High Altitude Tethered Balloon Instrumentation System Study.

Abstract

The results are presented of a study to investigate the problem involved with the design of an airborne instrumentation system and associated ground telemetry receiving station for the measurement of the aerodynamic performance of a high altitude tethered balloon system. The major portion of the report consists of an analysis of the problems and difficulties involved in making the various types of measurements and the results of laboratory tests on the electronic circuitry and transducers used for the measurement of temperature, pressure, cable tension, package orientation, and wind velocity. Consideration is also given to the mechanical and thermal problems of package construction, the electrical power supply, and to the supporting system for both the command capability and data transmission that will be required. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0762580

Entities

People

  • Edward C. Mangold
  • Richard F. Buck

Organizations

  • Oklahoma State University–Stillwater

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Data Transmission
  • High Altitude
  • Instrumentation
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Power Supplies
  • Telemetry
  • Wind Velocity

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Fluid Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems