First Nation Launch Competition Handbook

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1 2018 First Nation Launch Competition Handbook Funded through National Space Grant Foundation Cooperative Agreement 2017 HESS-05 NASA Grant #NNX13E43A

2 Table of Contents 1 Competition Objectives Tribal College Design Objectives AISES Chapter Design Objectives Overall Scoring Criteria Engineering Parameters Tribal Competition Engineering Parameters AISES Competition Engineering Parameters Standing Competition Parameters for All Teams Deliverables Safety Setting the Tone Design and Safety Review Preflight Safety Inspection (Launch Day) Post Flight Check-In (Immediately After Launch) Student Level 1 Certification Overview of Safety Regulations Design Reports Design Report Objectives Report Format Evaluation Criteria Scoring Formula Flight Readiness Presentation Presentation Objectives Presentation Format Evaluation Criteria Scoring Formula Competition Flight(s) Launch and Flight Format Evaluation Criteria WSGC1

3 8 Post-Launch Assessment Report Performance Comparison Report Format Evaluation Criteria Scoring Formula Appendix A-1 Design Judging Appendix A-2 Presentation Judging Appendix A-3 Flight Performance Judging Appendix B Calendar of Events..31 WSGC2

4 1 Competition Objectives The First Nations Launch competition offers tribal colleges and Universities, in addition to AISES chapter students the opportunity to demonstrate engineering and design skills through direct application in high-power rocketry. The competition requires teams of undergraduate students to conceive, design, fabricate and compete with high power rockets. The restrictions on rocket motors and dimensions are limited so that knowledge, creativity and imagination of the students are challenged. The end result is a unique aerospace experience for students that provide a great aerospace experience unique to the Native American communities. 1.1 Tribal College Design Objectives Student teams will be required to design and construct a dual deployment recovery high-power rocket using one reloadable or disposable 38mm motor, no larger than a J impulse. The challenge is to design, construct and launch a high power rocket True Scale Model of a current or retired, rocket or missile used around the world. A scale model is mostly generally a physical representation of an object, which maintains accurate relationships between all important aspects of the model, so all of the proportions of the model match those of the real object being modeled. The team with the most accurate true scale model will gain points on Originality. Also teams that come closest to their predicted apogee based on their prediction stated on the final report will gain points for the flight performance portion of the competition. Teams must use the motor ejection charge feature, including altimeter(s) for a safe recovery. The rocket must exceed 3000 feet and no higher than 3500 feet (max) above ground level (AGL). All teams are expected to retrieve their rockets in flyable condition. All students must conduct all work on the rocket and payload. No outside assistance is permitted. While no professional assistance is permitted, we encourage consultation with your local or regional high power rocketry safety professionals on safety matters and rocket design. The challenge: is to construct a high power True Scale Rocket replicating a real rocket or missile of the world in detail. No futuristic past or present rocket designs are allowed. Teams are required to understand the history, purpose and features of the rocket or missile they wish to construct. Neatness and detailed accuracy of the rocket or missile is required. 1. Each team must assemble, fly, and successfully recover a low-power rocket provided by WSGC. Pictures of the team at their launch site with the rocket, before and after their launch, must be posted to WSGC s Facebook page prior to submitting the preliminary design report (PDR) and budget. 2. Photographs are required during the construction of your high power competition rocket, of the motor mount and fin fillet assembly to ensure proper construction techniques have been implemented. WSGC3

5 3. All projects during the construction process must have a minimum of two (2) scheduled virtual inspections with the designated safety officer (TBA). 4. All projects must be completely constructed (or 90%) ready to fly two (2) weeks prior to launch date. 90% = Airframe, motor mount, fins, payload airframe, couplers, bulkheads, should be permanently attached as designed. *NOTE: Blue Tube, Sonotube airframes will not be allowed in the competition or the use of Plexiglas fins. 5. All final competition project designs must have a documented flight/stable simulation profile (i.e. RockSim, OpenRocket, etc.). 6. All projects must have an aero-dynamic design. No odd rockets. NOTE: Odd rockets include flying pyramids, saucers, flying spools, etc. 7. Due to unpredictable cloud cover all projects must not exceed an altitude of 3500 AGL. 8. Two (2) reloadable/disposable 39mm J motors of your choice will be provided. 9. All projects must be designed to enable the motor deployment charge as a back-up recovery system at apogee. 10. Electronic altimeters are required for primary deployment events (Apogee and Main) and be neatly wired and organized. 11. The Center of Pressure (CP) and the Center of Gravity (CG) must be indicated on rocket. 1.2 AISES Chapter Design Objectives Student teams from AISES chapters will design and construct a high-power rocket, that will permit a safe flight. The challenge is called Timed Duration Operation X2 (TDOX2). Each team will be timed on their pad preparation when they start mounting the rocket on the rail. This portion of the Timed Duration Operation includes positioning the rocket on the pad, arming the electronics, verbal checklist procedures, igniter insertion and hookup. Time will stop when the team lead concurs with the time keeper (RSO) that is positioned at the pad. Team with the shortest time will gain points on the Flight Readiness scoring. The second Timed Duration Operation X 2 (TDOX2) challenge is: Deploying the main parachute (second deployment only) no higher than 1200 feet AGL. The second deployment (main) should be capable of recording the altitude. Time will begin as soon as the main parachute deploys from the rocket. Time will stop when all parts of the airframe rests on the ground. Teams with the longest descent time will gain points on the flight performance scoring.. The engineering challenge is to perform two flights with the same impulse 54mm motor. The rocket shall be 4inch in diameter, capable of performing a dual recovery system. Team rocket must achieve an altitude of 3,500 feet min - 4,000 feet max AGL using one disposable 54mm J450 DM AreoTech motor. WSGC4

