Aerodynamic Drag Analysis of Superpressure and Zero Pressure Balloons using Large Eddy Simulations (LES)

Stratospheric balloons are an essential part of the scientific research community. In previous stratospheric balloon models used for trajectory prediction and station-keeping, the aerodynamic drag has usually been modeled as similar to that of a sphere. However, with recent proposals to use propulsi...

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Published in:	Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics
Main Authors:	B. Lohani, C. Mascarenhas
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Isfahan University of Technology 2025-03-01
Subjects:	large eddy simulation superpressure balloon zero pressure balloon drag coefficient stratospheric propulsion aerodynamics
Online Access:	https://www.jafmonline.net/article_2621_445805b02d71aa1f87c1141cc4b77341.pdf