| SERIES II: PARACHUTE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT |
| Subseries IIA: Patents |
| Box |
File |
Description |
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Date |
| 17 |
1 |
Pamphlet - “General Information Concerning Patents” |
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1 Jan 1946 |
| |
2 |
“Rules of Practice of the United States Patent Office in Patent Cases” |
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Sep 1955 |
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3 |
Pamphlet – “General Information Concerning Patents” |
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Feb 1958 |
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4 |
“Patents Vested in the Alien Property Custodian” (Pgs 45-60) (Reproduced from Patent Office Official Gazette) |
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n.d. |
| |
5 |
Lists – Parachute Patents |
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1893-1948 |
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6 |
List of Italian Patents (Patent Number and Date) |
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1908-1911 |
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7 |
British Patent #134,668, “Improvements in or Relating to Cases for Parachutes,” Maximillian Harold Spencer |
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8 Mar 1919 |
| |
8 |
British Patent #188,031, “An Improved Coupling for Securing the Life Line of a Parachute to the Harness of an Aviator,” Harold Edward Sherwin Holt |
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23 Oct 1922 |
| |
9 |
British Patent #364,765, “Improvements in or Relating to Padded Upholstery Harness and Pack for Aircraft Chairs,” Stanley Switlik |
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14 Jan 1932 |
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10 |
French Patent #650,562, “Perfectionnements aux Parachutes” |
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7 Mar 1928 |
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11 |
Canadian Patent #276,620, “Parachutes,” Axel Raoul Thornblad |
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27 Dec 1927 |
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12 |
Canadian Patent #601,987, “Parachute Equipment for Aviators,” Arthur J. Harrison |
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19 Jul 1960 |
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U.S. Parachute Patents |
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| 18 |
1 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1893-1898 |
| |
2 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1903-1911 |
| |
3 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1912-1913 |
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4 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1914 |
| |
5 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1915 |
| |
6 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1916 |
| |
7 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1917 |
| |
8 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1918 |
| |
9 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1919 |
| |
10 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1920 |
| |
11 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1921 |
| |
12 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1922 |
| |
13 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1923 |
| |
14 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1924 |
| |
15 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1925 |
| |
16 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1926 |
| |
17 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1927 |
| |
18 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1928 |
| |
19 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1929 |
| |
20 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
|
1930 |
| 19 |
1 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1931 |
| |
2 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1932 |
| |
3 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1933 |
| |
4 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
|
1934 |
| |
5 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
|
1935 |
| |
6 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1936 |
| |
7 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
|
1937 |
| |
8 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1938 |
| |
9 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1939 |
| |
10 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1940-1941 |
| |
11 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1942 |
| |
12 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1943 |
| |
13 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1945-1946 |
| 20 |
1 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1947-1948 |
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2 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1949 |
| |
3 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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Jan 1950-Jun 1950 |
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4 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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Jul 1950-Dec 1950 |
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5 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1951 |
| |
6 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1952 |
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7 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1953-1954 |
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8 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1955 |
| |
9 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1956-1959 |
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10 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1960-1962 |
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11 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1963 |
| |
12 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1968-1973 |
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13 |
Parachute and Parachute Equipment & Hardware |
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1976-1977 |
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| Subseries IIB: U.S. Government Agencies |
| Box |
File |
Description |
|
Date |
| |
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National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics |
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| 21 |
1 |
NACA Extract – “Bibliography of Aeronautics” |
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n.d. |
| |
2 |
Technical Memorandum 322, “Airplane Parachutes” |
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Aug 1925 |
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3 |
Technical Note 335, “The Structure and Properties of Parachute Cloth” |
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Mar 1930 |
| |
4 |
Technical Note 393, “An Investigation of Cotton for Parachute Cloth” |
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Sep 1931 |
| |
5 |
Technical Note 450, “Mercerization of Cotton for Strength with Special Reference to Aircraft Cloth” |
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Feb 1933 |
| |
6 |
Report 557, “Preliminary Tests in the N.A.C.A. Free-Spinning Wind Tunnel” |
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1936 |
