Aerostat Icing Problems.

Abstract

This report describes laboratory tests to determine the effectiveness of a copolymer coating on a balloon to minimize ice build-up problems when operating in sleet, freezing rain or other ice-forming conditions. Methods for deicing the surface after an ice cover form are also described. A small-scale balloon was used for the laboratory tests. A full-scale prototype was also partially coated with the copolymer to test its effectiveness as an icing control measure. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA133403

Entities

People

  • Ben Hanamoto

Organizations

  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesives
  • Aerostats
  • Air
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Pressure
  • Balloons
  • Cold Regions
  • Copolymers
  • Deicing Materials
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Glaciers
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Water

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Fault Tolerant Diagnosis of Black and White Balloon Isolation Tests Using ¥.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics