P4_2 Parachuting in Tibet

Authors

  • Rhys David Williams University of Leicester
  • George Thomas University of Leicester
  • Danae King University of Leicester
  • Yasum Abbas University of Leicester

Abstract

It is well known that the density of air decreases with altitude. This article discusses the minimum cross-sectional area of a parachute required for a safe landing on the Tibetan Plateau (4500 m in altitude). We calculated that a cross-sectional area of 34 m2 is needed to limit the deceleration down to a safe 16 G, whereas, at sea level the cross-sectional area needed is only 22 m2.

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Published

11/27/2018

How to Cite

Williams, R. D., Thomas, G., King, D., & Abbas, Y. (2018). P4_2 Parachuting in Tibet. Physics Special Topics, 17(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/2917

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2018): Physics Special Topics

Section

Articles