Title

Feasibility Study Of An Inflatable Type Stabilization And Deceleration System For High-Altitude And High-Speed Recovery

Description

On the basis of the theoretical and experimental wind tunnel test data obtained, it was concluded that an inflatable sphere is a practicable stabilization and deceleration system for initial recovery from high-altitude, high-speed flight regimes (up to Mach 4.0 at 200,000 feet). Inflatable spheres tested were fabricated utilizing standard manufacturing methods and readily available materials. The recovery system tested exhibited considerable potential as an initial stabilization and deceleration recovery system for a disoriented or tumbling high-altitude, high- speed payload. Included are theoretical and wind tunnel test data on the effects of various shaped primary bodies on a secondary spherical body at various trailing distances. Also included is a limited amount of experimental data on flight testing of a full-scale operational unit.

Date

1961

Index Abstract

Contrails and DTIC

Photo Quality

Complete

Report Number

WADD TR 60-182

Corporate Author

Goodyear Aircraft Corporation

Laboratory

Flight Accessories Laboratory

Extent

165

Identifier

AD0272754

AD0272754

Access Rights

ASTIA

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(616)-6010

DoD Project

6065

DoD Task

61526

DTIC Record Exists

Yes

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

Air Force Flight Dynamics Lab ltr

Distribution Change Action Date

6/22/2005

Date Modified

Scanned by request 5/20/2009 submitted by a Private Citizen (No Known Affiliation)

Abstract

On the basis of the theoretical and experimental wind tunnel test data obtained, it was concluded that an inflatable sphere is a practicable stabilization and deceleration system for initial recovery from high-altitude, high-speed flight regimes (up to Mach 4.0 at 200,000 feet). Inflatable spheres tested were fabricated utilizing standard manufacturing methods and readily available materials. The recovery system tested exhibited considerable potential as an initial stabilization and deceleration recovery system for a disoriented or tumbling high-altitude, high- speed payload. Included are theoretical and wind tunnel test data on the effects of various shaped primary bodies on a secondary spherical body at various trailing distances. Also included is a limited amount of experimental data on flight testing of a full-scale operational unit.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1961-12

Provenance

IIT

Type

report

Format

1 online resource (xiii, 150 pages) : ill.

Subject

Reentry Vehicles

Recovery

Balloons

Pneumatic Equipment

Stabilization

Stresses

Orbits

Experimental Data

Thermodynamics

Spheres

Coatings

Model Tests

Mathematical Analysis

Test Vehicles

Artificial Satellites

Aerodynamic Characteristics

High Altitude

Operation

Pressure Vessels

Tables (Data)

Containers

Supersonic Flow

Drag

Exterior Ballistics

Wind Tunnel Models

Deceleration

Synthetic Rubber

Schlieren Photography

Towed Bodies

Dacron

Publisher

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH : Aeronautical Systems Division, Air Force Systems Command, United States Air Force

Distribution Conflict

No

Creator

Nebiker, F. R.