This paper discusses the parachute subsystem used on an atmospheric entry probe that will descend through the clouds of Jupiter. The entry probe is a part of the Galileo Project to be launched in 1985 aboard the Space Shuttle; the entry probe will encounter the planet in 1988. The parachute subsystem consists of a pilot parachute and a main parachute, and both are of conventional conical ribbon design. Key considerations in the design of the parachutes and a summary of the parachute subsystem test program, which includes two air drop tests and a systems drop test (balloon launched), are presented.
Parachute design for Galileo Jupiter entry probe
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aerodynamic Decelerator and Balloon Technology Conference ; 1981 ; San Diego, CA
1981-10-01
Conference paper
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English
Parachute design for Galileo Jupiter entry probe
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