Square Canopy Parachute.

Abstract

A low cost, high stability, high drag aerodynamic decelerator incorporating four slots in a square canopy. Each slot is 4/10 the length of the side of the square and is positioned so that a continuous line colinear with it bisects two adjacent sides of the canopy. The slots are further located so that each diagonal of the canopy bisects two of them. Suspension lines are fixed to and extend from the diagonals of the canopy, crossing the slots and keeping them essentially closed at their midpoints. Keywords: Patent applications, Aerodynamic stability, Aerodynamic drag, Parachute canopies. (SDW)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 02, 1987
Accession Number
ADD013810

Entities

People

  • Carl Calianno

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Drag
  • Aerodynamic Stability
  • Crossings
  • Drag
  • Parachute Canopies
  • Parachutes
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Electrical Engineering