Process for altitude-stabilizing a balloon, and atmospheric balloons for implementing this process
US4457477A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64B1/44
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process for altitude-stabilizing an atmospheric balloon comprising ballast jettison mechanism to vary the balloon's specific weight, and using a balloon provided with an interpole link for actuating said ballast jettison mechanism so that an increase in the tension in the link causes a reduction in the specific weight of the balloon by jettison of ballast is disclosed.
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