This research experimentally studied the connection between the shape of a parachute canopy during inflation and the aerodynamic forces on the canopy. This was done by comparing the aerodynamics of a series of rigid parachute models, which are similar in shape to the flexible inflating parachute, against unsteady aerodynamics of the flexible parachute during inflation. A series of rigid models were designed, manufactured and tested to see if they could replicate the aerodynamic drag forces on a flexible parachute model.

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Creator

• Gelito, Justin Paul
• Field, Matthew N.
• Day, Brian P.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042606-155037

Advisor

• Johari, Hamid

Year

• 2006

Sponsor

• U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center

Date created

• 2006-04-26

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright