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Stable Ejection SeatDrogue chute for ejection seat slows down seat in more stable fashion than conventional parachutes and thus improves chances for survival. Square drogue linked to seat from its corners suppresses tendency of seat to rotate in pitch and yaw. New parachute expected to reduce dynamic forces on ejected person and extend maximum possible ejection altitude by 50 percent. Used at high or low speeds.
Document ID
19860000161
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Hirsch, R. S.
(Rockwell International Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 10
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
MSC-20780
Accession Number
86B10161
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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