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− | == Introduction ==
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− | The CanSat use a parachute to slow it down when getting back to the earth. Otherwise the CanSat would crash!
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− | The parachute is also used to maintain the CanSat in the proper position to properly orientate the antenna! This is essential to receive telemetry data.
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− | The [https://www.narom.no NAROM site in Norway] did publish "The CanSat Book" containing lot of useful information.
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− | The most interesting parts concerns [https://www.narom.no/undervisningsressurser/the-cansat-book/the-primary-mission/parachute-design/ the Parachute Design].
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− | == Parachute opening & tenseness ==
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− | The process of parachute opening and air flow capturing is a violent process. The tenseness on the fabric, wire, hook may be really impressive at the opening.
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− | So you need to select strong fibres and realise strong assemblies. The ideal materials are those used for human parachute (Nylon Cord, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ripstop Ripstop Nylon]).
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− | == Fundamentals parameters ==
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− | The followings parameters are primary values to use when designing the CanSat's parachute.
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− | * '''Mass''' : between 300gr and 350gr.
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− | * '''Velocity''' : between 8 m/s and 11 m/s (about 29 Km/H and 40 Km/H).
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− | * '''Drag Coefficient''' : the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_coefficient drag coefficient] depends on the parachute shape and the fluid used (''Air'' in this case).
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− | === Drag Coefficient ===
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− | * Semi Spherical Parachute : 1.5 (narom),
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− | * Cross Shape Parachute : 0.8
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− | * Flat, Hexagone Parachute : 0.8
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− | [[Fichier:ENG-CANSAT-PARACHUTE-20.png]]<small><br />Source: [https://www.launchwithus.org/lwu-blog/2016/02/17/parachute-size-estimator-for-high-altitude-balloons Parachute Size Estimator]</small>
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− | === Estimate the Drag Coefficient ===
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− | You can make a drop test from a given height of your CanSat with the parachute.
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− | When terminal velocity is known (measured), you can deduce the ''Drag Coefficient'' from the estimated velocity in free chute (if the CanSat were not equipped with a parachute).
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− | == Resources ==
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− | * [http://www.nakka-rocketry.net/paracon.html Parachute Design and Construction] by Richard Nakka
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− | * [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/c4ab65df2b61279e33d7ee72b/files/HAB_Parachute_Size_Estimator_v1.0.xlsx Parachute Size Estimator tool] using imperial unit system ([https://www.launchwithus.org/lwu-blog/2016/02/17/parachute-size-estimator-for-high-altitude-balloons Launchwithus.org])<br />See [https://www.launchwithus.org/lwu-blog/2016/02/17/parachute-size-estimator-for-high-altitude-balloons this article which explains how to use it].
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− | * [www.sunward1.com/imagespara/The%20Mathematics%20of%20Parachutes%28Rev2%29.pdf The Mathematics of Parachute] (pdf).
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− | == Flat Parachute ==
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− | The most common paratyte
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