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Lighter-than-Air Systems – Jan 2024

Assignment 01

MSQ = Multiple Select Question


MCQ = Multiple Choice Question
FTB = Fill The Blank (Only numbers)

Q1 Which of the following is/are anticipated outcome(s) of this course on Lighter


than Air Systems?

(A) Understanding of the differences between LTA and HTA Systems.


MSQ

1 Mark (B) Estimation of Static lift generation.

(C) Conceptual layout and sizing of LTA system.

(D) Understanding of technological challenges in design development and


operations.

Solution: (A), (B), (C), (D)

Q2 Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE about LTA systems?

(A) They produce Aerostatic lift only.


MSQ

1 Mark (B) They have highly complex mechanism.

(C) They are highly susceptible to changes in weather conditions.

(D) They are highly fuel inefficient.

Solution: (C)
Q3 Which of the following system(s) is/are conventional LTA systems?

(A) Hot Air Balloon


MSQ

1 Mark (B) Dynastat

(C) Tri-lobbed airship

(D) Rotastat

(E) Tethered Aerostat

Solution: (A), (E)

Q4 Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE about an Airship?

(A) It is unpowered system and flies at the mercy of wind.


MSQ

1 Mark (B) It has directional control.

(C) It has only stabilizing surfaces.

(D) It has an aerodynamically shaped envelope to minimize Drag.

Solution: (B), (D)


Q5 Which of the following is the fundamental mistake in this picture?

(A) Thrust force is usually higher than Drag.


MCQ

1 Mark (B) Lift is always larger than Weight.

(C) All the four forces need not pass through the same point and be aligned with
each other.

(D) The tail always has four fins.

Solution: (C)
Q6 Which of the following is/are Lighter-Than-Air gas(es)?

(A) Hydrogen
MSQ

1 Mark (B) Helium

(C) Ammonia

(D) Water Vapour

(E) Hot Air

(F) Methane

Solution: (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F)

Q7 Which of the following is/are the component(s) of a Non-rigid Airship?

(A) Envelope
MSQ

1 Mark (B) Tether

(C) Gondola

(D) Control surfaces

(E) Nose battens

(F) Propulsion System

(G) Winching system

Solution: (A), (C), (D), (E), (F)


Q8 Which of the following is/are the features of a typical conventional airship?

(A) Low manpower requirement for ground-handling


MSQ

1 Marks (B) No runway requirements

(C) All weather applications

(D) Low fuel consumption

Solution: (B), (D)

Q9 Which of the following reason(s) restrict(s) the endurance of an aerostat?

(A) Lifting gas permeability of envelope material


MSQ

1 Mark (B) Refueling / Battery recharge

(C) Bird menace

(D) Number of Ballonets

Solution: (A)
Q 10 Which of the following is/are the application(s) of an Airship?

(A) Landmine Counter Measures


MSQ

1 Mark (B) Aerial observation & Surveillance

(C) Advertisement & Product Promotion

(D) High Speed Dash

(E) Tourism

Solution: (A), (B), (C), (E)

Q 11 Which of the following is/are USP(s) of an Airship?

(A) Extremely high endurance capability


MSQ

1 Marks (B) Ability to operate from open fields

(C) Lower noise levels

(D) Fast-moving vehicle

Solution: (A), (B), (C)


Q 12 Which of the following is/are the desired feature(s) of a tethered aerostat?

(A) Ability to maintain its altitude


MSQ

1 Marks (B) High payload capacity

(C) Capable to handle Communications or Surveillance payloads

(D) Stability in ambient wind conditions

Solution: (A), (B), (C), (D)

Q 13 Which of the following is/are NOT the role(s) of an Air ballonet(s) in an


Aerostat?

(A) Envelope pressure control


MSQ

1 Mark (B) Envelope buoyancy control

(C) Gas leakage control

(D) Gas temperature control

Solution: (C), (D)


Q 14 Which of the following application(s) can be achieved using an Aerostat?

(A) Product promotion and Advertisement


MSQ

1 Mark (B) Last mile Communications coverage

(C) Aerial Surveillance

(D) Cargo Transportation

(E) Aerodrome protection

Solution: (A), (B), (C), (E)

Q 15 How is an Aerostat advantageous over satellite?

(A) It is an all-weather system


MSQ
(B) It is much more cost effective
1 Mark
(C) It can be transported and relocated

(D) It provides greater details over surveillance area

Solution: (B), (C), (D)

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