Performance of and Design Criteria for Deployable Aerodynamic Decelerators

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Title
Performance of and Design Criteria for Deployable Aerodynamic Decelerators
Date
1963
Index Abstract
Not Available
Photo Quality
Undetermined
Report Number
ASD TR 61-579
Corporate Author
American Power Jet Company
Extent
536
Identifier
AD0429971
Access Rights
Unknown
Distribution Classification
1
DTIC Record Exists
Yes
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Abstract
The present state-of-the-art, technology, and theory applicable to deployable aerodynamic decelerators, especially textile parachute canopies, are presented. Major types of decel erators are described, and their aerodynamic and operational characteristics, as well as applications, are discussed. Detailed coverage is given to decelerator materials, design and construction, hardware, test methods and vehicles, and test instrumentation. Decelerator design procedures and performance prediction techniques are demonstrated by sample calculations.
Report Availability
Full text available by request
Date Issued
1963-12
Provenance
Agricultural Research Service Southern Region Research Center
Type
report