Wind tunnel tests recorded the effect of decelerators on flow at various supersonic speeds. Rigid parachute models were tested for the effects of porosity, shroud length, and number of shrouds. Flexible model parachutes were tested for effects of porosity and conical-shaped canopy. Ribbon dive brakes on a missile-shaped body were tested for effect of tension cable type and ribbon flare type. The final test involved a plastic sphere on riser lines.


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    Title :

    Flow Studies of Decelerators at Supersonic Speeds


    Publication date :

    1959-03-26


    Type of media :

    Audio-visual


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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