a) where the 4 lines attached to the main payload payload - these are neat cuts rather than tears.
b) The middle section of line (between main payload attachment and parachute confluence) - this is 600lb breaking strain paracord - it's been under a lot of stress and the outer braiding has been torn in several places - I'm unsure of what would cause this (possibly the outer braiding has been abraded).
c) The parachute has a rip in one of the panels (not a cut).
Its worth saying that where it was found was right in the
middle of the search area - and consistent with the payload
descending normally under chute.
I'd be interested in folks thoughts as to what may have gone
on.
Steve G8KHW
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My first thought was it might have been hit by an aircraft - but not at 25Km unless the USAF are flying something secret in that area!
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I'd sort of discount an aircraft collision on the basis of
probability - we have never hit a aircraft and the first one we
hit is in the almost never flown height of 83,000 ft ?
Sooo unlikely ...
If the main payload was torn off in an impact the line cuts would
not be as sharp and the remaining tracker and parachute would have
landed much further away.
Steve
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The tracker that was still attached (the one that stopped during descent) - is in good condition - other than the antenna wires were broken off. The battery was still in place.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/16828840@N07/54159735845/in/album-72177720322140799/
I have put in a new battery, and it works. So I can say with
almost 100% confidence the reason it stopped working was the
antennas being broken off in descent - probably got wrapped around
the line.
Its condition is amazing given its been out in all weathers for 6 months - just the lightest indication of weathering.
Steve