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SPORT ROCKETRY TECHNICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY

1958 – 2014

Compiled by Trip Barber, NAR #4322 April, 2015

Explanation of Abbreviations: AmSpam: American Spacemodeling magazine HMR: The Handbook of Model Rocketry, G. Harry Stine HPR: High Power Rocketry magazine MITJ: Journal of the MIT Rocket Society MR: The Model Rocketeer magazine MRM: Model Rocketry Magazine RKT: Rockets magazine SR: Sport Rocketry magazine TAMR: Topics in Advanced Model Rocketry, by Caporaso, Mandell, & Bengen XR: Extreme Rocketry magazine

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AERODYNAMICS (see also Drag Measurement and Gliders) Wind Tunnel Testing of Various Camber Lines Using a Multiply-Flapped Airfoil, Guppy Youngren,

MITJ Jan 75, 25p.

Wind Tunnel Testing of Boost Glider Airfoils, Guppy Youngren, MITJ Jan 74, 5p. Wind Tunnel Testing of Thin Flapped Airfoils, Guppy Youngren, MITCON Proceedings 71, 2p. The Effect of Cut-Off Trailing Edges on Reducing Fin Drag, Thomas Milkie, MITJ Jan 74, 2p. Flow Visualization Techniques, NAR Test Equipment Report #2. Turbulation, Andrew Elliott, MR Jan 74, 4p. Effect of Glider Turbulation on Maximum Altitude, Mark Bundick, NARAM-23 R&D, 1981. Why Elliptical Fins?, Thomas Milkie, MR Sep 72, 2p. ALTIMETERS Rocket Altimeter with Onboard Computer, John Fleischer, in Radio Electronics Magazine Oct 90, 8p. Vent Holes for Onboard Altimeters, Thomas Beach & Guppy Youngren, SR May 96, 2p. Building Your Own Homebrew Altimeter, Rick Weber, SR Jan 03, 5p. Quick and Easy Altitude Chamber, Chuck Pierce, SR May 04, 5p. Using Altimeter to Measure Competition Rocket Parameters, Paul Gray, NARAM 42 R&D, 2000. Kalman Filter for Altimeter Apogee Detection, Dave Schultz, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Kalman Filter for Altimeters, Dave Schultz, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004. Altimeter Absolute Accuracy, Chris Kidwell, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Altimeters vs Optical Tracking, Chris Kidwell, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004. Testing Altimeters for Allowance in Contests, Tom & Ed Lyon, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Analysis of Altimeter Data in Off-Vertical Flight, Larry Curcio, NARAM 49 R&D, 2007. Effect of Spin on Altimeter Data, Carrie Steele, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. Numerical Methods for Barometric Altimeter Data, Larry Curcio, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. Tracking vs Altimeters, Kaitlyn Steele, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. Barometric Adjustment of Accelerometer Altimeters, Larry Curcio, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. Altimeter Performance & Error Analysis, Dan & Mary Wolf, NARAM 54 R&D, 2012. Dynamic Pressure & Altimeters, Chris Kidwell, NARAM 54 R&D, 2012. Vacuum Test Comparison of Two Small Altimeters, Alyssa Stenberg, NARAM 54 R&D, 2012.

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Velocity Effects on Altimeter Performance, M. Rangitsch, NARAM 54 R&D, 2012. Altimeter Performance with Small Pressure Changes, Team Jedi Masters, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013. Effect of Positioning on Altimeter Readings, Robert Alway, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013. Telemetry from the Perfectflite MAWD Altimeter, Paul Smith, SR May 11, 5p. ALTITUDE DATA REDUCTION (see also Altitude Tracking) Model Rocket Tracking Math—Is There a Better Way?, Thomas Milkie, MITJ Jan 75, 6p. Solutions for Zero-Azimuth Tracking Problems, Trip Barber, MITJ Nov 72, 1p. Improved Methods of Altitude Data Reduction—Theoretical and Experimental Studies, Martin Huber & Geoff

Landis, NAR Tech Review Vol. 5, 14p.

Use of Programmable Calculators for Altitude Reduction, Tony Rogers, MR Jul 74, 2p. Altitude Determination, G. Harry Stine, HMR Chap 15 (1 and 2 station) & Appendix VII (3-station), 22p. A Statistical Examination of Altitude Reduction Methods (Abstract), Mark Bundick, MR Nov 79, 1p. Altitude Tracking & Data Reduction, Geoff Landis, MR Sep 83, 3p. Tracking Data Reduction: Geodesic vs Vertical Midpoint, Martin Huber & Geoff Landis, MITJ 1980, 11p. Geodesic Data Reduction, Martin Huber & Geoff Landis, MR Jul 81, 1p. Minimum-Error Data Reduction Method, Geoff Landis, NARAM 23 R&D, 1981. Multi (2 to 7) Station Data Reduction, Alan Jones & Bob Kaplow, NARAM-28 R&D, 1986. Some Thoughts on Altitude Tracking by 3-Station Elevation-Only, Greg Good, in Second Stage: Advanced Model

Rocketry by Michael Banks, 2p.

Automatic Altitude Data Reduction System, NAR Test Equipment Report 6. Error Compensation in Altitude Data Reduction, Bobby Gormley, NARAM 37 R&D, 1995.

ALTITUDE & VELOCITY MEASUREMENT (see also Altitude Calculation) Optical Tracking System, NAR TR-3. Tracking, NAR TR-107. Altitude Tracking, Estes Industries TR-3. Two Station Tracking, Geoff Landis, MR Oct 80, 2p. On Optical Tracking Systems, Manning Butterworth, MR Feb 72, 2p. Theoretical and Experimental Studies of Model Rocket Flight Paths, Cathy Ottinger, MITCON Proceedings 75, 4p. Determining Model Rocket Velocities, Maura Kelly, USAFA Proceedings 73, 20p.

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Use of Smoking and Dual Recovery Systems to Track & Recover High Altitude Model Rockets, Fred Shecter, MITCON Proceedings 75, 2p.

Investigation Into the Use of Titanium Tetrachloride in the Aid of Model Rocket Tracking, Bruce Shay, MR Jul 73, 1p.

Derivation of Altitude by CINEROC Telemetry Equations, Bill Smith, MR Jan 74, 1p. CINEROC Film Analysis and Altitude Measurement, Geoffrey Donatelli, NAR Tech Review Vol. 6, 7p. Tracking Streamlining by Use of Three Stations, Steve Connors, MR Aug 74, 2p. Rising Star: Measuring the Speed of a Supersonic Model Rocket in Flight, Chuck Mund, MR May 82, 3p. Ping-Pong Ball Altitude Measurements, Stephen Fentress, MR Jul 75, 2p. Concerning the Fall of a Ping-Pong Ball, Dr. G.M. Gregorek: Part 1, MR Sep 82, 2p; Part 2, MR Dec 82, 2p. Theoretical & Experimental Investigation of the Fall of a Ping-Pong Ball, Dr. G.M. Gregorek, NARAM-24

R&D, 1982. Staged vs Cluster Model Rocket Performance Measurement by Strobe, Peter Wysgalla, MRM May 69, 4p. Transistorized Tracking Light for Night Launched Models, Forrest Mims, MRM Sep 69, 3p. Xenon Tracking Strobe for Night-Launched Model Rockets, Forrest Mims, USAFA Proceedings 74, 10p. Transistor Flasher (ltr to editor), John Frankosky, MRM Mar 70, 1p. Light Flasher (ltr to editor), Darrel Gardner, MRM Sep 70, 2p. Give the Tracker a Break With a Unique Optical Tracking System, Thomas Milkie, MRM May 70, 3p. The Triple-Track Tracker, Trip Barber, MR Jan 79, 3p.; HMR Appendix V. Development of a 2-Axis Open-Sight Optical Tracker, Trip Barber, NARAM 20 R&D, 1978. Radar Tracking, Trip Barber, MR Mar 80, 2p. Measuring the Velocity of a Model Rocket Using Sonic Doppler Shift, Michael Gasperi, AmSpam Feb 87, 2p. Measuring Rocket Velocity by Analyzing Sound Recordings, KenHutchinson, NARAM 42 R&D, 2000. Measuring Rocket Velocities with a Laptop Computer, Ken Hutchinson, NARAM 43 R&D, 2001. Measuring Speed of Rocket at Launch, Fritz Langford, NARAM 42 R&D, 2000. Evaluation of Drag Coefficient & Altitude Prediction Methods, Matt Steele, NARAM-28 R&D, 1986. Multi-Station Tracking Data Reduction, V. Sempronio, NARAM 36 R&D, 1994. Differences in Altitude Determination Methods, Krista Brown, NARAM 39 R&D, 1997. Hemispherical Iteration Tracking Data Reduction, John DeMar, NARAM 38 R&D, 1996. Enhancing Visibility of Altitude Models, Chad Ring, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002.

