Observation Balloons Rising at average altitudes
Description: Observation Balloons Rising at average altitudes between 1200-1800 meters above the front lines, balloons were primarily sought for reconnaissance missions From such steep heights, balloon observers could watch their enemies movements on
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slide1. Observation Balloons Rising at average altitudes between 1200-1800 meters above the front lines, balloons were primarily sought for reconnaissance missions
From such steep heights, balloon observers could watch their enemies’ movements on the battlefield out of range of ground fire<br>
slide2. Captive Balloons Captive balloons performed much like kites – they were tethered to a winch, a vehicle with a large spool of cable attached to the back
They flowed steadily with the wind, but in the preferred direction of a ground operator
Their average range of visibility from the air was nine miles, though when using the most advanced binoculars of the time, it could increase to a little over 11 miles<br>
slide3. Free Balloons Moved freely with the wind and could not be easily controlled
Functioned better as vehicles for propaganda
Used by the Allies to scatter leaflets like confetti over enemy lines<br>
slide4. Dirigibles Introduced during the Great War
Powered by engines and steered with propellers
Envelopes stretched between 600-700 feet long over varying types of frames: non-rigid, semi-rigid or rigid
Hover in one place for a long period of time – over both land and sea – and document landscape during reconnaissance
Easy targets for airplanes due to size
Could carry a large crew of balloon observers and their equipment, machine guns and at least two tons of bombs
German-made rigid dirigible were called Zeppelins<br>
From such steep heights, balloon observers could watch their enemies’ movements on the battlefield out of range of ground fire<br>
slide2. Captive Balloons Captive balloons performed much like kites – they were tethered to a winch, a vehicle with a large spool of cable attached to the back
They flowed steadily with the wind, but in the preferred direction of a ground operator
Their average range of visibility from the air was nine miles, though when using the most advanced binoculars of the time, it could increase to a little over 11 miles<br>
slide3. Free Balloons Moved freely with the wind and could not be easily controlled
Functioned better as vehicles for propaganda
Used by the Allies to scatter leaflets like confetti over enemy lines<br>
slide4. Dirigibles Introduced during the Great War
Powered by engines and steered with propellers
Envelopes stretched between 600-700 feet long over varying types of frames: non-rigid, semi-rigid or rigid
Hover in one place for a long period of time – over both land and sea – and document landscape during reconnaissance
Easy targets for airplanes due to size
Could carry a large crew of balloon observers and their equipment, machine guns and at least two tons of bombs
German-made rigid dirigible were called Zeppelins<br>