[RocketsNW] Seasonal Rocket Video

[Bob Jimerson]

Found this seasonal rocket video on YouTube that is a little bit better than "cute", but well short of profound. 



The rocket featured in this video is powered by D motors - 32 of them.  Not a design that I've seen used at any of the launches that I have attended. 



If anyone can find a Rocksim file for this one I'd be interested in taking look at it.  I'm not sure just how to model the drag for the rocket in the video with the body tube and fin options I am familiar with in Rocksim.  



The flexible fins are also an interesting idea.  The rocket becomes more streamlined as its velocity increased.  At appogee they re-extend and help slow the rocket's descent.  Interesting concept that almost seems organic in this execution. 



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Best, 





Bob