excessive decrease of the attack angle. The trimmer system allows for
considerable raising the rear part of the airfoil, thus effectively reducing its
projected chord and surface area by some 30%, giving the paraglider a higher
wing loading and increasing its speed. The centre of pressure also moves
forward, adding enhanced pitch stability. Such a shift of loading gives the
Nucleon an exceptional tuck-resistance and increases its projected aspect
ratio, resulting resulting in much better performance, especially at high speeds.
Should you require more lift, the rear section can be pulled down to restore an
airfoil that will be effective along its entire chord.
The WRC version (With Rod Concept) incorporates Dudek Flexi Egde
technology.
Some minor modifications in the design (improving curvature among others)
caused the wing to be more agile. Exchanging mylar reinforcements for elastic
rods results in easier inflation and stiffens the leading edge. Increased speed
ranges are another advantage of that improvement. ALC+ (new version of the
ALC steering system) is more efficient and affects the canopy in more
proportionate way. In effect steering appears to be smoother.
Those modifications should be welcomed especially by the competitors,
seeking both for faultless launches and agility.
2.2 STRUCTURE
The Nucleon 3D body was designed in our CSG (Canopy
Shape Guard) system, comprising many elements resulting
in exceptional coherence and stability of the shape. Below
you will find a short description of CSG subsystems.
Nucleon has an elliptical planform with slightly rearward swept tips. The cells
are divided with ribs additionally supported by diagonal VSS (V-shaped
supports) system. Such arrangement ensures a smooth top surface, exact
aerofoil reproduction across the entire wingspan and yet more importantly,
minimal number of suspension points.
The lower surface has a RSS (Reinforcing Strap System) applied in the wing’s
interior. RSS is an ballooning-independent reinforcements
system, made entirely of paragliding fabric, stiffening and
stabilizing entire canopy structure.
Nucleon’ aerofoil is another product of our DRA (Dudek
Reflex Airfoil) technology. It was calculated with our previous
experiences in mind and thoroughly tested with numerical methods.
Properties of a reflex airfoil were described above. The suspension points
areas are additionally reinforced with laminated fabric so that loads are equally
distributed on three planes: vertically (through the ribs), diagonally through
VSS system and level through the RSS.
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