Properties of rotating parachutes

Title

Properties of rotating parachutes

 Author

Brown, I.S.H.

Institution

Royal Aircraft Establishment RAE

 Date

1963-05-31

 Abstract

Various types of rotating drag devices are described and their properties and ranges of application are indicated. The effectiveness of rotating parachutes, as compared with conventional parachutes and with other autorotating devices, is discussed. Fabric rotating parachutes obtain considerable increase in drag per unit cloth area, mainly owing to the increase in diameter due to centrifugal force. They are not efficient autorotation devices as compared with rigid rotors. Some saving in weight and bulk as compared with conventional parachutes may be possible in individual applications, and for certain loads reduced time of fall and hence improved accuracy of placing is possible.

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 Publisher

Ministry of Aviation, Royal Aircraft Establishment, RAE Farnborough

 Access restriction

Campus only

 Source

RAE Technical Note No. Mech Eng 377

 Part of collection

Aerospace Engineering Reports

 Document type

report

 Rights

© 1962 Ministry of Aviation, Royal Aircraft Establishment
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