1. T1: Rocket Science To extend our reach to the stars above! Video

2. Introduction Goals: Predict apogees  Rocket equation  Simulation Build/Test Rockets  Different models, masses, engines, etc. Analyze/compare results  Apogee vs. mass  Acceleration vs. mass  Apogee vs. engine type

3. Forces On A Rocket cg cp weight drag lift thrust

4. Rocket Equations Tsiolkovsky Our Theory Newton’s Second Law

5. Rocket Stability

6. Simulation OpenRocket—Sampo Niskanen

7. Computer Rocket Model

8. Results From OpenRocket

9. Construction

10. The Generic E2X

11. The Viking

12. The Alpha

13. Launch: Trajectory

14. Launch: Measurements Angle GunTimersAltimeterVideo Analysis

15. Experimental Problems Malfunctioning batteries Shock-cord snap Rocket explosion Nose cone explosion during descent Rocket with altimeter stuck in tree for 4 days

16. Data: Simulation

17. Data: Mass vs. Apogee

18. Analysis: Mass vs. Apogee Results show Our rockets Can fly Kind of high Exemplifying a negative and nonlinear Trend

19. Data: Mass Vs. Acceleration Video

20. Data: Mass Vs. Acceleration

21. Data: Engine Type vs. Apogee

22. Conclusion Mass vs. apogee → exponential, negative Engine vs. apogee → logarithmic, positive Mass vs. acceleration → cubic polynomial To optimize model rocket flight, rocket mass must be minimized while still maintaining the center of gravity above the center of pressure. Additionally, upgrading the engine class makes the rocket go higher. These graphs present the optimal conditions for highest apogees.

23. Videos Launch Close-Up

24. Pictures

25. References 1.Barrowman J. 1970. Stability of a Model Rocket in Flight [Internet]. Phoenix(AZ):Centuri Engineering Company; [cited 2014 Jul 28]Barrowman J. 1970. Stability of a Model Rocket in Flight [Internet]. Phoenix(AZ):Centuri Engineering Company; [cited 2014 Jul 28] 2.Kenzie, Patrick. Rocket Components. 2005. Canuck Designs. Rocket Componenets. Web. 28 July 2014.Kenzie, Patrick. Rocket Components. 2005. Canuck Designs. Rocket Componenets. Web. 28 July 2014.

26. Acknowledgements John and Laura Overdeck NJGSS Alumni and Parents Drew University State of New Jersey Independent College Fund Novartis AT&T Bayer Healthcare Johnson & Johnson Actavis Celgene