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Investigation of Propellant Actuated Devices for Use in Emergency Crew Escape Systems for Advanced Aerospace Vehicles. Phase III. Design Study.

AD464738

Publication Date	1965
Personal Author	Bleikamp, R. H.; Lake, E. R.; McGovern, D. R.
Page Count	181
Abstract	This report describes the results of the third and final phase of a study related to the design of PAD (Propellant Actuated Devices) for use in a separable crew escape module applicable to a lift/glide re-entry vehicle. Based on results of Phases I and II, preliminary designs have been established for each PAD as a function of component performance criteria. Prime consideration was given to successful abort at any point during the mission profile. It was found possible throughout the entire Phase III effort to evolve component designs for each PAD function without exceeding to any great extent the present state-of-the-art. As a result, the areas mentioned for future research and development are generally concerned with characterization of the more promising new explosives and propellants, and the presentation of several concepts, which, if developed, would offer secondary improvements in the overall system weight, reliability, or cost. (Author)
Keywords	Explosive actuators Aerospace craft Cartridges(Pad) Safety Systems engineering Jettisonable cockpits Boostglide vehicles Abort Recovery Separation Landing gear Parachutes Reliability Design Performance(Engineering) Feasibility studies Electric igniters Jettisonable equipment Release mechanisms Explosives initiators Shielding Catapults Retro rockets Windshields Aviation safety Space crews Space capsules Cable cutters Drogues Space rescue
Source Agency	Non Paid Delimited ADS
NTIS Subject Category	79A - Ammunition, Explosives, & Pyrotechnics 95D - Human Factors Engineering 91I - Emergency Services & Planning
Corporate Authors	Mcdonnell Aircraft Corp St Louis Mo
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Technical rept., Jul 64-Jan 65.
NTIS Issue Number	197716
Contract Number	AF 33(615)-1292

Investigation of Propellant Actuated Devices for Use in Emergency Crew Escape Systems for Advanced Aerospace Vehicles. Phase III. Design Study.

Investigation of Propellant Actuated Devices for Use in Emergency Crew Escape Systems for Advanced Aerospace Vehicles. Phase III. Design Study.
AD464738

Publication Date	1965
Personal Author	Bleikamp, R. H.; Lake, E. R.; McGovern, D. R.
Page Count	181
Abstract	This report describes the results of the third and final phase of a study related to the design of PAD (Propellant Actuated Devices) for use in a separable crew escape module applicable to a lift/glide re-entry vehicle. Based on results of Phases I and II, preliminary designs have been established for each PAD as a function of component performance criteria. Prime consideration was given to successful abort at any point during the mission profile. It was found possible throughout the entire Phase III effort to evolve component designs for each PAD function without exceeding to any great extent the present state-of-the-art. As a result, the areas mentioned for future research and development are generally concerned with characterization of the more promising new explosives and propellants, and the presentation of several concepts, which, if developed, would offer secondary improvements in the overall system weight, reliability, or cost. (Author)
Keywords	Explosive actuators Aerospace craft Cartridges(Pad) Safety Systems engineering Jettisonable cockpits Boostglide vehicles Abort Recovery Separation Landing gear Parachutes Reliability Design Performance(Engineering) Feasibility studies Electric igniters Jettisonable equipment Release mechanisms Explosives initiators Shielding Catapults Retro rockets Windshields Aviation safety Space crews Space capsules Cable cutters Drogues Space rescue
Source Agency	Non Paid Delimited ADS
NTIS Subject Category	79A - Ammunition, Explosives, & Pyrotechnics 95D - Human Factors Engineering 91I - Emergency Services & Planning
Corporate Authors	Mcdonnell Aircraft Corp St Louis Mo
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Technical rept., Jul 64-Jan 65.
NTIS Issue Number	197716
Contract Number	AF 33(615)-1292