Use of plastic balloons to investigate atmosphere with reference made to properties of polyethylene and Mylar; current capabilities of plastic balloons with respect to size, load carrying ability, altitudes, and durations of flight; selection of material and design of structure must be considered in terms of forces acting upon satellite in space.


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    Title :

    Inflatable structures for space research


    Additional title:

    Aircraft Missiles


    Contributors:
    Braun, R. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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