Simulation of Complex Balloon Liftoff

Abstract

The SDIO High Altitude Balloon Experiment (HABE) requires the launch of a large balloon from the deck of a ship, in moderate sea and wind conditions. In order to insure that the balloon would clear the obstacles on the deck in the required conditions, the liftoff was simulated using a modern continuous simulation applications software package. The system was modeled as two lumped masses (the balloon and the payload) connected by a ridged connection. The equations of motion were solved for various conditions to determine safe environmental conditions for liftoff. Simulation, Balloon, Liftoff, Flight mechanics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 28, 1993
Accession Number
ADA275163

Entities

People

  • George Y. Jumper
  • James F. Dwyer
  • Jeffrey A. Blank

Organizations

  • Phillips Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Computer Simulations
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • High Altitude
  • Language
  • Mechanics
  • Molecular Weight
  • Ships
  • Simulations
  • Spacecraft
  • Standards
  • Trajectories
  • Two Dimensional

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