TRAJECTORY CONSIDERATIONS OF AN AIRCRAFT TORPEDO WITH A GLIDING PARACHUTE.

Abstract

In order to achieve consistent torpedo impact conditions for a wide range of release conditions, utilization of a gliding parachute for stabilization and lift has been suggested. Trajectory calculations show that this objective can be achieved within certain limits. Wind tunnel experiments indicated that a parachute-torpedo combination can be stablized within the range of the required angle of attack. Roll and yaw stabilization of the parachute torpedo system has not been investigated. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0475025

Entities

People

  • R. J. Niccum
  • R. L. George
  • T. C. Nietz

Organizations

  • University of Minnesota

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Torpedoes
  • Aircrafts
  • Parachutes
  • Torpedoes
  • Trajectories
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mathematics or Statistics