A Systems Approach—An Integrated Solution

ENGINEERING SERVICES

A Systems Approach

Delivering Technology, Innovation and a Completely Integrated Solution

Our systems approach to customer requirements is a principal reason why our customers have continued to come to Irvin Aerospace for more than eighty-five years. We apply superior technology and innovation to our customers' needs in two important ways. Our approach to the entire delivery or recovery is system based. Rather than just the parachute, Irvin provides a completely integrated solution to the requirement. Whether we are looking for an automated landing point solution, landing attenuation or simply an understanding of the likely conditions, our review of the full system, including any final landing or delivery requirements provides a full view of what is needed to successfully accomplish the mission. As the oldest parachute designer and manufacturer, Irvin's parachute designs are constantly being evolved and modified. We have a design for any parachute required.

Technology

"Fabric Fit"
We continue to apply the latest and most modern fabric for optimized "fabric fit"-weight, aerodynamic and structural performance enhancement. We pick the best and right fabric for your application.
Hybrid Sail
Our Hybrid Sail technology provides a range of new parachute designs that are high-drag, soft opening, and highly stable.
Material Development
We track and develop emerging materials, assuring both the most current material knowledge and related weight performance. As the expert in parachute design, we are current on all modern materials and routinely work with Nylon, Kevlar®, Spectra®, and Vectran®.
Component Design
Irvin's in-house design of the parachute and all related hardware, cutters, deployment devices, electronic control and mounting structure of all fabric components ensures a best of class system solution.

Innovation

Innovation occurs at every level at Irvin. New and improved processes in manufacturing, business office, program management and engineering are continually introduced. Irvin uses the latest in software technology. Coupled with a depth and breadth of engineering experience, we deliver responsive innovations to address customer requirements.

Understanding Parachute Flight
Regular innovations occur in parachute design through design experience. Irvin's application of fully coupled Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, often referred to as Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) provide leadership in analysis and understanding the essential elements of parachute flight.
Insight
The application of best-of-class simulation software by our engineers provides analysis and the most advanced insight into system performance and resulting design solutions. Using these FSI simulations, Irvin gains significant insight into the parachute flow-field and gives the parachute design engineers the ability to deliver innovative designs for desired characteristics.
Design Know-How
Design know-how delivers innovation in parachute design. Irvin is unsurpassed in parachute design knowledge. This knowledge allows the rapid selection of the correct parachute design for the application. Parachute performance is matched to both the required application and the flight envelope.
Leadership in Simulation Capability
Irvin Aerospace is the world leader in the simulation of inflatable structures and regularly interacts with software providers for new and enhanced features. Irvin has successfully used these simulation tools to predict random gliding motion of a variety of troop-class parachutes. These results compare favorably with flight test results. Further adding to Irvin's simulation innovation is the Company's ability to complete Monte Carlo simulations of parachute trajectories and compute buoyancy flotation moments for vehicles / float combinations within a variety of environments.
Predictive Analysis
Simply stated, our products work the way we say they will.


RETURN TO TOP	ENGINEERING \| NEXT PAGE