Double skin airship construction - has skeletal support frame within gasbag to hold engine pods and cabins

摘要

The hull of the airship is formed by a skeletal frame to control the shape and a double skinned airbag which is fastened to the frame, with one wall on the inside and one on the outside. The two skins are joined over the frame at set points to totally enclose the frame. This ensures that the shape of the hull is always retained no matter what the internal pressure. The skeletal frame also enables the enfine pods, cabins, etc, to be securely fastened to the hull in any desired position, for improved control. The rigid shape enables it to be steered in high winds etc. The frame can be in prefabricated sections so that any length of hull can be assembled.