Reefing of Parachutes - Drag Area Ratios vs Reefing Ratios

Abstract

Reefing data were collected and evaluated for the following parachute types: solid circular parachutes of flat, conical, and triconical design; extended skirt parachutes of 10 percent flat extended, 10 percent straight extended, and fully extended (14.3 percent) design; and slotted parachutes of ringslot, Ringsail, and flat and conical ribbon design. Various reefing terminologies are discussed that have been used in the past and a recommendation is made for a common terminology. Background data are provided for all parachutes analyzed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA036497

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  • Theodore W. Knacke

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  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Drogue Parachutes
  • Engineering
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Parachute Canopies
  • Parachutes
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Research Aircraft
  • Ribbon Parachutes
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods
  • United States Government
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

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