| |
7 |
Bulletin, “Antispin-Tail-Parachute Installations” |
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Feb 1943 |
| |
8 |
Wartime Report L5G19a, “Comparison of Tail and Wing-Tip Spin-Recovery Parachutes as Determined by Tests in the Langley 20-Foot Free-Spinning Tunnel” |
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Mar 1946 |
| |
9 |
Wartime Report L6A15, “Determination of Towline Tension and Stability of Spin-Recovery Parachutes” |
|
Mar 1946 |
| |
10 |
Technical Note 1315, “Free-Falls and Parachute Descents in the Standard Atmosphere” |
|
Jun 1947 |
| |
11 |
Research Memorandum L7K10, “Wind-Tunnel Investigation of the Stability of Jettisoned Nose Sections of the D-558 Airplane – Phases I and II” |
|
14 Jan 1948 |
| |
12 |
Research Memorandum L8D27, “Method of Estimating the Minimum Size of a Tail or Wing-Tip Parachute for Emergency Spin Recovery Of an Airplane” |
|
27 Oct 1948 |
| |
13 |
Technical Note 1869, “Wind-Tunnel Investigation of the Opening Characteristics, Drag, and Stability of Several Hemispherical Parachutes” |
|
Apr 1949 |
| |
14 |
Technical Note 2051, “Spin-Tunnel Investigation to Determine the Effect on Spin Recoveries of Reducing the Opening Shock Load of Spin-Recovery Parachutes” |
|
Mar 1950 |
| |
15 |
Technical Note 2098, “The Effects of Stability of Spin-Recovery Tail Parachutes on the Behavior of Airplanes in Gliding Flight and In Spins” |
|
May 1950 |
| |
16 |
Research Memorandum L51J18, “Wind-Tunnel Investigation of the Effects of Various Asymmetric Canopy Modifications on the Behavior Of Descending Parachutes” |
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15 Feb 1952 |
| |
17 |
Technical Note 3863, “Wind-Tunnel Investigation at Low Speeds to Determine the Effect of Aspect Ration and End Plates on a Rectangular Wing With Jet Flaps Deflected 85 Degrees” |
|
Dec 1956 |
| |
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
|
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| 22 |
1 |
Technical Note D-752, “Aerodynamic Characteristics of Parachutes at MACH Numbers from 1.6 to 3” |
|
May 1961 |
| |
2 |
“Results of the Second U.S. Manned Suborbital Space Flight Jul 21, 1961” |
|
1961 |
| |
3 |
Technical Note D-2271, “Low-Speed Free-Flight Stability and Drag Characteristics of Radially Vented Parachutes” |
|
Mar 1964 |
| |
4 |
NASA TT F-10,391, “Stability Research on Parachutes Using Digital and Analog Computers” |
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Nov 1966 |
| |
5 |
Technical Note D-3869, “Gemini Land Landing System Development Program, Volume I – Full-Scale Investigations” |
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Mar 1967 |
| |
6 |
Technical Note D-3870, Gemini Land Landing System Development Program, Volume II – Supporting Investigations” |
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Mar 1967 |
| |
7 |
Contractor Report 929, “Deployment Mechanics for an Inflatable Tension-Cone Decelerator” |
|
Nov 1967 |
| |
8 |
Technical Memorandum X-1499, “Performance of a 19.7-Meter- Diameter Disk-Gap-Band Parachute in a Simulated Martian Environment” |
|
Jan 1968 |
| |
9 |
Technical D-5199, “Wind-Tunnel Investigation of the Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Twin-Keel Parawing” |
|
May 1969 |
| |
10 |
Technical Memorandum SX-1923, “Wind-Tunnel Investigation of Ram-Air-Inflated All-Flexible Wings of Aspect Ratios 1.0 to 3.0” |
|
Dec 1969 |
| |
11 |
Technical Memorandum X-2101, “Flight Test Results Pertaining to the Space Shuttlecraft” |
|
Oct 1970 |
| |
12 |
Space Vehicle Design Criteria (Structures) SP-8066, “Deployable Aerodynamic Deceleration Systems” |
|
Jun 1971 |
| |
13 |
Technical Note D-6671, “Evaluation of Massless-Spring Modeling of Suspension-Line Elasticity During the Parachute Unfurling Process” |
|
Feb 1972 |
| |
14 |
Technical Note D-6866, “Summary of Design Considerations for Airplane Spin-Recovery Parachute Systems” |
|
Aug 1972 |
| |
15 |
“Parachute Familiarization Training Using an Ascending Parachute” by Leland C. Norman |
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n.d. |
| |
16 |
Proposal 59-BMD-61, Payload and Test Contract, System 609A |
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n.d. |
| |
17 |
NASA SP-367, “Introduction to the Aerodynamics of Flight,” Pgs 59-91 |
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n.d. |
| |
18 |
Pamphlet – “Johnson Space Center Airborne Instrumentation Research Program” |
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n.d. |
| |
|
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| |
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U.S. Forest Service |
|
|
| 23 |
1 |
Correspondence - Re.: “Eagle” Parachute of 1940s |
|
1982 |
| |
2 |
Pamphlet – “Men and Wildfire,” Visitor Center Aerial Fire Depot Missoula, Montana |
|
1975 |
| |
3 |
“Service Bulletin,” Vol. XXIII, #24 |
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27 Nov 1939 |
| |
4 |
Cargo Parachute Test Report, “Aerial Delivery of Supplies” |
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30 Jun 1939 |
| |
5 |
“Report on Parachute Jumping Experiment, Aerial Fire Control” |
|
Fall 1939 |
| |
6 |
“Aerial Delivery of Personnel and Cargo by the U.S. Forest Service” by J.V. Waite |
|
c.a.1940s |
| |
7 |
“Smokejumper” |
|
Dec 1944 |
| |
8 |
“Fire Control Notes, A Periodical Devoted to the Technique of Forest Fire Control,” Vol. 7, No. 1 |
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Apr 1946 |
| |
9 |
“Air Operations Handbook, Chapter VII – Cargo Dropping” |
|
1947 |
| |
10 |
“Use of Aircraft in Forestry” |
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Apr 1948 |
| |
11 |
Specification 513, “Model FS-3 Parachute Canopy” |
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Dec 1954 |
| |
12 |
“Forestry Parachute Equipment, Part VI – Aerial Delivery of Personnel and Cargo by the U.S. Forest Service” by James V. Waite |
|
Jun 1956 |
| |
13 |
“Parachute Line Differential Methods of Packing” |
|
Oct 1956 |
| |
14 |
Specification 523, “Model FS-3 Parachute Container” |
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Nov 1956 |
| |
15 |
Specification 512, “Model FS-2 Parachute Canopy” |
|
Jan 1957 |
| |
16 |
Specification 515, “Model FS-5 Parachute Canopy” |
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Feb 1957 |
| |
17 |
“History of Smokejumping” |
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30 Jan 1959 |
| |
18 |
Specification 503, “Model FS-3 Parachute Canopy and Container Assembly” |
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Mar 1957 |
| |
19 |
Agricultural Information Bulletin 229, “Air Attack on Forest Fires” |
|
Nov 1960 |
| |
20 |
Project Record ED&T 2112 Skyvan Evaluation, “Evaluation of Short Skyvan Series 3M Aircraft for Paracargo and Smokejumping” |
|
Mar 1972 |
| |
21 |
“Summary – Smokejumper Injuries & Parachute Malfunctions Calendar Year 1974” |
|
1974 |
| |
22 |
“Summary – Smokejumper Injuries & Parachute Malfunctions Calendar Year 1975” |
|
1975 |
| |
23 |
“Packing Instructions – Model NB-6 & NB-8 Parachutes” |
|
Jan 1975 |
| |
24 |
“Packing Instructions – Model FS-5A Parachute” |
|
Jan 1975 |
| |
25 |
“Packing Instructions – Model FS-10 Parachute” |
|
Jan 1975 |
| |
26 |
“Packing Instructions – Model FS-10R Parachute” |
|
Jan 1975 |
| |
27 |
Pamphlet – “History of Smokejumping” |
|
Apr 1976 |
| |
28 |
Project Record ED&T 2659 Static-Line Anchor Cable Loads and Design Criteria, “Static-Line Load Requirements for Anchor Cables” |
