Zero Pressure Balloon Design
Abstract
In atmospheric balloon research it is very important to accurately describe the delicate balance of forces applied to a film and to use this analytical description to produce a suitable manufactured balloon shape. This paper investigates several additions to the presently accepted method for free balloon design. This includes a study of the non-uniform stress state created by the inclusion of load tapes in the theoretical model. The effects of balloon material properties and deformations is also considered. These refinements result in a more accurate theoretical model and an improved design for atmospheric research balloons.
Description
Program year: 1976/1977Digitized from print original stored in HDR
Subject
atmospheric balloon researchballoon shape
non-uniform stress state
theoretical model
balloon design
Citation
Keese, David L. (1977). Zero Pressure Balloon Design. University Undergraduate Fellow. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /CAPSTONE -ProftE _1979.