Membrane Deployment Timer

Deployment Timer &
Contact Area Simulator

Accelerometer freefall detection → MRE membrane deployment → contact area extension vs. altitude consumed. Critical window analysis for Serpentis-class outer membrane system.

Exit Conditions

Exit altitude (m)80 m

Exit velocity (m/s)0 m/s

Pilot mass (kg)75 kg

Sensor System

Trigger threshold (g)0.15 g

Sensor latency (ms)12 ms

Trigger Mode

Freefall

Peak Accel

Manual

Membrane Deployment

Deploy time (ms)180 ms

Max area extension (m²)1.8 m²

Base glide drag area (m²)1.5 m²

Deploy Geometry

Full-body

Posterior

Radial

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Window Remaining

Deployment Timeline — Altitude & VelocityLIVE

Freefall

Trigger detected

Deploying

Fully deployed

Contact Area vs. Altitude Lost

Velocity Profile — Altitude Remaining