Exploratory Development of Advanced Composite Generic Airdrop Platform Concepts.

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Abstract:

This research investigated improvements in weight and performance of generic airdrop platform concepts by the use of advanced composite materials. Several concepts were generated and analyzed for the parachute opening load case. The three most promising concepts were also analyzed for the roller load, extraction load, cresting load, and landing impact cases. Although several concepts performed quite well, the most promising concept had S-glassepoxy face sheets bonded to pultruded E-glassepoxy I-beams. It was determined that advanced composite airdrop platforms potentially offer lower weight and better performance than the present platform at a lower life-cycle cost.

Author(s):
Brewer, E. D. ; Hendrich, W. R. ; Wood, G. M. ; Brewer, J. C.
Author Organization(s):
OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LAB TN
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jan-Dec 90,
Pagination:
0109

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NATICK-TR-91/046
Project Number(s):
1L162786D283
Monitor Series:
TR-91/046, NATICK
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*COMPOSITE MATERIALS, *PLATFORMS, *AIR DROP OPERATIONS, OPENING(PROCESS), LOW COSTS, EPOXY LAMINATES, LIGHTWEIGHT, PARACHUTES, EXTRACTION, LIFE CYCLE COSTS, ROLLERS, LANDING IMPACT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Containers and Packaging, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Laminates and Composite Materials
Keyword(s):
62786A, 1
Report Date:
1991 Aug 01