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Overview

This parachute is deployed near apogee to enable a rapid, controlled descent in compliance with section 3.1.1 of the DTEG.

Analysis

  • The black, dark blue, and blue sets of lines represent the different vehicle weights (157, 167, and 177 lbs)
  • The different lines within those sets represent the different launch angles
  • These sets of lines follow the ascent and descent without parachute
  • The light blue steady state descent lines represent descent with parachute

 

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