Potential Military Use of Airships and Aerostats

Abstract

The Department of Defense (DOD) has a history of using lighter-than-air (LTA) platforms such as airships (blimps) and aerostats (tethered balloons). Aerostats have recently been fielded to protect U.S. troops in the field. Contemporary interest is growing in using airships for numerous missions. This report examines the various concepts being considered and describes the issues for Congress. This report will be updated as events warrant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 11, 2004
Accession Number
ADA472587

Entities

People

  • Christopher Bolkcom

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerostats
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airships
  • Balloons
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • High Altitude
  • Homeland Security
  • Military Applications
  • Navy
  • Radar
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.