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Tracking with Digital Imaging Theodolites, J. Peck & J. McIntosh, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Optical Tracking Precision, Mark Bundick & Ric Gaff, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. Determining Altitude with Photo Analysis, Jacob Rains, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. Using Video to Measure Rocket Flight, Tim VanMilligan, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. ALTITUDE PREDICTION & CALCULATION (see also Trajectory Analysis) Model Rocket Altitude Calculations, George Caporaso; Part 1, MRM Oct 68, 2p; Part 2, MRM Apr 69, 1p. Model Rocket Altitude Performance, Douglas Malewicki, Centuri Eng. Co. TIR-100. Altitude Prediction Charts, Douglas Malewicki, Estes Industries TR-10 (also NARTS Publication ESTAC). How High Will It Go?, Harry Stine, HMR Chap. 7, 18p. A New Approach to Coast Phase Altitude Calculation and the Inclusion of Variable Air Density, Tom Kuechler &

Clifford Kelley, NAR Tech Review Vol. 4, 3p. Mathematical Analysis of a Model Rocket Trajectory with Experimental Verification, Robert Nelson & Mark

Wilson, MITCON-75 R&D, 38p. Once and Twice-Corrected Fehskens-Malewicki Approximation to the Variable-Thrust Model Rocket, David

Werner, USAFA Proceedings 74, 10p. Error Analysis of the Modified Fehskens-Malewicki Approximation, Eric Dillon, USAFA Proceedings 74, 7p. A Quasi-Linear Variable Thrust Velocity Approximation, Greg Zettel, USAFA Proceedings 74, 12p. Continued Studies of the Generalized Caporaso Equation, Tim Russell, USAFA Proceedings 74, 48p. Error Studies in the Malewicki Burnout Velocity, Cathy Ottinger, USAFA Proceedings 73, 6p. Approximating Model Rocket Velocities, Maura Kelly, USAFA Proceedings 73, 8p. A Study of Optimal Time Delays Between Staging, Alan Bates, USAFA Proceedings 73, 14p. Optimum Delayed Staging, Thomas Kuechler, MR Aug 75, 4p. The Effect of Delayed Staging on a Multi-Staged Model Rocket’s Performance, Thomas Kuechler, MR Jan 73, 2p. Some Notes on Delayed Staging, Jay Apt, MR Feb 74, 1p. The Ideal Model Rocket Engine Thrust Curve, Thomas Milkie, MITJ Jan 74, 1p. Thrust Optimization, Len Fehskens, MRM, Jan 72, 2p. Model Rocket Thrust Optimization, Miller & Welling & Poteet, MR Jul 76, 5p. Simultaneous Optimization of Thrust and Mass, Thomas Kuechler, USAFA Proceedings 74, 11p. Calculation of Air Density Throughout a Model Rocket’s Flight, Thomas Kuechler, MR Aug 75, 4p. The Effect of Aerodynamic Drag on Altitude Lost Due to Early or Late Ejection, Douglas Malewicki & James

Anderson, MRM Feb 71, 5p.

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Methods for the Exact Determination of Theoretical & Experimental Altitude Performance, Robert Nelson,

MITCON Proceedings 1980, 5p. Simple Analytic Approximations to Model Rocket Engine Thrust-Time Curves, S.W. Bowen, MRM Jul 71, 1p. Calculation of Optimum Mass, Thomas Kuechler & Clifford Kelley, NAR Tech Review Vol 6, 9p. Evaluation of Drag Coefficient & Altitude Prediction Methods, Matt Steele, NARAM 28 R&D, 1986. Achieving Real-World Optimal Mass Performance, Larry Curcio, SR Jan 98, 2p. Numeric Methods for Characterizing Rocket Designs, Paul Fossey, NARAM 40 R&D, 1998. Using Newtons Second Law to Predict Altitude, Ellis Langford, NARAM 40 R&D, 1998. How Motor Selection Affects Altitude, Rachel Brower, NARAM 41 R&D, 1999. A New Technique for Integrating the Motion Equation for Rocket Altitude Simulation, John Viggiano, NAR Tech

Review Vol. 8, 12p. Comparing Numeric Methods for Altitude Simulation, Kenneth Karbon, NARAM 40 R&D, 1998. Predicting Rocket Performance from Ascent Time, Larry Curcio, NARAM-35 R&D, 1993; HPR Dec 94, 7p. Precision Event Performance Variability, Patrick Peterson, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. Calibrating a Rocket for Precision Altitude, Mike Konshak, NARAM 51 R&D, 2009. Simulation Accuracy Compared to Actual Flights, K. Steele, NARAM 51 R&D, 2009. BIOLOGICAL PAYLOADS The Effects of Acceleration on Trained and Untrained Mice, Thomas Hendrickson, MITCON Proceedings 71, 4p. The Fine Art of Payload Launching, Robert Cannon, Estes Industries TN-4. Payloads, Harry Stine, HMR Chap. 13, 20p. Breathing and Heart Rate Sensor for the Foxmitter, Richard Fox, MRM Jul 70, 3p. BIO-1 Mouse Flights with Telemetry, Alan Stolzenberg, MRM Sep 70, 3p. BODY TUBES Heat Sealing Method for Rolling Body Tubes, Randall Redd, AmSpam, May 87, 5p.; NARAM 28 R&D, 1986. Body Tubes from A to Z—Tips on Cutting and Finishing, Robert Anderson, AmSpam, Jan 85, 2p. Body Tubes for Better Models, Robert Anderson, AmSpam, Feb 85, 2p. Comparison of Preparation Methods for Body Tubes, Bryan Sowden, NARAM-32 R&D, 1990. Fiberglass Rocket Bodies, Art Rose, AmSpam Mar 91, 3p. Making Your Own Body Tubes, Bob Biedron, AmSpam Mar 91, 3p.

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Making Body Tubes, NAR TR-10. Fiberglass Airframe Fabrication, Bruce Markielewski, SR Mar 97, 6p; also NAR TR-110. Crush Weight Comparison of Vellum Tubes, J. Gleaton, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Protecting Body Tubes from Ejection Charges, R. Freed, NARAM 40 R&D, 1998. Wax Mandrel Process for Composite Fiberglass Tubes, Bob & Peter Alway, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Buckling Loads for Long Body Tubes, Mike Konshak, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. CLUSTERING Clustering the Upper Stages of Model Rockets, Geoffrey Landis, MITCON Proceedings 72, 3p. Development of Reliable Staged-Clustering Techniques, Michael Del Vecchio, MITCON Proceedings 74, 2p. Cluster Geometry, Norman Guivens, MITJ 1980, 4p. Clustering Advanced Rockets, NAR Tech Report NCTRA-1. Clustered Rocket Design, Mark Page, HPR May 93, 4p. King Cobra: Clustering Hypertek Hybrids, Bruce Kilby, HPR Apr 97, 4p. Optimizing Performance in 1/2A Cluster Altitude, Andrew Miller, NARAM 35 R&D, 1993. Study of 4-A Cluster Altitude Designs, Mary Wolf, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. PVC Spider for Clustering Black Powder Motors, Joshua Tischart, SR May 06, 8p. Clusters and Igniters, Boris Katan, SR May 09, 11p. Ignition Simultaneity in BP Cluster Motors, Team Pod Bay Doors, NARAM 47 R&D, 2007. Cluster Engine Ignition Simultaneity, Team Pod Bay Doors: Part 1, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008; Part 2, NARAM 51 R&D, 2009. COMPUTER PROGRAMS Application of Assumed-Mode Flutter Analysis to Low Reynolds Number Wings (FORTRAN), Michael Micci,

NARAM-17 R&D, 1975.

A Computer Program to Find Optimum Mass, Thomas Kuechler, NAR Tech Review Vol. 6, 4p. Development of a Graphical Output Rocket Altitude Simulation Program (PASCAL), Bobby Gormley, NARAM-35 R&D, 1993.

Altitude Tracking and Data Reduction (BASIC), Geoff Landis, MR Sep 83, 1p. Geodesic Data Reduction With the HP-41CV Calculator, Greg Zsidin, AmSpam, Oct 86, 2p. CPRES—A BASIC Computer Program for Finding the Center of Pressure, Martin Catt, AmSpam, Oct 87, 3p. CGRAV—A Center of Gravity Program (BASIC), Martin Catt, AmSpam, Oct 87, 4p.

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ROCAD—Computer Aided Design for Model Rockets, Michael Gasperi, AmSpam, Nov 85, 2p. Elliptical Fins by Computer, Michael Gasperi, AmSpam, Feb 86, 1p. CTRANS: An Automatic Conic Transition Program (BASIC), Martin Catt, AmSpam, Aug 86, 1p. Development of a Modular Altitude Calculation Method (C), Jeff Vincent, NAR Tech Review Vol. 8, 27p. DESIGN OPTIMIZATION Efficiency by Design, Robert Anderson, AmSpam, Oct 86, 3p. A Design Procedure for Maximizing Altitude Performance, Edward LaBudde, NARAM-41 R&D, 1999. Optimizing Rocket Shape to Maximize Altitude, A. Calvert, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Optimizing Altitude Performance with Timers, Chad Ring, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Superroc Altitude Optimization, Chris Flanigan, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014. DETHERMALIZERS Dethermalizers. Geoffrey Landis, MIT Competition Design Notebook, 3p. An Investigation into Various Parachute Duration Dethermalizers, Mark Bundick & Robert Justis, MR Sep 76, 2p. Unwind with a Clockwork Dethermalizer, Stephen Waide, MR Aug 81, 2p. Fabrication of a Programmable Micro-Timer for Event Actuation and Dethermalization, Bob Kreutz, NARAM-33 R&D, 1991. Designing a Parachute Dethermalizer, Cassi Steele: Part 1, NARAM 51 R&D, 2009; Part 2, NARAM 52 R&D,

2010. Electronic Dethermalizer Timer, Team Pod Bay Doors, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. A Unique Dethermalizer for Rocket parachutes, Tim VanMilligan, Apogee Compnents tech Pub #20. DRAG MEASUREMENT Aerodynamic Drag of Model Rockets, Dr. G.M.Gregorek, Estes Industries TR-11. Model Rocket Altitude Performance, Douglas Malewicki, Centuri Eng. Co. TIR-100. The Aerodynamic Drag of Model Rockets, William Bengen, TAMR Chap. 3, 237p. The Aerodynamic Drag of Rockets: Overview of Drag Prediction Methods with Experimental Data, Charles

Rogers, HPR Aug 95, 24p. Stability and Shapes, Harry Stine, HMR Chap. 8, 31p. Wind Tunnel Drag Coefficient Measurements, Douglas Malewicki, MRM Apr 70, 2p. Model Rocket Drag Analysis Using a Computerized Wind Tunnel, John DeMar, NARAM-37 R&D, 1995.

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Mathematical Analysis of a Model Rocket Trajectory with Experimental Verification, Robert Nelson & Mark Wilson, MITCON-75 R&D, 38p.

