Rocket nozzle payload design for a high-altitude student platform
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2008
Abstract
This paper describes a unique project developed by a group of students at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Louisiana State University with a focus on the design, building, and testing of a rocket nozzle system on a high-altitude student platform (HASP). HASP provides student groups with access to a near-space environment for flight durations and experiment capabilities intermediate between what is possible with small sounding balloons and low-earth-orbit rocket launches. The detailed designs of the rocket nozzle testing system and the experiences gained through this project are presented.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education
First Page
235
Last Page
247
Recommended Citation
Kornuta, J., & Guo, S. (2008). Rocket nozzle payload design for a high-altitude student platform. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 36 (3), 235-247. https://doi.org/10.7227/IJMEE.36.3.7