System for tactical balloon launch and payload return

Details System for tactical balloon launch and payload return System for tactical balloon launch and payload return

2009-02-26

2011-11-22

Chambers, Troy (Department: 3641)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft, lighter-than-air

Balloons

Reexamination Certificate

active

08061648

ABSTRACT:
A system is disclosed whereby a sensor, communication device, or other payload may be lofted to an operational altitude and maintained over an area of interest for some time by a relatively inexpensive and disposable buoyant aircraft, then returned intact to its point of origin or another desired location by a reusable but also relatively inexpensive non-buoyant aircraft. Automatic unpiloted control is used for all stages of flight, including ascent, loiter, return, and landing Specialized equipment can be provided to simplify launch procedures, reducing the number of personnel required to operate the system.

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