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KiteModeler for Windows

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KiteModeller simulates kite design, trimming, and flight. Investigate factors affecting kite performance through three distinct interactive modes.
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KiteModeler 0/1

  • Pros

    • Offers five basic kite designs for modification.
    • Allows detailed adjustment of design variables like length and width.
    • Supports selection of different materials for kite components.
    • Computes aerodynamic forces, weight, and stability.
    • Simulates flight height and distance based on wind speed and line length.

  • Cons

    • Limited to five initial kite design types.
    • No explicit mention of saving or exporting designs.
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.1
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 10
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 98
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 2003
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
390
Downloads Last Week
5
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Developer’s Description

By NASA
Models the design, trimming, and flight of a kite.
KiteModeler works in three modes: Design Mode, Trim Mode, or Flight Mode. In the Design Mode you pick from five basic types of kite designs. You can then change design variables including the length and width of various sections of the kite. You can also select different materials for each component. When you have a design that you like, you switch to the Trim Mode where you set the length of the bridle string and tail and the location of the knot attaching the bridle to the control line. Based on your inputs, the program computes the center of gravity and pressure, the magnitude of the aerodynamic forces and the weight, and determines the stability of your kite. With a stable kite design, you are ready for Flight Mode. In Flight Mode you set the wind speed and the length of control line. The program then computes the sag of the line caused by the weight of the string and the height and distance that your kite would fly. Using all three modes, you can investigate how a kite flies, and the factors that affect its performance.
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