Group 6 Project 2

DELTA KITE

By, Steve JesukiewiczCj CoakleyMichael SandersMaureen Mittura

What type of kite is best?

Outline

Types of kite What Kite we chose Kite test Purpose of delta kite How to make a kite Why we chose delta kite Analysis of how our kite went

Dragon Kite

Dragon Kite

Why it looks this way Deer horns represent

longevity and good luck. Tigers eyes, the tiger is the

king of the beasts, mighty and strong.

Catfish whiskers, to represent the material wealth.

A humans beard, as a symbol of intelligence and talent.(The longer the beard the wiser you are).

The segmented body represents a snake.

• With a dragon kite all the lift is created by the tail segments.

• The feathers are essentially stabilizers. In strong winds the tail rises almost vertically.

• They can tolerate very high wind speeds, can be flown in 25 mph winds.

• They can range from a small dragon with a 3.5m tail, or up to a monster, with 80 m tail.

Diamond Kite

The Diamond kite is probably the most recognized type of kite in the world

It is shaped like a diamond A tail is needed to keep it

balanced The tail allows it to be stable

and reliable

Diamond Kite Usage

This kite is primarily used for the enjoyment of young children

Its easy to fly and handle in the air While in the air the kite catches the wind

and creates an area of low pressure giving the kite lift

VERY FUN!!!

Box Kite

Box Kite Design- High-performance kite that reaches relatively high heights - This type is a cellular kite- The typical design has four parallel struts- The box is made rigid with diagonal crossed struts- There are two sails, also known as ribbons- Each sail is a quarter of the length of the box- The ribbons wrap around the ends of the box, leaving the ends and middle of the kite open- Sails help stability during flights

• Usually have triangular wings. • Spars on the leading edge of the wings

• which can pivot on the spreader bar

• One or more longitudinal spars help the kite to keep its shape.

• spars can be made stiffer and stronger if necessary

• A keel is usually used but is not always necessary.

• A high-wind Delta kite will have its towing point more towards the nose of the kite.

Delta Kite

How it is used

Usually designed to fly in light wind. The ability to fly at very high line angles. Used at festivals. Used for surveillance

Kite Flying Test

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuc2KDYcjDk

Delta Kite video surveillance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZcWnUPuJQk

Step 1: Cut out plastic.

Step 2: Glue 2 wings together.

Step 3: Glue on 3 spars.

Step 4: Reinforce keel with tape.

Step 5: Attach spreader bars.

http://makeyourkite.blogspot.com/2007/04/make-your-own-delta-kite.html

Matrices Determine Weight FactorsDesired Objectives Use for a task Suitable for the task helps manage resourses Technology feasible Possible cost Safety Total Weight FactorUse for a task 0 1 1 1 1 4 0.267Suitable for the task 1 1 1 1 0 4 0.267Helps Manage Resourses 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.067Technology Feasible 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.133Possible Cost 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Safety 0 1 1 1 1 4 0.267

Weighted Selection MatrixComparison Criteria/ Features Box Delta Diamond DragonUse for a task 4 1.335 1.068 0.801 0.534Suitable for the task 4 1.068 1.068 1.068 1.068Helps Manage Resourses 1 0.335 0.268 0.268 0.268Technology Feasible 2 0.665 0.655 0.655 0.399Possible Cost 0 0 0 0 0Safety 4 1.068 1.335 1.068 0.801Total 15 4.471 4.394 3.86 3.07

Comparison Criteria/ Features Box Delta Diamond DragonUse for a task 5 4 3 2Suitable for the task 4 4 4 4Helps Manage Resourses 5 4 4 4Technology Feasible 5 5 5 3Possible Cost 5 4 3 1Safety 4 4 5 3Total 28 25 24 17

Kite Analysis

Figuring out wind direction Not enough wind Kite was too heavy Removed wooden dowel Kite got more lift