Venus atmospheric platform options revisited |
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| Authors: | GE Dorrington |
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| Institution: | Queen Mary University of London, School of Engineering and Materials Science, London E1 4NS, UK |
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| Abstract: | Various balloon systems intended as scientific platforms to float in the atmosphere of Venus at altitudes between about 35 and 65 km are briefly reviewed. Previous predictions of the altitude oscillations of balloons filled with helium gas and water vapor are largely confirmed through numerical simulation and analysis. The need for refined thermal modelling is emphasised. Several novel technical concepts are introduced. It is concluded that phase change balloons would be more suitable than non-condensing super pressure gas balloons when repeated altitude excursions are a mission requirement. |
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| Keywords: | Aerostat Aerobot Balloon Probe Radiosonde Buoyant station Phase change fluid Planetary exploration |
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