Determining the Drag Coefficient of a Rocket Using a CINEROC Movie Camera, Robert Golobic, USAFA

Proceedings 73, 15p. A Rocket Releasing Device for Model Rocket Drop Drag Tests, Thomas Milkie, MITJ Jan 74, 3p. Use of Drop Tests for True Drag Comparison of Model Rockets, Thomas Milkie, MIT Proceedings 72, 3p. Throw Your Rockets Out the Window (Drop Tests), Thomas Milkie, MRM Feb 70, 4p. The Effect of Engine Exhaust Plumes on Model Rocket Drag, Mark Stutman & James McGraw, MIT Proceedings

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Exhaust Plume Drag (ltr. to editor), Robert Cramer, MRM Jul 70, 1p. Model Rocket Drag Reduction by Boat-Tailing, George Pantalos, MR Jan 74, 3p. Oil Flow Visualization Applied to Model Rocketry, William Dye, MR Sep 74, 3p. Oil Flow Visualization, Lonnie Kroo, NAR Test Equip. Report #2. Flight Investigation of Four Nose Cone Shapes, Mark Bundick & Robert Justis, MR Oct 75, 1p. Evaluation of Drag Coefficient & Altitude Prediction Methods, Matt Steele, NARAM 28 R&D, 1986. Calculating Drag Coefficients, George Caporaso, MRM Nov 68, 1p. Velocity Dependence of Drag Coefficients, George Caporaso, MRM Jan 70, 2p. Evaluation of Drag Coefficient Prediction, Team NCR, NARAM 36 R&D, 1994. Drag vs Surface Finish on an Alpha, Greg Bock, NARAM 41 R&D, 1991. Estimating and Verifying Drag Coefficients, Chan Stevens, NARAM 49 R&D, 2007. The Performance of Conical Model Rockets, Gary Schwede, MRM Oct 69, 5p. Aerodynamic Drag vs Fineness Ratio for B Altitude, Charles Weiss & Jeff Vincent, NARAM 40 R&D, 1998. Evaluation of Altitude of Models Launched from Tower vs Rod, William Safford, NARAM 31 R&D, 1989. Launch Lug Drag, Chan Stevens, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Lift vs Drag of 2-Stage Rocket in Wind Tunnel, Jack Hagerty, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Determining Drag Coefficient Using Accelerometer Payloads, Tim Van Milligan, NARAM 54 R&D, 2012. Drag of Nose Cones, Ashley VanMilligan, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013. Drag of Tube Fins, Allison VanMilligan, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013. Effect of Turbulent Flow on Fin Boundary Layer, Brock Hampton, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013.

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EGGLOFT Effectiveness of a Turbulator in Egglofting Rockets, Tim Van Milligan, NARAM-31 R&D, 1989.

Wind Tunnel Investigation of 3 Egglofter Body Designs, Chris Flanigan, NAR Tech Review Vol. 2, 11p. Evaluation and Selection of Dual Eggloft Capsules, Kevin Gormley, NARAM 38 R&D, 1996. Effect of Shroud Length on Egglofter Altitude, Sarah Wolf, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004. B Eggloft Optimal Design, Jay Calvert, NARAM 49 R&D, 2007. Reliability Enhancement for Egglofting, Chan Stevens, NARAM 51 R&D, 2009. Development of Molded Foam Egg Protectors, Tim VanMilligan, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013. ELECTRONIC PAYLOADS (see also Altimeters and Transmitters) Electronic Payloads, NAR Tech Report NCTRA-3. An Onboard Airspeed Measurement System, Ted Mahle, AmSpam Sep 88, 5p. On Board Computers in Model Rocketry, Charles Hall, NAR Tech Review Vol. 4, 9p. Rocket Data Acquisition System and Flight Data, Scott Bartel, HPR Apr 94, 11p. The Sonoroc, Moose Lavigne, AmSpam Feb 86, 1p. Measuring the Velocity of a Rocket Using Sonic Doppler Shift, Michael Gasperi, AmSpam Feb 87, 2p. Development of an 8 Channel Data Acquisition System, R. Demopoulos & F. Schorr, NARAM-31 R&D, 1989. Airswitch Altimeter Ejection System, John Fleischer, HPR Mar 93, 2p. IA-X95 Integrating Accelerometer Tests, Thomas Beach, SR Summer 96, 3p. Non-Vertical Flight and the Cambridge IA-X95 Accelerometer, HPR Aug 96, 5p. Night Launch Light Payloads, David Sollberger, SR Apr 94, 6p. High-Intensity Strobe Payload, Mort Binstock, SR Apr 94, 3p. How to Build Your Own Sound Recorder Payload, Thomas Beach, SR Sep 96, 3p. Rocket Research with Commercial Accelerometers, Larry Curcio, SR May 97, 4p. Miniature Beeper Locator for Rockets, Jim Fackert, NARAM 39 R&D, 1997. Magnetic Apogee Detection Sensor, Robert Galejs, SR Sep 99, 4p and correction SR Mar 00, 1p. Universal Flight Controller/Datalogger, John DeMar, NARAM-35 R&D, 1993.

Measurement of Indicated Airspeed with a Miniature Datalogger & Pitot Tube, Nick Cinquino & Leonard Johnson,

SR Mar 14, 9p.

GPS Rocket Recovery System, Mike Konshak, XR Mar 08, 6p.

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GPS Rocket Recovery, Mike Konshak, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. The Flight Computer, Jay Marsh, NARAM 41 R&D, 1999. Electronic Onboard Launch Detector, S. Murphy, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. ENGINES Model Rocket Motors, Harry Stine, HMR Chap. 5, 20p. Rocket Propulsion, Gordon Mandell: Part 1, MRM Jan 70, 2p; Part 2, MRM Feb 70, 3p. Development of a Liquid Thrust Augmentation System, Lindsay Audin, NARAM-xx R&D. Thrust Augmentation by Freon Injection, Carl Guernsey, MITCON Proceedings 71, 3p. Analysis of the Freon-12 Rocket Engine, Thomas Fetter, MITCON Proceedings 73, 2p. The Physics of Water-Propelled Rockets, Carl Bakay, MR Apr 84, 2p. The Nitrous Oxide Hybrid Rocket Motor, Al Jackson, Journal of Pyrotechnics #5 Summer 97, 13p.; HPR

May 95, 9p. The Krushnic Effect: Its Cause and Cure, Lindsay Audin, NAR Tech Review Vol. 1, 3p. Analytic Representation of Model Rocket Thrust-Time Curves, Manning Butterworth, MRM Oct 71, 1p. Simple Analytic Approximations to Modroc Engine Thrust-Time Curves, S.W. Bowen, MRM Jul 71, 1p. High Power Model Rocket Motors, Chas Russell, AmSpam Jan 87, 6p. Black Powder Model Rocket Engines, Trip Barber, MR Jun 75, 4p. Black Powder Model Rocket Motors, Theory and Design, E.J. Clinger & Wesley Smith, Journal of Pyrotechnics #5

Summer 97, 7p.

Thermodynamics of Black Powder Propellant, Robert Nelson, MITCON Proceedings 81-82, 6p. Ammonium Perchlorate Composite Rocket Engines, Trip Barber, MR Dec 80, 3p. Ammonium Perchlorate Composite Basics, Randall Sobczak, HPR May 93, 8p. Composite Propellant Testing, Trip Barber, MITJ Jul 76, 2p. Basic Design Theory of a High Energy Model Rocket Engine, Edwin Brown, USAFA Proceedings 74, 7p. Model Rocket Engine Performance, Edwin Brown, Estes Ind. TN-2. Non-Destructive Prediction of Model Rocket Engine Performance, Mark Stutman, NAR Tech Review Vol. 3, 12p. Predicting Engine Performance (Abstract), Larry Shenosky, MR Oct 75, 1p. Pressure & Temperature Dependent Properties of Black Powder Propellants, Trip Barber, NARAM 15 R&D, 1973. Ignition-Dependent Behavior of Black Powder Model Rocket Engines, Trip Barber, NARAM 20 R&D, 1978. Internal Ballistic Parameters of the Estes C6- Series Model Rocket Engine, Trip Barber, NARAM-13 R&D, 1971.

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Engine Ambient Temperature Effects, Robert Morstadt, MR Feb 75, 1p. Effect of Shock & Temperature Cycling on Failure Rate of D12 Engines, Chris Flanigan, NARAM-18 R&D, 1976. D12 Catastrophic Failure, Fred Schecter, MITJ 1980, 14p. Effects of Temperature Cycling on Rocket Motors, Team NCR, NARAM-33 R&D, 1991. A Theoretical Analysis of Why Black Powder Model Rocket Motors Fail, Matt Steele: AmSpam May 92, 6p.;

NARAM-32 R&D, 1990. Estes C6-0 Nozzle Extension Tests, Trip Barber, MITJ Nov 72, 1p. Effect of Base Fairings on the Thrust of Model Rocket Engines, Bob Parks, R&D, 1985. Tandem Model Rocket Engines, Trip Barber: MR Feb 76, 3p. and NARAM-17 R&D, 1975. Investigation of Solid Fuel Rocket Engines in Tandem, Doug Frost, NARAM-12 R&D, 1970. Effect of Extreme Cold on Black Powder Motors, R. Gaff, NARAM-26 R&D, 1984. Black Powder Motor Pre-flight Performance Evaluation, Team Southern Neutron, NARAM-34 R&D, 1992. Age Related Changes in Motor Ejection Delay Time, Chris Weaver, NARAM-31, R&D, 1989. Pre-Flight Weight vs Performance for BP Motors, Ryan Coleman, NARAM 51 R&D, 2009. Black Powder Motor Pre-flight Performance Evaluation, Darren Childers, NARAM-34 R&D, 1992. Cost Analysis for Reloadable Motors, Kevin Stumpe, NARAM 37 R&D, 1995. Effects of Humidity on Black Powder Rocket Engines, C. Steele, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004. Effect of BP Motor Weight on Performance, Patrick Peterson, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Krushnic Effect on Reducing BP Motor Thrust, Jonathan Dunbar, NARAM 54 R&D, 2012. ENGINE STATIC TESTING Static Test Stand, Trip Barber, NAR Test Equip. Report #3. Static Test Stand Description, Trip Barber, MITJ Nov 72, 1p. Static Test Stand Transducer Design, Trip Barber, MITJ 1980, 5p. Development of a Microprocessor-Based Static Test Stand, Trip Barber, NAR Tech Review Vol. 5, 1980, 8p. Total Impulse Test Stand, Al Celetti & Roger Lawton, NARAM R&D, 16p. Engine Measurement with Home Computers, Chuck Hosler, MR Oct 82, 3p. Low Cost Impulse Recorder for Model Rocket Engines, Henry Taitt & Charles Miller, in Second Stage: Advanced

Model Rocketry by Michael Banks, 3p. Game Port Engine Thrust System, Daren Childers, NARAM-32 R&D, 1990.

