Accession Number:

AD0694934

Title:

A GENERALIZED STUDY OF EA1F AIRCRAFT BRIDLE SHED MECHANISMS,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVAL AIR ENGINEERING CENTER PHILADELPHIA PA ENGINEERING DEPT (SI)

Personal Author(s):

• Siegel,M.

Report Date:

1969-06-05

Pagination or Media Count:

168.0

Abstract:

A study of bridle shedding phenomena is undertaken for the launching of the EA1F aircraft with steam catapult systems. A theoretical analysis is made of the basic mechanics of shedding phenomena, and the dynamics of the aircraft coupled to the catapult system in an effort to provide a base for interpreting several experimental studies underway. Various recommendations are given for improving the catapult system to reduce the probability of bridle shedding. Author

Descriptors:

• (*ELECTRONIC AIRCRAFT
• *CATAPULTS)
• ATTACK BOMBERS
• STEAM
• MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS

Subject Categories:

• Bombers
• Attack and Fighter Aircraft
• Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft
• Terminal Flight Facilities

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE