The Application of the Paraglider to Spacecraft Recovery Space and Information Systems Div., North American Aviation, Incorporated

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Faulders, C. R., author.

Conference Name:

SAE World Congress & Exhibition (1964-01-01 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1964

Summary:

AbstractThe performance of the Paraglider spacecraft recovery system is described in terms of wing aerodynamic characteristics, glide range, maneuver capabilities, and landing trajectories. Factors that influence the wing-spacecraft rigging design, the flight control scheme, and the wing loading are discussed. With the current state of the art of inflatable wing design, a glide range of the order of 25 miles can be obtained from an initial altitude of 40,000 ft. Wing loadings between 5 and 20 lb/sq ft permit adequate maneuver capabilities and acceptable touchdown sink rates with satisfactory margin on flare initiation altitude

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Publisher Number:

640039

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