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Two Experiments in Static Testing Data Reduction, Chris Flanigan, MITJ Jul 76, 3p. Report on Foreign Rocket Engines, Trip Barber, MR Apr 79, 2p. Ejection Pressure Measurements, Janice & Harold Larson, SR Jan 07, 5p. A Compact Format for Thrust-Time Data, John Viggiano & Robert LaFleur, NARAM-39 R&D, 1997. Effect of Altitude on Engine Performance, Ellis Langford, NARAM 42 R&D, 2000. Engine Ejection Charge Strength, Kris Bittle, NARAM 43 R&D, 2001. Model Rocket Ejection Charge Characteristics, V. Giovannone, NARAM 43 R&D, 2001. Delay Time Variability for AP F Motors. J. Staab, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013. GLIDERS Rear Engine Boost Gliders, Gordon Mandell, Estes Industries TR-4. Front Engine Boost Gliders, Gordon Mandell, Estes Industries TR-7. Glide Recovery, G. Harry Stine, HMR, Chapter 11. Design Rules for Boost and Rocket/Gliders, Dr. G.M. Gregorek, MR Jun 74, 3p. (also NAR TR-102). Boost/Glider Performance, Douglas Malewicki: Part 1, MRM, Dec 69, 7p; Part 2, MRM Jan 70, 4p; Part 3, MRM

Feb 70, 4p.

Model Rocket Recovery by Extensible Flex-Wing, Gordon Mandell, MRM Nov 68, 7p. Development of a Reliable Swing-Wing Glider (Abstract), George Gassaway, MR Oct 75, 1p. Applying the Rogallo Wing Glider to Model Rocketry, Dave Cook, MR Sep 76, 2p. Parawing Recovery, Leif & Olaf Thorson, MRM Jan 70, 1p. A New B/G (Sling) Pod, A.J. Rose, NARAM-23 R&D, 1981. Lift, Drag, and Pitching Moment Coefficient Measurements on the Estes Nighthawk B/G, Douglas Malewicki,

MRM May 70, 5p.

Investigation of Glider Performance Using Strobe Photography, Chris Flanigan, MITCON Proceedings 72, 3p. A Free-Flight Method for Boost/Glider Analysis, NAR Test Equipment Report #4. Study of Boost-Glider Wing Design, Micci-Gressman Team, MR Jul 74, 4p. Rocket Glider Boost Characteristics (Incidence and Pylon Height), Wayne Gerhart, MR Jan 74, 1p. Flop-Wing Variable-Geometry Boost/Gliders, Bob Parks, MRM Aug 70, 5p. Boost Performance of Flop-Wing Rocket/Gliders, Ringner-Rivieccio Team, NARAM-32 R&D, 1990. Calculation of the Neutral Point, Guppy Youngren, MITJ 1980, 3p. Canard Boost/Glider Design, Geoff Landis, MITJ 1980, 3p.

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Boost/Glider Trajectories, Geoff Landis, MR Apr 80, 1p. Boost/Glider Stability, Geoff Landis; Part 1, MR Nov 80, 2p; Part 2, MR Feb 81, 1p. Boost/Glider Stability, Bob Parks, MRM Jan 71, 4p. (also NAR TR-104). Glider Boost Analysis, Geoff Landis, MR Aug 82, 2p. Rocket-Boosted Gliders Vertical Flight Analysis, Geoff Landis, NARAM-24 R&D, 1983. An Experimental Investigation of Nine Factors Affecting Boost Phase Performance of Boost-Gliders, Trip Barber,

NARAM-32 R&D, 1990. Minimum Burnout CG Positioning for Gliders, Craig Phillips, NARAM-32 R&D, 1990. How to Build & Adjust Flex-Wing Boost/Gliders, George Gassaway, AmSpam, Sep 86, 2p. Flexible Wing Material Analysis, Kevin Gormley, NARAM 37 R&D, 1995. Flexwing Dihedral Optimization, Keven Gormley, NARAM 36 R&D, 1994. Flexwing Materials, Shaun Smith, NARAM 37 R&D, 1995. Systematic Approach to Trimming Flexwings, Pavel Pinkas, NARAM 43 R&D, 2001. Composite Wing Construction & Design Techniques, Terry Dean, AmSpam, Jul 89, 3p. Effect of Glider Turbulation on Maximum Altitude, Mark Bundick, NARAM 23 R&D, 1981. Glider Wing Dihedral, Chad Ring, NARAM-34 R&D, 1992. Glider Dihedral and Roll Stability, Geoff Landis, MR Mar 83, 1p. Self-Regulating Rocket Gliders, Robert Edmonds, NARAM-35 R&D, 1993. Bi and Tri-Wing Glider Developments, Ken Brown, NARAM-33 R&D, 1991. Engineering New Developments in Bi and Tri-Wing Gliders, Ken Brown, NARAM-34 R&D, 1992. Small Reynolds Number Airfoils, Richard Hyman, NARAM 42 R&D, 2000. Boost-Glider Wing Optimization, Andrew Hochheimer, NARAM 43 R&D, 2001. Designing Boost-Gliders Using a Wind Tunnel, Team Hochheimer, NARAM 43 R&D, 2001. Stabilization of Zero-Zero Gliders, S. Orr, NARAM 43 R&D, 2001. Sliding vs Flop-Wing Glider Comparison, Mary Wolf, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004. Investigation of the Flop-Wing Glider, Mary Wolf, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Color Visibility for Gliders, Katherine Humphrey, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Development of an Internally Stored Boost Glider, David Bellhorn, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Strut-Braced Boost Glider Wings, Doug Hillson, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005.

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Development of an Autonomous Glider, Doug Hillson, NARAM 48 R&D, 2006. Improving Reliability of Pop-Pod Gliders, Team Southern Neutron, NARAM 48 R&D, 2006. Piston-Driven Translating Glider Wing, T. Henderson, NARAM 48 R&D, 2006. Development of an R/G for 1/4A to G, J. Buckley, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Performance of Stall vs Conventional Glider Stabilization, S. Orr, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Development of a Beginner RG Design, Bruce Markielewski, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004. Wing Design Effect on Glider Flight, G. Miller-Moskal, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. Flying-Wing Gliders, Caleb Boe, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Dihedral Angle for C RG, M. Alexander, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. Effects of an Airfoil on BGs, Zack Coffee, NARAM 54 R&D, 2012. Effectiveness of Airfoiling on Gliders, Zack Coffee, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013. Improved Reliability for Flop-Wing Deployment, Chris Flanigan, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013. Gyro Guidance System in Rocket Gliders, Alyssa Stenberg, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014. Steerable Free Flight Boost Gliders, Team Woebkenberg, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014. The Theory & Practice of Using Flying Wing Gliders, Tim VanMilligan, Apogee Components Tech Pub #26. GUIDANCE Active Guidance & Dynamic Flight Mechanics for Model Rockets, David Ketchledge, HPR Jul 93, 17p. Analytic Study of a Pendulum Guidance System in a Model Rocket, Don Venhaus, MITCON Proceedings 74, 2p. An Electrolytic Guidance Unit, Peter Sauer, MITCON Proceedings 73, 1p. A Guidance System for Model Rockets, Alan Bilger, MR May 74, 5p; ltr response, Mike Wende, MR Feb 75, 2p. Ram Air as a Method of Rocket Control, Forrest Mims; Part 1, MRM Feb 70, 5p; Part 2, MRM Mar 70, 3p. Rollerons: Simplified Roll Control for Amateur Rocket Vehicles, David Crisalli, HPR May 96, 6p. Vertical Trajectory Guidance System, Steve Ainsworth, HPR Mar 99, 6p. Capacitor Discharge Guidance, Forrest Mims, MRM Nov 70, 2p. Development of a Sun-Based On-Board Guidance System, George Gassaway, NAR TR-204; NARAM 30 R&D, 1988. Sun-Seeking Guidance System for High-Power Rockets, David Mandot, HPR Nov 96, 5p. Gyroscope-Controlled Guidance System, Steve Ainsworth & Brian Riordan, HPR Nov 96, 4p. Development of a Gimbaled Engine Mount for Use in Guided Rockets, Zunofark Team, NARAM-31 R&D, 1989.

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Gimbaled Propulsion, Dave Gianakos, HPR May 93, 3p. Active Stabilization Flight Computer, Brian Guzek, NARAM 51 R&D, 2009. Electronic Stabilization of a Rocket, Alyssa Stenberg, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013. Gyro Guidance System in Rocket Gliders, Alyssa Stenberg, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014. HELICOPTER DURATION Basic Theory of Helicopter Duration, Chris Flanigan, MITJ Jul 76, 6p. Helicopter Recovery, Norman Smith, MRM Feb 70, 5p. Helicopter Duration Research, Tim Barklage, AmSpam Mar 88, 2p. Dragbrakes Revisited, Gordon Mandell, MRM Oct 69, 3p. Rotor Twist on ROTAROC Models, Zunofark Team, NARAM-25 R&D, 1983. Effects of Dihedral on Helicopters, Andrew Miller, NARAM-34 R&D, 1992. An Improved Helicopter Recovery Model with Design Analysis, Rose/Sykos Team, NARAM-25 R&D, 1983. Build the ROTAROC-7, George Gassaway, MR Mar 80, 2p. Investigation into Improved Helo Durations, Dan Mulholland, NARAM-28 R&D, 1986. Helicopter Blade Design, Bruce Markielewski, NARAM 42 R&D, 2000. Windward X-2: Model Rocket Turbocopter, Geoffrey Landis, MITJ 1980, 2p. Calculating the Rate of Descent of a Helicopter Duration Rocket, Tim Van Milligan, NARAM-33 R&D, 1991. Helicopter Duration: The Evolution of Design, Tim Van Milligan, AmSpam Nov 90, 5p. Helicopter Duration: The Evolution of Design 1997, Tim Van Milligan, SR Jul 97, 6p. Advanced Helicopter Recovery Concept, Bruce Markielewski, NARAM-39 R&D, 1997. Free-Spinning vs Static Helicopter Hub, A. Demarco, NARAM 43 R&D, 2001. Optimization of Rotor Design for Helos, Ellis Langford, NARAM 43 R&D, 2001. Design of a Competitive Helo, Pavel Pinkas, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Helicopter Rotor Blade Length vs Duration, Mary Wolf, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Effect of Helo Blade Cross-Section on Performance, Team What Could Possibly, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. Helo Blade Performance, Patrick Peterson & Chan Stevens, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. Helo Model Descent Stability, Bob Parks, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. Autorotating Model Descent Rates, Patrick Peterson, NARAM 54 R&D, 2012.

