Definition of Tethered Balloon Systems

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 Company's NOLARO utilizing prestretched polyester filaments, and 9US Steel Corporation's Amgal-Monitor AA wire ropes. Eight specific balloon/cable 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 1971
Accession Number
AD0725708

Entities

People

  • Jerome J. Vorachek
  • Philip F. Myers

Organizations

  • Goodyear Aerospace

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Drag
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Aerostats
  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Blimps
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Geometry
  • Physical Properties
  • Sea Level
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Fault Tolerant Diagnosis of Black and White Balloon Isolation Tests Using ¥.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites