Free-Fall Rotation and Aerodynamic Motion of Rectangular Plates
1968
Abstract : The aerodynamic motion of rectangular plates observed in 18 free fall drop tests is analyzed and described. In most of the drops, the plates autorotated; the autorotation was independent of the plates' initial attitude. The autorotation generated a small lifting force which caused the plates to experience a gliding and spiraling motion.
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