Open RFP
Pico Balloon Envelope
We're seeking manufacturers capable of producing ultra-light balloon envelopes for long-duration stratospheric flights as part of our MeteoSonde project.
Project Overview
The MeteoSonde project requires specialized balloon envelopes that can maintain hydrogen gas containment at extreme altitudes and temperatures for extended periods. These envelopes are critical to our pico balloon platform's ability to conduct long-duration atmospheric research.
Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Altitude Range | Must hold hydrogen gas from 0 to 125,000 feet |
| Temperature Range | Must hold hydrogen gas down to -65°C |
| Flight Duration | Must support long-duration flights (1+ year) |
| Manufacturing Location | US manufacturing preferred |
| Mass Constraint | Must weigh less than 30 grams per square meter for envelopes under 3 square meters |
Ideal Vendor Profile
- Experience with high-altitude balloon or aerospace film materials
- Capability to work with ultra-thin polymer films
- Quality control processes for gas permeability testing
- Ability to produce small batch quantities for R&D
- Interest in iterative development partnership
What We Provide
- Detailed technical specifications and drawings
- Testing protocols and success criteria
- Feedback loop for iterative improvement
- Potential for ongoing production relationship
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