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Helicopter Performance Simulation, Chris Flanigan, NARAM 54 R&D, 2012. Development of a Simplified Helo Rotor Hub, Tim VanMilligan, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014. Finding the Best Helo Blade, Allison VanMilligan, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014. Reducing Drag & Weight of a Helo Hinge, John Buckley, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014. IGNITION Model Rocket Ignition, Robert Anderson: Part 1, AmSpam Nov 86, 3p.; Part 2, AmSpam Jan 87, 2p.; Part 3,

AmSpam Apr 87, 2p. Ignition and Launching, Harry Stine, HMR Chap. 6, 27p. Ignition-Dependent Behavior of Black Powder Model Rocket Engines, Trip Barber, NARAM 20 R&D, 1978. Model Rocket Igniter Tests, Douglas Kirk, AmSpam Jan 93, 4p. Flashbulb Cluster Ignition, John Langford, MR May 74, 1p. Flashbulb Ignition Mysteries Unraveled, John Pursley, AmSpam May 89, 2p. Cluster Ignition, Chas Russell, AmSpam Feb 85, 1p. Enerjet Staging by Mercury Switch, Peter Fernberg, MITCON Proceedings 73, 2p. Development of an Instant Enerjet Igniter, Jim Rea, MR Apr 74, 2p. The Rocketimer Staging Timer, John Fleischer, MR Aug 75, 2p. DS2 Delayed Staging System, Al Celetti & Rodger Lawton, MR Apr 76, 1p. Composite Rocket Staging, Joel Keene, SR Summer 95, 3p. Plasma Ignition of Solid Model Rocket Motors, Nick Cinquino & Leonard Johnson, SR Sep 12, 4p. Evaluation of Ignition Power Sources, Khim Bittle, NARAM 43 R&D, 2001. Al-Fire No-Fire Tests on Estes Igniters, C. Steele, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004. Igniter Placement vs Delay Times in AP Motors, Team Pod Bay Doors, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004. Increasing BP Engine Ignition Reliability, Brain Guzek, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. Development of an Onboard Ignition Circuit, Team Pod Bay Doors, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. LAUNCH SYSTEMS Ignition and Launching, Harry Stine, HMR Chap. 6, 27p. Model Rocket Electrical Launch Systems, NAR Tech Report NCTRB-7. Range Firing and Communication Systems, NAR TR-2. The Midi-Launcher Digital Launcher, Al Celetti & Rodger Lawton, MITCON Proceedings 75, 1p.

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Digital Electronic Launch System, Al Celetti & Rodger Lawton, MR Aug 76, 3p. A Minimum-Resistance Relay Launch System, Stephen Chessin, MRM Jan 69, 2p. Relay Ignition, Gordon Mandell, MRM Dec 69, 3p. The Relayer, Marc Lavigne, AmSpam Sep 86, 2p. How to Build Your Own Relay Launch Control System, Wally Etzel, SR Summer 96, 6p. A Model Rocket Automatic Launch System, Martin Kriegsman, MITCON Proceedings 71, 4p. Capacitor-Discharge Ignition Systems, Greg Smith, MR Apr 73, 4p. An Improved Capacitive Discharge Ignition System, Marc Lavigne, AmSpam Mar 87, 1p. Underwater Launching, Robert Parks, MRM Oct 70, 3p. Underwater Rocket Launching, Randy Boadway, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004. Experimenting With the Pop Launch Lug, Larry Shenosky, MR Feb 74, 2p. Uprated Ignition Reliability, Kenneth Stepleton, MR Jan 79, 2p. Solid-State Ignition System, Martin Catt, MR Aug 77, 3p. A Solar-Powered Launch System, Geoffrey Landis, MITCON Proceedings 1980, 3p. Digital Solar Launcher III, Frank Uzzolino, AmSpam Jul 86, 3p. The Willfire-II Launch Controller, James Wilcox, MR May 80, 1p. Modular Launch Control, Carlos Acosta, AmSpam Dec 84, 1p. A Trio of Launch Controllers (Basic, Capacitive, Solar), Greg Zsidin, AmSpam Oct 89, 3p. Design Considerations for Solar Powered Launchers, Darren Childers, NARAM-31 R&D, 1989. Piezo Electric Launch System, David Lucas, NARAM-31 R&D, 1989. A Countdown Timer for Model Rocket Launchers, Jack Cunkelman, in Second Stage: Advanced Model Rocketry by

Michael Banks, 3p. Ultra Low Cost Ground Support Equipment for Classroom, Ted Mahler, NARAM 42 R&D, 2000. Launch Control Systems, David Babulski, in Second Stage: Advanced Model Rocketry by Michael Banks, 3p. Capacitor Discharge Launch Controller, Caroline Steele, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Three-Way Plus Relay Launch Controller, Mort Binstock, SR Jul 97, 3p. LUNAR Launch Controller: Design and Theory of Operation, Anthony Cooper, SR May 12, 15p. Digital Launch Controller, M. Borman, NARAM 37 R&D, 1995. 32-Pad Launch Control System, John DeMar & Bill Owens, NARAM-39 R&D, 1997.

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Collapsible Tower Launchers, C. Johnson, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Development of Fly-Away Rail Guides, Tim VanMilligan, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Launch Rod Lowering System, M. Alexander, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013. LAUNCHERS, PRESSURIZATION (Piston & Closed Breech) Pressurization Effect Launchers, Trip Barber, MR Jul 74, 3p. Investigation of the Closed-Breech Launching System, Alan Stolzenberg, MITCON Proceedings 71, 4p. The Closed Breech Launcher, Gordon Mandell, MRM May 69, 4p. Investigation of the Dynamics of the Closed Breech Launcher, Barber Team, NARAM-14 R&D, 1972. The Kennedy Closed Breech Launcher, Greg & Debbie Kennedy, MR Apr 72, 2p. Optimization of the Zero-Volume Piston Launcher, Thoelen-Bauer-Porzio Team, NAR Tech Review Vol. 2, 17p. The Zero Volume Piston Launcher, Geoffrey Landis, MR May 74, 2p. The Differential Equation of Piston Launcher Motion, Geoffrey Landis, MITJ Jul 76, 9p. An Investigation of the Physics of the Launch Phase of a Zero-Volume Piston Launcher (Abstract), Geoffrey

Landis, MR Oct 75, 1p. Piston Type Thrust Augmenter, Andrew Bennett, MITCON Proceedings 72, 5p. A Zero-Volume Piston Launcher, Michael Burzynski, MR Sep 75, 7p. Piston Launcher Research (Abstract), Keith Vinyard, MR Oct 75, 1p. The Brass Head Piston Launcher, George Gassaway, AmSpam Jul 84, 1p. The Floating Head Piston Launcher, C. Weiss & J. Vincent, NARAM-28 R&D, 1986. Optimum Piston Tube Length for a Floating-Head Piston Launcher, C. Weiss & J. Vincent, NARAM-30 R&D, 1988. A Means of Increasing the Altitude Attained by a Zero-Volume Piston Launcher by Decreasing the Diameter of the

Piston Tube (Abstract), Billy O’Donovan, MR Oct 75, 1p. Liftoff Velocities of Piston Launchers, Matt Steele & George Gassaway, NARAM-26 R&D, 1984. Piston Effect on Altitude, Matthew Whymark, NARAM-34 R&D, 1992. Effect of Piston Diameter on Performance, Brian Guzek, NARAM 49 R&D, 2007. Theoretical Analysis of Zero-Volume & Floating-Head Pistons, Scott Johnsgard, NARAM 42 R&D, 2000. Altitude Comparison from Different Piston Launchers, Scott Vinyard, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Piston Pressure and Massive Models, Robert & Peter Alway, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Piston Launcher for Composite Motors, Chad Ring, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008.

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New Design for a Piston Launcher – PFM Piston, Bob Parks & Ryan Coleman, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Further Development of the PFM Piston Launcher, Ray King, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. Optimum Piston Length for 18mm Motors, Jonathan Dunbar, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Optimum Piston Length for 13mm Motors, Jonathan Dunbar, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. Piston for Cluster Engine Models, K. Steele, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Effect of Piston Launch on BG Altitude, Alyssa Stenberg, NARAM 54 R&D, 2012. Piston Launcher Length vs Altitude, Cassidy Steele, NARAM 54 R&D, 2012. Piston Effect on Thrust Curves, Patrick Peterson, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013. Using Pistons in A Altitude, Zack Stenberg, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013. Development of a Reliable Cluster Piston, R. King, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014. Optimizing Pistons for FAI, Patrick Peterson, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014. METEOROLOGY APPLICATIONS A Study of Weather with the Use of Model Rockets, George Wagner, MITCON Proceedings 74, 2p. Penetrating the Cloud Barrier, Dan Becker, MR Jul 83, 1p. Model Rocket Use in Offshore Weather Research, Tim Barklage, NARAM-31 R&D, 1989. Micrometeorology, Trip Barber, MRM, Nov 69, 2p. The Thermal, Bernard Biales, MITJ Jul 76, 5p. Using Rockets for Atmospheric Particle Collection, Vincent Giovannone, NARAM 40 R&D, 1998. The Earth’s Planetary Boundary Layer and How it Affects You, Doug Hillson, SR Mar 12, 6p. Where Will it Land?, Doug Hillson, SR Sep 14, 6p. Development of a Thermal Detection Unit, Carrie Steele, NARAM 51 R&D, 2009. PARACHUTES & RECOVERY DEVICES Recovery Devices, Harry Stine, HMR Chap. 10, 16p. Simplified Parachute Duration Analysis, Douglas Malewicki, MRM Jun 70, 2p. Experimental Parachute Duration Results, Douglas Malewicki & Carl Kratzer, MRM Jul 70, 4p. Boost Glider (& Parachute) Performance, Douglas Malewicki: Part 1, MRM Jan 70, 4p.; Part 2, MRM Feb 70, 4p. Parachute Performance, Jim Rea, NAR Tech Review Vol. 2, 8p.; MR Jan 75, 2p. Some Thoughts on 5 N-sec Parachute Duration Optimization, Bernard Biales, MITJ Nov 72, 5p. Is That Parachute Too Big?, Robert Cannon, Estes Industries TN-3.

