Diamond, Eddy or Malay Kite Construction - Revision history

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	\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-1.png\|thumb\| William Abner Eddy, with his kite\|link=http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PicEddyKite.jpg]]		\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-1.png\|thumb\| William Abner Eddy, with his kite\|link=http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PicEddyKite.jpg]]
	\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-2.png\|thumb\|Target Kite\|link=http://~~www.carnetdevol~~.org/target/va-~~general~~.htm]]		\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-2.png\|thumb\|Target Kite\|link=http://aerohistory.org/target/va-intro.htm]]
	\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-3.png\|thumb\|Kite Fishing\|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_fishing]]		\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-3.png\|thumb\|Kite Fishing\|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_fishing]]
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	If the kite proportions are changed to ~~ceate~~ a square diamond and the '''Cross Spar''' given a '''[[Kite Design Basics\|Dihedral]]''', the kite becomes '''Tetrahedral''' and several can be joined together to make a '''Multi-cell''' kite.		If the kite proportions are changed to create a square diamond and the '''Cross Spar''' given a '''[[Kite Design Basics\|Dihedral]]''', the kite becomes '''Tetrahedral''' and several can be joined together to make a '''Multi-cell''' kite ''(you will need to press '''Return''' after each change of value)''.

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	More sophisticated '''Kites''', and most commercially available '''~~KItes~~''', use '''[[Basic Kite Construction\|Ripstop Nylon]]''' or similar, together with '''[[Basic Kite Construction\|Fibreglass Rods and Tubes]]'''. Instead of fixing with tape, extra allowances are added to the '''Kite''' pattern where needed, to enable the '''Spars''' to be slotted into sewn hems.		More sophisticated '''Kites''', and most commercially available '''Kites''', use '''[[Basic Kite Construction\|Ripstop Nylon]]''' or similar, together with '''[[Basic Kite Construction\|Fibreglass Rods and Tubes]]'''. Instead of fixing with tape, extra allowances are added to the '''Kite''' pattern where needed, to enable the '''Spars''' to be slotted into sewn hems.


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	<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''</span>		<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''</span>
	* <span style="color: green">The main variable in the table below is the total length of the '''Kite Spine''' ''(set initally to 1200mm)</span>		* <span style="color: green">The main variable in the table below is the total length of the '''Kite Spine''' ''(set initally to 1200mm)</span>.
	* <span style="color: green">Almost all other dimensions are derived as a '''Percentage of the Spine Length''' ''(e.g the total '''Width''', <<span style="color: red">MaxWidthPercent</span>>, is set ~~initally~~ as equal to the <<span style="color: red">SpineLength</span>> - or 100%)''. </span>		* <span style="color: green">Almost all other dimensions are derived as a '''Percentage of the Spine Length''' ''(e.g the total '''Width''', <<span style="color: red">MaxWidthPercent</span>>, is set initially as equal to the <<span style="color: red">SpineLength</span>> - or 100%)''</span>.
	* <span style="color: green">Note that either numbers or <<span style="color: red">variable names</span>> may be typed in to alter kite proportions</span>		* <span style="color: green">Note that either numbers or <<span style="color: red">variable names</span>> may be typed in to alter kite proportions</span>.
	* <span style="color: green">All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the proportions given at the start of this article but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. to make a square '''Diamond''' increase the <<span style="color: red">CrossSparTopPercent</span>> to 50%)''</span>		* <span style="color: green">You will need to press '''Return''' after each change of value</span>.
	* <span style="color: green">Refreshing or reloading the page will reset all variables to their default values.</span>		* <span style="color: green">All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the proportions given at the start of this article but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. to make a square '''Diamond''' increase the <<span style="color: red">CrossSparTopPercent</span>> to 50%)''</span>.
			* <span style="color: green">Refreshing or reloading the page will reset all variables to their default values.</span>.

	See '''[[Packaging Designer User Guide]]''' for further information.		See '''[[Packaging Designer User Guide]]''' for further information.
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	\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-1.png\|thumb\| William Abner Eddy, with his kite\|link=http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PicEddyKite.jpg]]		\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-1.png\|thumb\| William Abner Eddy, with his kite\|link=http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PicEddyKite.jpg]]
	\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-2.png\|thumb\|Target Kite\|link=http://www.carnetdevol.org/target/va-general.htm]]		\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-2.png\|thumb\|Target Kite\|link=http://www.carnetdevol.org/target/va-general.htm]]
	\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-3.png\|thumb\|~~KIte~~ Fishing\|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_fishing]]		\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-3.png\|thumb\|Kite Fishing\|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_fishing]]
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	=====Description=====		=====Description=====

	[~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay_kite '''Diamond, Eddy or Malay Kites'''] are suitable for light to moderate breezes		[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay_kite '''Diamond, Eddy or Malay Kites'''] are suitable for light to moderate breezes


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	=====Diamond Kite Examples=====		=====Diamond Kite Examples=====

	* In May 1891, [~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Abner_Eddy '''William Eddy'''] attached Malayan kites together to gain the height needed for weather measurements.		* In May 1891, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Abner_Eddy '''William Eddy'''] attached Malayan kites together to gain the height needed for weather measurements.
	* In 1942, US Navy Commander [http://robroy.dyndns.info/targetkites/ '''Paul Garber'''] develops a controllable diamond kite to provide targets for gun practice.		* In 1942, US Navy Commander [http://robroy.dyndns.info/targetkites/ '''Paul Garber'''] develops a controllable diamond kite to provide targets for gun practice.

