About

Parachute Development Laboratory The Parachute Development Laboratory, which operates within the Erciyes University Aviation and Space Sciences Application and Research Center (ERHAM), is a multidisciplinary research environment that conducts design, analysis and testing studies for the development of domestic and national parachute systems needed especially in the fields of aviation, defense and space technologies.

Mission

To increase national knowledge in the field of parachute systems, to develop original and innovative solutions, to support domestic production and to produce value-added projects for both academia and the sector.

Vision

To be a leading research and development center that develops advanced parachute technologies needed by Turkey in the field of aviation and space with domestic resources, internationally recognized and leading the sector.

Areas of Study and Objectives

The laboratory is active in the aerodynamic design, simulation and field testing of parachutes to be developed for various carrier systems. Specific solutions for release systems, steerable parachute structures, multi-stage landing systems and probe rockets are being worked on. Design and modeling in CAD environment Aerodynamic analysis and vertical velocity optimization Opening dynamics and acceleration-based data tracking Development of test scenarios under different altitude and load conditions Special configurations for UAV, probe rocket and payload release missions.