Dirisoft

The French research association "Réseau Dirisoft" explores the functionality of airships for transporting heavy loads. It was founded 23 March 2007 at the École Normale Supérieure de Cachan in Paris, with support from the Directorate for Research and Innovation MEEDAT (the Ministry for ecology, energy, sustainable development and spatial planning). The study and the structure of the network Réseau Dirisoft develops according to market research. The network is a partner of the companies PEGASE, ASTech and System@tic.

Opportunities of action

The motivation

France has a glamorous past with regard to "airships", but not (or rather not anymore) the corresponding culture. The airship is seen as a complementary approach to other technological possibilities. All the resources and efforts invested in the development of new generations of airships, led only to mediocre results. Several countries are currently involved in the research of airships, including France, Germany, Great Britain, the USA, Russia and China.

Scope of duties

Results of research

The MC 4

The MC 4 is an idea born at the "Exposition du Bourget" 2009 in Paris. It is a motorized balloon of 4 m in length, 4 m ^ 3 in volume and equipped with a camera, which was floating around the lounge at the exhibition. The engine is mounted on a board behind the balloon. The direction control is ensured by focusing on the two axes of the engine. This balloon can even, thanks to its powerful engine and its batteries, fly out and transmit its videos directly.

The MC 25

The MC 25 is the result of collaboration between LCPC Heudiazic IBISC and Hervé Kuhlmann. This model is a work of art created for urban and suburban areas. Due to the orientation of its ultra-fast engine and 9 to 16 sensors, each equipped with 15 megapixels, it is capable of identifying cracks as little as a tenth of a millimeter wide. This project received a grant from the DRI, an application for ANR is submitted.

The MC 500

The MC 500 is a reduced version of the model "Ballon Paris région". It is intended solely for use by network researchers.

Model of the "Ballon Paris Région"

The"Ballon Paris Région"

The "Balloon Paris Région" is designed for the noise and emission-free control of the Paris Air space. It replaces the helicopter on routes of short distances and can carry sensors with a weight of up to 300 kg for monitoring purposes. Possible tasks include monitoring the quality of thermal insulation of buildings, traffic monitoring, pollution control, detection of air pollutants and production of aerial photographs.

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