Studies and tests made at North American Aviation, Inc. to determine feasibility of using Paragliders (Parawings or Rogallo kites) for recovery of booster and payload vehicles; Paraglider is 2-lobed triangular wing consisting of 2 leading edge booms and central keel, interconnected by flexible, nonporous membranes; prior to deployment, wing is folded and stowed in or on booster stage or payload vehicle; results show advantages that Paraglider has over parachutes, etc.


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    Title :

    Paragliders for recovery of space vehicles


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1961 Recovery



    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    17 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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