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Old 3rd September 2017 | 17:47
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Flash2001
 
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Re-entry

Yesterday I watched the landing of the Soyuz crew compartment from the ISS. During the parachute phase of the descent, I noticed a rhythmic variation in the geometry of the canopy with about 4 of 5 second period. The maximum diameter seemed to fluctuate with a corresponding inverse variation in the height. Big canopy! Does anyone know why?

After an excellent landing etc...
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