Development of an Ultra High Level Airdrop Container Concept.

Abstract

A study was undertaken to determine the form and aerodynamic characteristics of an airdrop container capable of achieving a specified accuracy when dropped from ultra-high levels. This study resulted in a final design for a semi-streamline aeroshell which was shown to meet the limited technical criteria on which the program was based. During the program, half- scale models were dropped from helicopters at Natick, and wind-tunnel tested in the University of Maryland Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel. A six-degree-of freedom trajectory program was assembled and proven. It is now available for a statistical analysis of delivery accuracy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA046156

Entities

People

  • Peter R. Payne

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aerial Delivery
  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Coefficients
  • Containers
  • Contracts
  • Drag
  • High Altitude
  • Models
  • Scale Models
  • Shipping Containers
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Trajectories
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Systems Analysis and Design