Tethered balloon

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title: Tethered balloon
text: A tethered, moored or captive balloon is a balloon that is restrained by one or more tethers attached to the ground so it cannot float freely. The base of the tether is wound around the drum of a winch, which may be fixed or mounted on a vehicle, and is used to raise and lower the balloon. A balloon is a form of aerostat, along with the powered free-flying airship, although the American GAO has used the term "aerostat" to describe a tethered balloon in contrast to the powered airship. Tethered b
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date created: 2007-02-16T14:21:03Z
date modified: 2024-09-02T11:07:27Z
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