Accession Number:

AD0725708

Title:

Definition of Tethered Balloon Systems

Descriptive Note:

Scientific rept. no. 1

Corporate Author:

GOODYEAR AEROSPACE CORP AKRON OH

Personal Author(s):

• Myers, Philip F.
• Vorachek, Jerome J.

Report Date:

1971-03-31

Pagination or Media Count:

97.0

Abstract:

An analytical investigation of the behavior of tethered balloons is in progress. The report covers balloon system definition for three design altitudes, 5,000, 10,000, and 20,000 feet above sea level. Three balloon shapes being considered are the Vee-Balloon, the Bateman and Jones BJ barrage balloon, and Goodyear Aerospace Corporation Model No. 1649 single-hull balloon. Tether constructions are Columbian Rope Companys NOLARO utilizing prestretched polyester filaments, and 9US Steel Corporations Amgal-Monitor AA wire ropes. Eight specific ballooncable combinations are defined, covering the three design altitudes. Total cable curve, downwind displacement, etc., have been calculated by computer program and results are tabulated. Aerodynamic characteristics, weight, inertias, and dynamic characteristics are developed and tabulated.

Descriptors:

• *BALLOONS
• AERODYNAMIC LOADING
• WEIGHT
• MECHANICAL CABLES
• BALLOON EQUIPMENT
• MASS
• AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Subject Categories:

• Lighter-than-air Aircraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE