Airdrop Controlled Exit System (ACES) Advanced Development Investigation

Abstract

An advanced development investigation was made on the Airdrop Controlled Exit System (ACES). Ideally, the objective is to permit simultaneous extraction of multiple platform loads based upon the use of hydraulic motion damping between adjacent platforms. Through the study of preliminary data and motion picture films of early tests of simultaneous extraction techniques, certain key problems and their causes were identified. A mathematical model of the extraction and early descent phases of multiple platform groups was developed and programmed for computer analysis. With this new data, engineering drawings and prototype hardware were developed which could be used to modify existing modular platforms.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA119348

Entities

People

  • A. L. Farinacci
  • R. M. Quintavalle
  • R. S. Payne

Organizations

  • AAI Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Aircrafts
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Hydraulic Cylinders
  • Military Research
  • Models
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Moment Of Inertia
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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