 The
Parachute Recovery Systems Design Manual
by T.W. Knacke Provides the tools to evaluate, select, design, test, manufacture,
and operate parachute recovery systems. These systems range rom simple,
one-parachute assemblies to multiple-parachute systems, and include equipment
for impact attenuation, flotation, location, retrieval, and disposition.
All system aspects are discussed, including the selection of the most suitable
recovery system concept, a computerized approach to parachute performance,
force and stress analysis, geometric gore design, component layout, material
selection, system design, manufacturing, and in-service maintenance. This
is the last word in technical design manuals for recovery systems. Theo
Knacke is the parachute engineer's engineer. He is the ultimate authority
on escape systems, landing deceleration canopies, aerial delivery clusters,
personnel parachutes and spacecraft recovery systems. The manual was written
for the US Navy and is published by Para Publishing under contract.
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Softcover 8.5 x 11 Kivar cover, 512 pages, 280 illustration, 78 tables.
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The Parachute Manual,
A Technical Treatise on Aerodynamic Decelerators
by Dan Poynter
Covers everything there is to know about the parachute: Packing, rigging,
alterations, design, repairs, materials, regulations, manufacture, specifications,
loft layout, rigging tools, all the personnel parachute assemblies and
parts with change notices and much, much more. The Manual, known
as the Bible to parachute riggers everywhere, is in use by all branches
of the US Armed Services, the Forest Service and many foreign governments.
Now two volumes are available as a set.
 The
Parachute Manual, Volume I, by Dan Poynter. Covers all parachutes
through 1984 plus historical information, "round" canopies and US military
parachutes.
Volume I
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Third edition, completely revised, soft cover, 8.5 x 11 Kivar cover,
592 pages, 2,200 photos and drawings, over 15,000 in print.
ISBN 0-915516-35-7.
 The
Parachute Manual, Volume II, by Dan Poynter. Covers all parachute
since 1985 plus more on "square" ram-air canopies, sport piggyback harness/container
systems, new materials and construction techniques.
Volume II
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Fourth edition, completely revised, soft cover, 8.5 x 11 Kivar cover,
416 pages, 821 photos and drawings, over 7,000 in print.
ISBN 0-915516-80-2.
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