Reactionary mass balloon envelope for a balloon and other balloon components

摘要

The present disclosure provides a balloon. The balloon may include an envelope comprising a fixed component. The balloon may include a stabilizing platform positioned beneath the envelope and operatively connected to the fixed component. The stabilizing platform may be configured to rotate around an axis vertically aligned with gravity. The envelope may comprise a heavier mass than the stabilizing platform. The balloon may also include a motor configured to exert a first force on the stabilizing platform in a manner such that the stabilizing platform rotates (i) more than a rotation of the balloon and (ii) around the axis, thereby counteracting the rotation of the balloon by causing the stabilizing platform to exert a second force on the envelope of the balloon.

主权项

1. A balloon comprising:
an envelope comprising a fixed component; a stabilizing platform positioned beneath the envelope and operatively connected to the fixed component, wherein the stabilizing platform is configured to rotate around an axis vertically aligned with gravity, and wherein the envelope comprises a heavier mass than the stabilizing platform; and a motor configured to exert a first force on the stabilizing platform in a manner such that the stabilizing platform rotates (i) more than a rotation of the balloon and (ii) around the axis, thereby counteracting the rotation of the balloon by causing the stabilizing platform to exert a second force on the envelope of the balloon.