Parachute apparatus having enhanced radar reflective characteristics
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Aug 17, 1999
Grant Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Apr 29, 1998
filing date -
Apr 29, 1998
priority date (Note) -
In Force
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
A parachute apparatus with enhanced radar reflective profile by inclusion of multiple panels preferably arranged angularly with respect to one another which are radar reflective in order to enhance the radar cross section of a deployed parachute canopy while not affecting the controlled airborne descent of a load attached thereto. The radar reflective member which increases the radar cross section is preferably secured to the suspension risers each of which are connected to multiple suspension lines extending between the canopy and the load securement location such that deployment of the canopy and the suspension members extending downward therefrom will also deploy the radar reflective member which is preferably of a flexible material including a metallic component in the form of panels arranged angularly with respect to one another to define preferably approximate 90 degree angles therebetween to in this manner be configured as a radar corner reflector to significantly enhance the ability to locate and identify the parachute apparatus during airborne descent.
First Claim
Family
International Classification(s)
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
Recipient Email Address
Recipient Email Address
Comment
Recipient Email Address
Add to Portfolio(s)
To add this patent to one, or more, of your portfolios, simply click the add button.
This Patent is in these Portfolios:
Add to additional portfolios:
Last Refreshed On:
Changes done successfully