EQUILIBRIUM

Attaining equilibrium is a very difficult task and is almost impossible to maintain that equilibrium over a long period of time. One of the ways to do this is by somehow gathering water and realizing it through condensing. I am unsure of the amount of water (if any) at that altitude. This would be one of the best ways so far to regulate the weight but is a more complex than I prefer. Another way is to fix the probe with much more lifting ability and balance that extra lifting ability with small lead pellets that can be released on command. To bring the probe to the desired height four of the balloons will be fitted with an electronic release valve to adjust the pressure of the balloon slowing its assent to a point of equilibrium and when the balloon starts to descend the lead is slowly released. This will work for a short period of time but eventually it will loose all of its lifting ability. We are looking into a low energy way to produce and pressurize our own hydrogen making the probe completely self contained.