Airdrop Controlled Exit (ACE) Systems

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: AD0780013 | Open PDF

Abstract:

A study was conducted to identify and compare techniques which minimize ground dispersion of either air dropped troops or platform loads caused by the time increment between sequential exit from the aircraft. Twenty 20 concepts for platform loads and seven 7 concepts for personnel airdrop were determined to have sufficient merit for consideration as operational airdrop systems. Each of these systems reduce drop zone dispersion from that achieved with the presently operational systems. Some of the concepts, however, are diminished in value from a systems standpoint in that attainment of shorter drop zones is accomplished only by introducing some operationally undesirable system characteristic. A comparative evaluation is performed by a scheme that produces figures of merit whereby concepts for either type of airdrop may be compared among themselves and with the currently operational systems.

Author(s):
Fritzler, G. L.
Author Organization(s):
MB ASSOCIATES SAN RAMON CA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0780013
Pagination:
0144

Security Markings

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):
USA-NLABS-TR-74-38-AD
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAG17-72-C-0192
Project Number(s):
DA-1-F-162203-AA-33
Monitor Series:
TR-74-38-AD, USA-NLABS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIR DROP OPERATIONS, AERIAL DELIVERY, MILITARY PERSONNEL, OPTIMIZATION, PARACHUTE DESCENTS, PARACHUTE JUMPING, PLATFORMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
ACE(AIRDROP CONTROLLED EXIT), AIRDROP CONTROLLED EXIT
Report Date:
1973 Jul 01