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A Study of the Use of Artificial Thermal Generators in Parachute Duration Rockets, Fred Schecter, MITCON

Proceedings 76, 2p. The Vortex Ring Parachute Decelerator, Dave Flanagan, AmSpam, Jul 89, 2p. Parachute Visibility, Mathias Sias, NARAM-31 R&D, 1989. The Great Parachute Driftoff: Fabric Parachute Tests, Bruce Kilby, HPR Dec 98, 13p. Varying Suspension Line Lengths & Effect on Parasheet Descent Times, Alexander Bruggeman, SR Mar 00, 5p. Model Rocket Parachute, Analysis of Variables Affecting Descent Rate, Matthew Twombly et al, SR May 08, 6p. Drop Testing Rocket Recovery Systems, Ryan Coleman, NARAM 40 R&D, 1998. Model Design vs Parachute Size for 1-4A PD, David Klouser, NARAM 40 R&D, 1998. Analysis of Parachute Materials & Construction, Kevin Gormley, NARAM-34 R&D, 1992. Optimizing a Parachute for Duration Events, William Etzel, NARAM 39 R&D, 1997. Parachute Descent Stability, Matthew Leveron, NARAM 42 R&D, 2000. Effect of Shroud Line Length on Parachute Descent Time, B. Cook, NARAM 41 R&D, 1999. Optimum Shroud Line Length for 50cm Parachutes, Ryan Coleman, NARAM 41 R&D, 1999. Photographic Analysis of Parachute Recovery Failures, Ted Cochran, NARAM 42 R&D, 2000. Effect of Looping Parachute Shroud Lines, Fritz Langford, NARAM 43 R&D, 2001. Linear Radial Slits for Parachute Optimization, Matt Leveron, NARAM 43 R&D, 2001. Performance of Plastic & Mylar Chutes, Chris Kidwell, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Over the Canopy Shroud Lines in Parachute Deployment, V. Giovannone, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004. Using Handheld GPS for Rocket Retrieval, John Buckley, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Compressed Air Ejection, Caleb Boe, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. Comparison of Number of Parachutes vs Decent Rate, Allison Van Milligan, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Improving Effectiveness of Kevlar-Based Recovery Systems, Chan Stevens, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Number of Shroud Lines vs Parachute Descent Rate, S. Miller, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Increasing Mylar Chute Visibility with Dyeing, Team Murphys Lawyers, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. Spinning Parachute Effect on Descent Rate, A. VanMilligan, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. Increasing the Descent Time of Rocket Parachutes. Tim VanMilligan, Apogee Components Tech Pub #3. Best Method of Bonding Shroud Lines to Mylar Parachutes, john Boren, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014. Comparing a Cluster of Two Parachutes to One, Ashley VanMilligan, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014.

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Electron Packing of Polyethylene Parachutes, Jonathan Dunbar, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014. PHOTOGRAPHIC PAYLOADS High Quality Aerial Photography, George Flynn: Part 1, MRM Nov 68, 2p.; Part 2 (Lens), MRM Jan 69, 3p.; Part 3

(Haze Filter), MRM Mar 69, 1p. Color Aerial Photography, George Flynn, MRM Sep 69, 2p. Fundamental Photo Interpretation, Forrest Mims, MRM Dec 69, 2p. Three-Dimensional Modroc Photography, Steven Kushneryk, MITCON Proceedings 72, 2p. A Polaroid CAMROC System, Patrick Griffith, MITCON Proceedings 73, 2p.; MR Dec 73, 1p. A New Model Rocket Aerial Camera System, Frank Osborn, MITCON Proceedings 71, 4p. Three-Dimensional CINEROC Movies, Steven Fentress, MR May 75, 1p. Sound CINEROC, George Flynn, MRM Jan 71, 3p. Flying the CINEROC, Richard Fox, MRM Jan 72, 3p. Aerial Photography, Michael Banks, in Second Stage: Advanced Model Rocketry, 6p. Retrospective Rocketry: Rear-View ASTROCAM, Herb Desind, MR Jun 80, 2p. The Galactic Disc: A Multi-Photo Camera Carrier for the Kodak Disc 3000, Joseph Zielinski & Ray Chadwick,

MR Jun 84, 5p. Astro Views with the ASTROCAM: Using the ASTROCAM to Photograph Booster Separation, William Dye,

AmSpam Aug 84, 2p. The Multi-Frame (Sequence) Camera, Peter Alway, AmSpam Feb 89, 3p. Converting the Ansco HR25 Disc Camera for Flight, Ted Mahler, AmSpam Nov 90, 4p. High Power Rocket Photography, Steve Roberson: Part 1, AmSpam Mar 92, 4p.; Part 2, AmSpam Aug 93, 5p. High Quality 35mm Aerial Photography, Mort Binstock, SR Jan 97, 4p. Project Rocketfilm, Ray Dunakin: Part 1, HPR Dec 91, 4p.; Part 2, Movie Camera Conversions, HPR Mar 92, 5p.;

Part 3, Launch Vehicles, HPR May 92, 4p.; Part 5, Four-Inch Payloads, HPR Nov 92, 6p. Adventures in Aerial Photography, David Cotriss, HPR Dec 91, 4p. The R&R 35mm Camera Payload, Randy & Rick Elsas: HPR Dec 91, 3p. and HPR Mar 93, 3p.; Part 2, Mirror &

Hood, HPR May 93, 9p. Techniques for Digital Video Motion Analysis in Rocketry, Larry Shenosky, NARAM 39 R&D, 1997. Fisher-Price PX-2000 Video Camera Conversion, Earl Cagle, HPR Dec 91, 10p. Camera Designs for High Power Rocketry, Douglas Gerrard, HPR Nov 96, 12p. HYPER: Flying a 16mm Movie Camera on K1100 Power, Jim Arakaki, HPR Oct 95, 6p.

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C3 35mm Camera Control Circuit, Dave Katz, HPR Aug 95, 4p. Getting Started in Video Rocketry, Jamie Clay, SR May 02, 8p. A Simple Digital Camera Payload, Bob Kaplow, SR May 03, 2p. Photo Interpretation Made Easy, Jack Hagerty: Parts 1 & 2, SR Jan 13, 8p; Part 3, SR Mar 13, 6p. RADIO CONTROL & FLIGHT CONTROL The Radio-Controlled Boost Glider, Douglas Malewicki: Part 1, MRM Aug 69, 4p.; Part 2, MRM Sep 69, 4p.;

Part 3, MRM Oct 69, 3p. The Pulse Radio-Control Journal of the MIT Rocket Society, Mar 77, 82p. A Hawk Radio-Controlled Boost Glider, Guppy Youngren & Chris Flanigan, MR Jun 74, 2p. Flagship Radio-Controlled Boost-Glider, Phil Barnes, MR Apr 82, 4p. Radio Control for the Rocketeer, Stephen Lubliner, AmSpam Oct 93, 3p. Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency R/C. Ken Goldstein, HPR Dec 95, 3p. Two-Channel Servo Eliminator for R/C Applications, William Manganaro, HPR Dec 96, 5p. Micro R/C Rocket Gliders for B and C, Ryan Woebkenberg, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Design of a 2.5 N-sec R/C Boost Glider, S. Foster & R. Schaefer, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004. Development of a Two-Channel R/C RG, Keith Vinyard, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004. Hand-Launched R/C RG with Air-Start, Keith Vinyard, NARAM 51 R&D, 2009. 3-Axis Stabilization System for R/C RG, Team Pod Bay Doors, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013. Using Radio Control in Staging & Ejection, Jon Stenberg, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014. Coast Optimization System for Staged High Power Rockets, Frank Hermes: Part 1, RKT Oct 10, 4p; Part 2, RKT

Dec 10, 4p; Part 3, RKT Feb 11, 4p; Part 4, RKT Apr 11, 5p; Part 5, RKT Jun 11, 5p; Part 6, RKT Aug 11, 5p.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Research and Development Methods Guide, NAR Publication RD-1. Getting Started in Research and Development. Chris Flanigan, MR Apr 77, 2p. Basic Statistics for R&D, Jay Apt, MR Dec 72, 2p. Ideas in Advanced Model Rocketry, Joseph Persio, NAR Tech Review Vol. 1, 4p. 50 Topics for R&D Projects, Thomas Milkie, MITJ Jan 75, 4p.; MR Jul 75, 2p. 69 Simple Science Fair Projects With Model Rockets (book), Tim Van Milligan, Apogee Components. Some Ideas for Science Fairs, Lloyd Armstrong, MR Nov 74, 1p.

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Projects in Model Rocketry, Robert Cannon, Estes Industries (NARTS Publication ESTPM). Everything You Always Wanted to do for R&D, Geoffrey Landis, MR May 81, 2p. Research & Development Advice, Joyce Guzik, SR Mar 04, 4p. RETRO-ROCKETS Retrofire Recovery, Gordon Mandell, MRM Aug 69, 3p. Retrorockets Forever, Thomas Milkie, MRM Jan 70, 2p. Retro Rocketry, Bruce Markielewski, AmSpam Mar 92, 4p. Retro-Rocketry, Bruce Markielewski, NARAM-34 R&D, 1992. STABILITY & FLIGHT DYNAMICS (see also Gliders) Theoretical Prediction of Center of Pressure, Jim & Judy Barrowman, NARAM 8 R&D, 1966 Rocket Stability, NAR TR-13. Rocket Stability, Thomas Beach & Joyce Guzik, NAR TR-109. Basic Stability Considerations for Advanced Rockets, NAR Tech Report NCTRB-6. The Causes and Effects of Roll on the Rocket (Abstract), Craig Phillips, NAR Tech Review Vol. 2. Minimizing Rocket Fin Area by Optimizing Fin Sweep Angle, Robert Golobic, USAFA Proceedings 74, 14p. Wind Effects on a Model Rocket’s Flight: Part 1, Simulating the Effects, Randy Picolet, MR Nov 73, 3p;

Part 2, Optimizing the Flight for Altitude, Thomas Kuechler, MR Dec 73, 3p; Part 3, Dynamic Oscillations, Thomas Kuechler, USAFA Proceedings 73, 5p.

