1. Rocket Aerodynamics
By: Blayze Tipton

2. Scientific Question
How will the different fins change how each rocket flies?

3. Background
I chose this topic because I like rockets and aerodynamics. Also, I went to space camp and found more of an interest in space and NASA. I also find an interest in space exploration which relates to rockets.

4. Hypothesis Sky Duster Fat Jax Nitro
If I launch this If I launch this If I launch
rocket it will go rocket it will go this rocket it will
400 FT FT go 415 FT.

5. Hypothesis #2 Sky Duster Fat Jax Nitro
I think this will I think this will I think this one will
go the lowest because go highest because go second highest
the fins will catch the fins can cut because the fins
air on the edge of it through the air might catch some air
on the sides.

6. Variables Independent Dependant Constant
Design of rocket Height of each rockets Engine type, time,
(such as weight/length flights and launch set.
and width.

7. Procedures Set up launch site/ launch set
Launch rocket with auto-start on launch controller
Record launch with video camera
Record which one flies highest
Make graph
Do same for two more rockets

8. Data Names Fat Jax Nitro Height 400 FT 425 FT 415 FT 603 FT 297 FT
Sky Duster
Fat Jax
Nitro
Estimate Hight
400 FT
425 FT
415 FT
Height
603 FT
297 FT
475 FT
Fin Design

10. Conclusion
I used three different rockets with three different types of fins to see which one reaches the maximum height. I set up a launch site, launched the rockets, recorded each rockets flight with camera, used an Altitrack(altitude finder) to measure the height.Finally, I made a graph the height reached by each rocket. The first rocket(Sky Duster) went the highest.(603 FT)