Paper Session IV-B - A Practical Introduction To Aerospace Vehicle Design
Special Topics
Session Chairman: Don Capone, Donald J. Capone Consulting Services, Inc., Cocoa Beach, FL
Session Organizer: Ned Wagnon, Engineering Development Directorage, NASA KSC
Description
This paper is a blueprint for a unique rocket design course taught to senior level students majoring in Astronautical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy. In the course Aerospace Vehicle Systems Design, cadets are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge of engineering concepts to an aerospace design problem at a practical, hands-on level. As a team, the cadets design, build, test, and launch a rocket powered vehicle. This paper will overview the course, discuss specific requirements expected of the students, and provide information concerning course administration.
Paper Session IV-B - A Practical Introduction To Aerospace Vehicle Design
This paper is a blueprint for a unique rocket design course taught to senior level students majoring in Astronautical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy. In the course Aerospace Vehicle Systems Design, cadets are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge of engineering concepts to an aerospace design problem at a practical, hands-on level. As a team, the cadets design, build, test, and launch a rocket powered vehicle. This paper will overview the course, discuss specific requirements expected of the students, and provide information concerning course administration.
