Cruciform parachute aerodynamics

Effects of changing the ratio of the arm length and width, the arm ratio, on the static and dynamic characteristics of cruciform parachute canopies are described. Forces and moments were determined from measurements made when fabric canopies were towed under water in a ship tank as well as from inte...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jorgensen, Dean Stafford
Other Authors: Cockrell, D.J
Published: University of Leicester 1982
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.258997