Hazarrd 1 #1 April 13, 2004 Doing some research, does anyone have some solid evidence on whether or not warmer/colder temperatures change the way a canopy inflates/deploys? If so, what are the differences? Thanks. Also...Im not looking for changes in flight characteristics, just specifically the opening sequence. Thanks. .-. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #2 April 14, 2004 The quick and dirty answer is that as density altitude increases, terminal speed increases, and opening shocks get worse (i.e., openings are quicker). Density altitude is a function of temperature, humidity, and alititude. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #3 April 14, 2004 QuoteThe quick and dirty answer is that as density altitude increases, terminal speed increases, and opening shocks get worse (i.e., openings are quicker). Density altitude is a function of temperature, humidity, and alititude. i found that if i deploy at higher speed, my canopy opens slower. it snivels more and slider stays up longer. sometimes i open at speeds as high as 150 mph, and i never had hard opening. i used to jump icarus safire2 and now i jump crossfire2 and icarus canopies are known for slow openings, that might be a factor as well. stan. -- it's not about defying gravity; it's how hard you can abuse it. speed skydiving it is ... Speed Skydiving Forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
