Investigation of Dynamic Behavior of Tethered Balloon Systems

Abstract

An analytical investigation of the dynamic behavior of tethered balloons was conducted. This report covers definition of tethered balloon systems and a study of stability characteristics and dynamic response to wind gusts of tethered balloon systems. The major tether construction utilizes prestretched polyester filaments. Three design altitudes, 5,000, 10,000 and 20, 000 feet, are considered. The model for the tethered balloon system consists of the streamlined balloon and a tether made up of three discrete links. The derivation of nonlinear equations of motion for this system in three dimensions is presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1972
Accession Number
AD0740723

Entities

People

  • George R. Doyle Jr.
  • James W. Burbick
  • Jerome J. Vorachek

Organizations

  • Goodyear Aerospace

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Air Force
  • Blimps
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Dynamic Response
  • Dynamics
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Frequency
  • Geometry
  • Instrumentation
  • Mathematical Models
  • Simulations

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