Water Rockets and High Pressure Rockets, Byram Mississippi

2044 Feet - June 14 2007 - Carbon Reinforced FTC

3. Red Arrow III by Sam Mulock Clicks=4401

1230 Feet - November 7 2004 - Spliced Bottles Kevlar Reinforced

4. Insane Air by Robert Youens Clicks=5682

1105 Feet - June 6 2002 - FTC single stage

A&P Braided carbon sleeve Clicks=2548

Manufacturers of Braided Fabrics for Composite Reinforcement and Advanced Technology Applications. They also retail and the prices are the best I've seen! Very helpful when I emailed. They also have a nice briad calculator for converting diameters and angles. 5 Stars!

Aerospace Composite Products Clicks=2492

Not very many sleeves to choose from but lots of other stuff including layup systems. I've not emailed them but when I do I'll post here.

Alain Juge Contribution on Water Rockets Clicks=6555

A Collection of design. Launcher, fins, nozzle, and recovery.

All Metal Quick Release Launcher Clicks=4582

02/28/2006: Like the Japanese water coupler launchers, but better. Brass quick-release coupler, steel pipes, multiple check-valves and pressure release. Durable, safe. Off-the shelf components with only a bit of work on the coupler to make an automatically centered nozzle.

Analytical equations for water-rocket motion Clicks=3637

A report describing a comprehensive approach for modeling the water-rocket thrust phase. The 311KB pdf document contains 26 pages of math and descriptions which allow one to predict the velocity of a rocket after it has expended all the energy contained in the pressurized gas.

Antigravity Commercial Water Rockets Clicks=2936

Likely the best commercial water rockets around. Fin sets, staging and other parts.

Apogee Rocket Altimeter Clicks=2875

15,000 foot Electronic Altimeter. Try this micro-sized electronic altimeter. It is simple to use, and it accurately measures the height of the rocket without any fussing around. Just drop it into the payload bay of your rocket, and launch it.

Bearing Release Launcher Clicks=10028

Like a Clark Cable Tie except I use ball bearings embedded in pvc ring spilt into thirds. This allows for no ring or lip on the nozzle.

Boley Jewelers Lathe Clicks=4864

12/11/2003: My boley lathe I'm trying to tool up or sell. Which every comes first.

Bottled Carbon Dioxide Water Rocket Launcher Clicks=5309

This launcher was assembled with the support of Partners In Education, a Santa Fe based organization that directly helps school teachers in the city with many of their classroom needs.

Braided Carbon Sleeve FTC Layup Clicks=6342

09/11/2003: Display the methods used in building a braided carbon sleeve pressure vessel.

Braided Carbon Sleeve Test for FTC Clicks=5648

08/22/2003: Determine how much pressure an FTC can stand when covered with a braided carbon sleeve and epoxy laminate. It held 600psi which is as high as I can go.

Bristol Water Rockets Clicks=5792

Home of the Bristol Sport Cap Release. Passive deployment design, FTC, and launcher.

Bruce's Water Rockets Clicks=8015

Some pictures of various designs.

campbell tubeshield protective light covers Clicks=1368

Campbells Tubeshield, the crystal clear, unbreakable and re-usable fluorescent tube protective light covers.

Casting Convergent-Divergent Nozzles in Epoxy Clicks=5186

02/02/2004 Cast three CD nozzles for performance testing that are as similar to each other (except expansion ratio) as possible. The three ratios will be 2:1, 3:1 and 4:1. These being test pieces, weight is not an issue. Each nozzle will be housed in a 1 1/2 in. steel coupling that will connect to a steel pipe and high pressure tested (up to 600psi) using tapered stoppers (also cast using a 2 part RTV).

CBS Deployment Mockup Clicks=4593

How the chute and deployment device will pack for launch

CBS Specifications Clicks=5014

FTC Carbon Braided Sleeve (CBS) rocket specifications. These are close to what will be launched this year.

CBS1 Documentation Clicks=5816

CBS1 is a high pressure vessel with an extremely large nozzle (80% of the rocket diameter). It is an alitude attempt of 400 meters restricted by the following self-imposed rules.

CD nozzle for FTC Clicks=4595

Using just epoxy, PVC fittings and pipe build a 4:1 convergent/divergent nozzle that fits an FTC while trying to keep the convergent angle at 60 degrees and the divergent at 15 degrees.

Chemical Parachute Deployment Clicks=5504

12/23/2004: Using a check valve, determine if chemical deployment will work when launched under extreme thrust. A ball is used to stop the vinegar from rushing forward during high g deceleration after thrust yet float out of the way when flipped at apogee.

