A SUPERSONIC PARACHUTE BASED ON THE INLET DIFFUSER CONCEPT,

Abstract

Several aerodynamic principles are postulated and explored which, in connection with a related combination of a solid cone and a flexible canopy lead to the development of an aerodynamic decelerator, called the supersonic guide surface parachute. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0431321

Entities

People

  • Helmut G. Heinrich

Organizations

  • AGARD

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Diffusers
  • Parachutes

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Aerodynamics.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics