The findings and status of the continuing NASA investigation of catastrophic balloon failures, conducted following the adoption in 1984 of a new material specification, are reported on. Current efforts include a microstructual analysis, balloon stress studies, and seal investigations. Attention is given to the Recovery Plan, a program to demonstrate the use of the existing film and to develop an improved film is discussed. No specific cause for the increased occurrence of catastrophic failures has been identified.


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    Title :

    Status of the NASA continuing investigation of catastrophic balloon failures


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    Publication date :

    1987-01-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    No indication


    Language :

    English






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