DESIGN AND TESTING OF AERODYNAMIC BRAKES FOR CONTROLLED LOWERING OF HEAVY OBJECTS OVER LONG DISTANCES.
Abstract
Aerodynamic brake mechanisms especially designed to control the lowering of heavy weights on long cables are described in detail. These brakes meet certain requirements which can be stated in a general way. Methods of testing are discussed, and performance data are presented. Design formulas covering a wide range of variables are given. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0699546
Entities
People
- C. B. Kalakowsky
- E. A. Lewis
- R. B. Harvey
- R. P. Harrison
- V. C. Fields
Organizations
- Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories