HIGH ALTITUDE TETHERED BALLOON SYSTEMS STUDY.  SCHEDULE SUB-LINE ITEM IAE.

HIGH ALTITUDE TETHERED BALLOON SYSTEMS STUDY. SCHEDULE SUB-LINE ITEM IAE.

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Abstract:

The present report presents tethered balloon systems configurations capable of supporting a 500 pound payload at an altitude of 100,000 feet in various wind conditions. Technical information compiled, generated and evaluated during the course of the program was used to define these tethered balloon system concepts. Insofar as possible, an attempt was made to take advantage of existing balloon technology, to evolve new concepts and to make judicious selections from previously defined concepts to define the tethered balloon system configuration recommended. A suggested plan for development of a system is presented. Author

Author(s):

Vorachek, Jerome J.

Author Organization(s):

GOODYEAR AEROSPACE CORP AKRON OHIO

Descriptive Note:

Task rept. no. 5,

Supplementary Note:

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

GER-13790

Contract/Grant Number(s):

F19628-67-C-0145

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support

Communities of Interest:

No COI(s) Identified

Descriptor(s):

(*BALLOONS, HIGH ALTITUDE), MOORING, MECHANICAL CABLES, LAUNCHING, WIND, AERODYNAMIC CONFIGURATIONS, LOADS(FORCES), RECOVERY

Field(s)/Group(s):

Lighter-than-air Aircraft

Keyword(s):

GRAPHS(CHARTS)

Report Date:

1968 Mar 31