6 Team participates will be evaluated in part on the accuracy of their projected apogee target on both flights. All teams are expected to have a Safe Flight Mission. Students/Teams must conduct all work on the rocket and payload. No outside assistance is permitted (except for fabrication work such as machining plastic and metal parts). While no professional assistance is permitted, we encourage consultation with local or regional rocket safety professionals on safety matters and rocket design. 1. Each team must assemble, fly, and successfully recover a low-power rocket provided by WSGC. Pictures of the team at their launch site with the rocket, before and after their launch, must be posted to WSGC s Facebook page prior to submitting the preliminary design report (PDR) and budget. 2. Photographs are required during the construction of your high power competition rocket, of your motor mount and fin fillet assembly process to ensure proper construction techniques has been implemented. 3. All projects during the construction process must have a minimum of two (2) scheduled virtual inspections with the designated safety officer (TBA). 4. All projects must be completely constructed (or 90%) ready to fly two (2) weeks prior to launch date. 90% = Airframe, motor mount, fins, payload airframe, couplers, bulkheads, should be permanently attached as designed. *NOTE: Blue Tube, Sonotube airframes will not be allowed in the competition or the use of Plexiglas or Acrylic fins. 5. All final competition project designs must have a documented flight/stable simulation profile (i.e. RockSim, Open Rocket, etc.) 6. All projects must have an aero-dynamic design. No odd rockets. NOTE: Odd rockets Include flying pyramids, saucers, flying spools, etc. 7. Due to unpredictable cloud cover all projects must not exceed an altitude of 4000 AGL. 8. Two (2) disposable AeroTech J450 DM motors per team will be provided by WSGC. 9. All projects must be designed to enable the motor deployment charge as a back-up recovery system at apogee. 10. Teams rocket must be 4 inches in diameter. No weight limit. 11. Commercial electronic altimeters for Dual recovery (drogue and main) will be mandatory. 12. Payload bays that contain altimeters or recording devices for flight must be neatly wired and organized. WSGC5

7 1.3 Overall Scoring Criteria Teams will be judged on the performance of their design, the demonstration of their knowledge as it pertains to the design, and their ability to communicate effectively. This will be accomplished in four parts: design reports; a presentation to a selected group of judges; the pre-flight readiness and flight of the rockets; an examination of predicted vs. actual performance for the acceleration of the rockets. The total score for each student team will be based on the following parameters: Table 1.1 Scoring Criteria Competition Proposal 10 Preliminary Design Report (PDR) 10 Design Reports Critical Design Report (CDR) 10 Flight Readiness Report (FRR) 10 Post Launch Assessment Report (PLAR) 10 Presentation FRR Presentation 10 Payload 10 Flight Performance Vehicle 10 Overall Scale Rocket WSGC6

8 2 Engineering Parameters 2.1 Tribal Competition Engineering Parameters Student teams will be required to design and fabricate a high power rocket withstanding high velocities. The rocket must descend under parachute creating a Safe Flight Mission. The rocket must be fin-stabilized with a static margin of one or greater. The rocket is required to use a commercial electronic deployment recovery system (Altimeter). The electronic recovery system must deploy a parachute (or drogue chute) at apogee and the use of motor recovery deployment system as a backup will be required. Dual deployment recovery (drogue and Main) is recommended but not required. All structural components and materials must be obtained from reputable high power rocketry vendors or an engineering analysis demonstrating their suitability must be included with the design report. The team with the most accurate true scale model will gain points on Originality. Also, teams that come closest to their predicted apogee based on their prediction stated on the final report will gain points for the flight performance portion of the competition. Teams must use the motor ejection charge feature, including altimeter(s) for a safe recovery. The rocket must exceed 3000 feet and no higher than 3500 feet (max) above ground level (AGL). All teams are expected to retrieve their rockets in flyable condition. All students must conduct all work on the rocket and payload. No outside assistance is permitted. While no professional assistance is permitted, we encourage consultation with your local or regional high power rocketry safety professionals on safety matters and rocket design. The challenge: is to construct a high power True Scale Rocket replicating a real rocket or missile of the world in detail. No cruise missiles, futuristic past or present rocket designs are allowed. Teams are required to understand the history, purpose and features of the rocket or missile they wish to construct. Neatness and detailed accuracy of the rocket or missile is required. Note: The True Scale Model must be stable for flight. It is recognized, some missiles have upper canard fins or large dorsal fins that will degrade the stability especially on windy days. Design your True Scale Rocket so detailed components that hamper the stability can be removed after your oral presentation. 1. Each team must assemble, fly, and successfully recover a low-power rocket provided by WSGC. Pictures of the team at their launch site with the rocket, before and after their launch, must be posted to WSGC s Facebook page prior to submitting the preliminary design report (PDR) and budget. 2. Photographs are required during the construction of your high power competition rocket, of the motor mount and fin fillet assembly to ensure proper construction techniques have been implemented. 3. All projects during the construction process must have a minimum of two (2) scheduled virtual inspections with the designated safety officer (TBA). WSGC7

9 4. All projects must be completely constructed (or 90%) ready to fly two (2) weeks prior to launch date. 90% = Airframe, motor mount, fins, payload airframe, couplers, bulkheads, should be permanently attached as designed. NOTE : No blue tube, sonotube airframes will be allowed. The use of Plexiglas 0r Acrylic fins are prohibited. 5. All final competition project designs must have a documented flight/stable simulation profile (i.e RockSim, OpenRocket, etc.). 6. All projects must have an aero-dynamic design. No odd rockets. NOTE: Odd rockets include flying pyramids, saucers, flying spools, etc. 7. Due to unpredictable cloud cover all projects must not exceed an altitude of 3500 AGL. 8. Two (2) reloadable/disposable 39mm J motors of your choice will be provided. 9. All projects must be designed to enable the motor deployment charge as a back-up recovery system at apogee. 10. Electronic altimeters are required for primary deployment events (Apogee and Main) and be neatly wired and organized. 11. The Center of Pressure (CP) and the Center of Gravity (CG) must be indicated on rocket. WSGC8

10 Figure 2.1 Tribal Competition Flight Profile WSGC9

11 2.2 AISES Competition Engineering Parameters The first Timed Duration Operation begins preparing your rocket for flight at the pad. There will be no collaborating with time keeper during pad timing preparation. After time has stopped indicated by the team lead and the RSO questions the team about the procedures and the rocket has to be corrected physically, time will start again. Time will stop when the team lead has indicated that all corrections are rectified. Teams must be able to fully prepare a check-off preflight checklist containing all functions and features of their designed rocket at the pad. The second Timed Duration Operation begins (during flight descent) when the main parachute (second deployment ft maximum) occurs. Time will continue during the descent. Time will stop when the complete airframe rests on the ground. In the event that the teams rocket is obscured by a tree line on it s final descent and the timer is unable to see the rocket touchdown on the ground, three (3) seconds will be added. If the rocket lands in a tree, three (3) seconds will be added. Additional Engineering Parameters : Student teams are required to design and fabricate a non- metallic nose cone for their rocket. No commercially purchased nose cones. The nose cone you intend to construct must be aerodynamic to withstand high velocities. Photos must be submitted during the construction stage of the nose cone. Payload bays and packages that contain altimeters or recording devices for flight must be neatly wired and organized. All teams are expected to have a Safe Flight Mission. Students/Teams must conduct all work on the rocket and payload. No outside assistance is permitted (except for fabrication work such as machining plastic and metal parts). While no professional assistance is permitted, we encourage consultation with local or regional rocket safety professionals on safety matters and rocket design. Team rocket must achieve an altitude of 3,500 feet min - 4,000 feet max AGL using one disposable 54mm J450 DM AreoTech motor. Team participates will be evaluated in part on the accuracy of their projected apogee target on both flights. 1. Each team must assemble, fly, and successfully recover a low-power rocket provided by WSGC. Pictures of the team at their launch site with the rocket, before and after their launch, must be posted to WSGC s Facebook page prior to submitting the preliminary design report (PDR) and budget. 2. Photographs are required during the construction of your high power competition rocket, of your motor mount and fin fillet assembly process to ensure proper construction techniques has been implemented. 3. All projects during the construction process must have a minimum of two (2) scheduled virtual inspections with the designated safety officer (TBA). WSGC10

12 4. All projects must be completely constructed (or 90%) ready to fly two (2) weeks prior to launch date. 90% = airframe, motor mount, fins, payload airframe, couplers, bulkheads, should be permanently attached as designed. *NOTE: Blue Tube, Sonotube airframes will not be allowed in the competition or the use of Plexiglas or Acrylic fins. 5. All final competition project designs must have a documented flight/stable simulation profile (i.e. RockSim, Open Rocket, etc.) 6. All projects must have an aero-dynamic design. No odd rockets. NOTE: Odd rockets include Flying pyramids, saucers, flying spools, etc. 7. Due to unpredictable cloud cover all projects must not exceed an altitude of 4000 AGL. 8. Two (2) disposable AeroTech J450 DM motors per team will be provided by WSGC. 9. All projects must be designed to enable the motor deployment charge as a back-up recovery system at apogee. 10. AISES Team rockets must be 4 inches in diameter. 11. Commercial electronic altimeters for Dual recovery (drogue and main) will be mandatory. 12. Payload bays that contain altimeters or recording devices for flight must be neatly wired and organized. 13. Altimeters are required to record the altitude of apogee and the second (main) deployment. WSGC11

13 Figure 2.2 AISES Competition Flight Profile WSGC12

14 2.3 Standing Competition Parameters for All Teams All rockets will have motor ejection backup. Ejection must occur at or after apogee. All structural components and materials must be obtained from reputable high-powered rocketry vendors or an engineering analysis demonstrating their suitability must be included with the design. Teams completing a Safe Flight Mission and achieves their engineering parameters will be awarded points. Students with questions about specific rocket parameters or seeking help in getting started are highly encouraged to contact Frank Nobile (Maxq3@aol.com) or Bob Justus (bob@mhbofni.com) of Tripoli Wisconsin Association (a High-Power Rocketry Association Club) or Mark Abotossaway (mark.a.abotossaway@gmail.com), FNL Project Assistant and alumni; a rocket association near them, or a representative at a local Tripoli Prefecture ( Students interested in gaining information or experience by observing rocket launches are encouraged to contact the local Tripoli Prefecture, or to attend one of the regular rocket launches held within the team s local area. Click here for additional rocket and safety information. WSGC13

