ELEMENTS OF THE MOVEMENT OF A PARACHUTIST AND DESIGNING THE PARACHUTE

Abstract

The basic principles of the working of safety parachutes were investigated to determine the basic elements of their design and construction. Parachute fabrics, aerodynamic loading during the parachute opening, and the length of the parachute risers are considered. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 18, 1962
Accession Number
AD0271864

Entities

People

  • S.m. Alekseyev
  • Ya. V. Balkina

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Loading
  • Construction
  • Fabrics
  • Parachute Fabrics
  • Parachutes

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Systems Analysis and Design