Coupled T&S Hang Gliding
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:11 pmWorking Thermal and Atmospheric Subsidence AT ONCE by a coupled hang glider system
( T&S for abbreviation )
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subsidence_(atmosphere)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal
One mature graduation realm for coupled hang gliding may be the mastery of working AT ONCE the vertical updrafts and downdrafts along with horizontal winds. Couple two (or more) hang gliders by tether. Work the differentials in the updrafts against the downdrafts or subsidence. Here is an invitation topic thread to focus on the variety of ways to mine the differences of the three wind spaces in an airspace by use of coupled hang gliders. T&S looks to calm horizontal wind realms as a challenge type. The near equatorial zones features Intertropical Convergence Zone, or ITCZ where the complex setting might be one of the regions ripe for T&S. The T&S up soaring and down soaring together with lateral dynamics in the control system of coupled hang gliders is a realm of free-flight hang glider use that sits in the future. A taste of such has occurred in model experiments in the atmosphere. The topic is large-area broad-reach dynamic soaring. Strategic coordinating controlling will be needed among the hang glider pilots in their individuated wings. Have fun advancing T&S as time rolls forward.
~ Joe F.
( T&S for abbreviation )
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subsidence_(atmosphere)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal
One mature graduation realm for coupled hang gliding may be the mastery of working AT ONCE the vertical updrafts and downdrafts along with horizontal winds. Couple two (or more) hang gliders by tether. Work the differentials in the updrafts against the downdrafts or subsidence. Here is an invitation topic thread to focus on the variety of ways to mine the differences of the three wind spaces in an airspace by use of coupled hang gliders. T&S looks to calm horizontal wind realms as a challenge type. The near equatorial zones features Intertropical Convergence Zone, or ITCZ where the complex setting might be one of the regions ripe for T&S. The T&S up soaring and down soaring together with lateral dynamics in the control system of coupled hang gliders is a realm of free-flight hang glider use that sits in the future. A taste of such has occurred in model experiments in the atmosphere. The topic is large-area broad-reach dynamic soaring. Strategic coordinating controlling will be needed among the hang glider pilots in their individuated wings. Have fun advancing T&S as time rolls forward.
~ Joe F.