15 3 Deliverables Deliverables shall include: o A reusable rocket and science or engineering payload ready for the official launch. o A scale model of the rocket design with a payload prototype. This model should be flown prior to the CDR. A report of the data from the flight and the model should be brought to the CDR. o Reports and PowerPoint presentation due according to the provided timeline, and shall be submitted to WSGC FNL by the due date. (Dates are tentative at this point. Final dates will be announced at the time of award.) The team shall participate in a PDR, CDR, FRR, and PLAR. (Dates are tentative and subject to change.) The PDR, CDR, and FRR will be presented to FNL at a time and/or location to be determined by WSGC. WSGC14

16 4 Safety 4.1 Setting the Tone It is understood that this experience may be the first time for many. For the few that have competed in the past that have designed, built and flown a high power rockets, safety will be held paramount. All teams will adhere to the Code for High Power Rocketry as laid out in NFPA 1127 and further enhanced by the Tripoli Rocketry Association and the National Association of Rocketry. 4.2 Design and Safety Review All teams are required to participate in the Design and Safety Review approximately one month before the competition flights. The teams must be prepared to discuss the design of their rocket and its systems. In addition the teams must display: The team s rocket in whatever state of assembly. A diagram of the rocket indicating the configuration of its main components Flight simulation showing max altitude and launch guide velocity. Knowledge of their altimeter operation. Type of hardware used. (Eye bolts, recovery harnesses, adhesives, etc.) Construction Techniques. Payload or Mechanical Operations. 4.3 Preflight Safety Inspection (Launch Day) On flight competition day, all teams must have their rockets inspected before they will be allowed to proceed to the launch pad. The teams must be prepared to discuss their rocket s design and its deployment systems. In addition the teams must display: Team s rocket readied for launch o Center of Gravity (CG) and Center of Pressure (CP) must be clearly marked on the rocket s exterior. Preflight Checklist (showing that all steps have been completed up to launch) Launch Pad and Flight Arming checklist o Must include the altimeter s ready/standby tones o Recovery/Post flight Checklist Must include procedure to safe deployment charges and payload WSGC15

17 4.4 Post Flight Check-In (Immediately After Launch) Completion of the competition flight, the team must follow their Recovery/Post flight Checklist to insure a safe recovery. The team then proceeds to the recovery check-in with: The team s rocket Recovery/Post flight Checklist showing team completed recovery step procedures Altimeter and video data information. 4.5 Student Level 1 Certification In conjunction with the competition launch, WSGC FNL along with Wisconsin Tripoli also extends an invitation for attending students to personally build and fly a Level 1 high powered rocket and get their Level 1 Certification with Tripoli Rocketry Association. Interested students may consult the Tripoli website for more information about requirements to obtain High Power Level 1 Certification at: The student must provide their own Level 1 rocket. They must bring their Level 1 rocket to Wisconsin, ready to fly. There is a test which will be administered on the day before competition flights. The certification flight will take place on the same day as the competition flights. There is an application fee, which will be paid for by a donor if interested. Direct any questions or inquiries to Frank Nobile. 4.6 Overview of Safety Regulations High powered rocketry is federally regulated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). National rocketry organizations, Tripoli Rocketry Association TRA ( and the National Association of Rocketry NAR ( also have safety guidelines and regulations to follow. The purpose of NFPA 1127, the Tripoli Safety Code and the NAR Safety Code are to: Provide safe and reliable motors, establish flight operations guidelines and prevent injury. Promote experimentation with rocket designs and payload systems. Prevent beginning high power hobbyists from making mistakes. Detailed NFPA, TRA and NAR Safety Regulations may be found at the following links: WSGC16

18 NFPA 1127 Code for High Power Rocketry National Fire Protection Association Tripoli Code for High Power Rocketry Tripoli Rocketry Association NAR High Power Rocket Safety Code National Association of Rocketry In order to safely fly high powered rockets, a FAA Waiver must be obtained, details of which can be found on the NAR website: For all intents and purposes however, it is simpler to contact a local NAR or Tripoli Club who will already have an FAA Waiver, a designated launch site and club launch dates in place where you can safely fly your rocket. The Federal Aviation Adminstration (FAA)regulates and classifies model rockets according to FAR 101 Subpart C, which is summarized in Table 4.1. See the FARs for more details. Table 4.1 FAA Model Rocket Classification Limitation Class 1 Class 2 Rocket Weight No more than 1500 grams No limit Motor Size Limit No more than 125 grams No more than N-sec total thrust Altitude Limit Other None may be set by local agreement Clear of clouds FAA limited Must have 5 miles horizontal visibility, clouds less than 5/10ths coverage, FAA Waiver and NOTAM filed between sunrise and sunset NAR and Tripoli certification requirements and limitation can be seen in Table 4.2. WSGC17

