Further work with Kites: Difference between revisions
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Choose a suitable [ | Choose a suitable [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_types '''Kite design'''] and make one which will not only fly, but also perform some other function ''{e.g. to take an overhead photograph or to parachute soft toys on to a ground target as part of a game)''. | ||
Alternatively, explore some [ | Alternatively, explore some [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_applications '''Kite applications'''] by typing key words into a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_search_engine '''Search Engine'''] to find out about them. | ||
[[File:RotatingKite.png|400px|right|link= | [[File:RotatingKite.png|400px|right|link=http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:USPat2494430rotatingkite.jpg]] | ||
For example: | For example: | ||
* Find out a method of determining how high the kite is flying. | * Find out a method of determining how high the kite is flying. | ||
* Make your kite produce a sound when airborne. | * Make your kite produce a sound when airborne. | ||
* Use a Kite to [ | * Use a Kite to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_applications#Energy_generation generate energy]. | ||
* Devise a way of dropping a parachute or launching a glider from the kite. | * Devise a way of dropping a parachute or launching a glider from the kite. | ||
* Find out the maximum payload kites can lift and establish if this can be predicted. | * Find out the maximum payload kites can lift and establish if this can be predicted. | ||
* Use a kite for [ | * Use a kite for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_aerial_photography aerial photography]. | ||
* Devise a method of measuring wind speed. | * Devise a method of measuring wind speed. | ||
* Try flying a ''‘train’'' of kites. | * Try flying a ''‘train’'' of kites. | ||
* Design a [ | * Design a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_bear_parachuting kite flying game] | ||
* Design a launching reel or winch. | * Design a launching reel or winch. | ||
[[Category:Kites]] | [[Category:Kites]] | ||
Revision as of 10:30, 1 March 2017
Choose a suitable Kite design and make one which will not only fly, but also perform some other function {e.g. to take an overhead photograph or to parachute soft toys on to a ground target as part of a game).
Alternatively, explore some Kite applications by typing key words into a Search Engine to find out about them.
For example:
- Find out a method of determining how high the kite is flying.
- Make your kite produce a sound when airborne.
- Use a Kite to generate energy.
- Devise a way of dropping a parachute or launching a glider from the kite.
- Find out the maximum payload kites can lift and establish if this can be predicted.
- Use a kite for aerial photography.
- Devise a method of measuring wind speed.
- Try flying a ‘train’ of kites.
- Design a kite flying game
- Design a launching reel or winch.