Design Stress Analysis and Performance Characteristics for 140-Foot Diameter RSR RIBCO (Rapid Inflation Bowline Controlled Opening) Parachute System

Abstract

The report presents the design, stress analysis and high altitude performance of the RSR RIBXO Parachute System. A 140-Ft diameter parachute system was tested by Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories. This system was released from a balloon at 100,000 ft altitude with a payload of 611 pounds. Performance characteristics (opening time, opening shock, snatch force, rate of descent and total descent time) were very nearly as predicted. Test results indicate that the RIBCO System offers many advantages over conventional parachute systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 30, 1972
Accession Number
AD0753084

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  • Joe A. Haden

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  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Drag
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Altitude
  • Atmospheric Density
  • Diameters
  • Drag
  • Fabrication
  • High Altitude
  • Instrumentation
  • Materials
  • New Mexico
  • Parachutes
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Sea Level
  • Stress Analysis
  • United States

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