Aerostat
ADJ Engineering
High-Altitude, Long-Endurance Tethered Balloon System
The Aerostat Platform is a tethered high-altitude balloon system engineered for sustained deployment up to 2000 meters. With an endurance of 15 days and a modular payload capacity of up to 200 kg, it offers a cost-effective and rapidly deployable solution for surveillance, communications, and environmental monitoring.
KEY FEATURES
- Operating Altitude: Up to 2000 meters
- Endurance: 15 days continuous flight
- Payload Capacity: Up to 200 kg
- Wind Resistance: Up to 25 m/s at altitude
- Deployment Time: ~12 hours (including retrieval and inspection)
AIR CONTROL COMPLEX
AEROSTAT ENVELOPE
- Volume: 1600 m³
- Material: Polyester-based gas-holding fabric
- Structure: 12-panel welded shell with front and rear stabilization
- Ballonets: Front and aft air chambers for pressure control
- Tail Fins: Three stabilizers with internal partitions for aerodynamic stability
AIR-GAS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
- Gas: Helium (non-flammable, safe)
- Ballonet Pressure Control: Automatic air valves and dual ARUs
- Safety Features: Hyperbaric gas release valve and mechanical air pressure release
INTEGRATED EQUIPMENT FRAME
1. Houses:
- Power Supply System
- Backup Battery
- Motor Controllers and Air Replenishment Units
- Signal Beacon and Control Electronics
2. Thermal insulation and heating for high-altitude reliability
GROUND CONTROL COMPLEX
MOORING & WINCH SYSTEM
TETHER & RIGGING SYSTEM
- Tether Knot: Rotating current collector (3 kW, 1000 V)
- Rigging: 8-point distributed load system
- Materials: High-strength steel cables with nylon twines
- Mechanization Rigging: Winch-ready for ground handling and mooring
Balloon Winch:
- Max Rope Length: 2200 m
- Peak Load: 1300 kg
- Speed: Up to 1.3 m/s
- Backup Descent: Motor & Manual Handle
Mechanization Winches:
- Qty: 4
- Speed: 0–0.2 m/s
- Power: 220 V
Integrated Mooring System:
- Mounted on a semi-trailer
- Includes: Winches, pylons, soft airframe supports, pressurizing & control equipment
Tether Cable Specifications
- Length: 2300 m
- Fiber Optics: 2 x G657A1
- Electrical Conductors: 2 x 1.3 mm² copper cores
- Strength: 80 kN (aramid)
- Sheath: Flame-retardant, weather-resistant polyurethane
- Cable Diameter: 15 ± 0.5 mm
SAFETY & REDUNDANCY
SAFETY & REDUNDANCY
- Emergency Gas Release System
- Mechanical & Electrical Descent Options
- Lightning & Surge Protection
- Overpressure Monitoring & Control
DEPLOYMENT & LOGISTICS
- Housed and transported in a 20-foot or 10-foot container
- Includes diesel generator, air & gas control systems, winches, cables, and spares
- Quick setup on unprepared terrain
APPLICATIONS
- Surveillance & Border Monitoring
- Communication Relays
- Disaster Management & Environmental Monitoring
- Scientific Research Payloads