Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Passenger or cargo loading or discharging
Patent
1990-06-25
1992-02-18
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Passenger or cargo loading or discharging
2441374, 244 1TD, B64D 108
Patent
active
050886630
ABSTRACT:
A method of launching a payload comprising the steps of extending the payload on a line from an airplane, flying the airplane so as to cause the payload to follow the path of the airplane, turning the airplane so as to cause the payload to follow a curved path at the end of the line, and releasing the payload from the line when the payload attains a desired velocity. The step of extending comprises carrying the payload on the airplane, opening the airplane so as to release the payload, and lowering the payload on the line from the airplane. The step of turning comprises banking the airplane so as to cause the payload to sling outwardly and turning the airplane in an involute downward spiral path so as to cause the payload to accelerate upwardly. The desired 12 speed is orbital velocity. The step of releasing comprises firing an explosive bolt at the end of the line so as to separate the payload from the line.
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Bidwell Anne E.
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
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