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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 09, 2017
Filed:
Jan. 26, 2016
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Steve G. Mackin, Bellevue, WA (US);
Austin J. Snider, Seattle, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for generating power for a vehicle. Apparatus may include a power generator configured to generate power based on one or more aerodynamic forces associated with a vehicle. The power generator may be further configured to be deployed from a first portion of the vehicle. The apparatus may also include a flow control device configured to generate an increase in airflow associated with the power generator. The increase in airflow enables, at least in part, the generation of additional power by the power generator. The flow control device may be further configured to be deployed from a second portion of the vehicle.