NASA NTRS · 19740000226
Emergency descent device
Abstract
Device includes cable wound on reel; special assembly enclosed in fluid medium controls unwinding speed of cable during descent. Device is compact and reliable. It can be rewound quickly because reel disengages from latches when it is turned in opposite direction.
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Belew, R. R.. 1974-11-01. Emergency descent device. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19740000226
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