An analytical investigation of the behavior of tethered balloons is in progress. The report covers balloon system definition for three design altitudes, 5,000, 10,000, and 20,000 feet above sea level. Three balloon shapes being considered are the Vee-Balloon, the Bateman and Jones (BJ) barrage balloon, and Goodyear Aerospace Corporation Model No. 1649 single-hull balloon. Tether constructions are Columbian Rope Company's NOLARO utilizing prestretched polyester filaments, and 9US Steel Corporation's Amgal-Monitor AA wire ropes. Eight specific balloon/cable combinations are defined, covering the three design altitudes. Total cable curve, downwind displacement, etc., have been calculated by computer program and results are tabulated. Aerodynamic characteristics, weight, inertias, and dynamic characteristics are developed and tabulated. (Author)
Definition of Tethered Balloon Systems
1971
97 pages
Report
No indication
English
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