STRATO LAB HIGH =4 POST FLIGHT REPORT

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Abstract:

The development of a manned, stratospheric balloon that was successfully flown to an altitude of 79,000 feet with a duration of 28 hours is described. Modification and preparation of the gondola and related systems, preliminary test of the balloon gondola system, development of a reinforced welded polyethylene seam, and inflation and flight tests utilizing balloons with this seam are discussed. A description of the flight operation is presented. Aerostat performance, system stability, sealed cabin and ecological system performance, communications and electrical system performance, and other subsystem and equipment perfrmanceare presented.

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Author Organization(s):
WINZEN RESEARCH INC MINNEAPOLIS MN
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Approved For Public Release
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Availability: Reference Only At Ddc After Original Copies Exhausted.

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Collection: TR
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Report Number(s):
1262 R
Contract/Grant Number(s):
NONR146009
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Descriptor(s):
*ASTRONOMY, *BALLOON EQUIPMENT, *BALLOONS, *SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE, ECOLOGY, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, FLIGHT TESTING, LABORATORIES, COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS, RADIO EQUIPMENT, STABILITY
Report Date:
1961 Aug 23