Galileo Parachute System modification program
Abstract
This paper discusses the development program conducted on the Galileo Parachute System following the slow opening performance of the main parachute during the first system drop test. The parachute system is part of the Galileo entry probe that will descend through the Jupiter atmosphere. The uncontrolled parachute opening experienced in this test was not acceptable for the probe system. Therefore, the main parachute design was modified and the system sequence was changed to prevent a recurrence. These alterations and their system effects were evaluated analytically, and in a ground test program. At the conclusion of this phase, the system drop test was successfully repeated.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report A
- Pub Date:
- April 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984STIA...8429974M
- Keywords:
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- Atmospheric Entry;
- Drag Chutes;
- Galileo Probe;
- Parachute Descent;
- Performance Tests;
- Deployment;
- Drop Tests;
- Parameter Identification;
- Research And Development;
- Risers;
- Wind Tunnel Tests;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles