Parachute dynamics and stability analysis of the Queen Match Recovery System

Abstract

stem deceleration dynamics and stability are fundamental performance parameters in establishing the design of a space recovery system. This paper presents the findings of a one month study of analytical and computational work in predicting the parachute dynamics and system stability of the Queen Match Recovery System. The study's primary objective being to formulate a mathematical model for the descent dynamics of a parachute/satellite system and to use that model as the basis for a computer simulation, stability analysis, and ~arametric optimization of the Queen Match Recovery System.