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Litter-Spinning RetardersAerodynamic plates stop litter from spinning during hoisting by helicopter. Features of proposed litter-spinning retarders include convenience of deployment and independence from ground restraint. Retarder plate(s) folded flat against bottom of litter during storage or while litter is loaded. Plate(s) held in storage position by latch that releases manually or automatically as litter is hoisted. Upon release, springs move plates into deployed position.
Document ID
19950065197
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Wilson, John C.
(NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA.)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 19
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
LAR-14558
Accession Number
95B10038
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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