|
Jan 1977 |
| |
29 |
Memo Report, “Smokejumper Parachute Development” |
|
Dec 1977 |
| |
30 |
“ED&T 2545 – Steerable Parachute Evaluation – XP-5 Phase I Evaluation” |
|
6 Jul 1978 |
| |
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Defense Documentation Center |
|
|
| |
31 |
“Parachute Technology, A Report Bibliography Prepared by DDC” |
|
Jan 1964 |
| |
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|
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U.S. Works Progress Administration |
|
|
| |
32 |
“Bibliography of Aeronautics, Part 48 – Parachutes” |
|
1938 |
| |
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| |
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U.S. Department of Commerce |
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|
| |
33 |
Research Paper 261, “A Portable Instrument for Measuring Air Permeability of Fabrics” |
|
Jan 1931 |
| |
34 |
Research Paper RP1710, “Dynamic Tensile Tests of Parachute Webbing” |
|
Apr 1946 |
| |
35 |
Research Reports and Notes – Impact, Loading, and Dynamic Tests |
|
1933-1961 |
| |
|
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|
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| Subseries IIC: U.S. Air Force Organizations |
| Box |
File |
Description |
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Date |
| |
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U.S. Army Air Service |
|
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| 24 |
1 |
“Review of Airplane Parachute Situation” |
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4 Nov 1918 |
| |
2 |
“Report VIII, Airplane Parachute Progress – Results of Parachute Conference Held at the French Section Technique, Paris” |
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29 Nov 1918 |
| |
3 |
“Report to the Interallied Commission on Airplane Parachutes” |
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30 Nov 1918 |
| |
4 |
Specification 40,009, “Specification for Airplane Parachutes, Type A” |
|
9 May 1919 |
| |
5 |
Technical Orders No. 8 (Extract), Pgs 5, 68-73, McCook Field |
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Sep 1919 |
| |
6 |
Technical Orders No. 10 (Extract), Pgs 5, 65-66, McCook Field |
|
Nov 1919 |
| |
7 |
McCook Field Report 1153, “Parachute Tests” (Air Service Information Circular – Heavier Than Air) |
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25 Mar 1920 |
| |
8 |
McCook Field Report 1613, “Parachute Tests” |
|
Mar 1921 |
| |
9 |
Air Service Technical Orders 22 (Extract), Pg. 35 |
|
Feb 1922 |
| |
10 |
Air Service Technical Orders 27 (Extract), Pgs. 19, 20, 42 |
|
Jul 1922 |
| |
11 |
Engineering Division Air Service Parachute Manual (Extract), Pgs 9-13 |
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Oct 1923 |
| |
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| |
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U.S. Army Air Corps |
|
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| |
12 |
Pamphlet – “U.S. Army Air Corps 1928-1940” |
|
1940 |
| |
13 |
Miscellaneous Report 330, “Report on Inspection and Test of Russell Lobe Parachutes” |
|
23 Nov 1927 |
| |
14 |
Miscellaneous Report 332, “Report on Standard Service Parachutes Built by Russell Parachute Company” |
|
23 Nov 1927 |
| |
15 |
Technical Report 3049, “Deceleration of a Man’s Body from a High Initial Velocity to its Terminal Velocity” |
|
2 Apr 1929 |
| |
16 |
“Engineering Section Memorandum Report on Triangle Parachutes” |
|
23 Jun 1932 |
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Army Air Forces West Coast Training Center, Sana Ana, CA |
|
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| |
17 |
Simulated Parachute Jump Rigging (6 Photos) |
|
1942 |
| |
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| |
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Air Technical Service Command |
|
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| |
18 |
TSFLA-501-40A, “Memorandum Report on Hart Type Parachute” |
|
5 Oct 1944 |
| |
19 |
TSELA5B-696-66A, “Memorandum Report on an Aneroid Activated Parachute Opening Device” |
|
25 Oct 1944 |
|
| |
20 |
TSEAL3-696-69C, “Memorandum Report on Exertion Required for Personnel in Opening Type B-8 Back Pack Parachute” |
|
2 May 1945 |
| |
21 |
TSEAL3-696-66G, “Memorandum Report on Comparison of Shock Force of Opening of 24 and 28-Foot Nylon Parachutes at Various Altitudes” |
|
22 May 1945 |
| |
22 |
TSEAL3-696-66H, “Memorandum Report on Descent Times of 200-Pound Dummies With 28-Foot Silk, 28-Foot Nylon and 24-Foot Nylon Parachutes” |
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30 May 1945 |
| |
23 |
TSEAL-5H-6-284, “Memorandum Report on Forestry Parachute Equipment” |
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23 Jun 1945 |
| |
24 |
“Forestry Parachute Equipment,” Part II – Alverson Report, Appendix V (12 Photographs) |
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23 Jun 1945 |
| |
25 |
“Forestry Parachute Equipment,” Part III– Alverson Report, Appendix V (12 Photographs) |
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23 Jun 1945 |
| |
26 |
“Forestry Parachute Equipment,” Part IV – Alverson Report, Appendix VI (12 Photographs) |
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30 Jun 1945 |
| |
27 |
“Forestry Parachute Equipment,” Part V – Colonel Haskins Letter |
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6 Aug 1945 |
| |
28 |
TSEAL3-697-29, “Memorandum Report on Parachutes and Parachute Training in Heavy Bombardment Crews” |
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30 Jun 1945 |
| |
29 |
TSEAL5G-8-364, “Memorandum Report on Bridle Cords for Pilot Parachutes” |
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28 Aug 1945 |
| |
30 |
TSEAL5G-8-362, “Memorandum Report on Parachutes with Extended Risers” |
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17 Sep 1945 |
| |
31 |
TSEAL5G-10-384, “Memorandum Report on Parachute Canopy Damage” |
|
23 Oct 1945 |
| |
32 |
TSEAL2-696-4-1, “Memorandum Report on Effects of Parachute Dummy Interference on the Accuracy of an Aneroid-Activated Parachute Opening Device” |
|
21 Nov 1945 |
| |
33 |
TSEAM-M5262, “Memorandum Report on Aging Characteristics of Parachute Materials” |
|
31 Dec 1946 |
| |
34 |
TSEAP-10-3-556, “Memorandum Report on Elastic Line Parachute” |
|
12 Mar 1947 |
| |
35 |
TSEPE –672-22, “Memorandum Report on Notes on Deceleration at Bail-Out of Aircraft” |
|
10 Apr 1947 |
| |
36 |
TSEPE-672-6, “Memorandum Report on Free Fall and Controlled Fall Tower Parachutes, and Troop Parachute Equipment” |
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19 May 1947 |
| |
37 |
TSEPE-672-8, “Memorandum Report on Glider Troop Restraint Safety Harness” |
|
3 Jul 1947 |
| |
38 |
TSEPE-672-19V, “Memorandum Report on Parachute, Personnel, Experimental Design for High Speed Bail-Out, Test of” |
|
6 Nov 1947 |
| |
39 |
TSEPE-672-25A, “Memorandum Report on 2,000 Pound General Purpose Bomb, Guide Surface Parachute, Stabilization of (Interim Report)” |
|
15 Jan 1948 |
| |
40 |
MCREXE-672-19EE, “Memorandum Report on Canopy, Parachute, Experimental, Pseudo-Ribbon, Tests of” |
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6 Feb 1948 |
| |
41 |
MCREXE-672-2A, “Memorandum Report on Porosity, Effect of, on Parachute Opening” |
|
31 Dec 1948 |
| |
42 |
MCREXE-672-19SS, “Memorandum Report on Control; Canopy Deployment, Personnel Parachutes, Test of” |
|
