Abstract Knowing that properties of new polyethylene films are superior to previous types, one would believe that heavier payloads can now be safely carried. Some experimentation has already been done to verify that assumption. Future expectations are discussed. We believe that with present-day materials, and with only limited changes in design philosophies, maximum payload weights can be increased by 50 to 75% from presently accepted maxima.
The unrealized potential for heavy balloon payloads
Advances in Space Research ; 13 , 2 ; 41-44
1992-01-01
4 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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