Advanced high barrier
lightweight material
High-Altitude Balloon Envelope Material
Advanced high barrier lightweight material
Polymer nanocomposite formulated lightweight and modified-film material engineered for stratospheric and high-altitude balloon envelopes. Delivers superior helium or hydrogen retention, low extension coefficient and high tensile strength for surveillance, environmental monitoring and other mission-critical applications.
KEY BENEFITS
Superior helium retention
Field-repair compatible
High-altitude UV stability
APPLICATIONS
Scientific balloonsStratospheric platformsNear-space exploration
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Areal density | 40 gsm |
| Tensile strength | 60 N |
| Temperature range | -80 to +60 C |
| Seam method | RF / hot-air / thermal welding |
| Burst pressure | 12 psi |
| Elongation at break | 200 % |
Where this material performs.
HIGH ALTITUDE BALLOON ENVELOPE
STRATOSPHERIC BALLOON LAUNCH CONFIGURATION