This paper introduces the parachutes that have been drop tested in support of the Ares I first stage deceleration system development. The results of the tests show that the reefing ratios for these quarter spherical ribbon parachutes provide the same reefed drag area as historical conical ribbon parachutes. Two sources are investigated for properly normalizing the parachutes relative to their suspension line length, and one is found to be superior.
Reefing of Quarter Spherical Ribbon Parachutes Used in the Ares I First Stage Deceleration System
AIAA 20th Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Technology Conference and Seminar ; 2009 ; Seattle, WA, United States
2009-05-04
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Reefing of Quarter Spherical Ribbon Parachutes Used in the Ares I First Stage Deceleration System
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