METHOD OF CHANGING AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF GLIDING-TYPE PARACHUTE Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: parachute technique; construction of double-envelope gliding-type parachute. SUBSTANCE: method of changing the aerodynamic characteristics of gliding-type parachute is based on tension and slackening of flexible elements of parachute whose canopy is made from wings located one above other in way of flight and connected together. Profiled channel is formed between these wings. For changing the aerodynamic characteristics, wings are shifted and/or turned relative to each other. EFFECT: high safety and enhanced efficiency. 3 dwg