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Introduction to Experimental Rocket Design

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  1. Introduction
  2. Goals  
  3. Aerodynamics
  4. Rocket Body Design Considerations  
  5. Nosecone Design
  6. Fins>  
  7. Dynamic Stability
  8. Motor Sizing
  9. Recovery System  
  10. Weight Control
  11. Reliability
  12. Tracking and and Visibility  
  13. Appendix B - Barrowman Method of Calculating Normal Force  
  14. Appendix C - Calculating Centre of Pressure    
  15. Appendix D - Estimating Centre of Gravity of a Rocket    
  16. Appendix E - Sizing Recovery System Deployment Charge     
  17. Appendix G - Sizing of Nylon Screws for Recovery Deployment system     
  18. Appendix H - Recovery Deployment system using Non-fixed Bulkhead    
  19. Appendix I - Delay Grain based Recovery Control and Deployment System    
  20. Appendix J - Ejection Charge Design and Construction    
  21. Appendix K - Parachute Sizing and Loads    

Last updated March 14, 2025

Originally posted March 7, 2022

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