19 Table 4.2 NAR/Tripoli Certification Requirements and Limitations Certification Required Motor Parameter None Level 1 HPR Level 2 HPR Level 3 HPR Total Combined Impulse 320 N-sec 640 N-sec 5120 N-sec N-sec (2xG Class) (H, I Class) (J, K, L Class) (M,N,O Class) Combined Propellant Mass 125 grams No Limit Single Motor Impulse 160 N-sec No Limit Single Motor Propellant Mass 62.5 grams No Limit Single Motor Avg Thrust 80 N No Limit Sparky Motors Not Allowed Allowed Total Rocket Mass 1500 grams No Limit Field Distance Reqmts Per Model Rocket Safety Code Per HPR Safety Code WSGC18

20 Tripoli Rocketry Association Safe Launch Practices I. All Launches: A. Must comply with United States Code 1348, "Airspace Control and Facilities," Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, statutes, and ordinances. B. A person shall fly a rocket only if it has been inspected and approved for flight by the RSO. The flier shall provide documentation of the location of the center of pressure and the center of gravity of the high power rocket to the RSO if the RSO requests same. C. The member shall provide proof of membership and certification status by presenting their membership card to the LD or RSO upon request. D. A rocket with a predicted altitude in excess of 50,000 feet AGL requires review and approval by the TRA Class 3 Committee. E. Recovery. 1. Fly a rocket only if it contains a recovery system that will return all parts of it safely to the ground so that it may be flown again. 2. Install only flame resistant recovery wadding if wadding is required by the design of the rocket. 3. Do not attempt to catch a high power rocket as it approaches the ground. 4. Do not attempt to retrieve a rocket from a power line or other place that would be hazardous to people attempting to recover it. F. Payloads 1. Do not install or incorporate in a high power rocket a payload that is intended to be flammable, explosive, or cause harm. 2. Do not fly a vertebrate animal in a high power rocket. G. Weight Limits 1. The maximum lift-off weight of a rocket shall not exceed one-third (1/3) of the average thrust on the motor(s) intended to be ignited at launch. H. Launching Devices 1. Launch from a stable device that provides rigid guidance until the rocket has reached a speed adequate to ensure a safe flight path. 2. Incorporate a jet/blast deflector device if necessary to prevent the rocket motor exhaust from impinging directly on flammable materials. I. Ignition Systems 1. Use an ignition system that is remotely controlled, electrically operated, and contains a launching switch that will return to "off" when released. 2. The ignition system shall contain a removable safety interlock device in series with the launch switch. 3. The launch system and igniter combination shall be designed, installed, and operated so the liftoff of the rocket shall occur as quickly as possible after actuation of the launch system. If the rocket is propelled by a cluster of rocket motors designed to be ignited simultaneously, install an ignition scheme that has either been previously tested or has a demonstrated capability of igniting WSGC19

21 all rocket motors intended for launch ignition within one second following ignition system activation. 4. A rocket motor shall not be ignited by a mercury switch or roller switch. J. Install an ignition device in a high power rocket motor only at the launch pad. K. Launch Operations 1. Do not launch with surface winds greater than 20 mph (32 km/h) or launch a rocket at an angle more than 20 degrees from vertical. 2. Do not ignite and launch a high power rocket horizontally, at a target, in a manner that is hazardous to aircraft, or so the rocket's flight path goes into clouds or beyond the boundaries of the flying field (launch site). 3. A rocket shall be pointed away from the spectator area and other groups of people during and after installation of the ignition device(s). 4. Firing circuits and onboard energetics shall be inhibited until the rocket is in the launching position. 5. Firing circuits and onboard energetics shall be inhibited prior to removing the rocket from the launching position. 6. When firing circuits for pyrotechnic components are armed, no person shall be allowed at the pad area except those required for safely arming/disarming. 7. Do not approach a high power rocket that has misfired until the RSO/LCO has given permission. 8. Conduct a five second countdown prior to launch that is audible throughout the launching, spectator, and parking areas. 9. All launches shall be within the Flyer's certification level, except those for certification attempts. 10. The RSO/LCO may refuse to allow the launch or static testing of any rocket motor or rocket that he/she deems to be unsafe. II. Commercial Launches A. Use only certified rocket motors. B. Do not dismantle, reload, or alter a disposable or expendable rocket motor, nor alter the components of a reloadable rocket motor or use the contents of a reloadable rocket motor reloading kit for a purpose other than that specified by the manufacture in the rocket motor or reloading kit instructions. C. Do not install a rocket motor or combination of rocket motors that will produce more than 40,960 N-s of total impulse. D. Rockets with more than 2560 N-s of total impulse must use electronically actuated recovery mechanisms. E. When more than 10 model rockets are being launched simultaneously, the minimum spectator distance shall be set to 1.5 times the highest altitude expected to be reached by any of the rockets. Tripoli Rocketry Association Safe Launch Practices F. When three or more rockets (at least one high power) are launched simultaneously, the minimum distance for all involved rockets shall be the lesser of: 1. Twice the complex distance for the total installed impulse. (refer to V. Distance Tables) WSGC20

22 ft. (610 m) times the highest altitude expected to be achieved by any of the rockets. G. When more than one high power rocket is being launched simultaneously, a minimum of 10 ft. (3m) shall exist between each rocket involved. A minimum distance table (for range safety) can be found in Table 4.3. Table 4.3 Minimum Distance WSGC21

