Accession Number:

AD0701331

Title:

AIRFIELD ARRESTING GEAR EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL AIR ENGINEERING CENTER PHILADELPHIA PA ENGINEERING DEPT (SI)

Personal Author(s):

• Logan,L.
• Maier,L.
• Puglisi,S.

Report Date:

1969-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

81.0

Abstract:

The report presents the results of investigations concerning the feasibility of various arresting gear system concepts for potential runway use at a maximum capacity of one hundred million foot pounds. In addition to existing and proposed complete systems, consideration is given to the integration of components from various systems to produce a new arrangement having desirable characteristics. A discussion of other factors related to airfield arresting systems is included. Author

Descriptors:

• (*ARRESTING GEAR
• LANDING FIELDS)
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• ENERGY
• ABSORPTION
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• RUNWAYS

Subject Categories:

• Terminal Flight Facilities

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE