[hackpgh-balloon] Re: Ideas for the next payload(s)...
- From: Doug Philips <doug@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: hackpgh-balloon@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:45:06 -0500
On 11/18/12 1:10 AM, Robert Berger wrote:
An interesting idea. A round "canopy" chute like we've used in the past can
only change the descent rate, but a parafoil chute behaves like a glider and could steer
the payload during descent.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parafoil
Yup. We've talked about that kind thing virtually since the first launch
(or maybe it was the first launch prep, I've lost track).
Sounds like a great secondary project to pursue, as is the catch the
payload with a UAV Quadcopter swarm! Ohly, maybe, the steerable parafoil
might be easier to get working as it's slightly more proven tech...
-=D
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