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velocity (m/sec)<br />

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PCHUT5: Descent Body Velocity & Position Vs Time (ODE23<br />

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Figure 4-100: Velocity and altitude of MEV from parachute opening to landing rocket firing<br />

4.4.7.4 Budgets<br />

HMM<br />

Assessment Study<br />

Report: CDF-20(A)<br />

February 2004<br />

page 361 of 422<br />

The mass of each parachute can be estimated taking into account the canopy, lines, deployment<br />

equipment, swivel, bridle, and pilot chute. The masses are based on previous built parachutes<br />

and components for applications that differ significantly from the present one, so there is a great<br />

deal of uncertainty in the mass estimate. The mass for each parachute is estimated to be about<br />

103 kg, giving a total system mass of 515 kg. The maximum system mass margin of 20% is used<br />

to account for uncertainties.<br />

4.4.7.5 Options<br />

Within the framework of the current design, one option is to have fewer, larger parachutes. This<br />

would be preferable from the point of view of reducing the complexity and number of potential<br />

failure points in the system. However, further work would be required to determine if larger<br />

parachutes are feasible.<br />

To reduce (or possibly even eliminate) the deceleration requirements for the parachutes, the heat<br />

shield of the MEV could also be used for braking from 10 km to 2 km, rather than jettisoning it<br />

as is presently done. However, having both options available as now is beneficial from the point<br />

of view of redundancy.

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