Feasibility Study Of An Inflatable Type Stabilization And Deceleration System For High-Altitude And High-Speed Recovery

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Report Number: WADD TR 60-182
Author(s): Nebiker, F. R.
Corporate Author(s): Goodyear Aircraft Corporation
Laboratory: Flight Accessories Laboratory
Date of Publication: 1961-12
Pages: 165
Contract: AF 33(616)-6010
DoD Project: 6065
DoD Task: 61526
Identifier: AD0272754

Abstract:
On the basis of the theoretical and experimental wind tunnel test data obtained, it was concluded that an inflatable sphere is a practicable stabilization and deceleration system for initial recovery from high-altitude, high-speed flight regimes (up to Mach 4.0 at 200,000 feet). Inflatable spheres tested were fabricated utilizing standard manufacturing methods and readily available materials. The recovery system tested exhibited considerable potential as an initial stabilization and deceleration recovery system for a disoriented or tumbling high-altitude, high- speed payload. Included are theoretical and wind tunnel test data on the effects of various shaped primary bodies on a secondary spherical body at various trailing distances. Also included is a limited amount of experimental data on flight testing of a full-scale operational unit.

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