Galileo Parachute System modification programThis paper discusses the development program conducted on the Galileo Parachute System following the slow opening performance of the main parachute during the first system drop test. The parachute system is part of the Galileo entry probe that will descend through the Jupiter atmosphere. The uncontrolled parachute opening experienced in this test was not acceptable for the probe system. Therefore, the main parachute design was modified and the system sequence was changed to prevent a recurrence. These alterations and their system effects were evaluated analytically, and in a ground test program. At the conclusion of this phase, the system drop test was successfully repeated.
Document ID
19840047187
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mcmenamin, H. J. (General Electric Co. Philadelphia, PA, United States)
Pochettino, L. R. (General Electric Co. Philadelphia, PA, United States)