Innovative Model Rocket Project For Sophomore Aerospace Engineering Students
Author(s) -
Lawrence Boyer,
K. Ravindra,
John C. George,
Kyle Mitchell
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
2007 annual conference and exposition proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.18260/1-2--2544
Subject(s) - aerospace engineering , drag coefficient , rocket (weapon) , aerospace , aerodynamics , specific impulse , drag , computer science , engineering , mechanical engineering , simulation , propulsion
In this paper, a model rocket project suitable for sophomore aerospace engineering students is described. This project encompasses elements of drag estimation, thrust determination and analysis using digital data acquisition, statistical analysis of data, computer aided drafting, programming, team work and written communication skills. The project is cost effective and provides good outcome measures.
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