The AFCRL Flying Thread Loom Process for Improved Scrim-Reinforced Balloon Materials

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Title
The AFCRL Flying Thread Loom Process for Improved Scrim-Reinforced Balloon Materials
Description
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 p resent 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.
Abstract
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 p resent 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.
Creator
Korn, A. 0., Jr.
Format
1 online resource (1 page)
Type
article
Extent
1
Corporate Author
Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories
Report Number
AFCRL-66-309 p. 23
Report Availability
Full text available
Publisher
Bedford, MA : Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, Office of Aerospace Research, United States Air Force
Date
1966
Date Issued
1966-05
Distribution Classification
1
Index Abstract
Contrails only
DoD Project
6665
Distribution Conflict
No
DoD Task
6665-01
Identifier
AD0634765
Is Part Of
Proceedings, AFCRL Scientific Balloon Workshop, 1965
Media
AFCRL-66-309article06.pdf

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Proceedings, AFCRL Scientific Balloon Workshop, 1965