Magazine Article

Load-Indicating Sensor for Lines and Cords

TBMG-22038

05/01/2015

Abstract
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During the development of parachute systems, it is desirable to size the lines correctly, and to pack and deploy the parachute in a manner that produces uniform loading among the lines. Analytical methods would greatly reduce the cost of development; however, test verification is essential. This is extremely difficult to do with small lines, as there may be hundreds of lines in a multi-parachute deployment. The load-indicating sensors developed at JSC are extremely small, do not interfere with packing, do not change the load capacity of the lines, and can be inserted into an existing, assembled parachute system.

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"Load-Indicating Sensor for Lines and Cords," Mobility Engineering, May 1, 2015.
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May 1, 2015
Product Code
TBMG-22038
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Magazine Article
Language
English