An Analysis of the Plane Slightly Damped Oscillations of a Parachute in Free Steady Descent,

Abstract

The linearized equations of motion are examined of an axisymmetric parachute of fixed geometry taking into account the effect of the virtual mass of air. It is shown that the decrement of angular oscillation damping is determined by a cubic equation.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 15, 1975
Accession Number
ADA006563

Entities

People

  • A. A. Shilov

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Axisymmetric
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Geometry
  • Oscillation
  • Parachutes

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Structural Dynamics.