Stability of a Model Rocket In Flight, James Barrowman, Centuri Eng. Co. TIR-30. Calculating the Center of Pressure of a Model Rocket, James Barrowman, Centuri Eng. Co. TIR-33 (reprinted in

HPR Mar 98). Elliptical Fin Center of Pressure Calculations, James Barrowman, MRM Nov 70, 1p. Center of Pressure Calculations, James Barrowman, MRM Jan 71, 4p. Calculating the Center of Pressure of Ogive Transitions, James Barrowman, MR Feb 72, 2p. The Barrowman Equations, John Pursley, AmSpam, Feb 90, 5p. (plus 1p. correction Apr 90). What Barrowman Left Out: Variation of CP With Angle of Attack, Robert Galejs, SR May 99, 3p. Basic Stability Considerations for Advanced Rockets, North Coast Rocketry TR-15. Designing Stable Rockets, Estes Industries TR-9. Designing Stable Rockets, Rick Boyette, AmSpam, Jul 88, 2p. Unified Approach to Aerodynamic Stability, Gordon Mandell, TAMR Chap. 2, 209p.

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Stability and Shapes, Harry Stine, HMR Chap. 8, 31p. Introduction to the Dynamics of Model Rocket Flight, George Caporaso & Gordon Mandell, TAMR Chap. 1, 46p. Fundamentals of Dynamic Stability, Gordon Mandell, NAR TR-201. Dynamic Stability Criteria for Model Rockets, Michael Micci, NAR Tech Review Vol. 4, 4p. A Look at Dynamic Stability, Geoffrey Landis, MR Feb 80, 1p. Active Guidance & Dynamic Flight Mechanics for Model Rockets, David Ketchledge, HPR Jul 93, 17p. Stability and Fin Design, Trip Barber, AmSpam Apr 86, 2p. Investigating Conical Stabilizers (Abstract), Jeff Chandler, MR Feb 73, 1p. Fin and Tube Stabilized Rockets (Abstract), Walter Page, MR Oct 73, 2p. Experimental Testing of Gravitational Stability Theory (Abstract), Geoffrey Landis, MR Oct 73, 2p. Barrowman Stability Analysis vs Wind Tunnel Data, T. McAtee, NARAM 40 R&D, 1990. Quartic Method of Applying Barrowman CP Calculation, Gary Crowell, NARAM 21 R&D, 1979. Design & Stability Optimization of Free Rockets, Alan Jones, NARAM-22 R&D, 1980. Rotational Motions in Rocket Flight Dynamics, Craig Phillips, NARAM-21 R&D, 1979. Inertial Parameter Optimization of Rockets, Craig Phillips, NARAM-31 R&D, 1989. Minimum Burnout CG Positioning for Gliders, Craig Phillips, NARAM-32 R&D, 1990. Wind-Caused Instability, Bob Dahlquist, HPR Mar 98, 6p. The Effects of Fin Incidence Angle, Bobby Gormley, NARAM-33 R&D, 1991.

Stability of Tube Fins, Seth Avecilla, NARAM 39 R&D, 1997. Tubefin Rocket Aerodynamics Revisited, Larry Brand, Part 1: SR Jan 08, 6p; Part 2: SR Mar 08, 6p;

Part 3: SR Mar 10, 7p. Adjustable Drag Tubefin Rockets, J. Staab, NARAM 54 R&D, 2012. Empirical Stability of Spool Rockets, E. Strother, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Ring Finned Rocket Stability Using CFD, M. Rangitsch, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Failure Rates in Rocketry, Ted Cochran, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Triform vs Cruciform Fins, Jonathan Dunbar, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. STAGING Multi-Staging, Estes Industries TR-2. Multistaged Models, Harry Stine, HMR Chap. 9, 14p.

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Multistaging Advanced Rockets, NAR Tech Report NCTRA2. Electronic Staging of Model Rockets, North Coast Rocketry TR-7. The Mercury Tilt Switch as an Effective Staging Device, Mike Myrick, MITCON Proceedings 75, 2p. A Study of Optimal Time Delays Between Staging, Alan Bates, USAFA Proceedings 73, 14p. Time-Delayed Staging (Abstract), Robert Thompson, MR Sep 72, 1p. The Effects of Delayed Staging on a Multi-Staged Model Rocket’s Performance, Thomas Kuechler, MR Jan 73, 2p. Some Notes on Delayed Staging, Jay Apt, MR Feb 74, 1p. Optimum Delayed Staging, Thomas Kuechler, MR Aug 75, 4p. The Rocketimer Staging Delay Timer, John Fleischer, MR Aug 75, 2p. DS2 Delayed Staging System, Al Celetti & Rodger Lawton, MR Apr 76, 1p. Staged vs Cluster Model Rocket Performance, Peter Wysgalla, MRM May 69, 4p. Ignition Dependent Behavior of Black-Powder Model Rocket Engines, Trip Barber, NARAM 20 R&D, 1978. Development of Reliable Staged-Clustering Techniques, Michael Del Vecchio, MITCON Proceedings 74, 2p. Enerjet Staging by Mercury Switch, Peter Fernberg, MITCON Proceedings 73, 2p. The Wilcox Mercury-Switch Staging System, G. Allen Wilcox, MR Oct 76, 2p. Technical Notes on Mercury Switch Staging, William Dye, AmSpam Dec 84, 4p. Electronics for Staging, Paul Campbell, HPR Sep 93, 3p. Clustering the Upper Stages of Model Rockets, Geoffrey Landis, MITCON Proceedings 72, 3p. Separated Engine Staging, Joseph Sarkis, MITCON Proceedings 71, 3p. Investigations of Gap-Stage Booster Recovery, Buzz Nau & Al de la Inglesia, SR Sep 97, 4p. Project Longshot: Staging Hybrids, Sue McMurray, HPR Apr 97, 8p. Staging With Pressure: Pressure Switch Staging, Joel Keene, HPR Nov 92, 3p. Composite Rocket Staging, Joel Keene, SR Summer 95, 3p. Constructing a Staged Altimeter-Based Deployment Recovery System, Mike Prasek, SR Jan 97, 4p. Flashbulb Staging, William Dye, MR Nov 75, 1p. Boosted Darts in Model Rocketry, C. Weiss & J. Vincent, NARAM-31 R&D, 1989. Some Thoughts on Boosted Darts, John Kane, MITJ 1980, 2p. Boosted Dart Recovery with Altimeters, Bobby Gormley, NARAM 38 R&D, 1996.

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Delayed Staging vs Altitude, Chris Taylor, NARAM 40 R&D, 1998. Building a Non-Pyrotechnic Ejection System, Doug Steinfeld, SR May 98, 7p. Booster Separation During Delayed Staging, Bobby Gormley, NARAM-33 R&D, 1992. Factors That Could Affect Mercury Switch Staging, NARAM-34 R&D, 1992. Unique Staging Techniques, Ryan Woebkenberg, NARAM-35 R&D, 1993. Gap-Stage Booster Recovery, E. Nau & A. DeLaInglesia, NARAM 38 R&D, 1996. Altitude Increase Through Staging, V. Giovannone, NARAM 41 R&D, 1999 Direct Non Electronic Staging from AP to BP Motors, Jay Calvert, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004. Drag Separation for Staged Rockets, Cody Steele, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Constructing a Staged Altimeter-Based Deployment Recovery System, Mike Prasek, SR Jan 97, 4p. The Art of the Airstart, Jay Calvert, NARAM 51 R&D, 2009. Video Analysis of Motor Staging, Emma Kristal, NARAM 55 R&D, 2013. Using Radio Control in Staging & Ejection, Jon Stenberg, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014. STREAMERS Streamer Duration Configuration Optimization, Trip Barber, NARAM-19 R&D, 1977. Streamer Duration Optimization, Trip Barber & Thomas Milkie: MITJ Nov 72, 3p.; MR Sep 73, 2p.; NAR TR-101. More on Streamer Duration Optimization, Chris Flanigan, MITJ Jul 76, 3p. Winning Streamer Duration, Trip Barber, MR May 78, 3p. Folded vs Rolled Tissue Streamers, Larry Peters, NAR Tech Review Vol. 5, 1p. Streamer Duration Folding Techniques, Bob Kaplow & Alan Jones, NARAM-26 R&D, 1984 Streamer Drop Tests, Edgar Muntwyler, AmSpam Jun 85, 1p. Streamer Duration, Charlie Sykos, NARAM-22 R&D, 1980. Streamer Construction Techniques, John Marsh, NARAM-31 R&D, 1989. Does Folding Streamer Material Improve Performance, Mickey Gottung, NARAM-32 R&D, 1990. The Science and Beauty of Streamer Recovery, Tim VanMilligan, Apogee Components Tech Pub #4. Alternative Configurations for Streamer Duration, J. Shapiro, NARAM 38 R&D, 1996. Micafilm Streamer Duration, David Klouser, NARAM 39 R&D, 1997. Streamer Materials vs Streamer Duration, Chris Ha, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Streamer Duration Reliability, Chan Stevens, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008.

