Documents & Links Library
Below are documents and external website links having additional data on
Lighter-than-Air technology.
The Limitations of Modern Transportation
This paper is a brief discussion on the limitations of our current modes of transportation and the advantages of Lighter-than-Air technology.
Airships.net
The most complete and up to date information on all things pertaining to
Lighter-than-Air technology.
The Airships Heritage Trust
Inside you will find an extensive history relating to all of the British Airships from 1900 to the present day.
Lighter-than-Air Society
The Lighter-Than-Air Society is your source for information pertaining to blimps, airships, dirigibles, zeppelins, aerostats, and various balloons.
Modern Airships - Part 1 - 3
For more than two decades, there has been significant interest in the use of modern lighter-than-air craft and hybrid airships in a variety of military, commercial and other roles, including:
Airship Problems & Solutions
The five mostly commonly voiced statements/questions and their typical subs
Airship World Blog
Next Generation Rigid Airship Design from Eric Raymond
Navy Lakehurst Historical Society
Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the distinguished heritage of Naval Air Station Lakehurst, located in Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA.
Schutte-Lanz & Zeppelin Specs
This document contains specifications for both airship types.
Faces of the Hindenburg
The passengers of the last flight.
Feasibility Study of Modern Airships
NASA feasibility study on a modern airship.
The Most Astounding Airships
In our dreams, the skies belong to airships and zeppelins...
First Airship Shot Down in WWI
Account of the first Zeppelin shot down during the war.
Flights of the Schwaben
The flights of the world's first commercial airline.
Golden Age of the Great Passenger Airships - Chapter 1
This is chapter 1 of Harold G. Dick's book "The Golden Age of the Great Passenger Airships."
Harold G. Dick Collection
The Harold G. Dick Airships Collection tells the story of Harold Dick's involvement in the rigid airship industry.
T. L. Blakemore Collection
T. L. Blakemore's Lighter-than-Air Collection
Vice Admiral Rosendahl Collection
He held the rank of a Lieutenant Commander on navigation watch when the Shenandoah crashed because of a storm near Ava, Ohio in September 1925.
George Henry Mills Collection
The Harold G. Dick Airships Collection tells the story of Harold Dick's involvement in the rigid airship industry.
Garland Fulton Collection
The Garland Fulton Collection consists of material gathered by Captain Garland Fulton, USN (1890-1975), naval officer and proponent of lighter than air (LTA) flight.
Richard K. Smith Papers - Collection
In the meantime, his first book was published in 1965 and was titled The Airships Akron and Macon: Flying Aircraft Carriers of the U. S. Navy.
Lord Ventry Airship Collection
Following the death of Lord Ventry [The Hon A.F. DeMoleyns] (1898-1987) the Society’s Library received a large quantity of material (including many hundreds of photographs) recording the development of airships over the years.
Hindenburg LZ-129 Detailed Drawings
Detailed construction drawings of the Hindenburg.
Graf Zeppelin II Detailed Drawings
Detailed construction drawings of the Graf Zeppelin II.
Hindenburg Loading
Loading and fuel consumption manifests for 7 of the Hindenburg's flights.
GAO Official Report
GAO report on US Governement spending on LTA 2007 - 2012.
Class I R1 Reports - Schedule 755
This report contains the freight ton-miles for the Class I railroad companies in the US for 2019.
Class I R1 Reports - Schedule 750
This report contains the fuel consumption for the Class I railroad companies in the US for 2019.
ROI Projections - Airship Only
The profit projections in this report are based on the operations of a single airship.
ROI Projections - 10-Unit Pod Train
The profit projections in this report are based on the operations of a 10-unit pod train.
Miscellaneous Sources
The Cost of Fuel in Afghanistan
This news article put out by The Hill covers the cost of fuel in Afghanistan during the US occupation, which is still ongoing.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure 2026
This article deals with the cost of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closings.
The Strait of Hormuz Factsheet
This article contains information on the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on the global economy.
Titan's Surface Organics Surpass Hydrocarbons on Earth
This article discusses the magnitude of the hydrocarbons found on Titan, Saturn’s largest moon.
Helium Discovered in Tanzania
This article discusses the discovery of the Tanzanian helium deposit and what it means for the global helium industry.
Tanzania Sees Fortune in High-Priced Helium
This article discusses how the helium deposit found in Tanzania is helping the country to become one of the big suppliers in the global helium industry.
US Government Sells Helium Reserve
This article explores the sale of the US helium reserve to a private corporation.
Helium Production Report
This is the official report for helium production in the US and globally.
OPEC Annual Stats Bulletin 2025
This bulletin contains information on global oil production.
Tar Pits of the World
This website documents the tar pits of the world.
How Sinclair Oil's Dinosaur Mascot Shaped Our Beliefs
This article explores how a dinosaur was created to help support fossil fuel propaganda.
The Earth's Atmosphere Extends to the Moon and Beyond
This article explores the true boundaries of the Earth's atmosphere.