• DocumentCode
    1124023
  • Title

    Computational methods for modeling parachute systems

  • Author

    Stein, Keith ; Tezduyar, Tayfun ; Benney, Richard

  • Author_Institution
    Bethel Coll., St. Paul, MN, USA
  • Volume
    5
  • Issue
    1
  • fYear
    2003
  • Firstpage
    39
  • Lastpage
    46
  • Abstract
    Using computational models in parachute system development can improve performance. For successful modeling, however, several challenges must be addressed, particularly the interaction between parachute structural dynamics and aerodynamics.
  • Keywords
    aerodynamics; aerospace computing; digital simulation; aerodynamics; computational models; parachute system development; structural dynamics; Aerodynamics; Computational modeling; Computer interfaces; Deformable models; Finite element methods; Fluid dynamics; Mathematical model; Predictive models; Shape; System testing;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Computing in Science & Engineering
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1521-9615
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/MCISE.2003.1166551
  • Filename
    1166551