Descent System
AssemblyParachute and release hardware that stabilize the buoy from drop altitudes up to 9,000 m and soften water entry. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Descent System
4 top-level lines as of r160931| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Descent Parachute | sonobuoy-parachute | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Parachute Riser | sonobuoy-riser | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Water-Entry Release | sonobuoy-release-mechanism | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Rotochute Vanes | sonobuoy-rotochute-vanes | 1× | 1 | · | part |