A METHOD OF INVESTIGATING THE DEPLOYMENT CHARACTERISTICS OF MAN-CARRYING PARACHUTES.

Abstract

Test releases of man-carrying parachutes from balloons, or aircraft, do not permit of any detailed examination of the processes of withdrawing the rigging lines and canopy from the pack (i.e. deployment). Irregularities during this phase may cause malfunctions to develop during opening. The method of test described permits examination of the deployment from the parachute pack and reveals information lacking in flight tests. It is proposed that this test method may be used to investigate the behaviour of new, or modified parachute systems. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0647904

Entities

People

  • A. G. Jolly

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Deployment
  • Malfunctions
  • Parachute Packs
  • Parachutes
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Theoretical Analysis.