RETURN TO EARTH

Abstract

A brief history of the development of the parachute, protective clothing necessary for descent, and methods of descent from space capsules is related.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0271833

Entities

People

  • L. Gil'berg

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pressure
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Altitude
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Clothing
  • Cockpits
  • Compensation
  • Ejection
  • Ejection Seats
  • Government Procurement
  • High Altitude
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Parachutes
  • Protective Clothing
  • Rescue Equipment
  • Rocket Aircraft

Technology Areas

  • Space