Balloon Apex Pressure Differential. (A Simple Approximation of Pressure Differential at the Apex of Single Cell, Natural Shape Balloons).
Abstract
A simple approximation of the apex pressure differential is derived for single cell, natural shape balloons. For most present day balloons the approximation is valid up to at least tropopause heights. Use of the equation p = 0.93b2/3Wg1/3 (accurate to within 5 per cent) should provide an easy method for both designers and operators. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 09, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0774399
Entities
People
- James F. Dwyer
Organizations
- Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories