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Factors which contribute in making the 'best' parachute - Coggle…
Factors which contribute in making the 'best' parachute
Durability
Long lasting
material
The material used to make a parachute, how well it will withstand wear and tear.
weather
exposure to sunlight for extended periods of time can cause the material of the parachute to degrade or fade.
Rain, snow, and humidity can cause the material to absorb moisture, which can weaken its strength and cause it to deteriorate over time.
Wind and turbulence can cause the parachute to experience stresses and strains that can lead to tears or other forms of damage
Safety
Material strength: The strength of the materials used in the parachute is crucial for ensuring that it can withstand the forces of deployment and landing.
Deployment system: is it a static line or a ripcord, it must be designed and tested
Altitude and weather conditions: The altitude and weather conditions can affect the performance of the parachute
Training and experience: The person using the parachute must be properly trained and experienced to ensure they can deploy and control the parachute safely.
cost effectiveness
Manufacturing Cost: the manufacturing process can also affect the cost of the parachute. a parachute that requires more labor or more complex manufacturing processes will be more expensive.
Design Efficiency: A well-designed parachute can be more efficient, allowing it to be smaller and lighter, which can reduce the cost of materials and manufacturing.
Material Cost: The cost of the materials used to make the parachute is a major factor in determining its cost effectiveness.
Effiency
suspension lines
If suspension lines will be at risk of tangling if they're too long, while suspension lines that are too short might prevent the canopy from fully inflating.
the shorter the suspension lines are, the less drag and faster descent rates it creates but reduces the parachutes stability.
cells
The fewer cells in the canopy makes the parachute easier to control but makes it less stable
The more cells in the canopy provide more stability but makes the parachute more difficult to control
Canopy
Size and Shape
the shape of the parachute's canopy also affects its performance. A larger surface area can provide more air resistance and slower descent, while a more streamlined shape can reduce air resistance and provide faster descent
Glide Ratio
Glide ratio is the ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance. Higher glide ratio allows the user to travel a greater horizontal distance and also creates a more accurate landing.
Wing loading
Lower wing loading provides lower speed, and higher stability which makes it easier to control.
The higher wing loading provides higher speeds, and lower stability. Which ultimately requires the user to be more skilled and experienced since its harder to control.
wing loading is the ratio of weight to surface area.