Project-based introduction to aerospace engineering course: A model rocket
Project-based introduction to aerospace engineering course: A model rocket
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基于项目的航空航天工程入门课程：模型火箭
DOI：
10.1016/j.actaastro.2009.10.038
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发表时间：
2010
影响因子：
3.5
通讯作者：
K. Mitchell
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作者：
S. Jayaram;L. Boyer;J. George;K. Ravindra;K. Mitchell
本文介绍了一个适合大二航空航天工程专业学生的模型火箭项目。该项目包括阻力估计、推力确定和利用数字数据采集进行分析、数据统计分析、计算机辅助绘图、编程、团队合作和书面沟通技能等要素。学生建造的火箭在大学棒球场发射，目的是携带特定数量的有效载荷，以便火箭在降落伞展开之前达到特定高度。在项目过程中，学生通过提交设计的书面报告被介绍给现实世界的工程实践。多年来，该项目已被证明可以提高学习目标，但具有成本效益，并提供了良好的成果措施。
In this paper, a model rocket project suitable for sophomore aerospace engineering students is described. This project encompasses elements of drag estimation, thrust determination and analysis using digital data acquisition, statistical analysis of data, computer aided drafting, programming, team work and written communication skills. The student built rockets are launched in the university baseball field with the objective of carrying a specific amount of payload so that the rocket achieves a specific altitude before the parachute is deployed. During the course of the project, the students are introduced to real-world engineering practice through written report submission of their designs. Over the years, the project has proven to enhance the learning objectives, yet cost effective and has provided good outcome measures.