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Flight test of a spin parachute for use with a Super Arcas sounding rocketThe development and flight testing of a specially configured 16.6 ft Disc Band Gap (DBG) Spin Parachute is discussed. The parachute is integrated with a modified Super Arcas launch vehicle. Total payload weight was 17.6 lbs including the Spin Parachute and a scientific payload, and lift-off weight was 100.3 lbs. The Super Arcas vehicle was despun from 18.4 cps. After payload separation at 244,170 ft the Spin Parachute and its payload attained a maximum spin rate of 2.4 cps. Total suspended weight of the Spin Parachute and its payload was 14.64 lbs.
Document ID
19750063414
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Silbert, M. N. (NASA Wallops Flight Center Wallops Island, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1975
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
SAWE PAPER 1048
Meeting Information
Meeting: Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Annual Conference
Location: Seattle, WA
Start Date: May 5, 1975
End Date: May 7, 1975
Sponsors: Society of Allied Weight Engineers
Accession Number
75A47486
Distribution Limits
Public
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