Selection of Opening Model for Parachute Scaling Studies

Abstract

This report consists of a summary of work to program an existing parachute opening dynamics theory for use with research into the scaling laws governing relationships between model and full-scale parachutes during the opening phase. The theory forms a basis to which modifications can be made to predict the opening dynamics of small-scale models. The object is eventually to be able to predict canopy stiffness effects on opening behavior.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA250882

Entities

People

  • Eugene E. Niemi Jr.

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Differential Equations
  • Dynamics
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Froude Number
  • Geometry
  • Models
  • Parachute Canopies
  • Parachutes
  • Scale Models
  • Scaling Laws
  • Steady State
  • Stiffness

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Control Systems Engineering.