Simulation of the opening of a drag parachute. Since the analysis is intended to evaluate the structural behavior, the extraction forces and aerodynamic loads are based on semi-empirical models.

The solution methodology in PARACHUTES also allows the simulation of sails when the flow is mostly attached. Here an example.

Numerical simulation of asymmetric brake deflection of a large ram-air parachute. The deflection of the control line is given to the program as a set of input data time-deflection. This allows performing user-defined maneuvers during the simulation.

A programmed brake deflection is performed to start a turn during the simulation.

Stationary configuration analysis of a large ram-air parachute (lateral view) 

Stationary configuration analysis of a large ram-air parachute (plan view)