Optimization of a lifting parachute system for laydown delivery of a bomb
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:4350079
An analytic investigation has been performed to study the merits of incorporating a lifting parachute into a 2400 lb bomb delivery system. Lift to drag ratios of 0.3 for the initial ribbon parachute are sufficient to lift the bomb and allow enough time for a second parachute to slow the system to its terminal velocity. Impact velocities of less than 60 ft/s and impact angles greater than 50 deg appear achievable for a release velocity range from Mach 0.53 to 1.2. Substantial improvements over alternate parachute systems appear feasible. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Sandia Labs., Livermore, Calif. (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT(29-1)-789
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-020576
- OSTI ID:
- 4350079
- Report Number(s):
- SLL--73-295
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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