14 Jan 1949 |
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Air Service Command, Patterson Field, Ohio |
|
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| 25 |
1 |
Special Study No. 2, “List of Russian Material on Parachutes” (Preliminary) |
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Jun 1943 |
| |
2 |
Translation No. 7, “Dynamics of Parachute Jumps” by R.A. Stasevich |
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Oct 1943 |
| |
3 |
Translation No. 8, “Calculation of Parachute Jump Performance” by R. A. Stasevich and D. Kogan |
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Nov 1943 |
| |
4 |
Translation No. 9, “Calculation of Delayed Opening Parachute Jump Performance” by R.A. Stasevich |
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Nov 1943 |
| |
5 |
Translation No. 10, “Stabilization of Fall in Delayed Opening Parachute Jumps” by G. Kotel’nikov |
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Nov 1943 |
| |
6 |
Translation No. 11, “Parachute Inflation Loads at High Altitudes” by R.A. Stasevich |
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Nov 1943 |
| |
7 |
Translation No. 12, “Automatic Opening Devices for Parachutes” by G. Malinovskii |
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Dec 1943 |
| |
8 |
Translation No. 11, “Use of Parachutes in the Wars in Spain, China And Ethiopia” by P.P. Panov |
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Dec 1943 |
| |
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Air Technical Intelligence Group, Advanced Echelon, Far East Air Forces, Tokyo, Japan |
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| |
9 |
Report 220, “Parachutes of the Japanese Army and Navy Air Forces |
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19 Dec 1945 |
| |
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Air Material Command, Wright Field, Ohio |
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| |
10 |
TSEAL5G-10-388, “Memorandum Report on Triangle Parachutes” |
|
18 Oct 1945 |
| |
11 |
TSEAP-7-7-455, “Memorandum Report on Elastics, Parachute Pack Opening (Spring Type)” |
|
19 Jul 1946 |
| |
12 |
TSEAP-7B-1-528, “Memorandum Report on Belt Assembly – Shoulder Harness Pilot Ejection Seat” |
|
16 Jan 1947 |
| |
13 |
TSEPE-672-1, “Memorandum Report on Elastic Line Parachute” |
|
7 Apr 1947 |
| |
14 |
TSEAC14-672-3-1, “Memorandum Report on Parachute Inflation Tests in the 12-Foot Vertical Wind Tunnel” |
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9 Apr 1947 |
| |
15 |
TSEPE-672-22A, “Memorandum Report on Low Temperature Tests Of Explosive Bellows” |
|
26 Jun 1947 |
| |
16 |
TSEPE-672-10, “Memorandum Report on Aerial Delivery of Jeep and 105 Howitzer from C-82 Cargo Typo Aircraft” |
|
14 Jul 1947 |
| |
17 |
TSEPE-672-19N, “Memorandum Report on Parachute, Irving Block Type Canopy” |
|
15 Sep 1947 |
| |
18 |
TSEPE-672-6A, Memorandum Report on Improved Troop Type Parachute, (Siamese Pack), Test of” |
|
12 Oct 1947 |
| |
19 |
TSEPE-672-25D, Memorandum Report on Reefing Methods, Parachute” |
|
28 Oct 1947 |
| |
20 |
TSEPE-672-10A, Memorandum Report on Aerial Delivery of ¼ Ton Truck (Jeep) and 105 MM Howitzer, Demonstration of, at Fort Bragg, NC” |
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31 Oct 1947 |
| |
21 |
TSEPE-672-1C, “Memorandum Report on Stabilization Band Parachute Canopy, Test of” |
|
5 Nov 1947 |
| |
22 |
MCREXE-6R-23, “Memorandum Report on Reefing, Parachute Suspension Line, Tests of” |
|
16 Jan 1948 |
| |
23 |
MCREXE-341-51, “Memorandum Report on Control, Deployment, Canopy, Parachute” |
|
16 Jan 1948 |
| |
24 |
MCREXE-672-1E, “Memorandum Report on Parachute, Hart Type, Service Test of” |
|
21 Jan 1948 |
| |
25 |
MCREXE-672-25F, “Memorandum Report on Parachutes, Guide Surface” |
|
10 Feb 1948 |
| |
26 |
MCREXE-341-57, “Memorandum Report on Parachute, Non- Oscillating, Stanley B. Wilson” |
|
16 Feb 1948 |
| |
27 |
MCREXE-672-3, “Memorandum Report on Disconnector, Parachute- Cargo, Automatic, Gravity Type, Tests of” |
|
3 Mar 1948 |
| |
28 |
MCREXE-672-9, “Memorandum Report on Device, Parachute Disreefing, Army Ordnance Department, Type T-113, Acceptance Tests of” |
|
8 Mar 1948 |
| |
29 |
MCREXE-341-74, “Memorandum Report on Parachute with Variable Surface, Test of” |
|
14 May 1948 |
| |
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MCREXE-672-22D, “Memorandum Report on Device, Explosive Bellows Opening and Bellows, ¾ inch Explosive, Tests of" |
|
28 May 1948 |
| |
2 |
MCREXE-672-4B, , “Memorandum Report on Harness, Parachute, Quick Adjustable, Navy Type” |
|
8 Jun 1948 |
| |
3 |
MCREXM-M5339 Add VIII, “Memorandum Report on Effect of Varying Pick Account on a Two Inch Nylon Ribbon” |
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20 Jul 1948 |
| |
4 |
MCREXE-672-19LL, “Memorandum Report on FIST Type Parachute, Design, Use, and Construction of” |
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30 Jun 1948 |
| |
5 |
MCREXE-672-22I, “Memorandum Report on Container, Automatic Drag Parachute for Ejection Seat, Test of” |
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12 Jul 1948 |
| |
6 |
MCREXE-672-22F, “Memorandum Report on Accessories; Pilot Ejection Seat, Tests of” |
|
16 Jul 1948 |
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7 |
MCREXE-672-5E, “Memorandum Report on Parachute, Extended Skirt, Test of” |
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11 Aug 1948 |
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8 |
MCREXE-672-5D, “Memorandum Report on Parachute, Stabilization Band, Test of” |
|
11 Aug 1948 |
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9 |
MCREXE-672-22K, “Memorandum Report on Parachute, Guide Surface, 40” Diameter, Ejection Seat Stabilization, Tests of” |
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3 Sep 1948 |
| |
10 |
MCREXE-672-7E, “Memorandum Report on Device, Automatic, Parachute Opening, Tests of” |
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12 Oct 1948 |
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11 |
Design Drawings of Parachute, Type Ribless Guide Surface |
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1948-1955 |
| |
12 |
MCREXE-672-24A, “Memorandum Report on Rotorchute, Aerial Delivery, Phase I Development” |
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4 Jan 1949 |
| |
13 |
MCREXE-672-19RR, “Memorandum Report on Parachute, Russian, Test of” |
|
10 Jan 1949 |
| |
14 |
MCREXE-672-21-D, “Memorandum Report on Actuator, Release, Stabilization Parachute, Ejection Seat (Mechanical Timer, ½ to 3.0 Seconds) |
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27 Jan 1949 |
| |
15 |
MCREXE-672-4F, “Memorandum Report on Device, Canopy Release Personnel Parachute, Johnston Type M-20B, Test of” |
|
28 Jan 1949 |
| |
16 |
MCREXE-672-25-R, “Memorandum Report on Baseball Parachute, 50 Ft. Diameter, Performance Tests of” |
|
3 Aug 1949 |
| |
17 |
MCREXE-672-7-G, “Memorandum Report on Device, Opening, Parachute, Automatic, Timer Controlled, Test of” |
|
28 Jan 1949 |
| |
18 |
MCREXE-672-22T, “Memorandum Report on Device; Opening, Explosive Bellows and Bellows, ¾ Inch Explosive, Test of” |
|
11 Feb 1949 |
| |
19 |
MCREXE-672-32, “Memorandum Report on Snap, Static Line, Parachute, Experimental, Test of” |
|
15 Feb 1949 |
| |
20 |
MCREXE-672-31, “Memorandum Report on Container, Side Opening, Aerial Delivery” |
|
18 Feb 1949 |
| |
21 |
MCREXE-672-17, “Memorandum Report on Connector Link, Parachute, Detachable Type, Test of” |
|
22 Mar 1949 |
| |
22 |
MCREXE-672-9D, “Memorandum Report on T-113 Cartridge, Cutter, Reefing Line” |
|
31 Mar 1949 |
| |
23 |
MCREXE-672-5-K, “Memorandum Report on Canopy, Extended Skirt, Type XT-9, Parachute, Tests of” |
|
15 Apr 1949 |
| |
24 |
MCREXE-672-23-K, “Memorandum Report on British Airborne and Parachute Activities, Report of TDY Investigation Regarding” |
|
24 Jun 1949 |
| |
25 |
MCREXE-672-23-L, ““Memorandum Report on Deployment Bags, Parachute, General Development of” |
|
16 Sep 1949 |
| |
26 |
Technical Report F-TR-2222-IA, “Technical Analysis of Foreign Personal Equipment” |
|
Oct 1949 |
| |
27 |
MCREXE-672-5-L, “Memorandum Report on Suspension Line, Anchorage, Parachute” |
|
10 Oct 1949 |
| |
28 |
MCREXE-672-10G, “Memorandum Report on Aerial Delivery of ¼ Ton Truck and 105mm Howitzer, Engineering Modifications of” |
|
30 Dec 1949 |
| |
29 |
MCREXE-672-14-E, “Memorandum Report on Parachute Suspension Lines, Catenary Systems and Method of Attachment of Attachment to Parachute Skirt” |
|
1 Mar 1950 |
| |
30 |
MCREXE-672-35-A, “Memorandum Report on Low Bulk, Stable, Cargo Parachute Canopy, Design No. 1 Performance Tests of” |
|
1 Mar 1950 |
| |
31 |
MCREXE-672-10-I, “Memorandum Report on Sail, Damping, Parachute, Analysis of” |
|
15 Mar 1950 |
| |
32 |
MCREXE-672-10-J, “Memorandum Report on Disconnect, Cargo, Automatic, Parachutes, Engineering Data and Test Results of Ten Experimental Types” |
|
20 Mar 1950 |
| |
33 |
MCREXE-672-4-I, “Memorandum Report on Release Device, Personal Parachute Canopy, Type B-1, Tests of” |
|
17 Apr 1950 |
| |
34 |
MCREXE-672-7-J, “Memorandum Report on Opening Device, Automatic Parachute, Timer Controlled, Final Tests of” |
|
9 Jun 1950 |
| |
35 |
MCREXE-672-4-J, “Memorandum Report on Harness-Parachute, Light Weight, with Canopy Releases, Test of” |
|
17 Jul 1950 |
| 27 |
1 |
MCREXE-672-7-K, “Memorandum Report on Device, Opening, Automatic, Parachute, Tests of” |
|
4 Aug 1950 |
| |
2 |
MCREXE-672-7-L, “Memorandum Report on Release; Parachute Ripcord, Automatic, Type F-1, Schwien Engineering Company Qualification Tests on” |
|
21 Aug 1950 |
| |
3 |
MCREXE-672-5-M, “Memorandum Report on Parachute, Ribbon, Wako Type” |
|
14 Sep 1950 |
| |
4 |
MCREXE-672-19-DDD, “Memorandum Report on Adapter – Riser, Chest Style Jettisonable Canopy Parachute, Test of” |
|
14 Sep 1950 |
| |
5 |
Technical Report 5894, “Textiles: Accelerated Weathering versus Outdoor Exposure Tests” |
|
Oct 1950 |
| |
6 |
MCREXE-672-40-A, “Memorandum Report on Development and Test of 6000 Pound Load Bearing Platform” |
|
6 Oct 1950 |
| |
7 |
MCREXE-672-40-B, “Memorandum Report on Damage in Parachute Clusters, Investigation of” |
|
11 Oct 1950 |
| |
8 |
MCREXE-672-5-0, “Memorandum Report on Canopies, Lightweight, 30 and 32 Ft. Troop Type, Engineering Test of” |
|
18 Oct 1950 |
| |
9 |
MCREXE-672-40-C, “Memorandum Report on Parachute Deployment And Load Impact Forces During heavy Drops, Measurement of” |
|
17 Nov 1950 |
| |
10 |
Drawings – Design of Ring Slot Parachute |
|
1951 |
| |
11 |
MCREXE-672-40D, “Memorandum Report on Extraction Parachute, Cut-Ribbon, 16 Ft. Diameter, Fist Type, Tests of” |
|
8 Mar 1951 |
| |
12 |
MCREXE-63-MR-1, “Memorandum Report on Parachute Jump Tests, Radio Set AN/URC-4, With Radio Carrier Vest” |
|
9 Mar 1951 |
| |
13 |
MCREXE-64-MR-2, “Memorandum Report on Release; Parachute Ripcord, Automatic, Type F-1, US Gauge, Qualification Tests on” |
|
16 Mar 1951 |
| |
14 |
MCREXE64-MR-1, “Memorandum Report on Release; Parachute Ripcord, Automatic, Type F-1 Eclipse-Pioneer Division of Bendix Aviation Corporation, Qualification Tests on” |
|
2 Apr 1951 Wright Air Development Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH |
| |
15 |
“Parachutes and Accessory Equipment” |
|
15 Jun 1951 |
| |
16 |
WCEEH3-672-145A2-1, “Memorandum Report on Ribbon Canopy, FIST Type, Test of” |
|
22 Jun 1951 |
| |
17 |
WCEEH-672-147-AS-1, “Memorandum Report on Low Bulk, Stable, Cargo Parachute Canopy, Design No. 2, Performance Tests of” |
|
27 Jun 1951 |
| |
18 |
WCEEH-672-37C, “Memorandum Report on Parachute, Aerial Delivery, Expendable Performance and Engineering Tests of” |
|
28 Jun 1951 |
| |
19 |
WCEEH-672-39B, “Memorandum Report on Container, Cargo Assault Type A-21” |
|
28 Jun 1951 |
| |
20 |
“Notes on the Development of Flare Parachutes” |
|
28 Jun 1951 |
| |
21 |
WCEE-672-145B3-2, “Memorandum Report on Gun, Delayed Firing, Drag Parachute Ejector, Ejection Seat, Tests on” |
|
30 Jul 1951 |
| |
22 |
WCEE-672-145-A6-1, “Memorandum Report on Bag, Deployment, Canopy” |
|
17 Sep 1951 |
| |
23 |
WCEE-672-145-A6-1, “Memorandum Report on Bag, Deployment, Canopy, Cotton” |
|
18 Sep 1951 |
| |
24 |
WCEEH-64-MR-3, “Memorandum Report on Release, Parachute Ripcord, Automatic, Type F-1, U.S. Gauge; Production Sample, Test on” |
|
26 Oct 1951 |
| |
25 |
WCEE-672-145-A-9-1, “Memorandum Report on Aerodynamics, Performance, and Design of Personnel Guide Parachute” |
|
21 Nov 1951 |
| |
26 |
Letter to The Ranier Company, Inc., “Parachute Assembly, Type T-10, AF Part No. X52E6268” |
|
17 Mar 1952 |
| |
27 |
Technical Note WCLE-52-28, “Canopy, Pseudo-Ribbon, Test of” |
|
6 Oct 1952 |
| |
28 |
Technical Memorandum Report WCRD 52-105, “Modification of Types G-2 and G-3 Shoulder Harnesses” |
|
23 Nov 1952 |
| |
29 |
Technical Memorandum Report WCLE-53-147, “Heavy Drops from C-119 Aircraft” |
|
10 Mar 1953 |
| |
30 |
Technical Note WCRD 53-49, “Surgical Van, Air Transportable” |
|
14 May 1953 |
| |
31 |
Technical Note WCLE-52-16, “Canopy Extended Skirt Design, Test of” |
|
18 May 1953 |
| |
32 |
Technical Memorandum Report WCRD 53-126, “Air Drop Strength Test of Boat Type Plastic Sled, 100 Lb. Capacity, Spec. MIL-S-11153 (QMC)” |
|
15 Sep 1953 |
| |
33 |
Technical Note WCLE 53-141, “Strength Tests of Type D-1 Deceleration Parachute Riser Used on B-47 Aircraft” |
|
22 Sep 1953 |
| |
34 |
Technical Note WCLE 53-147, “Evaluation of Airbag Decelerator by Drop Tests” |
|
25 Sep 1953 |
| |
35 |
Technical Note WCLE 54-11, “Evaluation of Three Types of Airbag Decelerators by Drop Tests” |
|
11 Dec 1953 |
| 28 |
1 |
Parachute Packing Instructions XB-5 Parachute – Part I (File 1 of 6) |
|
1953 |
| |
2 |
1953 Parachute Packing Instructions XB-5 Parachute – Part II (File 2 of 6) (20 Photographs) |
|
1953 |
| |
3 |
1953 Parachute Packing Instructions XB-5 Parachute – Part III (File 3 of 6) (20 Photographs) |
|
1953 |
| |
4 |
1953 Parachute Packing Instructions XB-5 Parachute – Part IV (File 4 of 6) (20 Photographs) |
|
1953 |
| |
5 |
1953 Parachute Packing Instructions XB-5 Parachute – Part V (File 5 of 6) (20 Photographs) |
|
1953 |
| |
5 |
1953 Parachute Packing Instructions XB-5 Parachute – Part VI (File 6 of 6) (22 Photographs) |
|
1953 |
| 29 |
1 |
Technical Report 53-78, Vol. I, “A Study to Establish a Parachute Research and Development Program, Volume I. – Bibliography and Collection of Extracts” |
|
Aug 1953 |
| |
2 |
Technical Report 53-78, Vol. II, “A Study to Establish a Parachute Research and Development Program, Volume II. – Summary and Analysis of Existing Knowledge” |
|
Aug 1953 |
| |
3 |
Technical Report 53-78, Vol. III, “A Study to Establish a Parachute Research and Development Program, Volume III. – Summary and Analysis of Existing Knowledge” |
|
Aug 1953 |
| 30 |
1 |
Correspondence – Changes in Parachute Specifications |
|
1952-1953 |
| |
2 |
Exhibit WCEEH-1-13, “Fabrication Guide for Cargo Parachute Assemblies” |
