STUDY OF SOFT RECOVERY

Abstract

The feasibility of recovering a guidance system test vehicle from a single-stage boosted flight using XM-33 and XM-12 boosters is investigated and established. A recovery method is proposed using a variable area drag brake, a parachute system, and aerial snatch by helicopter. Attitude stabilization of the payload during the entire flight is provided by a hot gas reaction control system in conjunction with the guidance system used during the boost phase. Preliminary designs for the necessary subsystems and for the over-all payload and recovery vehicle have been completed and the associated weights and volumes have been estimated. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0255766

Entities

People

  • G.g. Schurr
  • K.r. Paulson
  • T.w. Knacke

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boost Phase
  • Control Systems
  • Flight
  • Gases
  • Guidance
  • Hot Gases
  • Reaction Control Systems
  • Recovery
  • Recovery Vehicles
  • Test Vehicles
  • Vehicles

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