DRAG AND STABILITY OF CROSS TYPE PARACHUTES

Abstract

Wind tunnel studies have been performed on several configurations of the Cross parachute. Both the canopy geometry and the cloth porosity have been varied to provide data over the entire range for which the canopy may be used. In addition, the performance of these canopies in the wake of a forebody has been evaluated. This report contains the results of three-component studies on these models as well as a discussion of the canopy performance in light of the tests performed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0460890

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  • E. L. Haak
  • R. J. Niccum
  • Robert Gutenkauf

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  • University of Minnesota

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  • Counter IED

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Air Force
  • Cargo Parachutes
  • Contracts
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Drop Tests
  • Free Stream
  • Governments
  • Parachutes
  • Porosity
  • Recording Systems
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Wind Tunnel Models
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

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