Reefing data were collected and evaluated for the following parachute types: solid circular parachutes of flat, conical, and triconical design; extended skirt parachutes of 10 percent flat extended, 10 percent straight extended, and fully extended (14.3 percent) design; and slotted parachutes of ringslot, Ringsail, and flat and conical ribbon design. Various reefing terminologies are discussed that have been used in the past and a recommendation is made for a common terminology. Background data are provided for all parachutes analyzed.


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    Title :

    Reefing of Parachutes - Drag Area Ratios vs Reefing Ratios


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    Publication date :

    1976


    Size :

    61 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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