LONG-LINE LOITER: IMPROVEMENT OF SOME FREE-FALL AND CIRCLING-LINE TECHNIQUES

Abstract

Maneuvering techniques for fixed-wing aircraft positioning a towed mass near the center of an on-pylon are discussed. Free-fall and circling-line techniques were improved and several applications demonstrated. Successful ground launching of 100 pound masses with the system prompted a decision to man-rate it for air to ground pickup of personnel. New delivery and retrieval methods are discussed. Future efforts involving longer lines and heavier masses are discussed in terms of flying lines, lifting surfaces, a long-line loiter (LLL) simulator, and a large cabin aircraft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0695800

Entities

People

  • B. C. Dixon
  • John C. Simons

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Biomedical Research
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Flight
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Lifting Surfaces
  • Measurement
  • Simulators
  • Surfaces
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Vehicles

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Systems Analysis and Design