Author : T. W. KNACKE
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Page : 1 pages
File Size : 43,40 MB
Release : 1962
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A performance an lysis was conducted on two parachute recovery systems developed for the B-70 encapsulated seat and the USD-5 surveillance drone. Optimization of aerodyna ic and textile esign controlled deployment and opening, and us of a cluster of two indep ndently d ployed parachutes for the USD-5 dro e r sulted in a highly predictable perform nce, in the highest known drag area per weight ratio for the USD-5 syst, and a hig velocity c pability for the B-70 system. Equations were developed through data analysis for the opening process and the drag area increase versus ti e during par c ute openi g for extended skirt parachutes. These equations permit e a computer analysis of the total parachute deceleration process with computer results showing less than 10% deviation from actual test data. The developed computer method may well be suitable for performance analysis of recovery processes using ribbon, ring slot, and other solid material type parachutes. (Author).