Accession Number:
ADA275163
Title:
Simulation of Complex Balloon Liftoff
Descriptive Note:
Corporate Author:
PHILLIPS LAB HANSCOM AFB MA
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Report Date:
1993-12-28
Pagination or Media Count:
6.0
Abstract:
The SDIO High Altitude Balloon Experiment HABE requires the launch of a large balloon from the deck of a ship, in moderate sea and wind conditions. In order to insure that the balloon would clear the obstacles on the deck in the required conditions, the liftoff was simulated using a modern continuous simulation applications software package. The system was modeled as two lumped masses the balloon and the payload connected by a ridged connection. The equations of motion were solved for various conditions to determine safe environmental conditions for liftoff. Simulation, Balloon, Liftoff, Flight mechanics.
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Subject Categories:
- Aerodynamics
- Military Aircraft Operations
- Lighter-than-air Aircraft