THE BALLUTE: A RETARDATION DEVICE AND WIND SENSOR

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Abstract:

Experimental tests have been made with various configurations of the BALLUTE in order to develop a stable retardation device for meteorological rocketsondes. This report discusses the reduction and analysis of these tests. Several of the BALLUTE configurations are shown to satisfy the project goal of providing the required stability as well as a sufficiently slow fall velocity to accurately measure winds and temperature.

Author(s):
Luers, James K.
Author Organization(s):
DAYTON UNIV OH RESEARCH INST
Supplementary Note:
See also Scientific rept. no. 1, AD0657810.
Pagination:
0037

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SCIENTIFIC-3, UDRI-TR-67-144
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 19(628)-4796
Task Number(s):
668204
Project Number(s):
AF-6682
Monitor Series:
67-0659, AFCRL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS, ATMOSPHERIC SOUNDING, DETECTORS, MEASUREMENT, PARACHUTES, SOUNDING ROCKETS, STABILIZATION SYSTEMS, TEMPERATURE, TEST METHODS, WIND
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology
Keyword(s):
BALLUTES, *RETARDATION SYSTEMS
Report Date:
1967 Nov 01