|
26 Nov 1951 |
| |
3 |
Exhibit WCRTT-1-26, “Webbing, Cotton, Dyed with Oil-Soluble Dyes” |
|
12 Mar 1952 |
| |
4 |
Exhibit WCRTT-1-31 thru 1-33, Modification to Specifications” |
|
Nov 1952 |
| |
5 |
Exhibit WCRTT-20, “Webbing, Nylon” |
|
n.d. |
| |
6 |
Exhibit WCRTG 10-30-52, “Packaging and Packing of Parachutes and Parachute Component Parts for Shipment and Storage” |
|
30 Oct 1952 |
| |
7 |
Exhibit WCLEH-1-31, “Parachute, FIST Ribbon, 16 Ft. Nominal Diameter” |
|
5 Jan 1953 |
| |
8 |
Exhibit WCLEH-1-33, “Parachute, FIST Ribbon, 64 Ft. Nominal Diameter” |
|
Mar 1953 |
| |
9 |
Exhibit WCLEH-1-34, “General Instructions for Fabrication of Suspension Slings for Aerial Delivery Kits” |
|
24 Feb 1954 |
| |
10 |
Exhibit WCLEH-1-36, “Parachute, Aerial Delivery, 500 Pound Capacity” |
|
8 Apr 1954 |
| |
11 |
Exhibit WCLEH-1-38, “General Instructions for Fabrication of Aerial Delivery Extraction Lines” |
|
15 Jun 1954 |
|
| |
12 |
Exhibit WCLEH-1-39, “Canopy, Parachute, Ring Slot, 28 Ft. Constructed Diameter” |
|
n.d. |
| |
13 |
Exhibit WCLEH-1-40, “Canopy, Parachute, Ring Slot, 35 Ft. Constructed Diameter” |
|
n.d. |
| |
14 |
Exhibit WCLEH-1-41, “Canopy, Parachute, Ring Slot, 40 Ft. Constructed Diameter” |
|
n.d. |
| |
15 |
Exhibit WCLEH-1-42, “Extraction Parachutes and Accessories for Aerial Delivery from the C-130 Aircraft” |
|
4 Aug 1954 |
| |
16 |
Exhibit WCLEH-1-48, “Release, Cargo Parachute, Individual, Explosive Type, 5,000 Pound Capacity” |
|
6 Dec 1955 |
| |
17 |
Exhibit WCLEH-3-2, “Parachutes – Dimension Tolerances and Deviations” |
|
30 Jul 1951 |
| |
18 |
Exhibit WCLEH-3-13, “General Purpose Air Force Parachutes” |
|
16 Jul 1954 |
| |
19 |
Exhibit WCLEH-3-14, “Stress-Balanced Parachute Harness” |
|
24 Aug 1954 |
| |
20 |
Exhibit WCLEH-3-15, “Parachute Components, Troop Personnel, Weight Reduction Requirements for” |
|
23 Dec 1954 |
| |
21 |
Exhibit WCLEH-3-17, “Multi-Stage Personnel Parachutes” |
|
21 Jun 1955 |
| |
22 |
Exhibit WCLEH-3-20, “Parachute and Parachute Materials Inspection, Instructions for” |
|
6 Jan 1958 |
| |
23 |
Exhibit WCLEH-4-50, “Canopy, Parachute, Ring Slot, 16 Ft. Diameter” |
|
5 May 1955 |
| |
24 |
Exhibit WCLEH-4-51, “Canopy, Parachute, Ring Slot, 16 Ft. Diameter” |
|
5 May 1955 |
| |
25 |
Exhibit WCLEH-4-52, “Canopy, Parachute, Ring Slot, 20 Ft. Diameter” |
|
5 May 1955 |
| |
26 |
Exhibit WCLEH-4-53, “Canopy, Parachute, Ring Slot, 24 Ft. Diameter” |
|
5 May 1955 |
| |
27 |
Exhibit WCLEH-4-54, “Canopy, Parachute, Ring Slot, 28 Ft. Diameter” |
|
5 May 1955 |
| |
28 |
Exhibit WCLEH-4-55, “Canopy, Parachute, Ring Slot, 32 Ft. Diameter” |
|
5 May 1955 |
| |
29 |
Exhibit WCLEH-4-61, “Parachute, FIST Ribbon, 20 Ft. Nominal Diameter” |
|
n.d. |
| |
30 |
Exhibit WCLEH-4-62, “Parachute, FIST Ribbon, 24 Ft. Nominal Diameter” |
|
n.d. |
| |
31 |
Exhibit WCLEH-4-63, “Parachute, FIST Ribbon, 24 Ft. Nominal Diameter” |
|
n.d. |
| |
32 |
Exhibit WCLEH-4-64, “Parachute, FIST Ribbon, 28 Ft. Nominal Diameter” |
|
n.d. |
| |
33 |
Exhibit WCLEH-4-65, “Parachute, FIST Ribbon, 28 Ft. Nominal Diameter” |
|
n.d. |
| |
34 |
Exhibit WCLEH-4-74, “Study of Parachute Performance at Low Supersonic Deployment Speeds; Effects of Changing Scale and Clustering” |
|
22 Mar 1957 |
| |
35 |
Exhibit WCL-474, “Parachute Assembly – Cargo, Aerial Delivery, Type G-11A” |
|
28 Nov 1952 |
| |
36 |
Exhibit WCL-476, “Parachute Assembly – Cargo, 500 Lb. Capacity, Type G-13” |
|
5 Dec 1952 |
| |
37 |
Exhibit WCL-530, “Parachutes, Personnel, Assembly and Rigging Instructions” |
|
13 Feb 1953 |
| |
38 |
Exhibit WCL-606, “Aircraft Deceleration Parachute Systems, General Requirements for” |
|
3 Apr 1953 |
| |
39 |
Exhibit WCL-832, “Parachute, Meteorological, Type ME-1” |
|
14 Dec 1954 |
| |
40 |
Exhibit WCL-1023, “Tow Target, Aerial, Banner Style, Type MA-7” |
|
28 Oct 1955 |
| |
41 |
Exhibit 16-1, “Canopy, Parachute, Ring Slot, 16 Ft. Diameter” |
|
1 Jul 1954 |
| |
42 |
Exhibit, “Parachute, FIST Ribbon, 5.4 Ft. Diameter” |
|
n.d. |
| |
43 |
Exhibit, “Parachute, FIST Ribbon, 5.6 Ft. Diameter” |
|
n.d. |
| |
44 |
Exhibit, “Parachute, FIST Ribbon, 5.8 Ft. Diameter” |
|
n.d. |
| |
45 |
Exhibit, “Parachute, FIST Ribbon, 6.1 Ft. Diameter” |
|
n.d. |
| |
46 |
R&D Exhibit WCLEHM-22A, “Parachute Hardware Inspection, Instructions for” |
|
30 Sep 1959 |
| |
47 |
R&D Exhibit FDFRR-11, “Canopy, Parachute, Supersonic – X Type, 3.5 Ft. Diameter” |
|
17 May 1967 |
| |
48 |
Technical Notes WCLE-54-19, “Swedish Expendable Paper Parachute” |
|
29 Mar 1954 |
| |
49 |
Functional Test Report WCLE-54-40, “Aerial Delivery Kit for the ¾ Ton Truck, Combat, Type A-1A” |
|
22 Jun 1954 |
| |
50 |
Technical Report 54-117, “A Study of the Effect of Temperature on Parachute Textile Materials” |
|
Jul 1954 |
| |
51 |
Technical Report 54-49, “Symposium on Parachute Textiles” |
|
Jul 1954 |
| 31 |
1 |
Technical Note WCLE-54-34, “Non-Expendable Reefing Line Cutter” |
|
5 Aug 1954 |
| |
2 |
Technical Memorandum Report WCLE-54-85, “Airbag Decelerators for C-130 Load Platform, Instrumented Tests of” |
|
15 Sep 1954 |
| |
3 |
Technical Report 54-468, “Study of the Control of Permeability Of Nylon Parachute Cloth at High and Low Differential Pressures” |
|
Mar 1955 |
| |
4 |
Technical Note WCLE-55-7, “Loop-Attachment, T-10 Deployment Bag, Test of” |
|
1 Mar 1955 |
| |
5 |
Technical Note WCLE-55-6, “Bridle-Line – Pilot Chute, Personnel” |
|
17 Mar 1955 |
| |
6 |
Technical Report 52-283, Part V, “Air Permeability of Parachute Cloths” |
|
Apr 1955 |
| |
7 |
Technical Report 55-294, “A Study of Canopy Shapes and Stresses for Parachutes in Steady Descent” |
|
Oct 1955 |
| |
8 |
Technical Report 55-264, “Handbook of Parachute Textile Materials and Properties” |
|
Feb 1956 |
| |
9 |
WCLES3-55-978, “Test Report – Automatic Parachute Ripcord Release Type Mark V” |
|
4 Apr 1956 |
| |
10 |
WCLES2-55-985, “Test Report – Automatic Parachute Ripcord Release” |
|
Apr 1956 |
| |
11 |
Technical Report 56-313, Part I, “A Study of Parachute Seam Design Criteria, Part I – Investigation of the Strength of Nylon and Rayon Cloth Seams” |
|
Jun 1956 |
| |
12 |
Technical Report 56-391, “Parachute Inflation Process Wind-Tunnel Study” |
|
Sep 1956 |
| |
13 |
Technical Report 55-135, “Development of Dacron Parachute Materials” |
|
Sep 1956 |
| |
14 |
Technical Report 55-297, “Development of High Tenacity-Heat Stable Dacron Yarns” |
|
Sep 1956 |
| |
15 |
Technical Report 56-288, “A Study of the Effects of Chemicals on the Strengths of Nylon and Dacron Parachute Fabrics” |
|
Nov 1956 |
| 32 |
1 |
Technical Report 55-265, “United States Air Force Parachute Handbook” |
|
Dec 1956 |
| |
2 |
Technical Report 57-443, “Design Data on Biaxial Forces Developed in Parachute Fabrics” |
|
Dec 1957 |
| |
3 |
Letter to Irving Air Chute Company, Inc., Invitation to Submit a Proposal for Purchase Request No. 08586 – Study of Parachute Peformance at Low Supersonic Deployment Speeds” |
|
28 Mar 1958 |
| |
4 |
Technical Report 58-279, “Model Parachute Tests in Vertical Wind Tunnel at Wright Air Development Center” |
|
Sep 1958 |
| |
5 |
Technical Report 58-410, “Development of Coreless Type Braids for Use in Personnel Parachute Suspension Lines” |
|
Dec 1958 |
| |
6 |
Technical Memorandum WCLE-TM-58-107, “Personnel Parachute, Automatic Ripcord Release, E.F.A. Type 30” |
|
12 Dec 1958 |
| |
7 |
Technical Report 59-385, “A Study of Design and Materials for Development of Low Cost Aerial Delivery Parachutes” |
|
Sep 1959 |