Clifford's Water Rocket Site Clicks=10963

Easy to use simulator, the how to on Guppies, launcher design and nice links page.

Computing Center of Pressure Clicks=2332

The Barrowman equations permit you to determine the stability of your rocket by finding the location of the center of pressure (CP). The value computed is the distance from the tip of the rocket's nose to the CP. In order for your rocket to be stable, you would like the CP to be aft of the center of gravity (CG).

Cool Water Rocket Site Clicks=6769

I made this web site because I want to share my experience building water rockets and my love for the hobby. On this site you will find an intoduction to water rockets, a water rocket page, a page on FTC rockets and T nozzle, a water rocket discussion page, a water rocket thoery page, an exploration of space page, an x-prize page, an about me page, a shout out to my friends page, and a water rocket guestbook. Have fun and enjoy looking at my site.

Cylinder Bore Size Calculator Clicks=1762

Calculate the bore size and area needed for a certain force and available air pressure

Dashto Horological /Tom Mister Tool List Clicks=1619

A large listing of lathe tools that bears watching.

Dean's Benchtop Clicks=8040

Where we take our water-rocket science very seriously. Cool videos, theory, and launching pumpkins!

Dean's Benchtop SIM Water Rocket Clicks=2415

This is version 0.5beta; a few features are not yet implemented.

Dry Ice Inflation Excel Spreadsheet Clicks=4241

Used to determine how much dry ice is needed to fill a volume to a pressure. Inflating Dry Ice (Co2) into a sealed container is dangerous. Never put dry ice in a pop bottle, glass bottle or anything else that is not rated for extreme pressure. Use only heavy gauge steel containers with safety pop off values.

Dutch waterrocket site Clicks=2497

A site for waterrockets

Estes Max Trax RTF Rocket Starter Set - 1434 Clicks=2259

The MaxTrax rocket comes with an electronic altitude-tracking capsule that automatically records how high the MaxTrax flies. Might be able to use with a water rocket. Not bad for the price.

Fin Planforms Clicks=4921

Different fin type with expected dimensions.

Fin set for the CBS High Pressure Rocket Clicks=5527

Purpose: Show the fiberglass layup for the CBS High Pressure Rocket fins. Thrust at launch will be extreme and the last thing I want is for a fin to come off. Also fillet is a minimum and quite smooth.

FTC Fin Jig Clicks=5140

Using John Coker's fin jig as an idea, scaled down to FTC's.

FTC Nozzle Alignment Tool Clicks=5107

Using the various PVC couplings shown, you can align your soda bottle nozzles perfectly inside your FTC.

GEHR Plastics Clicks=1882

High quality thermoplastic stock shapes and profiles!

High Pressure Launch Stopper Clicks=6457

01/10/2004: Determine how much pressure a fabricated stopper will hold and then predict when it will release. I will be using this for launching Junk, which will test chemical deployment. The idea is high thrust launches to simulate at least some thrust on my CBS rocket, test to test the test to test the test so to speak.

Homepage of Ulrich Hornstein - Water Rockets Clicks=7177

Lots of ideas and construction tips for water rockets. Updated very often. Nice pics from the NPL Water Rocket Challenge 2003.

How does propulsion work? Clicks=2228

This is the third of Sir Issac Newton's laws of physics, and one that is very important to space flight. Here's how it works. If you push on anything, it pushes back on you.

How to make parachutes for model rockets Clicks=4157

One of the first things that I consider is materials. For chute material I like to pick bright colors that will contrast well against the sky...

Hydrodynamics of a Water Rocket Clicks=2672

Abstract: Applications of mass, momentum, and energy balances are central to the teaching of fluid dynamics. In this study, a model to determine the trajectory of a water rocket is given that is far simpler than the system of coupled partial differential equations that typically results in modern hydrodynamic problems of interest.

Ian's Water Rocket Page Clicks=10934

Something I've started playing with lately are 'water rockets'. These devices basically consist of a 'PETE' soft drink (Soda) bottle part filled with water and pressurised with compressed air.

ICON Plastic Mailing Tubes Clicks=1999

Our clear plastic mailing tubes are approved by the Post Office. The caps are friction fit and do not require any adhesive to stay on through the mail.

International Water Rocket Challenge Clicks=1955

The Second International Water Rocket Challenge: 500 mL and Under. Please join me for a friendly competition that pits ingenuity and skill against the laws of physics and bad luck. Be "king of the world" (for a day, at least).

Inverse Engineering Ignis Project CD Nozzle Clicks=1698

A new site showing the step by step constuction of a CD nozzle by glueing to molded cones together.

