UPDATE #2
The predicted altitude was ~9500 feet. Actual altitude was ~11960 feet. After investigation the error was found in the simulated weight of the rocket. Simulated Dry Weight 17.5 lbs Actual Dry Weight lbs
Propellant type has low values for burn rate coefficient and exponent. Simulated to fly 8250 feet. Liftoff Weight Motor Housing 3.8 lbs Propellant lbs Rocket Dry lbs Liftoff weight lbs
On Nov 7 th a member of next semester’s project will be achieving his level I and II certification flights. This puts the next project team 1 semester ahead of where we started.
Launch Date for ODU Rocket Team’s final launch. If successful flight occurs as simulated on this launch the project goals are 100% complete.