Neelam Patel David Wade Brian Reyes

TITLE IN PROGRESS

Problem StatementProject ScopeBackground & HistoryDesign SolutionTest ProcedureTest Data ChartsDemonstration of PrototypeConclusion

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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