Conceptual Studies of Aerodynamic Glider-Decelerator Combinations for Heavy Loads

Abstract

Several systems for aerial delivery of large payloads with a gliding capability are composed and analyzed. For the gliding and landing phases these systems incorporate gliding parachutes, wings, lifting bodies, rotors, and retro-rockets. The feasibility of the systems is discussed and recommendations are made based on the results of the investigations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0902633

Entities

People

  • David P. Saari
  • Helmut G. Heinrich

Organizations

  • University of Minnesota

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Delivery
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Deceleration
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Extraction
  • Flight
  • Government Procurement
  • Lifting Bodies
  • Parachutes
  • Retro Rockets
  • Rockets
  • Terminals
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Trajectories

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Aerodynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy