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Jeffrey Smith0
Matthew F. Kepler0
John C. Cobb, III0
Jerrod S. Allen0
Date of Patent
September 17, 2024
0Patent Application Number
176454680
Date Filed
December 22, 2021
0Patent Citations
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Patent abstract
The system and method of retractable solar arrays for underwater vehicles. In some cases, the retractable solar arrays for underwater vehicles contain anti-biofouling mechanisms. The retractable solar arrays may extend in a linear or a fan-like manner. In some cases, the solar array may be wrapped around the outside of the underwater vehicle or within a cylindrical housing. In some cases the solar array is a single flexible member with a series of connected panels.
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