Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft – lighter-than-air – Balloons
Patent
1997-01-14
1999-01-12
Grant, William
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft, lighter-than-air
Balloons
244 31, 244 62, B64B 164
Patent
active
058576452
ABSTRACT:
A helium balloon transport system comprised of two separate helium balloon clusters (31) with underslung framing (2, 3, 4, 21) for use with two separate balloons (15) of comparable size, the entire system being interconnected (19) with moorings (16) to the ground (20) and having a gross lift of roughly 10,000 pounds. Power is provided by photovoltaic cells (5) augmented by rechargeable batteries (23). Travel is normally realized by throwing out grapples (26) and by winching (24) toward these fixed points (20). Free flight is reserved for emergency situations. The underslung framing (4) is rotatable to give a level configuration which when close to the ground in a jungle or forest allows for the avoidance of the damaging effects of high winds. The configuration is capable of use for travel upwind. The system may be used as a residence by more than a dozen persons over inhospitable regions to include swamps, jungles and dense forests for extended periods of time, for disaster relief or to establish a military presence.
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