Attitude Selective Aircrew Escape Control.

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Abstract:

A line cutter of discharge valve responsive to aircraft attitude is positioned on an aircraft ejection seat to interrupt the gas initiated sustainer rocket system. During inverted ejections, the cutter or valve will either sever or discharge pressure from a tube which leads from the firing squib to the sustainer rocket. Preventing sustainer rocket ignition enhances inverted ejection survivability by reducing crew member velocity toward the ground, thereby lengthening the time available for parachute deployment.

Author(s):
Stone, James W. ; Burklund, Vernon D. ; Dillinger, Robert B.
Author Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C
Descriptive Note:
Patent Application,
Pagination:
0017

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Availability: This Government-owned Invention Available For U.s. Licensing And, Possibly, For Foreign Licensing. Copy Of Application Available Ntis.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PAT-APPL-890 099
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*Patent applications, *Ejection seats, *Escape systems, Flight crews, Attitude(Inclination)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aircraft
Report Date:
1978 Mar 27