Accession Number:

AD0753084

Title:

Design Stress Analysis and Performance Characteristics for 140-Foot Diameter RSR RIBCO (Rapid Inflation Bowline Controlled Opening) Parachute System

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 2 Dec 1971-1 Apr 1972

Corporate Author:

RECOVERY SYSTEMS RESEARCH INC ALAMOGORDO NM

Personal Author(s):

• Haden, Joe A.

Report Date:

1972-07-30

Pagination or Media Count:

28.0

Abstract:

The report presents the design, stress analysis and high altitude performance of the RSR RIBXO Parachute System. A 140-Ft diameter parachute system was tested by Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories. This system was released from a balloon at 100,000 ft altitude with a payload of 611 pounds. Performance characteristics opening time, opening shock, snatch force, rate of descent and total descent time were very nearly as predicted. Test results indicate that the RIBCO System offers many advantages over conventional parachute systems.

Descriptors:

• *PARACHUTES
• STRESSES
• RECOVERY
• PAYLOAD
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• HIGH ALTITUDE
• LOW ALTITUDE
• DESCENT
• PARACHUTE FABRICS

Subject Categories:

• Gliders and Parachutes

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE