Engineering 100-980
Rocket Selection
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The inclusion of a rocket on the “Rocket Options” sheet does not imply that the rocket is a good choice. While there are good options on that list, not all models will work well with our final project. Use the following information and the links above to inform your decision.
Background Information
For your final project, you will be constructing a model rocket to house your sensor payload. Now is the time to choose which rocket you will build! There are a few requirements that you must meet when selecting your rocket. To help with this, we have provided a spreadsheet of potential options to choose from. Note that you may also choose a rocket not contained within our list, but you must explain why it will work on your selection form in order for it to be approved.
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The PCB has a width of 0.961” and length of around 3.5”.
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With all sensors mounted on headers for easy removal, the predicted depth is around 1.34”.
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This creates a maximum diagonal width of around 1.64” which is ironically also a standard diameter of Estes-brand body tubes. Although this creates a tight fit, if you choose a rocket with a 1.64” diameter we will make it work.
Selection Requirements
- The easiest location for the PCB is the nose cone. This means the diameter must allow for the width of the PCB, and the length of the nose cone before it tapers must allow for the length of the PCB. If you choose a rocket where this is not possible you will have to modify it to put the PCB inside the top of the body tube, essentially lengthening the nose cone.
If you are a team of 5 people, you will be required to perform the body tube modification and are therefore not allowed to select the Estes Green Eggs model.
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The rocket must have an advertised altitude of at least 700 feet.
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Your rocket should be able to support the added weight of electronic components. If your rocket weighs only 1 oz, for example, than we would be more than doubling its weight by adding a PCB, highly affecting its flight. Keep this in mind!
Submission
Have ONE team member fill out the Google Form attached to this page.
- There is no Canvas submission for this form.