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Could something like this actually work?



 
 
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Old February 28th 04, 04:17 AM
G.R. Patterson III
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"Louis L. Perley III" wrote:

Saw an article today about an aircraft that would change it's buoyancy, so
it would float up like a balloon and then change buoyancy and glide down.
Interesting stuff, although I doubt we'll see it anytime soon. Is something
like this even practical?


A similar technique that's been around quite a while is an internal air bladder
for LTA craft that use helium and hydrogen. Pump the bladder full of air, and
the buoyancy of the craft changes.

George Patterson
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