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.
Paragliders for recovery of space vehicles
SAE -- Paper
SAE Meeting ; 1961 Recovery
1961
17 pages
Conference paper
English
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