Coated and Laminated Textiles for Aerostats and Airships: Material Challenges and Technology

Exclusive title on materials used for LTA (lighter than air) envelope

Discusses material challenges such as selection of suitable fiber (for making fabric), polymer (for coating/lamination), additive (for improving polymer-properties), coating/lamination technique, joint type, sealing technique

Includes typical materials developed by different companies and researchers worldwide

Clearly explains technical concepts using figures, schemes and tabulated data

Includes case studies on material developed for aerostat/airship by different countries including NASA, Lockheed Martin, JAXA, ADRDE and DRDO