Jason's Cool Water Rocket SIte Clicks=4072

Has information on all of my water rockets from a simple 710 ml bottle rocket to a huge 6.5 ft. water rocket. Also has a water rocket therory page and a backslider video.

Jim Gallant's Water Rockets Clicks=5727

Launcher, rocket cars and planes, detachable stem and fin pics.

John Coker's Tip-to-Tip Jig Clicks=1923

The 'tip-to-tip jig' described on this page is fixture for holding the rocket in place so that the fins remain properly lined up while the reinforcement is vacuum bagged in place.

Kevin Cully's H2O Rockets Clicks=3101

Water rockets detailed out with step by step pictured instructions on making your own water rockets.

Kevin Cully's H2O Rockets Clicks=3748

Step by step instructions with corresponding pictures on how to build a "Clark Cable" water rocket launcher.

Kevin's H2O Rockets Clicks=1865

Water rockets detailed out with step by step pictured instructions on making your own water rockets.

kites and waterrockets - homesite of Leo Commandeur Clicks=3782

Launcher plans, tire value design, air flap deployment. Some of the site is in Dutch. Links to other Dutch sites.

Marcorubber O-Ring Suprestore Clicks=1369

WOW, these guys are great! I was amazed! Very helpful with sizing and gland design. Just the experts I needed for my new sealing system. Their prices are very nice. 5 Stars!

MegaConvertor 2 Clicks=2047

This is an all new version of your favorite educational and research site, giving you a new, easier to use interface, with more converters, more features and quicker access.

Middlesex University Teaching Resources Clicks=1270

Interesting collection of items. Check out the PNEUMATICS HYDRAULICS section. Pretty cool Air motors!

Mounting a Video Camera Clicks=1437

No text but some good pics.

Nelnick Robotic Solutions Clicks=1451

Plastic Gears and other cool stuff. This is a hard to find source. If you have links to good selections of small plastic gears please add!

Newton's Three Laws of Motion Clicks=1296

Let us begin our explanation of how Newton changed our understanding of the Universe by enumerating his Three Laws of Motion.

Nick's Water Rocket Site Clicks=2763

Nick Oleson's Water Roakets Site. Very nice collection of applications, designs and ideas. Very mmuch worth the visit. It will take a while to browse all his goodies!

Nose Cones by Jimmy Yawn Clicks=730

Scratch built nose cones made from poster board and then fiberglassed. Very nice finish.

NPL: WR Challenge 2005 Clicks=1715

The 2005 NPL Water Rocket Challenge is over! 54 teams in two sessions competed to see who could keep their waterrockets in the air longest.

O-Rings Clicks=1816

An o-rings manufacturers directory.

O-Rings Online Clicks=1635

Any o-ring from our huge inventory ships the same or next day. If an item is not in stock, we contact you with all your options. We confirm all shipments via e-mail.

Online Conversion - Water Weight Conversion Clicks=1951

This converter will find the weight of water only!

Online Units Converter Clicks=1673

Online unit conversion for length, weight, volume, temperature, area, time, speed, and more for a total of 2100 kinks of units in 78 different categories.

Parachute Calculator Clicks=2005

Model Rocket Parachute Descent Rate Calculator

Parachute Lab. Clicks=2281

Computer-aided simulation & design. Here you can find a lot of applied results on the parachutes in flight simulation.

Parachute Tutorial Clicks=6503

Step by step instructions for building a light duty parachute

PET Craft Association Japan Clicks=2249

In Japanese but good renderings of 55 steps to build a rocket.

Polyurethane Foams and Resins Clicks=1678

When asked what the difference between epoxy and polyester resins is, I've often said it's sort of like the difference between a dog and a cat; they both have four legs and fur, but they're completely different animals.

Pumps and CO2 Cartridges Clicks=2043

A nice selection of air pumps including CO2 assisted. Cartridges also shown.

Radius of Gyration & Buckling Clicks=1794

Buckling is very similar to bending. Thus, the shape of the cross-section is very important....

Render of Chemical Deployment Device Clicks=5172

Should more tests prove successful, I'll use this on my next rocket.

Richard Nakka's Experimental Rocketry Clicks=2697

This web page deals with the topic of parachutes and their use as a recovery device for amateur rockets.

Richard Nakka's Rocket Theory Site Clicks=1864

The primary goal of the Solid Rocket Motor Theory Web Pages is to present the theoretical basis for the functioning of a solid propellant rocket motor.

Robert Youens Water Rocket Page Clicks=10290

Former altitude record of 1105 feet, single stage no less! Lots of good designs and active deployment systems. From easy to extreme.

