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Student Launch Project Critical Design Review February 28, 2014. Team Structure. Final Launch Vehicle Dimensions. Final Motor Choice (18,500 ft ). Final Motor Choice (9000 ft ). Static Stability Margin. Thrust-to-Weight Ratio and Rail Exit. Mass Statement and Mass Margin.
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Student Launch Project Critical Design Review February 28, 2014
Predicted Drift from Launch Pad 18,00 ft. Flight 9,000 ft. Flight
Test Plans and Procedures • Recovery System Tests • Ensure safe operation of recovery system • Parachute tests, static ejection tests, bulkhead tests • Airframe Materials Tests • Verify that airframe components can withstand expected loads • Tests to failure, including tensile and compressive tests • Wind Tunnel Tests • Tests to find drag coefficient for increased accuracy of simulations • Nylon Bolts • Tests to determine the correct amount of black powder to be placed in Nylon Exploding Bolts • Electrical Components • Tests to ensure minimum amount of error.