DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF COMPOSITE, ISOTENSOID, NATURAL SHAPE BALLOONS.

Abstract

A method is presented for arranging filamentary, load bearing material to approximate a constant stress condition in the gas envelope of a free floating balloon for the purpose of maximizing structural efficiency. A relation between material distribution and envelope stress was obtained. Manufacturing equipment was developed and a natural shape, zero pressure constant stress balloon was fabricated and tested. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1969
Accession Number
AD0713188

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  • James B. Munson

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  • Composite Materials
  • Efficiency
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials

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