Long endurance high altitude balloon
US5104059A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64B1/42
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A high altitude, high pressure balloon comprised of a number of gores. The gores are made from a material and have a size, that are the results of an analysis of the anticipated stresses to which the balloon will be subjected. In particular, the gores are made from nylon and have dimensions that have been determined to result in stable creep characteristics. An alternate embodiment of the balloon uses multiple spheres.
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