The AFCRL flying thread loom process for improved scrim reinforced balloon materials /
Arthur O. Korn, Jr.

Description

Main Author

Korn, Arthur O.

Related Names

Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories (U.S.)

Language(s)

English

Published

L.G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, Massachusetts : Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, Office of Aerospace Research, United States Air Force, 1966.

Subjects

Balloons, Sounding.
Balloons > Balloons / Materials.
Balloons > Balloons / Materials.
Balloons, Sounding.

Summary

The cost of reliable, scrim-reinforced balloon materials has been substantially reduced through use of the AFCRL Flying Thread Loom (FTL). This versatile machine promises to extend the present capabilities of scientific ballooning by providing improved lightweight materials for extreme altitudes and thin films of unusual strengths for extra-heavy payloads. The principle of operation is described and results of flight tests using two new FTL materials are reported. Savings in cost and in balloon -volume requirements are demonstrated by charts. Future plans include addition of a gore-cutting and tailoring device and a card-input control mechanism. (Author).

Note

Research Aerospace Instrumentation Laboratory, Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, Office of Aerospace Research, United States Air Force, L.G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, Massachusetts.
Aerospace Instrumentation Laboratory Project 6665.
AD0632538 (from http://www.dtic.mil).
"February 1966."

Physical Description

vi, 17 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

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