Apparatus and method pertaining to light-based power distribution in a vehicle

A vehicle such as an aircraft is provided with a source of light. An optical conduit is then used to couple this source of light to a light-to-electricity conversion apparatus. which then converts such light into electricity. A rechargeable power supply, such as a battery, uses at least part of the...

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1. Verfasser: Stoner, Paul Douglas
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A vehicle such as an aircraft is provided with a source of light. An optical conduit is then used to couple this source of light to a light-to-electricity conversion apparatus. which then converts such light into electricity. A rechargeable power supply, such as a battery, uses at least part of the electrical power output of the light-to-electricity conversion apparatus to be charged.