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Dimensional Analysis of the Inflation Process of Parachute Canopies

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Kaplun, Saul (1951) Dimensional Analysis of the Inflation Process of Parachute Canopies. Engineer's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/25MM-HY18. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11182010-154343424

Abstract

The possibility of an experimental approach based on dimensional analysis is considered. Dimensional analysis of the filling of a parachute tied to a fixed support is given. The physical variables of the problem are discussed, and an attempt is made to retain for subsequent analysis of all those variables for which the a priori assumption of negligibility is not warranted. The variables are reduced to dimensionless form, leading to tables of model rules which must be obeyed for various purposes. The possibility of a rigorous experimental procedure and, especially, of separating the effects of the several parameters is discussed in light of the model rules.

Item Type:Thesis (Engineer's thesis)
Subject Keywords:Aeronautical engineering
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Aeronautics
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Stewart, Homer Joseph
Group:GALCIT
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:1 January 1951
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:11182010-154343424
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11182010-154343424
DOI:10.7907/25MM-HY18
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:6180
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: John Wade
Deposited On:19 Nov 2010 00:19
Last Modified:03 May 2023 19:33

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