AENG 515 - Parachute Systems and Design

Institution:

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Subject:

Aerospace Engineering

Description:

This course is an introduction to the various applications, aerodynamics and design rules of parachute systems. It is intended for engineering graduate students and professional engineers. The topics include: review of current use in aviation and space; parachute configurations and components; parachute testing techniques and facilities; parachute aerodynamics and flight dynamics; parachute inflation; gliding parachutes; non-terrestrial applications; parachute system design.Prerequisites: Undergraduate Fluid Dynamics, Aerodynamics.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.slu.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 977-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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