| |
8 |
Technical Report 58-684, “Mass Transfer Cooling of Parachute Materials” |
|
Sep 1959 |
| |
9 |
Letter Report 60-101, “Ultra-Fast Opening Parachute Assembly, XMP-2, Platform Mounted” |
|
8 Jan 1960 |
| |
10 |
Technical Note 59-345, “Experimental Studies for Determining Heat Transfer on the Ribbons of FIST Type Parachutes” |
|
Feb 1960 |
| |
11 |
Technical Report 59-374, “Air Flow Characteristics of Parachute Fabrics at Simulated High Altitudes” |
|
Mar 1960 |
| |
12 |
Technical Report 59-694, “Analysis of Webbing Impact Data and Determination of Optimum Instrumentation to be Used in Conjunction with the Impacting of Webbing” |
|
Mar 1960 |
| |
13 |
AF Technical Report 5867, “Drop Tests of 16,000-Square-Inch Model Parachutes, Volume I” |
|
Apr 1960 |
| |
14 |
AF Technical Report 5867, “Drop Tests of 16,000-Square-Inch Model Parachutes, Volume VIII, Summary Report” |
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Apr 1960 |
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Wright Air Development Division, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH |
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| 33 |
1 |
Technical Report 60-200, “Analysis of Heavy-Duty Parachute Reliability” |
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Jun 1960 |
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2 |
Technical Report 60-761, “A Method to Reduce Parachute Inflation Time With a Minor Increase of Opening Force” |
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Aug 1960 |
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3 |
Technical Report 60-511, Part I, “Investigation of the High Speed Impact Behavior of Fibrous Materials” |
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Sep 1960 |
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4 |
Technical Report 60-252, “The Design and Evaluation of Heat Stabilized Tapes and Webs” |
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Oct 1960 |
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5 |
Technical Report 60-584, “Handbook of Fibrous Materials” |
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Oct 1960 |
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6 |
Technical Report 60-670, Part I, “Instantaneous Local Temperatures of Aerodynamic Decelerators, Part I. – Methods of Predicting” |
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Dec 1960 |
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7 |
Technical Report 60-670, Part II, “Instantaneous Local Temperatures of Aerodynamic Decelerators, Part II. – Thermal Properties” |
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Feb 1961 |
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8 |
Technical Note 60-299, “Thermal and Gamma Radiation Behavior of a New High Temperature Organic Fiber” |
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Jun 1961 |
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9 |
Technical Report 59-324, Part II, “A Study of Hypersonic Aerodynamic Drag Devices” |
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Jun 1961 |
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10 |
Technical Report 58-284, Part IV, “Performance of Trailing Aerodynamic Decelerators at High Dynamic Pressures, Phase IV” |
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Jun 1961 |
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11 |
Technical Report 58-284, Part V, “Performance of Trailing Aerodynamic Decelerators at High Dynamic Pressures, Phase V and VI” |
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Feb 1962 |
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12 |
Technical Report 57-477 (II), “High Altitude Balloon Dummy Drops, II: The Stabilized Dummy Drops” |
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Aug 1961 Aeronautical Systems Division, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH |
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13 |
Technical Note 61-59, “Fibrous Materials for Decelerators and Structures” |
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Aug 1961 |
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14 |
Technical Report 61-178, Volume I, “Design Study of the Capsule Escape Vehicle Parachute Recovery System Hardware” |
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Oct 1961 |
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15 |
Technical Report 61-178, Volume II, “Design Study of the Capsule Escape Vehicle Parachute Recovery System Hardware” |
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Oct 1961 |
| 34 |
1 |
Technical Report 61-227, “Flame-Resistant Parachute Pack Material” |
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Oct 1961 |
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2 |
Technical Report 61-326, “Determination of the Minimum Sized Parachute Required for Stabilization of the A-22 Cargo Container” |
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Nov 1961 |
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3 |
Technical Note 60-276, “Some Research Efforts Related to Problems of Aerodynamic Deceleration” |
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Nov 1961 |
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4 |
Technical Report 61-560, “The Measurement of Ultraviolet Reflectance as a Criterion of Nylon Fabric Deterioration” |
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Nov 1961 |
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5 |
Technical Report 61-188, “Design Criteria and Techniques for Deployment and Inflation of Aerodynamic Drag Devices” |
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Nov 1961 |
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6 |
Technical Report 60-182, “Feasibility Study of an Inflatable Type Stabilization and Deceleration System for High-Altitude and High-Speed Recovery” |
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Dec 1961 |
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7 |
Technical Report 61-515, “Fire Resistant Materials for Personnel Parachute Packs” |
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Dec 1961 |
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8 |
Technical Report 61-587, “The Drag of Cones, Plates, and Hemispheres in the Wake of a Forebody in Subsonic Flow” |
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Dec 1961 |
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9 |
Technical Report 61-348, Volume I, “Study of a Drag Brake Satellite Recovery Systems, Volume I” |
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Jan 1962 |
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10 |
Technical Report 61-348, Volume II, “Study of a Drag Brake Satellite Recovery Systems, Volume II” |
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Jan 1962 |
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11 |
Technical Report 61-348, Volume III, “Study of a Drag Brake Satellite Recovery Systems, Volume III” |
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Jan 1962 |
| 35 |
1 |
Technical Report 61-348, Volume IV, “Study of a Drag Brake Satellite Recovery Systems, Volume IV” |
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Jan 1962 |
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2 |
Technical Report 61-600, “Feasibility Study of Hypersonic Parachute Free Flight Test Capability Phase I” |
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Mar 1962 |
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3 |
