Plaster City Rocket Launch
Excursion:
The club will be departing from Cuyamaca College at 6:00 AM SHARP. You may meet at the school or drive to Plaster City, which is roughly 90 miles east of San Diego. A portion of the trip may involve off-road driving. Please be prepared.
Essentials:
GPS
Printed Directions, and Topographic Map
Waivers
Emergency Roadside Kit
Tow Straps
Gas, or gas money for the driver if you are carpooling
Car cell phone chargers, or solar cell phone charger
Power Inverter
Flashlights
Sleeping bags and tent for overnight stay
Food
Water
Rocket Design Components and Teams:
| Mechanical Engineers | Electrical Engineers |
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Motor: Welding Nozzle Attachments Team Members: J.P. Montello, Cindy Burnette, Alan Kasaab, Ryan Omahen, Anthony Mayberry |
Arduino Programming: Develop software to assist with the launch Determine how to mount the Arduino Team Members: Jessica Swinney and Zach Tranby |
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Nozzle: Evaluate alternate designs Design using SolidWorks Team Members: Joe and Zach Tranby |
Parachute Design: Determine appropriate material for chute Design and sew as needed Team Members: Karla Jorgensen-Ponce and Jessica Swinney |
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Fuselage: Determine material Design compartments Team Members: Joe and Alan |
Launch Pad: Design a stable launch pad Preferably fire proof Team Members: Richard and Brendon |
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Hardware: Find durable hardware Team Members: Karla Jorgensen Ponce and Ryan Omahen |
