AAE 450 Spring 2008 Tim Lorenzana 1/16/2008 Avionics Recovery/Termination

AAE 450 Spring 2008 Rocket Recovery  Parachute  Impact System –Airbags  Retro Rockets  Rotating Wing –Helicopter Action Avionics Nylon grams/meter$12.14meter Launch Vehicle Mass 100.5kg Parachute Diameter1.06meters Parachute Mass2.22kg Parachute Cost$54.27

AAE 450 Spring 2008 Rocket Termination  Federal Aviation Regulations Require Our Launch Vehicle Have the Capability to Self Destruct Before Causing Damage or Harm to People or Property. Avionics Future Work  Further Analysis of Recovery Options  Greater Understanding of Termination Requirements and Guidelines

AAE 450 Spring 2008 Basic Parachute Calculations Drag Force Weight At Full Chute Deployment; Descent Velocity Chute Diameter Avionics