Technical Report 62-75, “Design Analysis of Final Recovery Parachutes B-70 Encapsulated Seat and the USD-5 Drone” |
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Apr 1962 |
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4 |
Technical Memorandum 62-13, “Qualification of Heavy Duty Parachute System, Type A/B28G-11, Fabricated by Irving Air Chute Co.” |
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6 Apr 1962 |
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5 |
Technical Documentary Report 62-236, “Supersonic Parachute Research” |
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May 1962 |
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6 |
Technical Documentary Report 62-413, “Performance Evaluation of Parachute Canopies with Various Cloth Permeabilities” |
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Jun 1962 |
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7 |
Technical Documentary Report 62-309, “A Study of Design and Materials for Development of Low Cost Aerial Delivery Parachutes” |
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Jun 1962 |
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8 |
Technical Report 61-426, “Study of Pressure Packing Techniques for Parachutes” |
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Jun 1962 |
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9 |
Technical Documentary Report 62-518, “High Strength, Glass Fiber Webbings, Tapes and Ribbons for High Temperature Pressure Packaged Decelerators” |
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Jul 1962 |
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10 |
Technical Documentary Report 62-100, “Stability and Drag of Parachutes with Varying Effective Porosity” |
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Sep 1962 |
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11 |
Technical Documentary Report 62-782, “Investigation of the Thermal Behavior of Graphite and Carbon-Based Fibrous Materials” |
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Oct 1962 |
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12 |
Technical Documentary Report 62-702, Part I, “Investigation to Determine the Feasibility of Using Inflatable Balloon Type Drag Devices for Recovery Applications in the Transonic, Supersonic, and Hypersonic Flight Regime, Part I – Functional and Performance Demonstration” |
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Oct 1962 |
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13 |
Technical Documentary Report 63-57, “Deterioration of Fibrous Materials by Ultraviolet Light” |
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Feb 1963 |
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14 |
Technical Documentary Report 63-248, “Development of HT-1 Materials for Decelerators” |
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Mar 1963 |
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15 |
Technical Documentary Report 63-312, “Development of HT-1 Materials for Personnel Parachute Packs and Harnesses” |
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Apr 1963 |
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16 |
Technical Documentary Report 63-61, “A Study of Environmental Effects on High Temperature Organic Materials” |
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Apr 1963 |
| 36 |
1 |
Technical Documentary Report 63-329, “Proceedings of Retardation and Recovery Symposium” |
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May 1963 |
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2 |
Technical Report 63-64, “Design and Instrumentation Testing for a Hypersonic Parachute Free Flight Test Capability Phases II and III” |
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May 1963 |
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3 |
Technical Documentary Report 62-1104, “Pressure Distribution in the Wake of Two bodies of Revolution at Transonic and Supersonic Speeds” |
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Dec 1963 |
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4 |
Technical Report 75-5, “Development and Evaluation of a Parachute Recovery System for the B-1 Aircraft Flight Data Recorder” |
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Jul 1975 |
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5 |
Technical Report 76-2, “Reefing of Parachutes-Drag Area Ratios vs Reefing Ratios” |
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Jul 1976 |
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6 |
Technical Memorandum ENEC-81-3, “Airdrop Accuracy” |
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Aug 1981 |
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7 |
“Personnel Parachute Damage Assessment” by Robert B. Calkins |
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n.d. |
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8 |
“Parachute Life Expectancy Policy – It’s Time for a Change” by Daniel J. Kolega |
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n.d. |
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Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH |
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9 |
Technical Memorandum 63-20, “Sample Calculation for a Deployable Aerodynamic Deceleration System” |
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Sep 1963 |
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10 |
Technical Documentary Report 62-1103, “Velocity Distribution In the Wake of Bodies of Revolution Based on Drag Coefficient” |
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Dec 1963 |
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11 |
Technical Documentary Report 63-745, “Investigation of Stored Energy Rotors for Recovery” |
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Dec 1963 |
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12 |
Technical Report 61-579, “Performance of and Design Criteria For Deployable Aerodynamic Decelerators” |
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Dec 1963 |
| 37 |
1 |
Technical Documentary Report 63-4024, “Design and Instrumentation of a Water Flow Channel and Application to Some Aerodynamic Problems” |
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Mar 1964 |
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2 |
Technical Documentary Report 63-4022, “Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Parafoil Glider and Other Gliding Parachutes” |
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Apr 1964 |
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3 |
Technical Documentary Report 64-35, Volume I, “Study and Exploratory Free-Flight Investigation of Deployable Aerodynamic Decelerators Operating at High Altitudes and at High Mach Numbers” |
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Jul 1964 |
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4 |
Technical Documentary Report 63-663, “Drag Coefficients of Several Bodies of Revolution at Transonic and Supersonic Velocity” |
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Sep 1964 |
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5 |
Technical Documentary Report 63-662, “Pressure Distribution Measurements of Conventional Ribbon Parachutes in Supersonic Flow” |
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Sep 1964 |
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6 |
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