transportation of heavy cargo and passengers around the globe, while also reducing environmental impacts. Through this project, the company seeks to offer services in diverse areas, meeting the demands of various industries. Once the Airship NG is ready to operate and certified for flight, Innovair will provide services to the global population.
In the first phase, the services offered will include the transportation of large volume and heavy cargo to remote locations, crop transportation, support to mining operations construction assistance, and forest fire combat. These services will be essential for hard-to-reach and high-need areas, providing more efficient and economical transportation.
In the second phase, when the Airship NG is certified for passenger transportation, Innovair will expand its services to include hospital assistance, passenger transportation, tourism, and other potential opportunities. The company aims to transform the way people and cargo are transported, providing a sustainable and efficient solution to global transportation challenges.
Innovair's Services
Innovair, an innovative Brazilian company, has a primary goal of constructing a fourth-generation airship with the Eternaus family to revolutionize the transportation of heavy cargo and passengers around the globe, while also reducing environmental impacts. Through this project, the company seeks to offer services in diverse areas, meeting the demands of various industries. Once the Airship NG is ready to operate and certified for flight, Innovair will provide services to the global population.
In the first phase, the services offered will include the transportation of large volume and heavy cargo to remote locations, crop transportation, support to mining operations construction assistance, and forest fire combat. These services will be essential for hard-to-reach and high-need areas, providing more efficient and economical transportation.
In the second phase, when the Airship NG is certified for passenger transportation, Innovair will expand its services to include hospital assistance, passenger transportation, tourism, and other potential opportunities. The company aims to transform the way people and cargo are transported, providing a sustainable and efficient solution to global transportation challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
The use of hydrogen gas in the Eternaus Airship solution is completely safe, as it is stored in internal balloons surrounded by an atmosphere of inert helium, reducing the risk of fire or explosion.
The Eternaus Airship solution features a super rigid structure that allows it to face bad weather situations without compromising stability or structure. Additionally, the use of wings provides greater maneuverability in hovering, lifting, and loading operations, while also ensuring greater stability in cruise flight.
Yes, the Eternaus Airship solution can hoist and transport bulky and heavy loads due to its super rigid structure and precise control of the internal temperature of the cylinders. Additionally, air curtains on the upper external centerline of the structure can increase thrust when lifting loads.
Cargo airships can provide a solution for heavy transportation regardless of the urgency created by climate change. Critical mineral deposits are often located in remote areas with challenging terrain and limited access to enabling infrastructure such as roads or grid connectivity. The cost for an Airship program is very reasonable compared to the roads, ports, and other required infrastructure for the current transportation modalities. Airship can also contribute to support sending aid to remote locations in a natural disaster event.
Yes, Airship NG offers several advantages for reducing costs and minimizing environmental impact. They utilize hydrogen gas for buoyancy, which not only provides efficient lift but also reduces operational expenses. Furthermore, airships are equipped with electrical engines powered by hydrogen fuel cells. This eco-friendly propulsion system contributes to lower carbon emissions and promotes sustainable energy usage.
Airship solutions typically utilize a combination of various technologies to enable their operation. Some key technologies commonly found in airship solutions include: buoyancy Control using hydrogen in gas cells, super rigid envelope, composed by aluminum, balsa wood and carbon fiber, electric propulsion system, capable of reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency, sophisticated control systems to manage their flight and maneuverability, navigation and communication systems, a major application is the capability of maintain a position while hovering over a desired point, to load and unload.
Innovair is a Brazilian company that presents a new approach to heavy cargo transport, personnel transportation, and other missions, considering proven concepts of a rigid airship and Brazilian aeronautical knowledge with 21st-century technology, using the knowledge of Brazilian engineering to build this solution.
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