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T1: Rocket Science

T1: Rocket Science. To extend our reach to the stars above!. Video. Introduction. Goals: Predict apogees Rocket equation Simulation Build/Test Rockets Different models, masses, engines, etc. Analyze/compare results Apogee vs. m ass Acceleration vs. mass Apogee vs. engine type. cg.

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T1: Rocket Science

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  1. T1: Rocket Science To extend our reach to the stars above! Video

  2. Introduction • Goals: • Predict apogees • Rocket equation • Simulation • Build/Test Rockets • Different models, masses, engines, etc. • Analyze/compare results • Apogee vs. mass • Acceleration vs. mass • Apogee vs. engine type

  3. cg Forces On A Rocket weight cp lift drag thrust

  4. Rocket Equations Newton’s Second Law Tsiolkovsky Our Theory

  5. Rocket Stability

  6. Simulation OpenRocket—Sampo Niskanen

  7. Computer Rocket Model

  8. Results From OpenRocket

  9. Construction

  10. The Generic E2X

  11. The Viking

  12. The Alpha

  13. Launch: Trajectory

  14. Launch: Measurements Angle Gun Timers Video Analysis Altimeter

  15. Experimental Problems • Malfunctioning batteries • Shock-cord snap • Rocket explosion • Nose cone explosion during descent • Rocket with altimeter stuck in tree for 4 days

  16. Data: Simulation

  17. Data: Mass vs. Apogee

  18. Analysis: Mass vs. Apogee Results show Our rockets Can fly Kind of high Exemplifying a negative and nonlinear   Trend

  19. Data: Mass Vs. Acceleration Video

  20. Data: Mass Vs. Acceleration

  21. Data: Engine Type vs. Apogee

  22. Conclusion Mass vs. apogee → exponential, negative Engine vs. apogee → logarithmic, positive Mass vs. acceleration → cubic polynomial To optimize model rocket flight, rocket mass must be minimized while still maintaining the center of gravity above the center of pressure. Additionally, upgrading the engine class makes the rocket go higher. These graphs present the optimal conditions for highest apogees.

  23. Videos Launch Close-Up

  24. Pictures

  25. References Barrowman J. 1970. Stability of a Model Rocket in Flight [Internet]. Phoenix(AZ):Centuri Engineering Company; [cited 2014 Jul 28] Kenzie, Patrick. Rocket Components. 2005. Canuck Designs. Rocket Componenets. Web. 28 July 2014.

  26. Acknowledgements John and Laura Overdeck NJGSS Alumni and Parents Drew University State of New Jersey Independent College Fund Novartis AT&T Bayer Healthcare Johnson & Johnson Actavis Celgene

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