The Feasibility of Long Duration Ballooning in Antarctica

This report outlines a plan for balloon operations in Antarctica as requested by Mr. Gordon Newkirk of the National Center for Atmospheric Research. It includes discussions of the logistical, atmospheric, and electronics support problems associated with a proposed balloon campaign in the Antarctic....

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ball, Danny
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: UCAR/NCAR 1984
Subjects:
Ballooning
Antarctica
Antarctic
South Pole
The Antarctic
Antarc*
South pole
Online Access:https://dx.doi.org/10.5065/d6tx3c9d
http://opensky.ucar.edu/islandora/object/technotes:353
Description
Summary:This report outlines a plan for balloon operations in Antarctica as requested by Mr. Gordon Newkirk of the National Center for Atmospheric Research. It includes discussions of the logistical, atmospheric, and electronics support problems associated with a proposed balloon campaign in the Antarctic. Despite the many obstacles to be overcome, it would appear that it is feasible to achieve long duration balloon flights from the South Pole.

Similar Items