23 5 Design Reports 5.1 Design Report Objectives There are four (4) written reports that are to be completed over the course of this competition: Competition Proposal Preliminary Design Review Critical Design Review Flight Readiness Review The concept of the design report is to evaluate the engineering effort that went into designing and achieving rocket altitude accuracy and how the engineering meets the intent of the competition. The rocket that illustrates the best use of engineering and design goals with an understanding will be awarded the maximum score. 5.2 Report Format For simplicity and continuity, templates have been provided for each report. The design report can be no longer than twenty five (25) single-sided pages in length. It must be in a font not smaller than 12pt. The left margin must be no less than 1 inch and the remaining margins must be no less than 1 inch from the edge of the page. All pages (except for the cover page) must be numbered in the lower right hand corner. Each section of the report must be clearly delineated with a heading. All section headings must appear in a table of contents. Reports must be submitted electronically in.pdf format. 5.3 Evaluation Criteria Reports and design will be evaluated on content, organization, clarity, completeness and professionalism of the material. The criteria are detailed in Appendix A-2 Design Judging. 5.4 Scoring Formula The scoring of the event is based on the average of the report judging forms. There is a maximum of 100 points from the Design Judging Form that will be scaled to meet the 25% of the competition total score. WSGC22

24 6 Flight Readiness Presentation 6.1 Presentation Objectives The objective of the Flight Readiness Presentation is to summarize the Flight Readiness Report for the competition judges prior to launch day. 6.2 Presentation Format A Flight Readiness Presentation Template has been provided. One or more team members will deliver the presentation to the judges. All team members who will deliver any part of the presentation, or who will respond to the judges questions, must be in the podium area when the presentation starts and must be introduced to the judges. Team members who are part of this presentation group may answer the judge s questions even if they did not speak during the presentation itself. Presentations are limited to a maximum of six (6) minutes. The judges will stop any presentation exceeding ten minutes. The presentation itself will not be interrupted by questions. Immediately following the presentation there will be a question and answer session of up to three (3) minutes. Only judges may ask questions. Only team members who are part of the presentation group may answer the judges questions. If time allows there may be opportunity to take additional questions from the audience. If questions are taken from the audience, a designated presentation official will determine if the question is appropriate and if so then allow the team to answer. 6.3 Evaluation Criteria Presentations will be evaluated on content, organization, visual aids, delivery and the team s response to the judges questions. The scoring criteria are detailed in Appendix A-1 Presentation Judging. The criteria are applied only to the team s presentation itself. Also, teams that deliver an interesting and understanding presentation will achieve the best possible score. 6.4 Scoring Formula The scoring of the Presentation is based on the average of the Presentation Judging forms. There is a maximum of 100 points on the Presentation Judging Form that will be scaled to meet the 15% of the competition total score. It is intended that the scores will range from near zero (0) to fifteen (15). In the event of multiple judging teams, the Presentation Event Captain may at his/her discretion normalize the scores of different judging teams. PRESENTATION SCORE = 15 x Pteam/Pmax. Where: - Pmax is the highest score awarded to any team - Pteam is the score awarded to your team WSGC23

25 7 Competition Flight(s) 7.1 Launch and Flight Format The launch will take place at a site determined by Tripoli Wisconsin Association. Each rocket must pass a safety inspection before launch and any additional equipment must be cleared by the Range Safety Officer (RSO) before entering the launch area. The RSO will have discretion over the number of team members attending the launch pad area. Each team must assemble a recovery team that will follow the directions of the RSO or designee. To be considered a successful Safe Flight Mission, the rocket must: Launch Recovery system must successfully deploy as designed. All rocket sections must be recovered in flyable condition Flyable condition shall be granted after the Range Safety Officer (RSO) has inspected your rocket. The entire rocket (all component parts) must be returned to a designated location for post-flight inspection by the RSO or designee. A flight performance report sheet will be filled out by a designated flight operations coordinator. The flight operations coordinator will record the data on the sheet during and following the flight. Upon completion, a team member must sign their initials of acceptance before a copy will be released to the team. 7.2 Evaluation Criteria Finishing order for of the competition flight will based on: Successful flight and recovery All data is downloaded by the Flight Performance Coordinator if applicable. WSGC24

26 8 Post-Launch Assessment Report 8.1 Performance Comparison The comparison of the fight performance to the predicted performance will help to demonstrate the team's knowledge and understanding of the physics involved. It will be presented in the form of a brief report that will include a Flight Performance Comparison Sheet and discussion of the results, especially any differences between the actual and the predicted values. 8.2 Report Format The Post Launch Assessment Report (PLAR) performance comparison document should follow the same guidelines as the Design Report, be no more than eight (8) pages in length and must be submitted electronically in.pdf format. 8.3 Evaluation Criteria Reports will be evaluated on how closely the predicted results compare to the actual results, how well the team explains any differences, clarity, completeness and professionalism of the material. The criteria are detailed in Appendix A-3 Flight Performance Judging. 8.4 Scoring Formula The scoring of the Flight Performance is based on the average of the Post-Flight Performance Report Judging forms. There is a maximum of 100 points from the Post- Flight Performance Report Judging Form that will be scaled to meet the 15% of the competition total score. WSGC25

