AAE 450 Spring 2008

Tim Lorenzana1/16/2008

AvionicsRecovery/Termination

AAE 450 Spring 2008

Rocket Recovery Parachute Impact System

– Airbags Retro Rockets Rotating Wing

– Helicopter Action

Avionics

Nylon

496.05grams/meter $12.14meter

Launch Vehicle Mass 100.5kg

Parachute Diameter 1.06meters

Parachute Mass 2.22kg

Parachute Cost $54.27

AAE 450 Spring 2008

Rocket Termination Federal Aviation Regulations Require Our Launch

Vehicle Have the Capability to Self Destruct Before Causing Damage or Harm to People or Property.

Avionics

Future Work Further Analysis of Recovery Options Greater Understanding of

Termination Requirements and Guidelines

AAE 450 Spring 2008

Basic Parachute CalculationsDrag Force

Weight

At Full Chute Deployment;

Descent Velocity

Chute Diameter

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2

2

1SVCD d

mgF

2

2

1SVCmg d

SC

mgV

d2

S

Diameter 2