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Comparison of the Accuracy and Applicability of Forebody Wake Effect Models for Parachute System Design

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Kemling, Gabriel H. and Blunck, David L.

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The forebody wake effect (FWE) is important to consider when designing parachute systems because it can affect parachute performance. Parachutes work by altering the aerodynamic properties of an attached forebody to control a descent. The FWE can reduce parachute drag, causing the system to descend faster than desired. This drag...

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Research Paper

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Gabriel H. Kemling1 and David L. Blunck2 Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 97330, United States
Temperature Evolution of Nonreacting Spark Kernels at Sub-Atmospheric Pressures

Creator:

Caplan, Daniel L.

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In the event of a mid-flight flameout of a gas turbine engine, reignition is paramount to occupant safety. Ignition at high altitude can be challenging, due in part to the potentially lower ambient pressures. An understanding of the effects of sub-atmospheric pressures on the temperature evolution of spark kernels is...

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Masters Thesis

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: _____________________________________________________ David L. Blunck In the event of a mid-flight flameout of a gas turbine engine
Multi-Scale Study of Ember Production and Transport under Multiple Environmental and Fuel Conditions

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Hudson, Tyler R.

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Spot fires caused by lofted embers (i.e., firebrands) can be a significant factor in the spread of wildland fires. Embers can be especially dangerous near the wildland-urban interface (WUI) because of the potential for the fire to be spread near or on structures. Many studies have investigated the transport of...

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Masters Thesis

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Abstract approved: David L. Blunck Spot fires caused by lofted embers (i.e., firebrands) can be a