Results of a Free-flight Test to Determine the Performance Characteristics of a Towed, Conical Decelerator
Author | : J. W. Usry |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 1969 |
ISBN-10 | : NASA:31769001176117 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Results of a Free-flight Test to Determine the Performance Characteristics of a Towed, Conical Decelerator written by J. W. Usry and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inflatable fabric decelerator was tested in free flight to determine its drag and stability characteristics. The inflated decelerator approximated an 80 cone with a 48 inch (121.9) base and was towed behind a cone cylinder flare payload at a distance of 13.6 feet (4.15 m) from payload base.