Some Trends in Airship Technology Developments

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Abstract:

Recent advances in aerospace technology, and in particular the application of new materials and novel structures, have special relevance to the development of dirigibles. This paper demonstrates that significant reductions in structure weight can be achieved through the use of, for example, carbon fibre composites. It goes to show what corresponding improvements in operational performance can be gained.

Author(s):
Balis Crema, Luigi ; Castellani, Antonio
Author Organization(s):
ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRANCE)
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the Meeting of the Structures and Materials Panel (56th), London, 10-15 Apr 83.
Pagination:
0015

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AGARD-R-717
Monitor Series:
X5
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy; Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*AIRSHIPS, *COMPOSITE MATERIALS, CARBON FIBERS, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), WEIGHT REDUCTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lighter-than-air Aircraft, Laminates and Composite Materials
Keyword(s):
LTA(LIGHTER THAN AIR), DIRIGIBLES, NATO FURNISHED
Report Date:
1983 Aug 01
Creation Date:
1983 Nov 10