This report describes the research, development, fabrication, and testing of the AGES ram-air inflated parachute wings. The primary focus of the investigation to date was on high-airspeed tests in order to obtain data on the structural integrity of the parachute wing and reefing system design and performance.


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    Title :

    Aircrew Gliding Escape System (AGES) Exploratory Development Investigation of Aircrew Emergency Escape Ram-Air Inflated, Flexible Wing


    Contributors:
    J. T. Matsuo (author) / M. C. Butler (author)

    Publication date :

    1983


    Size :

    38 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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