THEORETICAL PARACHUTE INVESTIGATIONS

Abstract

Contents: Investigation of wake effects on the behavior of parachutes and other retardation devices behind large bodies at subsonic and supersonic speeds; Investigation of basic stability parameters of conventional parachutes; Theoretical study of supersonic parachute phenomena; Theoretical analysis of the dynamics of the opening parachute; Statistical analysis of extraction time, deployment time, opening time, and drag coefficient for aerial delivery parachutes and systems; Basic principles of new parachutes and retardation devices; Gliding aerodynamic decelerator; Ribbon grids for supersonic flow; Flow patterns of aerodynamic decelerators; Stress analysis of the T-10 troop parachute.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 30, 1961
Accession Number
AD0603723

Entities

People

  • E. L. Haak
  • H. G. Heinrich
  • R. J. Niccum
  • S. K. Ibrahim
  • T. Riabokin

Organizations

  • University of Minnesota

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bodies Of Revolution
  • Cameras
  • Differential Equations
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Flow Visualization
  • Mach Number
  • Mechanics
  • Photographs
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Ribbon Parachutes
  • Supersonic Wind Tunnels
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics