Parachute Top

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The most complicated part of the construction is the vent at the top. The components need to be matched in size and length in order for the vent to work properly The vent is described by the following

Cut-away view of the balloon showing the components of the vent.
Drawing showing the rough layout of the disk of fabric that forms the parachute.
Sketch of the locations for parachut attachment points
Detailed drawing of the "stickman" made of webbing that is used to distribute the loads where the centering lines attech to the envelope
Sketch showing the details of how the tabs of Velcro hooks are attached to the envelope and backed with a piece of webbing.

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Copyright 2007-2008 Daniel Nachbar and Paul Stumpf

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