AbstractVarious balloon systems intended as scientific platforms to float in the atmosphere of Venus at altitudes between about 35 and 65km are briefly reviewed. Previous predictions of the altitude oscillations of balloons filled with helium gas and water vapor are largely confirmed through numerical simulation and analysis. The need for refined thermal modelling is emphasised. Several novel technical concepts are introduced. It is concluded that phase change balloons would be more suitable than non-condensing super pressure gas balloons when repeated altitude excursions are a mission requirement.
Venus atmospheric platform options revisited
Advances in Space Research ; 46 , 3 ; 310-326
2010-03-22
17 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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