Rockets August 10, 2010 SUNRISE-CREST Camp 2010
Investigate using your laptop Use the site: http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/guided.htm Look for the structural parts of a rocket Types of rockets What are the forces acting on a rocket Weather conditions are needed for a launch
Parts of a Rocket
Forces acting on rockets Gravity – Weight Friction – Drag Thrust Lift
Rocket Modeler III - beta
Input the specifications – METRIC Design Nose Payload Body Fins Fuel Pad Launch
Escaping Earth’s Atmosphere Atlantis launch ~ 2min Atlantis launch and solid rockets fall ~ 5min