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1. Determine the equation of the curve that defines the body of rotation; in the case of a semi-ellipsoidal chute, the equation is

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   body $ \largeLarge{ \frac{x^2}{r^2} + \frac{y^2}{h^2} = 1} $

   , where

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   body $$ \large {r}$$

    is the desired opening radius of the inflated parachute and

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   body $$ \large {h}$$

    is the desired height of the inflated parachute
2. Find the arc length of the curve by using the arc length forumula:

Cutting the gores

Assembling the gores

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