Aerospace balloon system, parachute, and method of operation
US11548606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2011/0061
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A balloon system including a balloon, a payload, and a safety module. A safety module, preferably including a tether and a parachute, and optionally including a cover and/or a drogue. A method of balloon system operation, preferably including operating the balloon system in flight and descending under a parachute.
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