Yes, sounding rockets push the envelope of space. However, no amateur / civilian group has yet achieved space on their own...building a rocket from scratch.
I can tell you from first-hand experience that it is a lot harder than it looks...particularly when it is all self-funded.
Wish us luck!
Eric Knight
Project Co-Leader & Avionics Manager
Civilian Space eXploration Team (CSXT)
http://www.civilianspace.com
We've been very accurate in calculating (and then confirming) our projections in previous launches. However, I'm not the physics / aerospace guy on the project (so I don't have the wherewithal to provide the calculations). I oversee the electronics & avionics on the rocket.
Thanks for your interest in our launch!
Eric Knight
Project Co-Leader & Avionics Manager
Civilian Space eXploration Team (CSXT)
http://www.civilianspace.com
Hi, everyone. I'm glad to join your discussion here.
I'm one of the leaders of the Civilian Space eXploration Team (CSXT). I head up all of the avionics development of the rocket project you are discussing: http://www.civilianspace.com My specialty is electronics & communications. If I can answer any questions for you, let me know.
BTW: I see a message thread speculating on the number of g's. We expect a peak of 18 g's just before motor burnout.
Some other numbers you might find interesting:
* Motor burnout at 14.2 seconds
* Mach 5.2 at motor burnout
* Maximum dynamic pressure (Max Q): 8,500 pounds per square foot (occuring at 13.6 seconds)
F.Y.I., Since our launch is less than a month away, I'm pretty consumed with pre-launch activities. I may only be able to stop by this forum a couple times per week. I apologize in advance for any tardy replies.;-) Thanks for your interest in our endeavor!
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-- Eric
Eric Knight
Project Co-Leader & Avionics Manager
Civilian Space eXploration Team (CSXT)
http://www.civilianspace.com
I can tell you from first-hand experience that it is a lot harder than it looks...particularly when it is all self-funded.
Wish us luck!
Eric Knight
Project Co-Leader & Avionics Manager
Civilian Space eXploration Team (CSXT)
http://www.civilianspace.com
Hi!
We project 18 Gs just before motor burnout.
We've been very accurate in calculating (and then confirming) our projections in previous launches. However, I'm not the physics / aerospace guy on the project (so I don't have the wherewithal to provide the calculations). I oversee the electronics & avionics on the rocket.
Thanks for your interest in our launch!
Eric Knight
Project Co-Leader & Avionics Manager
Civilian Space eXploration Team (CSXT)
http://www.civilianspace.com
Hi, everyone. I'm glad to join your discussion here.
I'm one of the leaders of the Civilian Space eXploration Team (CSXT). I head up all of the avionics development of the rocket project you are discussing: http://www.civilianspace.com My specialty is electronics & communications. If I can answer any questions for you, let me know.
BTW: I see a message thread speculating on the number of g's. We expect a peak of 18 g's just before motor burnout.
Some other numbers you might find interesting:
* Motor burnout at 14.2 seconds
* Mach 5.2 at motor burnout
* Maximum dynamic pressure (Max Q): 8,500 pounds per square foot (occuring at 13.6 seconds)
F.Y.I., Since our launch is less than a month away, I'm pretty consumed with pre-launch activities. I may only be able to stop by this forum a couple times per week. I apologize in advance for any tardy replies.
-- Eric