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	\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-1.png\|thumb\| William Abner Eddy, with his kite\|link=~~https~~://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PicEddyKite.jpg]]		\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-1.png\|thumb\| William Abner Eddy, with his kite\|link=http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PicEddyKite.jpg]]
	\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-2.png\|thumb\|Target Kite\|link=http://www.carnetdevol.org/target/va-general.htm]]		\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-2.png\|thumb\|Target Kite\|link=http://www.carnetdevol.org/target/va-general.htm]]
	\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-3.png\|thumb\|KIte Fishing\|link=~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_fishing]]		\| [[File:DiamondKiteImages-3.png\|thumb\|KIte Fishing\|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_fishing]]
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	Some general proportions and a basic method of construction is shown opposite.		Some general proportions and a basic method of construction is shown opposite. The ''''Cross Spar'''' of the kite can be bowed by stretching a bowstring across it. Alternatively, the '''‘Cross Spar’''' can be made in to halves, joined at an angle to form a '''[[Kite Design Basics\|Dihedral]]''' or a '''[[Kite Design Basics\|Keel]]''' may be added. The effect is to make the kite more stable in that it may float on the air much as a boat hull on water.


			If the kite proportions are changed to ceate a square diamond and the '''Cross Spar''' given a '''[[Kite Design Basics\|Dihedral]]''', the kite becomes '''Tetrahedral''' and several can be joined together to make a '''Multi-cell''' kite.

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	[[File:AngleofAttack.png\|150px\|right]]		[[File:AngleofAttack.png\|150px\|right]]

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	* <span style="color: green">All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the proportions given at the start of this article but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. to make a square '''Diamond''' increase the <<span style="color: red">CrossSparTopPercent</span>> to 50%)''</span>		* <span style="color: green">All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the proportions given at the start of this article but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. to make a square '''Diamond''' increase the <<span style="color: red">CrossSparTopPercent</span>> to 50%)''</span>
	* <span style="color: green">Refreshing or reloading the page will reset all variables to their default values.</span>		* <span style="color: green">Refreshing or reloading the page will reset all variables to their default values.</span>

			See '''[[Packaging Designer User Guide]]''' for further information.
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	<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''</span>		<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''</span>
	* <span style="color: green">The main variable in the table below is the total length of the '''Kite Spine''' ''(set initally to 1200mm)</span>		* <span style="color: green">The main variable in the table below is the total length of the '''Kite Spine''' ''(set initally to 1200mm)</span>
	* <span style="color: green">Almost all other dimensions are derived as a '''Percentage of the Spine Length''' ''(e.g the total '''Width''' is set initally as equal to the ~~'''Spine Length'''~~ - or 100%)''. </span>		* <span style="color: green">Almost all other dimensions are derived as a '''Percentage of the Spine Length''' ''(e.g the total '''Width''', <<span style="color: red">MaxWidthPercent</span>>, is set initally as equal to the <<span style="color: red">SpineLength</span>> - or 100%)''. </span>
	* <span style="color: green">All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the proportions given at the start of this article but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. to make a square '''Diamond''' increase the ~~'''BridleTop'''~~ to 50% ~~- but you would then have to experiment to find a new top anchor for the Bridle~~)''</span>		* <span style="color: green">Note that either numbers or <<span style="color: red">variable names</span>> may be typed in to alter kite proportions</span>
			* <span style="color: green">All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the proportions given at the start of this article but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. to make a square '''Diamond''' increase the <<span style="color: red">CrossSparTopPercent</span>> to 50%)''</span>
			* <span style="color: green">Refreshing or reloading the page will reset all variables to their default values.</span>
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	Some general proportions and a basic method of construction is shown opposite.		Some general proportions and a basic method of construction is shown opposite.
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	[[File:AngleofAttack.png\|~~125px~~\|right]]		[[File:AngleofAttack.png\|150px\|right]]
	<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''		<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
	Once you have finalised your '''Kite''' proportions, the '''[[Kite Design Basics\|Angle of Attack]]''' can be set by adjustment of the '''Bridle'''. The normal method is to loop the '''Bridle''' over one finger and suspend the '''Kite''' upside down. The position of the finger is adjusted until the tail of the '''Kite''' hangs at an angle of 20<small><sup>0</sup></small> to 30<small><sup>0</sup></small> to the floor.		Once you have finalised your '''Kite''' proportions, the '''[[Kite Design Basics\|Angle of Attack]]''' can be set by adjustment of the '''Bridle'''. The normal method is to loop the '''Bridle''' over one finger and suspend the '''Kite''' upside down. The position of the finger is adjusted until the tail of the '''Kite''' hangs at an angle of 20<small><sup>0</sup></small> to 30<small><sup>0</sup></small> to the floor.