Ejection Seat Tests Conducted On The 10,000 Foot Aerodynamic Research Track At Edwards Air Force Base

Item

Title
Ejection Seat Tests Conducted On The 10,000 Foot Aerodynamic Research Track At Edwards Air Force Base
Date
1957
Index Abstract
Not Available
Photo Quality
Undetermined
Report Number
WADC TR 52-63
Creator
Hodell, C. K.
Rosner, A. H.
Corporate Author
Air Force Flight Dynamics Lab Wright-Patterson AFB OH
Laboratory
Aircraft Laboratory
Extent
93
NTRL Accession Number
AD142103
Identifier
AD0142103
Access Rights
ASTIA
Distribution Classification
1
DTIC Record Exists
Yes
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
AFAL ltr
Distribution Change Action Date
1/9/2002
Abstract
Ejection seat tests were conducted from rocket propelled test carriages on the 10,000 foot FATF (Free Air Test Facility) Aerodynamic Research Track Edwards Air Force Base. Limit aircraft speed for emergency escape utilizing current ejection seat - catapult combinations was investigated. Ejection seat trajectory and acceleration data applicable to aircraft flying at or near sonic speed were secured. Discrepancy of data obtained "in-flight", theoretically, and from the Aerodynamic Track rocket carriage are discussed in this report.
Report Availability
Not available via Contrails
Date Issued
1957-11
Index In
DTIC
Type
report