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Old 19th Nov 2017, 15:50
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Originally Posted by oscarisapc
Can anyone explain the mechanism for deflating and yet retaining the helium? Aka "making it safe".
Obviously, if the system tears open the envelope to make the blimp non-buoyant, then helium will be lost. My speculation is that making it safe is reference to compressed helium contained in pressure vessels as a part of on-board buoyancy controls. Anyone know if such exist on the Airlander?
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