Aerodynamics of the X-38 Parafoil

6/13/98

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Table of Contents

Aerodynamics of the X-38 Parafoil

Outline of Presentation

Motivation

Motivation

Objectives

Photogrammetry Technique

Photogrammetry Technique

Photogrammetry Equations

Photogrammetry Equations

Experimental Setup

Experimental Setup

Free Flight Results

Flapped Parafoil

Increased Angle of Attack

Yawed Parafoil

Lip Collapse

Lip Collapse Sequence

Surface Reconstruction

LDV Velocity Profiles

Conclusions

Author: AE Wind Tunnel 

Email: narayanan.komerath@aerospace.gatech.edu

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