DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF AIR BALLAST SYSTEMS.

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Abstract:

The report covers the final phase of the study of air ballast systems during which time two systems were designed, fabricated, and test flown. The primary objective of the two test flights was to verify experimentally the practicability and theoretical feasibility of air ballast systems. Because ballast bag failures were experienced in both flights, these objectives were not met. Some data on balloon temperatures and air ballast weights were obtained, however, giving some experimental verification of the air ballast equations and suggestions for future efforts in this area. Included in the report are detailed descriptions of the two air ballast systems flown and recommendations for future systems. Author

Author(s):
Davidson, Allen R., Jr
Author Organization(s):
VITRO LABS SILVER SPRING MD
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept. 1 Feb 67-15 Oct 68,
Pagination:
0039

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-02057.02-3, AFCRL-68-0556
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-67-C-0192
Task Number(s):
66501
Project Number(s):
AF-6665
Monitor Series:
68-0556
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*BALLOONS, *BALLAST), AIR, ALTITUDE, CONTROL SYSTEMS, LIFT, PRESSURIZATION, FLIGHT TESTING, BAGS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lighter-than-air Aircraft
Report Date:
1968 Oct 15