Rotating parachute

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1987-05-15

1989-07-04

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Safety lowering devices

Parachutes

244145, 244152, B64D 1700

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048443840

ABSTRACT:
An autorotating parachute is formed of spaced apart flexible flat panels with the peripheral edge of the panels being formed as a succession of arcuate edges and wherein the central portion of the canopy is substantially free of panel material.

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patent: 4635884 (1987-01-01), Nohren
"Rotating Chute Reduces Glide and Drops to Ground Vertically", Popular Mechanics, Mar. 1959, vol. III, No. 3, p. 109.

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