Low Modulus Strain Gages for Stress Analysis of Balloon Structures

An exploratory study has shown that instrumentation can be developed to permit experimental stress analysis of scientific balloons. Special strain gages have been made and applied to polyethylene balloon films, providing measures of strain up to 50% at +25 and -80��C. Gages were made of silver or aluminum deposited chemically or by vacuum metalizing onto plastic films. Feasibility of low modulus strain gages for this application has now been demonstrated, and optimization of materials, processes and instrumentation is anticipated as the next phase of the development.

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Author Hauser Research and Engineering Company
National Center for Atmospheric Research
Scientific Balloon Facility (SBF)
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Publication Date 1966-01-01T00:00:00
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Suggested Citation Hauser Research and Engineering Company, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Scientific Balloon Facility (SBF). (1966). Low Modulus Strain Gages for Stress Analysis of Balloon Structures. UCAR/NCAR - Library. http://n2t.net/ark:/85065/d7qn664r. Accessed 16 February 2025.

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