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Solar Energy for BMD Blimps

May 27, 2004 :: News

The High Altitude Airship, the missile defense blimp being pursued by the Missile Defense Agency, may be the subject of solar energy technology. The MDA has contracted with a solar energy company to research the feasibility to line the airships with thin-film solar photovoltaic cells. Such “solar photovoltaic” technology would allow the airship to maintain aloft and self sufficient for long periods of time. (Article)

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