Definition of Tethered Balloon Systems

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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.

Author(s):
Myers, Philip F. ; Vorachek, Jerome J.
Author Organization(s):
GOODYEAR AEROSPACE CORP AKRON OH
Descriptive Note:
Scientific rept. no. 1
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0725708
Pagination:
0097

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
GER-15246, AFCRL-71-0213
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-71-C-0091
Task Number(s):
765906
Project Number(s):
7659
Monitor Series:
71-0213, AFCRL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.3_Establish Metrics
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*BALLOONS, AERODYNAMIC LOADING, WEIGHT, MECHANICAL CABLES, BALLOON EQUIPMENT, MASS, AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lighter-than-air Aircraft
Keyword(s):
PE62101F, WUAFCRL76590601
Report Date:
1971 Mar 31