Richard Baltensperger

Richard Baltensperger numerical mathematics, mathematical modelling

Gas balloon dynamics

ballon

The Gordon Bennett race (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Bennett_Cup_(ballooning)) is the oldest and the most popular gas balloon race.

We have developped a model that captures the trajectory of a gas balloon. With some sensors installed in the gondola we can anticipate potential instable atmospheric situations and predict the sand and gas consumption.

delestage

Moreover, we have developped tools to predict the trajectory of a balloon.

trajectoire

See Fribourg Freiburg Challenge for some nice pictures and videos.