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\frac{t_{f}}{D_{o}} = \frac{0.65\lambda_{g}}{V}
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To determine the shock force, we need to know the upwards acceleration applied by the parachute during opening (subtracting off the effect of gravity). Then we can calculate the opening shock factor using the opening shock force formula.
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