Fin Can Section Electronics Bay Nosecone and Drogue Parachute Bay
Read morePre-Flight Data Capture
The form below is a truncated version of the Tripoli Advisor Panel Pre-Flight Data Capture Form. A full version of this form will be sent to two Tripoli TAP members for review before the certification launch attempt.
Read moreFlight Simulations
Seven simulations of the final design were performed in RockSim version 9.3.0. These simulations were of progressively stronger wind conditions and two wind variability factors at each non-zero wind value. The parameters kept constant for the simulations are: The wind
Read moreFinal Assembly and Pre-flight Checklist
The following checklists describe the needed actions for the day before launch, field assembly of the rocket and flight preparation. Day Before Flight Charge LiPo batteries: Charge both batteries for the flight computers on balance charger Charge battery for camera
Read moreFinal Design – Revisions Due to Part Availability
Two of the components that were incorporated into the final design have been unavailable for a significant amount of time. These components are the large airfoiled rail buttons and the Aerotech DMS M1350W motor. The airfoiled rail buttons are now
Read moreFinal Design – Nosecone and Drogue Parachute Subassembly
The nosecone and drogue parachute subassembly is responsible for four roles that are crucial for the success of the rocket: Providing a minimal drag upper aerodynamic surface. Securely storing the drogue parachute during ascent Providing an attachment point for the
Read moreFinal Design – Upper Body Tube Subassembly
The upper body tube subassembly is the simplest part of the rocket and it has only one purpose, to connect the electronics bay to the nosecone that contains the drogue parachute. It is a simple 17.5in (191mm) long section of
Read moreFinal Design – Electronics Bay Subassembly
The electronics bay subassembly is responsible for four tasks that are crucial for the success of the rocket: Keep the upper and lower subassemblies held rigidly together during ascent. Contain the altimeters and provide the needed ports so that they
Read moreFinal Design – Main Parachute Bay Subassembly
The main parachute bay consists of an outer fiberglass body tube, its physical connections to the fin can section subassembly and the parachute with its hardware. The airframe tube is 6.17in (157mm) OD, 6.0in (152mm) ID, G10 fiberglass airframe tube
Read moreFinal Design – Fin Can Section Subassembly
The fin can section subassembly is responsible for five roles that are crucial for the success of the rocket: Provide a secure way of mounting the motor into the airframe that is capable of withstanding the large loads induced by
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