Our target launch dates for testing our 5 prototypes are to start next week. We intend to launch on most of the following dates:
15 November, 2007
19 November
20 November
We are currently focusing on accomplishing tasks leading up to our Open House tomorrow (Thursday) at Olathe Northwest. If you wish to come and need details, feel free to e-mail me at 634jpknightly27@students.olatheschools.com
We expect to have built all of our prototypes by next Wednseday, 14 Novevmer 2007.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Brief Update
It's been a while since we posted last, here's a brief summary of what we have accomplished.
Currently, we are working on our Final Design Summary which is the last step before actual construction begins. We expect to start building in the next week or so once our body tubes get in and to have most of our building completed after about 2 weeks. Once construction has been completed, we will begin testing the rockets and narrow it down to the top 3 rockets based on, but not limited to, flight time, safe return of the cargo, and overall performance. Before Thanksgiving, we expect to have narrowed it down further to 2 rockets and we will know shortly after which one we will use as our TARC design. A more detailed schedule should be available in the next day or so.
That's where we stand, and we're making good progress.
Currently, we are working on our Final Design Summary which is the last step before actual construction begins. We expect to start building in the next week or so once our body tubes get in and to have most of our building completed after about 2 weeks. Once construction has been completed, we will begin testing the rockets and narrow it down to the top 3 rockets based on, but not limited to, flight time, safe return of the cargo, and overall performance. Before Thanksgiving, we expect to have narrowed it down further to 2 rockets and we will know shortly after which one we will use as our TARC design. A more detailed schedule should be available in the next day or so.
That's where we stand, and we're making good progress.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Project Timeline (Tentative)
September 13 - Preliminary Design Review (with mentors)
We are currently in the process of locating mentors from a variety of locations, including the local NAR chapter and regional universities.
September 18 - Changes to Preliminary Design Review completed
September 25 - Prototype design and preparation complete
October 4 - Final Design Summary
October 8 - October 18 - Fabrication of prototype
October 22-25 (Tentatively) - Start first round of testing for TARC rocket
Testing depends on the completion of the rocket prototype and weather.
We are currently in the process of locating mentors from a variety of locations, including the local NAR chapter and regional universities.
September 18 - Changes to Preliminary Design Review completed
September 25 - Prototype design and preparation complete
October 4 - Final Design Summary
October 8 - October 18 - Fabrication of prototype
October 22-25 (Tentatively) - Start first round of testing for TARC rocket
Testing depends on the completion of the rocket prototype and weather.
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