CanSat Parafoil Design Resources

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CanSat parafoil (300-350g payload) design help
Hi!
Do anyone have any help or documentation how to calculate size, design, etc. For a CanSat parafoil which would hold 300-350g payload?

So far I've seen this is quite difficoult (for me at least) to calculate and make. Thanks in advance!

Posted by a 1st year upper secundary student in Norway
 
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Here are some equations for parachute design: https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/k-12/VirtualAero/BottleRocket/airplane/rktvrecv.html

You could also perform a numerical analysis, like this one here:
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Daddahu said:
Summary:: CanSat parafoil (300-350g payload) design help

Hi!
Do anyone have any help or documentation how to calculate size, design, etc. For a CanSat parafoil which would hold 300-350g payload?

So far I've seen this is quite difficoult (for me at least) to calculate and make.Thanks in advance!

Posted by a 1st year upper secundary student in Norway
Interesting project! ✅

I have found these, which may help you a little:
http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/edu/T10_Parachute_Design.pdf

http://laboratoridenvol.com/paragliderdesign/index.html

https://www.instructables.com/Sewing-a-Mini-Paraglider/

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