The Explanation and Design of Kites

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The Explanation and Design of Kites

• By Jarin and Ricky

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Table of Context

• By Ricky and Jarin
• Slide 1 Title Page
• Slide 2 Table of Context page
• Slide 3 The Introduction
• Slide 4 The Design of the Tubular Kite
• Slide 5 The Visuals of the Tubular Kite
• Slide 6 Design and Visuals of the Large Plane
  Kite
• Slide 7 The Visuals of the Large Plane Kite
• Slide 8 The Man Lifting Kite
• Slide 9The Box Kite
• Slide 10 The History of Kites in America
• Slide 11 The History of Kites in China
• Slide 12 The History of Kites in Thailand

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Introduction
Ricky and I started this project not really
knowing what we were going to get into. The idea
of making a kite seemed easy we all make paper
kites when we were little. So after doing a
little bit of research we both realized that
there were so many designs of different kites out
there the box kite, the tubular kite, the kite
parachute and so many more. Ricky and I decided
that we didnt want to make the normal basic
tape, scissors and a role of newspaper kite. We
wanted something out of the ordinary but still
make able. So we choice the tubular design kite.
This kite (which is described in slide 4 refer
to table of context) is a simple yet unique
design, that is said to be used widely throughout
the world. We hope you enjoy this slide and the
many interesting fact that come along with it.
Thank you.
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The Design of the Tubular Kite

• This design of kite has been tested before and
  has been found to be effective.
• It is a rather easy design with a rectangular
  shape, and interesting flying patterns.
• This design is said to be widely used in the
  world.

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The Visuals of the Tubular Kite

• This is a design of the kite we have built.
• We used this picture to compare it to our model.
• Fig. 1 (Top of picture) is the what the final
  product is supposed to turn out.

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Design and Visuals of the Large Plane Kite

• This diagram is of the Large Plane Kite.
• It has a box figure which makes its flight a lot
  like a plane.
• This is a fairly easy kite to make.

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The Visuals and Design of the Kite Parachute.

• This is what most common kites look like.
• They are sold all over the world.
• This design is one of the easiest kites to make
  and fly.

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The Man Lifting Kite

• This is a very powerful kite that can lift little
  kids off the ground.
• The wind will get under the kite and push it up
• I wouldnt recommend giving this as a Birthday
  present

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The Box Kite

• This is a very different design.
• Its purpose is to be light.
• The kite is very light and must be handled very
  carefully.
• A note ( dont fly in heavy winds.)

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The History of Kites in America

• Kites have been used for practical purposes
  as well as for pleasure. The American scientist
  Benjamin Franklin experimented with kites to
  investigate electricity, and kite studies were
  also made by the American physicist and inventor
  Alexander Graham Bell. Beginning in the 1890s
  and continuing for about 40 years, box kites were
  used for sending meteorologic instruments aloft
  to measure wind velocity, temperature, barometric
  pressure, and humidity. In the late 19th and
  early 20th centuries, kites were used for lifting
  military observers to heights from which they
  could observe the disposition of enemy forces.
  During World War II (1939-1945), kites were also
  used as gunnery targets. Present-day
  applications include their use as signals in
  air-sea-rescue operations.

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The History of Kites in China
Kites were once called "Zhiyuan" in North China
and "Yaozi" in South China. The current name
"Feng-Zheng" came into use during the Five
Dynasties. People used to make and fly kites in
the imperial court. They put a bamboo whistle
on the kite and made a "zhong" song while the
kite was flying. This was how the Chinese name of
kite originated. Chinese history shows that one
of the ancient Chinese philosopher, Mo Di, used
to fly a kite 2400 years ago. Mo Di spent three
years to make a wooden eagle this may be the
earliest kite in the world. The story goes, Mo Di
passed on his kite making designs to his student,
Lu Ban, who replaced wood with bamboo to make
kites. It was said that his kite could be flew in
the sky for three days. In ancient China,
people also used kite for military purposes. They
used kites to spy enemy's movement and deliver
military information. Kites also came into
existence in China as means of leisure activity
probably in the Tang Dynasty, it was very popular
among the emperor and his aristocrats.
Following the invention of paper and improvement
of kite making skills, kite flying became a
popular leisure activity among the ordinary
people. Some scholars even pointed out that the
invention of kites had inspired human's to fly in
the sky, which led to the invention of airplane.
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History of Kites in Thailand
One of the earliest legends of flying a kite
tells about King Phra Ruang. It began during the
day when he was flying his kite and the sting
broke. The kite landed on the roof of the palace
owned by Phra Aue. King Phra Ruang didnt want
to be embarrassed so he waited till dark to
retrieve his kite. While searching for the kite,
he remembered Phra Aue had a beautiful daughter.
So instead of staying up and searching for the
kite he stayed in the room of the
daughter. Thailand also used kites in military
battles. King Petraja would tie kegs of gun
powder to a large kite and fly it over rebels.
The kite was also used in sporting events,
eventually being named a national sport by King
Vajiravudh. In Thailand there are two different
kites the Chula (male) and the Pakpao (female.)

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Movie Page
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Work Cited

• www.bobsykes.clara.net/kitegall.htm
• www.2020site.org/kite/
• www.medienkonsepte.de/KITE
• www.kitelife.com/
• www.invento-hq.com/