Conical capsule with segment of sphere for impact surface was tested to determine rigid body impact accelerations on sand and water for variety of flight paths and contact attitudes; accelerations were measured along X-axis (roll), Z-axis (yaw), and at positions in front and back of X-axis; tests made to determine flotation properties of model.


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    Title :

    Landing characteristics and flotation properties of re-entry capsule


    Additional title:

    NASA -- Tech Note


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    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    36 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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