THE EFFECT OF DECK SPAN UPON ARRESTING-GEAR PERFORMANCE

Abstract

Tests were conducted to determine the effect of different deck spans upon arresting-gear performance. Using 10,000-, 25,000-, and 50,000-pound deadloads--each at nominal engaging speeds--and deck spans of 100, 115, and 130 feet, 80 arrestments were conducted. In addition, combinations of two engine cams and sheave-damper orifices were utilized. Lower maximums for the arresting-hook axial load and cable deck-tension parameters were generally recorded with the longer deck spans--particularly the 130-foot span. Changes in the cams appeared to have no effect on the loads.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 24, 1967
Accession Number
AD0813761

Entities

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  • W. Billec

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Arresting Gear
  • Axial Loads
  • Deceleration
  • Diameters
  • Engine Cylinders
  • Engines
  • Export Controls
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Naval Air Stations
  • New Jersey
  • Phase Shift
  • Recovery
  • Stations
  • Structural Loads
  • Test Facilities
  • Weight

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  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering