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NASA Balloon Technology DevelopmentsThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Balloon Program has been, and will continue to be, committed to improving the capabilities of balloons to support science missions. Fundamental to vehicle improvement is a program of technology development that will enable improved flight performance throughout the next decade. The program s technology thrust areas include: materials, vehicle design & development, structural analysis, operations & support systems, performance modeling and planetary balloons. Building on the foundations of the 18-year research and development program, a technology roadmap has been generated which identifies specific areas of interest to NASA and the vision of future developments. The major components of the roadmap are: vehicle systems, balloon-craft systems, operational and safety support systems, and planetary vehicles. Current technology activities include nanocomposite balloon films, a new balloon designed to lift 3600 kgs to 36 km, a balloon rotation rate study and Mars pumpkin balloon investigations. The technology roadmap, as well as specific projects and recent advancements, will be presented.
Document ID
20040079782
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fairbrother, D. A.
(NASA Wallops Flight Facility Wallops Island, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2004
Subject Category
Aeronautics (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: 35th COSPAR Scientific Assembly
Location: Paris
Country: France
Start Date: July 18, 2004
End Date: July 25, 2004
Sponsors: Committee on Space Research
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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