Rocket Altimeter Project (RAP) Clicks=1873

I've been interested in model rocketry for a long time, but as my interest in electronics became stronger and more developed, rockets fell by the wayside. Recently, though, I thought of a way that I could combine these two interests: try to put electronic devices onboard rockets! That is what I have been trying to do recently with my BTSAM project, and just this month, with the Rocket Altimeter Project.

Rocket Simulation Links Clicks=2260

Rocket Simulation Links. Rocket Trajectory Simulators... Rocket Engine Simulators. Rocket Engine Numerical Simulator; highly detailed simulator by NASA. ...

Rocket simulators Clicks=2443

Three javascripts simulators based on the Rocket Equation.The third is the most elaborated, but is not finished.

Rocket Team Vatsaas Fin Fastening Jig Clicks=2096

This is one of those common sense ideas that is anything but a brainstorm. I've used a lot of different methods to hold through-the-wall fins in placed during the gluing/curing phase of building a rocket, but this is the one that seems to work the best.

Rockets Roost Clicks=1969

Altimeter plans and programming. Also some camera stuff.

Rocketweb Water Rockets Clicks=2713

Videos, launcher, nice camera stuff

Rubber Stoppers Clicks=1752

Home Training Tools - a variety of stoppers.

Rubber Stoppers Clicks=1437

Indigo Instruments - good sizes but no holes

Save Rockerty Now Clicks=1788

On November 9th 2003 the Discovery Channel will air 'The Rocket Challenge', a fast paced and highly entertaining show about amateur rocketry.

Spears Weights & Dimensions Clicks=943

PVC White Schedule 40 Fittings, Unions & Saddles Weights & Dimensions ...

SPT Technology Products Page Clicks=1347

A nice selection or Carbon braids and other related products.

T Series Prototype Clicks=1202

T Series Started 8/6/2007. Prototype version.

Techno-challenge.org Clicks=1511

French Water Rocket Site.

Telescoping Pipe and Tube Clicks=1732

Accurate ID's and OD's for various pipes and bolts.

Texas Timers Clicks=1590

Sells Tomy Timers. Look under Plastic Clocks at the bottom of the left menu.

The Bigfoot Water Rocket Launcher Clicks=6468

Water Rockets are fun and educational. Enjoy pictures, illustrations, instruction, experiments (some are crazy), and information about water rockets.

The water rocket apogee pages Clicks=1947

You've found the pages of a water rocket enthusiast. An enthusiast who is recently started with this unusual but exciting hobby. My goal is to reach an altitude of +380m with an air pressurized water rocket made out of common PET bottles. Why?, because I believe it will be the world height record for water rocket PET bottles.

The Water-Rocket Explorer Clicks=5530

A very comprehensive project on water rockets, how to build them, how they work, analysis of launches failure and success with many photographs and videos. by John, Alexandre and Gabriel Gwynn

ThrustCurve Simulators Clicks=1763

Having convenient access to the motor data is great, but being able to use the most up-to-date thrust curves in your flight prediction software is even better.

Total Junk Project Clicks=7390

As a side project, using nothing but junk build a high pressure water rocket.

VCP - Visual Center of Pressure Clicks=2432

VCP (Visual Center of Pressure) is a Center of Pressure/Center of Gravity stability calculator for Windows. Its spreadsheet-style operation permits easy quick looks at what-if tradeoffs when designing rockets, and its graphic display ensures data entry accuracy.

Volume Calculations by LMNO Engineering Clicks=1483

Calculations and equations for partially full storage tanks: Partially full cylindrical tank on its side, partially full spherical container, and conical shape.

Water Rocket Annex Clicks=11141

This site describes homemade water rockets constructed from plastic pop bottles.

Water Rocket Discussion List Clicks=4531

Join or just read the messages posted by WR fans from around the world.

Water Rocket Simulator for Fun & Science Clicks=4023

This program can help students and rocketeers understand the physics of water rockets and how to optimize their water rocket launches to obtain the highest apogees.

Water Rockets by Yoram Retter Clicks=2553

Home of the SkewerDesign - easy to build, very durable, high performance rocket. Also: Cool launch sequences (real and virtual), "Calibrated Video" height measurement.

Welcome to the Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics Clicks=2592

The Beginner's Guide to Model Rockets will show you the basic math and physics that govern the design and flight of model rockets.

What Type of Fin Shape is Best? Clicks=3958

Many people have been told that the elliptical fin shape has the lowest induced drag. While that may be true for full size airplanes, it may not be necessarily true for small model rockets.