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Streamer Optimization Testing with High Altitude Drop, Alyssa Stenberg, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. STRUCTURES & MATERIALS Application of Assumed Mode Flutter Analysis to Low Reynolds Number Wings, Michael Micci, NARAM-17 R&D, 1975. Investigation of the Strengths of Fin/Body Tube Glue Joints (Abstract), Daniel Wolf, MR Nov 79, 1p. Composite Construction (Abstract), Tim Barklage, AmSpam Nov 90, 1p. Comparative Strength of Model Rocket Adhesives, Robert McBroom, NARAM-32 R&D, 1990. Strength Analysis of Balsa Wood with Tissue, Kevin Gormley, NARAM-35 R&D, 1993. Loads, Stresses, and Strains in Model Rockets in Flight, David Ketchledge, NAR TR-202. Strength of Rocket Materials: In God We Trust, All Others, Bring Data, Drake Damerau, SR Jan 10, 4p. Calculating Fin Flutter Velocity, Zachary Howard, SR Mar 12, 5p. Shock Cord Strength and Flame Resistance, Kevin E. Gormley, NARAM-35 R&D, 1993. Development of Lightweight Vellum & Mylar Airframes, Andy Tomasch, NARAM 40 R&D, 1998. Development of a Simple Vacuform System, Team Boland Brothers, NARAM 41 R&D, 1999. Cardboard Tangent Ogive Nose Cones, Randall Redd, NARAM 42 R&D, 2000. Glue Testing for Model Rockets, Kindra Bittle, NARAM 43 R&D, 2001. Crush Weight Comparison of Vellum Tubes, J. Gleaton, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Wax Mandrel Process for Composite Fiberglass Tubes, Bob & Peter Alway, NARAM 44 R&D, 2002. Paint Weight on Contest Rockets, Russ Anthony, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Buckling Loads for Long Body Tubes, Mike Konshak, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Fin Flutter Nomographs, Chris Flanigan, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. Fin Material Strength, Alyssa Stenberg, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. Quasiglass Alternatives to Fiberglass, Rick Boyette, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. Aeroelastic Analysis of Superroc Vehicles, Chris Flanigan, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Analysis of Balsa Material, Brian Guzek, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Shock Cord Material Strength, R. Coker, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Alternatives for Sealing Balsawood, Alyssa Stenberg, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. Pressure Cast Resin Parts for Rockets, Team Pod Bay Doors, NARAM 54 R&D, 2012. Thermoformed PETG parts for Model Rockets, Team Pod Bay Doors, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014.

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SUPERROCS and BACKSLIDERS Notes Toward a Theory of Superroc Failure, Geoffrey Landis, MITCON Proceedings 79, 4p. Superrocs—Avoiding the Bends, Dave Landgraf, MR Jun 83, 3p. Avoiding the Bends: Why Super-Roc Models Buckle, Chris Flanigan, SR Jan 14, 7p. Analysis of E Superroc Designs, Tom Schneider, NARAM-34 R&D, 1992. Super Roc Rocket Gliders, Robert & Peter Alway, NARAM 42 R&D, 2000. Relationship Between Superroc Length & Drag Coefficient, Jay Calvert, NARAM 47 R&D, 2005. Superroc Backslider RG Theory, Mark Fisher, NARAM 46, 1994. Aerodynamics of Backslide Recovery Rockets, M. Rangitsch, NARAM 49 R&D, 2007. Development of an Optimum G Superroc, Team Southern Neutron, NARAM 49 R&D, 2007. Nose Blow vs Backslider Gliders, Bob & Pater Alway, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. Tube Fins & Airfoils for Backsliders, Jay Calvert, NARAM 50 R&D, 2008. Aeroelastic Analysis of Superroc Vehicles, Chris Flanigan, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Buckling Loads for Long Body Tubes, Mike Konshak, NARAM 52 R&D, 2010. Effects of Turning on Backsliders, J. Bassham, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. Superroc Aeroelastic Analysis, Chris Flanigan, NARAM 53 R&D, 2011. Superroc Altitude Optimization, Chris Flanigan, NARAM 56 R&D, 2014. SUPERSONIC FLIGHT Supersonic Model Rocketry, Trip Barber, MITJ 1980, 3p. Development of the Supersonic Model Rocket, Ralph Schiano, MITCON Proceedings 73, 2p. Supersonic Model Rockets, Thomas Milkie, MR Aug 73, 2p. Rising Star: Measuring the Speed of a Supersonic Model Rocket in Flight, Chuck Mund, MR May 82, 3p. Breaking the Barrier, Greg Zsidin, MR May 82, 2p. Supersonic Rocketry, NAR Tech Report NCTRA-6. Self-Immolation of Supersonic Model Rockets, Dan Meyer, MR Jul 80, 1p. Break Mach 1, Trip Barber, MR Sep 80, 2p. In Pursuit of Mach 1: Design for Supersonic Flight, Geoffrey Donatelli, MR Oct 83, 3p.

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TRAJECTORY ANALYSIS (see also Altitude Prediction) Elements of Trajectory Analysis, George Caporaso, TAMR Chap. 4, 121p. Basic Rocket Flight Calculations, NAR TR-1. Mathematical Theory of the Variable-Thrust Model Rocket, Pat Miller & Thomas Kuechler: Part 1, MR Nov 74,

3p.; Part 2, MR Dec 74, 4p.; Part 3, MR Apr 75, 3p.; Part 4, MR May 75, 1p. An Approximation for the Variable-Thrust Model Rocket, Clifford Kelley & Thomas Kuechler, NAR Tech Review

Vol. 5, 7p. Thrust Optimization for the Variable-Thrust Model Rocket, Christopher Wehling USAFA Proceedings 74, 16p. Mathematical Analysis of a Model Rocket Trajectory: Part 1, The Powered Phase, Robert Nelson & Mark Wilson,

in The Physics Teacher Vol. 14 No. 3, 12p.; Part 2, The Coast Phase, Robert Nelson & Paul Bradshaw, in The Physics Teacher Vol. 14 No. 5, 7p.

Analog Simulator for 1-Dimensional Trajectory Analysis, Gary Schwede & Steve Knudsen, USAFA Proceedings 74, 13p.

Theoretical and Experimental Studies of Model Rocket Flight Paths, Cathy Ottinger, USAFA Proceedings 74, 41p. Preliminary Studies of Curve Fits to Optimum Weight Levels, Janice Ostrom, USAFA Proceedings 74, 6p. Design Procedure for Maximizing Altitude Performance, E. LaBudde, NARAM 41 R&D, 1999. Model Rocket Motion While Thrusting, Pat Miller, MITCON Proceedings 73, 3p. Rocket Trajectory Simulation Inclusive of Variable Gravity & Density, Rafe Schindler & James Bennett, MITCON

Proceedings 71, 3p. Determination of Trajectories by Computer Solution and Analysis of On-Board Films, Geoffrey Donatelli,

MITCON Proceedings 80, 5p. TELEMETRY (see also Electronic Payloads) Payloads, Harry Stine, HMR Chap. 13, 20p. Radio Transmitters and Rocketry, North Coast Rocketry TR-6. Building an Inexpensive Model Rocket Transmitter, Richard Fox: Part 1, Basic Transmitter, MRM May 69, 3p;

Part 2, Temperature Sensor, MRM Jun 69, 2p.; Part 3, Spin Rate Sensor, MRM Jul 69, 2p.; Part 4, Accelerometer, MRM Aug 69, 3p.; Part 5, Microphone, MRM Oct 69, 1p.; Part 6, Final Notes, MRM Nov 69, 1p.

Foxmitter-2 Transmitter, Richard Fox, MRM Jun 70, 3p. Breathing and Heart Rate Sensor for the Foxmitter, Richard Fox, MRM Jul 70, 3p. Improved Temperature Sensor for the Foxmitter, Richard Fox, MRM Aug 70, 2p. Improved Accelerometer for the Foxmitter, Richard Fox, MRM Sep 70, 3p. Model Rocket Transmitters, Richard Fox, MR Sep 73, 2p. A Multiplexer for the Foxmitter, Richard Fox, MR Feb 74, 1p.

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Humidity Sensor for the Foxmitter, Richard Fox, MRM Dec 70, 1p. Foxmitter-3 Transmitter, Richard Fox, MRM Sep 71, 4p. Minimitter Modroc Homing Beacon, Richard Fox, MRM Oct 70, 3p. Legal Restrictions on Transmitters, Carl Kratzer, MRM Jun 69, 1p. Model Rocket Telemetry, David Babulski: Part 1, MR Sep 83, 2p.; Part 2, Transmitter, MR Dec 83, 3p.; Part 3,

2-Channel Transmitter, MR Jan 84, 3p.; Part 4, Boost Vehicles, MR Apr 84, 3p.; Part 5, Receivers, MR May 84, 3p.; Part 6, Data Analysis, AmSpam Sep 84, 2p.; also NAR Tech Report ED-03.

Lower Tropospheric Probe, David Babulski: Part 1, Transmitter, AmSpam May 88, 4p.; Part 2, Booster, AmSpam Aug 88, 5p.; Part 3, Ground Support, AmSpam Dec 88, 3p.; Part 4, Ground Support, AmSpam Jan 89, 2p.; also NAR Tech Report ED-12.

Optical (LED) Telemetry, Forrest Mims, MRM May 70, 5p. Advanced Uprated Model Rocket Sounding Systems, Gary Schwede, USAFA Proceedings 73, 15p. Sound CINEROC, George Flynn, MRM Jan 71, 3p. A 49 MHz Telemetry Transmitter for Model Rocketry, Michael Gasperi, AmSpam Jun 85, 1p. Building and Flying a 2-Channel Telemetry Package, David Babulski, in Second Stage: Advanced Model Rocketry

by Michael Banks, 6p. Radio Telemetry Transmitters, David Babulski, in Second Stage: Advanced Model Rocketry by Michael Banks, 3p. Active Payload Beacon Transmitter, Ted Mahler, AmSpam Jan 92, 4p. Onboard Electronic Payload for Live Rocket Video, David Grumbine, SR Sep 98, 1p. Carrying an Amateur Television Transmitter Aloft in a Rocket, Wayne Foster, NAR Tech Review Vol. 8, 12p. Soundroc Multiplexed Telemetry System for Model Rockets, David Ketchledge, NAR TR-203. Telemetry from the Perfectflite MAWD Altimeter, Paul Smith, SR May 11, 5p. Garmin Astro GPS for Rocketry, David Randall, SR May 11, 7p. Effects of Antenna Polarization on Rocket Telemetry Units, Mike Whorley, SR Mar 13, 4p. WIND TUNNELS Wind Tunnels in Model Rocketry, Gordon Mandell, NAR Tech Review Vol. 3, 9p. Boeing Wind Tunnel, NAR Test Equipment Report #1. Building a Wind Tunnel, Estes Industries TR-5. Smoke Tunnel, MRM Aug 69, 2p. An $11 Car-Mounted Wind Tunnel Design, Forrest Mims, MRM Jul 70, 3p. Design and Construction of a Simple Wind Tunnel, Brad Braufman, MITCON Proceedings 81-82, 10p.