27 10 Appendix A-1 Design Judging 2018 Proposal Scoring Rubric Component Category Score Notes Team Information 10 points Completed 0-5 Mentor Identified 0-3 Are they in contact with local club? Advisor Identified 0-2 Facilities and Equipment 10 points General Shop Identified 0-4 Facilities to construct rocket Advanced Tooling Identified 0-2 Machine shop, 3D printer, laser cutter etc. Computer Facilities Identified 0-2 Rocket sim, CAD, Word, Excel, Powerpoint Communication Capabilities Identified 0-2 Telecon, audio and video Safety 20 points Safety Officer Identified 0-4 Safety Plan for Manufacturing 0-4 Safety Plan for Launch Safety 0-4 Acknowledgement of Regulations 0-4 Capability to purchase/handle rocket motors 0-4 Technical Design 40 points General vehicle discussed 0-10 Kit type, scratch built, material etc Recovery concept discussed 0-10 Parachutes, avionics etc Expected motor type discussed 0-10 Motor size Payload concept discussed 0-10 Payload Project Plan 20 points Budget 0-10 Is a budget outline included? Timeline 0-10 Is a project timeline included? TOTAL 100 WSGC26

28 Component Category Score Notes Vehicle 60 points Overall Concept 0-5 Is it reasonable size, material, adequate description? Scale Flight Results 0-5 Was scale flight successful? Recovery 0-5 How adequate is the description, are all components accounted for? Avionics 0-5 How adequate is the description, are all components accounted for? Motor Selection 0-5 Is the motor choice reasonable? Mission Predictions 0-5 Are simulations complete and included? Velocity 0-5 Velocity discussed Acceleration 0-5 Acceleration discussed Time to Apogee 0-5 Time to apogee discussed Interface/Integration 0-5 Has payload integration been discussed? Launch Op Procedures 0-5 Are checklists included? Safety 0-5 How safe is the vehicle (mitigation included?) Payload 30 points Overall Concept 0-5 Is there reasonable description, is it feasible? Payload Power 0-5 Is power source discussed? Payload Activation 0-5 Is activation discussed? Features/Definition 0-5 Are there unique features, or challenges? Science Value 0-5 What is the scientific merit to the experiment? Safety 0-5 How safe is the experiment (mitigation included?) Project Plan 10 points Budget 0-5 Is a budget outline included? Timeline 0-5 Is a project timeline included? TOTAL CDR Scoring Rubric Component Category Score Notes Vehicle 60 points Overall Concept 0-5 Is it reasonable size, material, adequate description? Construction 0-5 Was construction discussed? Quality? Recovery 0-5 How adequate is the description, are all components accounted for? Avionics 0-5 How adequate is the description, are all components accounted for? Motor Selection 0-5 Is the motor choice reasonable? Mission Predictions 0-5 Are simulations complete and included? Velocity 0-5 Velocity discussed Acceleration 0-5 Acceleration discussed Time to Apogee 0-5 Time to apogee discussed Interface/Integration 0-5 Has payload integration been discussed? Launch Op Procedures 0-5 Are checklists included? Safety 0-5 How safe is the vehicle (mitigation included?) Payload 30 points Overall Concept 0-5 Is there reasonable description, is it feasible? Payload Power 0-5 Is power source discussed? Payload Activation 0-5 Is activation discussed? Features/Definition 0-5 Are there unique features, or challenges? Science Value 0-5 What is the scientific merit to the experiment? Safety 0-5 How safe is the experiment (mitigation included?) Project Plan 10 points Budget 0-5 Is a budget outline included? Timeline 0-5 Is a project timeline included? TOTAL FRR Scoring Rubric WSGC27

29 11 Appendix A-2 Presentation Judging Component Category Score Notes Vehicle 15 points Dimension 0-3 Is it reasonable a size, material used, adequate description and history? Features 0-3 How accurate is the Scale Model, are all components accounted for? Motor Selection 0-3 Is the motor choice reasonable? Thrust curves? Mass Statement 0-3 How accurately is the mass known? Interface/Integration 0-3 Is the vehicle properly integrated? Performance 15 points Simulation Methods 0-3 Are simulation methods discussed? How much simulation? Mission Predictions Rail exit velocity 0-3 Rail exit velocity known? Velocity/Acceleratio 0-3 Max velocity / max acceleration known? Time to Apogee 0-3 Time to apogee discussed Flight stability/static margins 0-3 Is the CG and CP known? Avionics 15 points Altimeter Selection 0-3 Are the altimeters discussed? Redundant? Programmed? Electronics Power 0-3 Is avionics power discussed? Robust? Avionics Bay Construction 0-3 Is the bay robust? Wired neatly? Avionics Bay Integration 0-3 Is the bay located properly? [ Vent Hole Discussion 0-3 Are the vent holes sized properly? Located properly? Recovery 15 points Recovery Scheme 0-3 Is it reasonable size, material, adequate description? Recovery Hardware 0-3 Does the vehicle have reliable and sufficition recovery ware? Descent Rate/Kinetic Energy 0-3 Velocity discussed Ejection Charges 0-3 Are they properly located, amount of BP used? Tracking Devices 0-3 Transmittor. GPS, auditable beacon? Payload 20 points Overall Concept 0-5 Is there reasonable description, is it feasible? Payload Power 0-3 Is power source discussed? Payload Activation 0-3 Is activation discussed? Features/Definition 0-3 Are there unique features, or challenges? Science Value 0-3 What is the scientific merit to the experiment? Safety 0-3 How safe is the experiment (mitigation included?) Overall Presentation 20 points Speakers Clarity 0-5 Speaking loudly? Clearly? Knowledge of Subject 0-5 Speaker knows subject, not just reading from slide? Eye Contact 0-5 Speaker making eye contact with audience, judges? Transitions 0-5 Team has smooth transitions? (Practiced?) TOTAL FRR Presentation Scoring Rubric Tribal Only WSGC28

