Measuring Model Rocket Engine Thrust Curves

Autor/inn/en	Penn, Kim; Slaton, William V.
Titel	Measuring Model Rocket Engine Thrust Curves
Quelle	In: Physics Teacher, 48 (2010) 9, S.591-593 (3 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0031-921X
DOI	10.1119/1.3517023
Schlagwörter	College Science; Hands on Science; Engines; Science Process Skills; Science Experiments; Science Instruction; Physics; Scientific Principles; Computer Uses in Education; Computation; Prediction + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Maschine; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Physik; Computernutzung; Vorhersage
Abstract	This paper describes a method and setup to quickly and easily measure a model rocket engine's thrust curve using a computer data logger and force probe. Horst describes using Vernier's LabPro and force probe to measure the rocket engine's thrust curve; however, the method of attaching the rocket to the force probe is not discussed. We show how a simple engine holder can be constructed and used with Vernier's LabPro and force probe to record data that students can use to compare to sample data from the rocket manufacturer or the National Association of Rocketry's engine certification sheets, calculate total impulse, and make predictions for model rocket launches. PASCO markets a rocket engine test bracket that mounts to its PASPORT force sensor for similar measurements. The engine holder described here is very economical, and all the parts can be obtained from a local hardware store or home center. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10