Construction; Canopy Material; Line Material; Line System - UP MERU 2 Operating Manual And Service Instructions

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Construction

Line diameter optimized for individual glider sizes to reduce the induced

drag

New profile - developed with the help of CFD (computer airflow analysis)

Double 3D panel shaping & 3D negative panel shaping for optimum profile

accuracy of the leading edge

FSS (Front Section Support) & RSS (Rear Section Support) on the upper

and lower sail for high performance and stability in turbulence

Reduced resistance line attachment points on the canopy

Miniribs for an aerodynamically optimized trailing edge

BTS brake reefing system for the best possible thermal properties

Precise riser concept for varying the angle of attack of the central and side

glider sections

C-handles for efficient control via the C-level

Figure 2: FSS and RSS

Inside leading edge:

Outside leading edge:

Design strips:

Rear topsail:

Undersail:

Ribs/straps:

The UP MERU 2 uses unsheathed Dyneema® and Aramid lines from Edelrid and

Liros (sheathed brake lines, Cousin Dyneema). Each glider size has line diameters

optimized for the respective take-off weight to reduce the induced drag.

The lines of one half of the canopy are combined into two groups and the brake lines:

A-level: AI, AII, AIII, STI

C-level: CI,CII, CIII

Brake lines: BRKI

Porcher Skytex 42 Everlast (double coated)

Porcher Skytex 38 Universal

Porcher Skytex 27 Classic II (double-coated)

Porcher Skytex 27 Hard / 40 Hard

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