This citation summarizes a one-page announcement of technology available for utilization. An elongating wire cable absorbs the kinetic energy of a moving object more gently than does a conventional elastic-arrest system, such as a coil spring, a net, or an aircraft shock cord. Such devices impart large shock loads to the moving body and cause it to rebound. The new arresting line, in contrast, absorbs energy at a nearly constant rate, reducing the maximum arresting load and minimizing rebounding. Possible applications of the wire-cable arrester include passenger restraint in air and land vehicles, parachute risers, and ground snatch by aircraft.


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    Title :

    Gentle Arrester for Moving Bodies: A wire cable absorbs energy with reduced shock and rebounding


    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    1 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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