Neelam Patel David Wade Brian Reyes
TITLE IN PROGRESS
Problem StatementProject ScopeBackground & HistoryDesign SolutionTest ProcedureTest Data ChartsDemonstration of PrototypeConclusion
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Team America Rocketry Challenge requires us to design, build, and fly a rocket that can
carry an egg at least 750 feet into the air within the duration of 40 to 45 seconds and
land it safely using a specifically sized parachute.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Adhere to TARC guidelines 750 Feet Launch Airborne for 40-45 seconds Safe Landing Rocket Weighs max 1000g Powered by motors with ≥ 62.5g of propellant each
(No more than 125g combined) Parachute (15 in diameter) sole recovery device Egg weight between 57-63g (45 mm diameter)
PROJECT SCOPE
Competition date: May 14 th
Duration of project: 100+ hoursResources
Calculus Textbook Internet Mrs. Brandner Mr. Pritchard
PROJECT SCOPE
Approximate Budget: $500Entrance Fee: $105Useable Stores:
Online Web Stores Hobby Lobby Michael’s
Deliverables Technical report Engineering Notebook PowerPoint Prototype
PROJECT SCOPE
BACKGROUND AND HISTORY
DESIGN SOLUTION
FINAL SOLUTION (EGG CAPSULE)
Foam
Nose Cone
Balsa Donut
Padding
Egg
Body Tube
6 Test Areas:QualificationsFunctionalitySafetyFlight durationAltimeterAltitude
TEST PROCEDURE
Check if rocket meets TARC Guidelines Single Stage rocket Approved Motor Engine Weight Parachute Altimeter
Pass/Fail Result
TEST PROCEDURE- QUALIFICATIONS
Test rocket if operational Rocket can launch Recovery System Activates Removable altimeter No parts fall off
Pass/Fail Result
TEST PROCEDURE- FUNCTIONALITY
Randomly Dropping Egg Capsule 5 from balcony 5 from test flights
Graded based on scale
TEST PROCEDURE- SAFETY
TEST PROCEDURE- FLIGHT DURATION
TEST PROCEDURE- ALTIMETER
TEST PROCEDURE- ALTITUDE
TEST DATA CHARTS
DEMONSTRATION OF PROTOTYPE
CONCLUSION