Significant aspects of a low altitude flight test phase of the overall Viking decelerator system development are given. This test series included nine aircraft drop tests that were conducted at the Joint Parachute Test Facility, El Centro, California, between September 1971 and May 1972. The test technique and analytical planning method utilized to best simulate loading conditions in a low density environment are presented and some test results are shown to assess their adequacy. Performance effects relating to suspension line lengths of 1.7 D sub o with different canopy loadings are noted. System hardware developments are described, in particular the utilization of a fabric deployment mortar cover which remained attached to the parachute canopy. Finally, the contribution of this test series to the overall program is assessed.


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    Title :

    Development flight tests of the Viking decelerator system.


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Aerodynamic Deceleration Systems Conference ; 1973 ; Palm Springs, CA


    Publication date :

    1973-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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