Model Rocket Launch Experiments


Purpose of our model rocket launches:
-    Seven different rockets built and launched
-    Test-bed for Drosophila reaction
-    Large rockets (3 in. diameter, 5 ft. high) are used to test hardware
                       - Accelerometers
                       - Data loggers
                       - Fly housing
-    Very useful teaching tool

Assorted Pictures of Our Model Rockets and Their Launches
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Assortment of model rockets
Our largest model rocket
Model rocket assembly 
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Preparing for launch
Ignition!!
Up, up and away
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ignic.jpg
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Rocket launch #1
Rocket launch #2
Rocket Launch #3
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 Parachuting to safety
Accidental crash landing!!
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Acceleration plots from some of our larger rockets


Acceleration During Entire Flight
Acceleration During Boost Phase
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Acceleration During Chute Openings
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Last Rev: December 1, 2000
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