Sensing performance of electrically conductive fabrics and dielectric electro active polymers for parachutes
2011
This paper quantifies the sensing capabilities of novel smart materials in an effort to improve the performance, better
understand the physics, and enhance the safety of parachutes. Based upon a recent review of actuation technologies for
parachute applications, it was surmised that the actuators reviewed could not be used to effectively alter the drag or lift
(i.e. geometry, porosity, or air vent openings) of a parachute during flight. However, several materials showed potential
for sensing applications within a parachute, specifically electrically conductive fabrics and dielectric electro-active
polymers. This paper introduces several new conductive fabrics and provides an evaluation of the sensing performance
of these smart materials based upon test results using mechanical testing and digital image correlation for comparison.
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