Results are presented of some landing studies that may serve as guidelines in the consideration of landing problems of glider-reentry configurations. The effect of the initial conditions of sinking velocity, angle of attack, and pitch rate on impact severity and the effect of locating the rear gear in various positions are discussed. Some information is included regarding the influence of landing-gear location on effective masses. Preliminary experimental results on the slideout phase of landing include sliding and rolling friction coefficients that have been determined from tests of various skids and all-metal wheels.


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    Title :

    Some Landing Studies Pertinent to Glider-Reentry Vehicles


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1960


    Size :

    24 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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