Architectures for parachute testing

Paper number

IAC-21,D2,3,4,x64184

Author

Mr. Jan Willem Jodehl, The Netherlands, Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering (DARE)

Coauthor

Mr. Lars Pepermans, The Netherlands

Coauthor

Mr. Niklas Emil Knöll, The Netherlands, Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering (DARE)

Coauthor

Mr. Mohamed Sahir Sujahudeen, The Netherlands, Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering (DARE)

Coauthor

Mr. Sabin-Viorel Anton, The Netherlands, Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering (DARE)

Coauthor

Mr. Marek Homola, The Netherlands, Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering (DARE)

Coauthor

Ms. Esmée Menting, The Netherlands, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Coauthor

Mr. Thomas Bosboom, The Netherlands, Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering (DARE)

Coauthor

Mr. Ondřej Dvořák, Czech Republic, Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering (DARE)

Coauthor

Mrs. Sowndariya Dhiyaneeswaran, The Netherlands, Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering (DARE)

Coauthor

Mr. Thomas Britting, The Netherlands, Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering (DARE)

Year

2021

Abstract

Parachute testing is available in numerous shapes and forms, while each of them is suitable for different applications. This paper aims to provide an overview of the various testing methods and discuss the advantages and disadvantages they bring. The paper first identifies the relevant parameters for parachute tests and matches these to the various testing methods. 

The particular testing architectures that are elaborated on in this writing are the wind tunnel testing, the drop testing from different drop platforms, the re-entry capsules from sounding rockets, and the dedicated sounding rocket missions. 

The paper focuses primarily on the European test market and capabilities and aims to identify the various testing methods for companies and teams with limited resources, including student teams such as Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering.

Abstract document

IAC-21,D2,3,4,x64184.brief.pdf

Manuscript document

IAC-21,D2,3,4,x64184.pdf (🔒 authorized access only).

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