Parachute canopy testing apparatus

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1974-02-06

1976-01-13

Queisser, Richard C.

Measuring and testing

Wind tunnel: aerodynamic wing and propeller study

G01M 900

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039317340

ABSTRACT:
A parachute canopy testing apparatus for aiding in the investigation of the dynamic behavior of parachute canopies includes a pair of splitter plates arranged parallel to an air flow created within a test housing in a preferred embodiment and at least one gore of a parachute canopy positioned between the plates in sealing relationship to the side walls thereof. The plates preferably form two V-shaped passages and opposed gores are respectively located in the passages. One of the plates preferably includes an array of apertures therein through which smoke is released to provide visual indication of the air flow patterns.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1676984 (1928-07-01), Fales et al.
patent: 2616291 (1952-11-01), Benedum
Journal of Aircraft, Vol, 7, No. 4, July-Aug. 1970, TL 501 J63, pp. 341-347, Heinrich et al.

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