Performance of and design criteria for deployable aerodynamic decelerators /
George Chernowitz, Project Supervisor.

Description

Main Author

Chernowitz, George

Related Names

American Power Jet Company
United States. Air Force.

Language(s)

English

Published

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio : AF Flight Dynamics Laboratory, Research and Technology Division, Air Force Systems Command, United States Air Force, 1963.

Subjects

Parachutes > Parachutes / Aerodynamics.
Parachutes > Parachutes / Design and construction.
Parachutes > Parachutes / Materials > Parachutes / Materials / Testing.
Parachutes > Parachutes / Aerodynamics.

Summary

The present state-of-the-art, technology, and theory applicable to deployable aerodynamic decelerators, especially textile parachute canopies, are presented. Major types of decelerators 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.

Note

Resarch supported by the United States Air Force, Air Force Systems Command, and performed by American Power Jet Company.
"December 1963."

Physical Description

iv, 535 pages : illustrations (some folded) ; 28 cm.

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