THE BALLUTE: A RETARDATION DEVICE AND WIND SENSOR

Abstract

Experimental tests have been made with various configurations of the BALLUTE in order to develop a stable retardation device for meteorological rocketsondes. This report discusses the reduction and analysis of these tests. Several of the BALLUTE configurations are shown to satisfy the project goal of providing the required stability as well as a sufficiently slow fall velocity to accurately measure winds and temperature.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0666021

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  • James K. Luers

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