High Altitude Bailouts.
Abstract
It was believed, prior to l943, that if the parachute were opened at high altitude a severe opening shock would be avoided because of the decreased density of the atmosphere. Such a jump would require the prolonged use of oxygen during the descent in the parachute, as well as adequate clothing for protection against the extreme cold at altitude. An experimental jump of this type from 4O,OOO feet was accomplished by Col. V. R. Lovelace, II, M. C. on 24 June l943. Memorandum Report Engineering Division NO. 49-695-1K dated 9 July l943). He suffered an extremely hard opening shock which rendered him unconscious and caused him to lose both gloves from the left hand. When he recovered he had a frozen left hand and was suffering from shock. The nylon glove on the right hand served to protect it from frostbite.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 18, 1950
- Accession Number
- ADA323449
Entities
People
- C. E. Carroll
- Randall W. Briggs
- Richard V. Wheeler
- Vincent Mazza