Project:
Boy Scout Rocket Project
See the Boy Scout Rocket Fly on "YouTube" Boy Scout Rocket Project Scout1 Launch1
See the Dayton Presentation Video on"YouTube" Boy Scout Rocket Project Dayton Presentation Video
The Dayton Power Point Presentation in PDF format 4.1Mb Scout Dayton Presentation
Designer(s):
N8UDK / N8QPJ
Description:
Design a project that would teach Boy Scouts about Model Rockets, GPS and Amateur Radio. Do it in a way that would make it exciting and fun. Build all the parts and assemble them into a working rocket with a payload that consists of a battery, Amateur radio TV transmitter, TV camera and an On Screen Display (OSD) broard with GPS. Finally launch the rocket with the payload, record the live video from the payload and recover the rocket.
Some Technical Information:
The project was built around the Public Missile Limited Explorer 29 Rocket with added Payload section and a 36" parachute. We built two complete rocket systems.
Hardware:
Hardware Sources:
Conclusion:
Overall the Boy Scout Rocket Project was very successful. We accomplised the goals we set at the beginning, despite several technical challenges. The Boy Scouts learned about Model Rocketry, Amateur Radio and GPS We learned new things and most important HAD FUN!
Fig 1.0 - "Testing PayLoad Parts before Assembly"
Fig 2.0 - "Rocket with Payload inside and both sides of Payload"
Fig 3.0 - "Rocket Launch Pad and Launch System"
Fig 4.0 - "N8QPJ and the Rocket Tracking Station"
Fig 5.0 - "Received transmission from the Rocket Payload"
Fig 6.0 - "Rocket Recovery (Life is Good)"
