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Final report on wind tunnel investigation of shapes for balloon shelters

Date

1970-07

Authors

Meroney, Robert N., author
Symes, Craig R., author
Plate, Erich J., author
College of Engineering, Colorado State University, publisher

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Abstract

In support of a balloon shelter development program at NCAR a series of wind tunnel tests were performed at the Fluid Dynamics and Diffusion Laboratory, Colorado State University. The study concerned the staling criteria for such a simulation; velocity, turbulence, and frequency spectra downwind of four basic shelter shapes; the effect of screen material on shelter efficiency; and the influence of a simulated balloon presence upon the effectiveness of the shelter.

Description

CER68-69RNM-EJP-CRS44b.
For National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Includes bibliographical references (page 19).
July 1970.

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Subject

Balloons, Sounding
Wind tunnels
Drag (Aerodynamics)

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