Performance estimates for powered parafoil systems /
John D. Nicolaides.

Description

Main Author

Nicolaides, John D.

Related Names

Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory (U.S.)
University of Notre Dame

Language(s)

English

Published

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio : Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory, Air Force Systems Command, 1974.

Subjects

Parachutes > Parachutes / Testing.
Parachutes > Parachutes / Aerodynamics.
Gliders (Aeronautics)
Gliders (Aeronautics)
Parachutes > Parachutes / Testing.
Parachutes > Parachutes / Aerodynamics.

Summary

The estimated flight perfromance of powered Parafoil systems are presented for various system weights ranging from 10 pounds to 10,000 pounds. Special attention is given to level flight, climbing and descending flight, and take-off distance. The equations of motion are summarized and the effect of the thrust pitch angle is evaluated. Various system designs such as manned flight, cargo and weapon delivery, and decoy and jammer vehicles are considered as examples for using the performance curves and equations.

Note

"University of Notre Dame."--Cover.
"February 1974"--Cover.
"Technical report AFFDL-TR-74-12"--Cover.
This work is part of the library's "Parachute History Collection" donated by Sandia National Laboratories through the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Aerodynamic Deceleration Systems Technical Committee.

Physical Description

x, 55, [2] pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

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