Recovery system termination load reduction through the use of a central load coreA study is presented of the development and testing of a parachute central load core, an adaptive device whose primary function is to minimize parachute stored elastic energy while providing adequate rotational stiffness to prevent shroud line fouling from twisting and sufficient resistive torque for any balloon gondola positioning requirements. Empirical relations are given for the uninhibited drag area growth which are derived in the classical nondimensional form. Attention is given to development considerations and design along with model simulations, small and midscale drop test data, full-scale flight data, and instrumentation applications.
Document ID
19920030122
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Robbins, ED (NASA Wallops Flight Facility Wallops Island, VA, United States)
Martone, Mike (NASA Wallops Flight Center Wallops Island, VA; New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, United States)