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Following this test, a weight end drag reduction program on the ASP was
begun,
Use of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s solid propellant ATY
motor, previcusly thought to have too high performance for this application, was reconsidered.
Drop tests were conducted to determine whether the second-stage ehute
could catch on the flotation system and fail to deploy.
The tests
showed that very little force, about 8 pounds, is required to pull the
parachute from the beg.
It was concluded that the malfunction on
6 February was an isolated instance, and was unlikely to recur.
The range of recovery transmitter was tested by placing a head assembly
containing a transmitter on the ground, then flying a receiver ina
light plane.
Signale were received at a maximum distance of 1-1/2 miles.
It is believed that reception over a somewhat greater distance will be
possible with a receiver ina P2¥,
Later, it was discovered that the
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