Ballon Dual-Use Ballasting via Aluminum Fuel

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

  • altitude control of balloon
    United States of America | Pending

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