50 Model Rocket Projects for the Evil Genius

Erscheinungsjahr 2006
ISBN: 978-0-07-146984-5
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education

Buch, Englisch, 198 Seiten, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 280 mm, Gewicht: 542 g

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The fun, hands-on way to learn about rocket scienceYes, as a matter of fact, is IS rocket science! And because this book is written for the popular Evil Genius format, it means you can learn about this fascinating and growing hobby while having run creating 50 great projects. You will find a detailed list of materials, sources for parts, schematics, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions. - Projects include a camera rocket, video camera rocket, hydrogen-fueled rocket, UFO, and more
- Projects start out basic and gradually become more sophisticated
- Perfect for science fairs and school projects

Autoren/Hrsg.

Harper, Gavin

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Elektrotechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau Triebwerkstechnik, Energieübertragung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: History of RocketryChapter 2: Rocket ScienceChapter 3: The Model Rocketeer's WorkshopChapter 4: Model Rocket StabilityChapter 5: Constructing Model RocketsChapter 6: Recovery SystemsChapter 7: Launching Model RocketsChapter 8: Rocket MathChapter 9: Model Rocket PhotographyChapter 10: Model Rocket Movie CamerasChapter 11: Rocket MailChapter 12: Introduction to the Flight ComputerChapter 13: Educating with Model RocketryChapter 14: Model Rocket ClubsAPPENDIX A: MODEL ROCKET SAFETYAPPENDIX B: INTERNATIONAL LISTING OF MODEL ROCKET CLUBSGlossaryIndex

Über Autor(innen)

Harper, Gavin
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Gavin D. J. Harper is the author of 50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius, Build Your Own Car PC, and Solar Energy Projects for the Evil Genius (all from McGraw-Hill), and has had work mentioned in the journal Science. Harper holds a BSc. (Hons) Technology from the Open University, has completed an MSc. Architecture: Advanced Environmental & Energy Studies, and is currently undertaking further Postgraduate study with the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology, Loughborough University.