Citation
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) |
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| Subject Keywords: | Aeronautical engineering |
| Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
| Division: | Engineering and Applied Science |
| Major Option: | Aeronautics |
| Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) |
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| Group: | GALCIT |
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| 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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