LDF Powered Balloon Program

LDF Powered Balloon Program
Author: Arthur O. Korn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1973
Genre: Balloons
ISBN:

The report describes POBAL, a test flight to demonstrate the feasibility of accomplishing station-keeping by powering a 711,000-cu. ft. free balloon against the wind in the minimum wind field near 60,000-ft altitude. The propulsion system, fabricated from off the shelf components, incorporated a 35-ft diameter helicopter rotor and an 8-hp electric motor powered by Ag-Zn batteries. Line of thrust was controlled by a 9-ft high rudder, steerable either by radio command or by autopilot. POBAL was flown from Holloman AFB, New Mexico in September 1972. System components, flight results, recommendations and feasibility studies for a long duration POBAL system are discussed. (Author).

Proceedings of the Interagency Workshop on Lighter Than Air Vehicles

Proceedings of the Interagency Workshop on Lighter Than Air Vehicles
Author: Joseph F. Vittek
Publisher:
Total Pages: 730
Release: 1975
Genre: Airships
ISBN:

Preface: in the past few years there has been much discussion both In the United States and abroad of the ability of Lighter Than Air vehicles to meet future transportation needs. Many of the proposed uses and missions seem promising. However, Lighter Than Air Is not without Its problems. Although modern technology may be able to overcome these problems, the ultimate Issue could be the economic feasibility of Lighter Than Air.

Proceedings, Eighth AFCRL Scientific Balloon Symposium, 30 September to 3 October 1974

Proceedings, Eighth AFCRL Scientific Balloon Symposium, 30 September to 3 October 1974
Author: Andrew S. Carten (Jr.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 618
Release: 1974
Genre: Balloons
ISBN:

This publication contains preprints of papers presented at the Eighth AFCRL Scientific Balloon Symposium, 30 September to 3 October 1974, held at Hyannis, Mass. The papers are grouped in accordance with the five symposium sessions: powered balloons, tethered balloons, free balloon technology, balloon-borne experiments, and special applications

Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 828
Release: 1992
Genre: Aeronautics
ISBN:

A selection of annotated references to unclassified reports and journal articles that were introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system and announced in Scientific and technical aerospace reports (STAR) and International aerospace abstracts (IAA).

Annotated Bibliography for Scientific Ballooning

Annotated Bibliography for Scientific Ballooning
Author: Catherine B. Rice
Publisher:
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1974
Genre: Balloon ascensions
ISBN:

The annotated bibliography has evolved from an informal compilation prepared in response to many requests from military and civilian researchers who were planning balloon-borne experiments and searching for data or detailed information concerning some specific aspects of modern scientific ballooning operations. The bibliography consists of three parts: a subject index, an author index, and the bibliography with annotations.