Development of Retardation and Automatic Flotation System (R.A.F.T.)

Abstract

Design, fabrication and initial evaluation test of prototype Retardation and Automatic Flotation Systems (RAFT) has been completed. The RAFT System will be used during transfer of sensitive Cargo during VERTREP operations. Design concept is based on an integrated parachute/flotation body. Overall system weight is 164 lbs. and packed volume is 4.3 cu ft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 07, 1980
Accession Number
ADA096828

Entities

People

  • Donald R. Hermann
  • Ralph A. Miller

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Cargo Handling
  • Drop Tests
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fasteners
  • Flight Testing
  • Helicopters
  • High Pressure
  • Losses
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Safety
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.