30 Component Category Score Notes Vehicle 15 points Dimension 0-3 Is it reasonable size, material, adequate description? Features 0-3 How adequate is the description, are all components accounted for? Motor Selection 0-3 Is the motor choice reasonable? Thrust curves? Mass Statement 0-3 How accurately is the mass known? Interface/Integration 0-3 Is the vehicle properly integrated? Performance 15 points Simulation Methods 0-3 Are simulation methods discussed? How much simulation? Mission Predictions Rail exit velocity 0-3 Rail exit velocity known? Velocity/Acceleratio 0-3 Max velocity / max acceleration known? Time to Apogee 0-3 Time to apogee discussed Flight stability/static margins 0-3 Is the CG and CP known? Avionics 15 points Altimeter Selection 0-3 Are the altimeters discussed? Redundant? Programmed? Electronics Power 0-3 Is avionics power discussed? Robust? Avionics Bay Construction 0-3 Is the bay robust? Wired neatly? Avionics Bay Integration 0-3 Is the bay located properly? [ Vent Hole Discussion 0-3 Are the vent holes sized properly? Located properly? Recovery 15 points Recovery Scheme 0-3 Is it reasonable size, material, adequate description, descent rate Recovery Hardware 0-3 Does the vehicle have sufficient recovery ware Descent Rate/Kinetic Energy 0-3 Velocity discussed Ejection Charges 0-3 Are they properly located, amount of BP? Tracking Devices 0-3 Transmitter, GPS, auditable beacon? Payload 20 points Overall Concept 0-5 Is there reasonable description, is it feasible? Payload Power 0-3 Is power source discussed? Payload Activation 0-3 Is activation discussed? Features/Definition 0-3 Are there unique features, or challenges? Science Value 0-3 What is the scientific merit to the experiment? Safety 0-3 How safe is the experiment (mitigation included?) Overall Presentation 20 points Speakers Clarity 0-5 Speaking loudly? Clearly? Knowledge of Subject 0-5 Speaker knows subject, not just reading from slide? Eye Contact 0-5 Speaker making eye contact with audience, judges? Transitions 0-5 Team has smooth transitions? (Practiced?) TOTAL FRR Presentation Scoring Rubric AISES Only WSGC29

31 12 Appendix A-3 Flight Performance Judging Component Score Notes Vehicle 60 points Vehicle summary Dimensions 0-5 Pertinent vehicle dimensions given? Stability 0-5 Vehicle CG measured before flight? Weight 0-5 Exact loaded vehicle weight given? Motor 0-5 Motor selection and specs given? Issues 0-5 Any issues discussed? Performance Altitude achieved 0-5 Altitude given? Is it reasonable? Velocity, Acceleration 0-5 Performance values given? Reasonable? Data included 0-5 Is flight data given (tables, plots, appendix)? Expected vs. Actual 0-10 Comparison between simulations and actual flight? Anomalies 0-10 Any unexpected performance discussed? Payload 30 points Payload summary Payload description 0-5 Does it match the design? Issues 0-5 Any issues discussed? Performance Did it work? 0-5 Did it work? Is there data to prove it? 0-5 Is there data turned in to prove it worked? Any failures? 0-5 Any failures discussed? Improvements 0-5 Improvements discussed? Project Plan 10 points Budget 0-5 Is adherence to budget plan discussed? Timeline 0-5 Is adherence to timeline discussed? TOTAL PLAR Scoring Rubric WSGC30

32 13 Appendix B Calendar of Events First Nations Launch Calendar 2018 Informational 7:00 pm (Telecon #: ): October 2, 2017 Notice of Intent to Compete Due: October 16, 2017 Selection Announcement: October 30, 2017 Kick-off 7:00 pm (Telecon #: ): November 6, 2017 Award Acceptance Material Due: November 20, Dec Jan Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr May Jun-2018 Summer 2018 Proposal* and Budget* Due Team Roster* and Flight Demo* Due Preliminary Design Review * (PDR) Due Final Motor Selection* Due Reimbursements Due to National Space Grant Foundation Office Critical Design Review * (CDR), Team Photo, and Final Team Roster* Due Last day to post team photo on Facebook/Twitter. Make sure to tag WSGC in post. Last Day to Secure Lodging at the Wyndham Garden Kenosha Harborside through the WSGC Office Virtual Safety Review Meeting and Team Photo* Due Plan to attend a 15 minute Virtual Meeting between 2-5pm CST. Specific Schedule TBD. Final Virtual Inspection Flight Readiness Review* (FRR) Due Flight Readiness Oral Presentations* Maximum 6 minutes/8 PowerPoint Slides Final Workshop at Carthage College First Nations Launch Richard Bong Recreation Area in Kansasville, WI Launch Rain Date Post-Launch Assessment Review* (PLAR) Due Final Reimbursements Due to National Space Grant Foundation Office Notifications of Winners Grand Prize trip to a NASA Center *Submission of these documents will be uploaded to the WSGC application website under Program Applications/Your Applications. All reviews and presentation should follow the WSGC templates. WSGC31