SG11202111384PA - Systems and methods for distributed control computing for a high altitude long endurance aircraft - Google Patents

Systems and methods for distributed control computing for a high altitude long endurance aircraft

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SG11202111384PA
SG11202111384PA SG11202111384PA SG11202111384PA SG11202111384PA SG 11202111384P A SG11202111384P A SG 11202111384PA SG 11202111384P A SG11202111384P A SG 11202111384PA SG 11202111384P A SG11202111384P A SG 11202111384PA SG 11202111384P A SG11202111384P A SG 11202111384PA
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systems
methods
high altitude
distributed control
control computing
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SG11202111384PA
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Derek Lisoski
William Sechrist
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Aerovironment Inc
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