Kites Group 3: Jake Boyle, Katie Patterson, Mike Marinelli, Stephen Salwocki
Kite Designs Delta Kite Box Kite Parafoil Jake’s design WmG2UrfJi.jpg
Box Kite Invented by Lawrence Hargrave in 1893 Platform for developing observation military kites Strong to withstand the forces of the wind and weight, but it must also be light to keep the weight low kites/files/box-kites.jpg
Jake’s Design This kite will be able to monitor the weather. Also, this kite will be available for sport.
Parafoil Designed by Domina Jalbert in 1964 Air cells capture air and provide lift More lift than a traditional parachute Very controllable because of its slow rate of descent Used to recover space equipment pg
Delta Kite Simple Design Large surface area Light weight Horizontal spurs to strengthen outer frame 16-delta.jpg
Uses Scientific Meteorology Antennae Measuring Military Target Practice Signaling Aesthetic Photography Display Recreational Kite Fighting Kite Surfing
Selection Matrices Least - MoreOption #1Option #2Option #3Option #4 1 to 4Box KiteDelta KiteParafoilJake's Kite Use for Task4442 ^ReasonsKnown to Fly Unknown to Fly Suitable for Task2431 ^ReasonsHard to Build Easier to Fly/Build Semi Difficult to BuildUnknown Helps Managing Resources2324 ^ReasonsWood/Plastic Plastic/Little WoodLots of PlasticVery Simple Technology Feasible2323 ^ReasonsHardEasierHardSimple Possible Cost2323 ^Reasons Lots of MaterialsLess MaterialLots of Materials More Material Saftey2242 ^ReasonsSharp EdgesSharp PointAll PlasticEdges Total
Weight Factors and Final Selection Matricie Use for TaskSuitable for TaskHelps Mangae ResourcesTechnology FeasiblePossible CostSaftey Use for Task Suitable for Task Helps Mangae Resources Technology Feasible Possible Cost Saftey Total=15 Option #1Option #2Option #3Option #4 WFBox KiteDelta KiteParafoilJake's Kite Use for Task Suitable for Task Helps Manage Resources Technology Feasible Possible Cost Saftey TOTAL
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Design/ Fabrication
Testing After many man hours the delta kite was not strong enough to survive the forces of flight Re-design Stronger frame Also failed Use stronger materials for outer frame More surface area = more lift
Testing
Findings/Debriefing Flexible but strong Light but strong Large surface area Controllable Re-design of the keel and strings hII/AAAAAAAAANw/g9Du6eZHFGw/s200/delta00.gi f
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