Aerospace balloon system and method of operation
US11072410B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2011/0061
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A balloon system including a balloon, and optionally including a payload and/or a safety module. A balloon, preferably including a balloon envelope and one or more passive vents, and optionally including one or more active valves. A method of balloon system operation, preferably including maintaining a zero-pressure balloon condition and sealing balloon vents, and optionally including ascending, descending, and/or otherwise operating the balloon system in flight.
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