Impact motion of sphere landing on surface of moon or other planets with payload centrally supported from spherical skin by numerous cords is determined on assumption of uniform isentropic gas compression during impact; landing capabilities are determined for system containing suspension cords of constant cross section; effects of deviations in impact velocity and initial gas temperature are studied.


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    Title :

    Design study of inflated sphere landing vehicle, including landing performance and effects of deviations from design conditions


    Additional title:

    NASA -- Tech Notes


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    82 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :