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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
2006
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- Powered paragliders in biodiversity exploration Mark E. Olson Biología flight aviation paramotor field work aerial surveys Transportation technology is key to biodiversity exploration, and innovations often provide new access tobiological questions. Powered paragliders are very small powered aircraft developed for recreational use that have greatpotential for use by scientists. I provide an introduction to these aircraft based on my experience studying tree crownsin tropical Mexico, with the aim of giving sufficient information that the suitability of powered paragliders for a givenresearch project can be evaluated. The aircraft consists of a parachute-like fabric wing from which the pilot hangs (theparaglider), and a small gasoline motor behind the pilot. The benefits of these aircraft include portability, low cost,slow flying speed and the consequent ability to fly relatively safely at low altitudes. Because takeoff and landing areaccomplished by running, paramotors can be operated from fi elds that are too rough for airplanes. Because they areso small and the wing has no rigid parts, they are vulnerable to turbulence and must be flown in very benign weather.Likewise, they are heavy and awkward when on the ground. As a result, they are as excellent observation platforms inlocalized areas, but inadvisable for transport of people or cargo 2006 artículo científico 1870-3453 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=42577214 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=425 Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad application/pdf Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad (México) Num.2 Vol.77