A system and method for storing aircraft (e.g., helicopters) in optimal humidity conditions with decreased maintenance costs is described. The aircraft is place within an inflatable storage chamber defined by a base portion and an upper portion. Once the base and upper portions are secured to each o
A system and method for storing aircraft (e.g., helicopters) in optimal humidity conditions with decreased maintenance costs is described. The aircraft is place within an inflatable storage chamber defined by a base portion and an upper portion. Once the base and upper portions are secured to each other, the chamber is inflated, and a telemetry system is disposed within the chamber to monitor and control humidity and temperature.
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1. An aircraft storage system comprising: a base portion;an upper portion which may be attached to the base portion to form a substantially sealed chamber in which an aircraft may be disposed;at least one dehumidifier disposed within the substantially sealed chamber;a telemetry system for monitoring
1. An aircraft storage system comprising: a base portion;an upper portion which may be attached to the base portion to form a substantially sealed chamber in which an aircraft may be disposed;at least one dehumidifier disposed within the substantially sealed chamber;a telemetry system for monitoring atmospheric conditions both inside and outside the substantially sealed chamber; and,an inflation mechanism that is separate from the telemetry system,wherein said atmospheric conditions comprise the differential pressure between the inside and outside of the substantially sealed chamber. 2. The system of claim 1, further comprising: a first fastening means extending around the entire base portion; anda second fastening means extending around the entire upper portion,such that the base portion may be joined to the upper portion to form the substantially sealed chamber using the first and second fastening means. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the first and second fastening means comprise two sides of a zipper. 4. The system of claim 1, further comprising: at least one fan disposed within and integral with the upper portion, said fan operable to inflate the substantially sealed chamber. 5. The system of claim 1, wherein said aircraft comprises a helicopter. 6. The system of claim 1, further comprising: a pass through whip disposed in one of the base portion or the upper portion, said pass through whip operable to route hoses and wires from inside of the substantially sealed chamber to the outside. 7. The system of claim 1, wherein said at least one dehumidifier disposed within the substantially sealed chamber comprises at least two dehumidifiers disposed within the substantially sealed chamber. 8. The system of claim 1, wherein said telemetry system further comprises: a first data logger;a second data logger; anda wireless device server which connects the first and second data loggers to one or more computer networks. 9. The system of claim 1, wherein said telemetry system operates to maintain a specific relative humidity (rH) level within the substantially sealed chamber. 10. The system of claim 1, wherein said telemetry system operates to maintain relative humidity (rH) level below 45% within the sealed chamber. 11. The system of claim 8, wherein said first data logger monitors relative humidity (rH) within the substantially sealed chamber. 12. The system of claim 11, wherein said first data logger additionally monitors temperature within the substantially sealed chamber. 13. The system of claim 8, wherein said second data logger monitors the differential pressure between the outside and inside of the substantially sealed chamber. 14. The system of claim 13, wherein said second data logger additionally monitors temperature outside the substantially sealed chamber. 15. The system of claim 1, wherein said telemetry system provides an alarm when a specific atmospheric condition is satisfied. 16. The system of claim 15, wherein said telemetry system provides an alarm when relative humidity (rH) within the substantially sealed chamber exceeds 38%. 17. The system of claim 15, wherein said telemetry system provides an alarm when the differential pressure between the outside and inside of the substantially sealed chamber changes by a specified amount. 18. A method for controlling atmospheric conditions around an aircraft, comprising the steps of: disposing the aircraft on a base portion of a storage chamber;disposing at least one dehumidifier on the base portion near the aircraft;disposing a telemetry system near the aircraft;disposing an upper portion of the storage chamber overtop of the aircraft;securing the base portion to the upper portion to form a substantially sealed chamber surrounding the aircraft;inflating the substantially sealed chamber utilizing an inflation mechanism that is separate from the telemetry system; andmonitoring the relative humidity (rH) around the aircraft and within the substantially sealed chamber using the telemetry system;monitoring the differential pressure between the inside and outside of the substantially sealed chamber using the telemetry system; and,modifying the output of the at least one dehumidifier based on the measured relative humidity (rH), so as to maintain a specific relative humidity (rH) level within the substantially sealed chamber surrounding the aircraft. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein said step of modifying the output of the at least one dehumidifier based on the measured relative humidity (rH) comprises modifying the output of the at least one dehumidifier when relative humidity (rH) within the substantially sealed chamber exceeds 38%. 20. The method of claim 18, wherein said step of monitoring the relative humidity (rH) around the aircraft using the telemetry system comprises monitoring said relative humidity (rH) using a first data logger. 21. The method of claim 20, comprising the further steps of: monitoring a temperature inside the substantially sealed chamber surrounding the aircraft using the first data logger;monitoring the differential pressure between the inside and outside of the substantially sealed chamber using a second data logger; and,monitoring a temperature outside the substantially sealed chamber surrounding the aircraft using the second data logger.
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