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Rigging Test Bed Development for Validation of Multi-Stage Decelerator ExtractionsThe Low Density Supersonic Decelerator project is developing new decelerator systems for Mars entry which would include testing with a Supersonic Flight Dynamics Test Vehicle. One of the decelerator systems being developed is a large supersonic ringsail parachute. Due to the configuration of the vehicle it is not possible to deploy the parachute with a mortar which would be the preferred method for a spacecraft in a supersonic flow. Alternatively, a multi-stage extraction process using a ballute as a pilot is being developed for the test vehicle. The Rigging Test Bed is a test venue being constructed to perform verification and validation of this extraction process. The test bed consists of a long pneumatic piston device capable of providing a constant force simulating the ballute drag force during the extraction events. The extraction tests will take place both inside a high-bay for frequent tests of individual extraction stages and outdoors using a mobile hydraulic crane for complete deployment tests from initial pack pull out to canopy extraction. These tests will measure line tensions and use photogrammetry to track motion of the elements involved. The resulting data will be used to verify packing and rigging as well, as validate models and identify potential failure modes in order to finalize the design of the extraction system.
Document ID
20150007469
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Kenig, Sivan J.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Gallon, John C.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Adams, Douglas S.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Rivellini, Tommaso P.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
May 6, 2015
Publication Date
March 25, 2013
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Space Transportation And Safety
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Technology Conference and Seminar
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Country: United States
Start Date: March 25, 2013
End Date: March 28, 2013
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
Low Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD)
rigging the test bed (RTB)
parachute

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