Ballon Dual-Use Ballasting via Aluminum Fuel
Invention type: Technology
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Case number: #21726L
System and methods for altitude control of balloons are described. In some embodiments, controlling an altitude of a balloon includes combining a reactant and water to produce hydrogen gas, and flowing the hydrogen gas into the balloon to increase an altitude of the balloon.
Researchers
Departments: Lincoln Laboratory
Technology Areas: Chemicals & Materials: Catalysis & Synthesis / Industrial Engineering & Automation: Logistics, Manufacturing & Equipment
Impact Areas: Advanced Materials
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altitude control of balloon
United States of America | Pending
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