Based on your experience, can you tell me what Cd the Mars Curiosity Parachute was? 1.5? 2.2? I would like an "expert" opinion on that value for a report - I won't mention your business, unless you state that it is OK. You can see images of the parachute at the link below. I hope you will give me your best guess so my report can be informative (it's for aeronatical techies), Thank you!
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Hi! The chute looks like it is basically elliptical or spherical which should have a Cd of about 1.5 (assuming projected frontal area). But there also seems to be a skirt around the bottom that that probably affects it some as well. But if I have to guess I'll say 1.5. I do not think it's 2.2!

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