FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND LAUNCHING TECHNIQUES FOR AIR BALLAST SYSTEMS

Abstract

This report examines some of the more practical aspects in the application of air ballast systems to the control of free-flight balloons. Each type of air ballast system, as defined in Scientific Report No. 1, is analyzed for the cost, availability of materials, components, and instrumentation required. In addition, for each type of air ballast system deemed feasible, the possible flight system configurations, associated launching problems, and methods to solve the problems are investigated. It is the conclusion of this report that most air ballast systems can be instrumented and flown with conventional or off-the-shelf components and equipment. Systems using very large payloads are more difficult to handle and launch than smaller payload systems and probably will require some development in new launching techniques and associated equipment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 06, 1967
Accession Number
AD0666446

Entities

People

  • Allen R. Davidson Jr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Compressors
  • Air Force
  • Air Pressure
  • Air Temperature
  • Control Systems
  • Fabrication
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Load Cells
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Transducers
  • Solar Radiation
  • Strain Gages
  • Sun
  • Telemetry Equipment
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transducers

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Systems Analysis and Design