| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847089 | Nuclear Physics B - Proceedings Supplements | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Balloon Program is committed to meeting the need for extended duration scientific investigations by providing advanced balloon vehicles and support systems. A sea change in ballooning capability occurred with the inauguration of 8 – 20 day flights around Antarctica in the early 1990's. The attainment of 28 – 31 day flights and a record-breaking 42-day flight in, respectively, two and three circumnavigations of the continent has greatly increased the expectations of the scientific users. A new super-pressure balloon is currently under development for future flights of 60 – 100 days at any latitude, which would bring another sea change in scientific research ballooning.
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