Wiki¶

Project documentation¶

• Requirements document
• Detailed design
• Parts list
• Assembly instructions
• Operating manual

Draft requirements¶

Shepard Test Stand Version 1.0
# Verify that we can measure the Estes motor performance data (thrust vs time for various motors as published here: http://estes.aptinet.com/images/page%2033.pdf)
# Measure and record exhaust temperature of the Estes motors [NOTE: This means using a computer -gm]
# Document the engine testing procedure from test stand setup, to running tests, and ending with stowing the test stand

These requirements are currently being revised here

1. Add support for commercial high-power model rocket motors (above E)
2. Add support for video capture (low and high speed) to data collection

Budget¶

Money: $200
Time: 3 months [where did the time limit come from? -gm]

Links to meeting minutes¶

• TBD

Note: The sections on this page should be broken into separate pages as needed to maintain organization.