Rocket Design and Analysis
The main goal of the rocket design project was to conduct successful rocket launches with three different engine types. We designed our rocket on the OpenRocket software so that we could learn how different components of a rocket effect its launch height.
Constraints:
Rocket Design:
Simulations- A, B, and C Engines:
Rocket Model:
Launch Site:
Rocket launches with calculated heights:
Conclusion:
The results from the launch were not as good as the results in the simulation. Engine A was our most successful launch, as it flew to a height 238 feet. Engines B and C were too strong for the model rocket and resulted in it spinning throughout the air. This could be due to the fact that in the simulation all conditions are perfect. In order to improve our design to reach a greater altitude, I think we would need to remake the rocket, but try and be a little more careful during construction.