INVESTIGATION OF VARIOUS TEXTILE PARACHUTES AND CONTROL SYSTEMS TO ACHIEVE STEERABILITY, PHASE II.

Abstract

This research program covers the detailed investigation of gliding parachutes and their necessary guidance and control systems to achieve a controlled approach to and touchdown at pre-selected sites. Theoretical and analytical investigations have been conducted to determine system feasibility and performance limits; and to establish the configuration of a flexible, self-inflating canopy capable of meeting objectives. Exploratory tests have been conducted to further define the parachute design details; and to obtain essential data for use as design criteria for an integrated steerable parachute system for evaluation during extensive aerial drop test phase. This report documents the analysis and design details of the composite steerable parachute test system consisting of the following subsystems: parachute, control mechanism, guidance, data acquisition, and test vehicle. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0472863

Entities

People

  • Carl R. Graham
  • Eugene M. Linhart
  • Vince F. Riley

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Composite Materials
  • Control Systems
  • Data Acquisition
  • Design Criteria
  • Drop Tests
  • Guidance
  • Parachutes
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Vehicles

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