Single Line Kite Stability Factors

Single Line Kite Stability Factors

1.     Centre of pressure position relative to centre of gravity as a function of kite size

2.     Aspect ratio:

3.     Line length; relative to kite size

4.     Bridle type- longitudinal and/or lateral- and length relative to kite size

5.     Kite's weight/area ratio

6.     Lateral area; as a function of lifting area.

7.     Lateral area disposition.

8.     Kite size- volatile instability tends to decrease with increasing kite size.

9.     Polar moment of inertia- effect on recovery.

10. Lift/drag ratio - lift forces drive instability, drag generally assists stability.

11. Disposition of drag forces- further from centre of pressure reduces instabilities.

12. Disposition of lift forces- further from centre line drives instabilities

13. Bridle elasticity.