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For the Hermes Pathfinder vehicle, the relevant dimensions are:

SectionVariableLength (in inches)Description
hmp51.3Total height of mission package
lmp  
   
   
   
   
   
17.8Distance from diaphragm to end of mission package
lfc4.75Depth of booster coupling section
hfc40.5Total height of booster including coupling section
RB27Height of deployment bag
DM114 (9.5 ft)Diameter of the main parachute
RM80.6

Height of the main parachute (found using 0.707 aspect ratio):

RM = DM*0.707

SM126Length of shroud lines on the main parachute
DD34.4 (2.87 ft)Diameter of the drogue parachute
RD24.3

Height of the drogue parachute (found using 0.707 aspect ratio):

RD = DD*0.707

SD48Length of shroud lines on the drogue parachute