FIELD: aeronautical engineering; measurement of aerodynamic moments and forces acting gliding parachute canopy in wind tunnel. SUBSTANCE: device has bearing beam and upper strain-gauge balance with frame secured on upper portion of bearing beam; strain-gauge balance with articulation device is secured on lower portion of bearing beam; secured to outer part of this device are parachute lines; inner part of articulation device is secured on bearing beam through strain-gauge balance. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 1 dwg
