Title page for E-project-031008-150249

Project Type	MQP
Submission date	2008-03-10
Authors	Jared Buhler, AE Troy R Coverstone, ME Nicholas C Cummings, ME Siobhan M Fleming, ME Thomas A Huleatt, thules85@WPI.EDU, ME Theodore Beckos McDonald, ME Patrick Renaud, ME Megan Yocom, myocom@WPI.EDU, AE
URN	E-project-031008-150249
Title	WPI AIAA Research Rocket for the Investigation of Recovery and Staging
Advisor	Blandino, John J., ME
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract This project investigated two areas related to high powered model rocketry; aerodynamics and hybrid rocket motors. In the aerodynamics area, the team investigated the phenomenon of fin flutter. Models for fin flutter in the literature were reviewed and results measured using scaled fins in a low speed wind tunnel. A flight compatible data acquisition system was designed and built to measure and record flutter data during flight. In the hybrid propulsion area, motors were designed, built and tested which used either PVC or paraffin with nitrous oxide. Thrust data was collected using a thrust stand and data collection system built as part of the project. CFD modeling was used to investigate the flow of air over fins of different geometry and the flow oxidizer through different injectors.
Files	WARRIORS_III.pdf

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