Water Rockets and High Pressure Rockets, Byram Mississippi

2044 Feet - June 14 2007 - Carbon Reinforced FTC

Ian's Water Rocket Page Clicks=10719

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.

Water Rocket Annex Clicks=10705

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

Clifford's Water Rocket Site Clicks=10533

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

Robert Youens Water Rocket Page Clicks=9948

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

Bearing Release Launcher Clicks=9509

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.

Dean's Benchtop Clicks=7782

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

Bruce's Water Rockets Clicks=7632

Some pictures of various designs.

Total Junk Project Clicks=7158

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

Homepage of Ulrich Hornstein - Water Rockets Clicks=6863

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

Cool Water Rocket Site Clicks=6396

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.

High Pressure Launch Stopper Clicks=6233

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.

The Bigfoot Water Rocket Launcher Clicks=6197

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

Parachute Tutorial Clicks=6191

Step by step instructions for building a light duty parachute

Alain Juge Contribution on Water Rockets Clicks=6190

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

Braided Carbon Sleeve FTC Layup Clicks=6022

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

CBS1 Documentation Clicks=5661

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.

Bristol Water Rockets Clicks=5527

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

Jim Gallant's Water Rockets Clicks=5519

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

Braided Carbon Sleeve Test for FTC Clicks=5414

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.

4. Insane Air by Robert Youens Clicks=5373

1105 Feet - June 6 2002 - FTC single stage

The Water-Rocket Explorer Clicks=5340

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

Fin set for the CBS High Pressure Rocket Clicks=5326

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.

Chemical Parachute Deployment Clicks=5201

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.

Bottled Carbon Dioxide Water Rocket Launcher Clicks=5135

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.

Casting Convergent-Divergent Nozzles in Epoxy Clicks=4992

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).

FTC Fin Jig Clicks=4976

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

FTC Nozzle Alignment Tool Clicks=4952

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

Render of Chemical Deployment Device Clicks=4952

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

CBS Specifications Clicks=4821

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

Fin Planforms Clicks=4745

Different fin type with expected dimensions.

Boley Jewelers Lathe Clicks=4698

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

CD nozzle for FTC Clicks=4388

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.

CBS Deployment Mockup Clicks=4384

How the chute and deployment device will pack for launch

All Metal Quick Release Launcher Clicks=4195

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.

Dry Ice Inflation Excel Spreadsheet Clicks=4177

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.

Water Rocket Discussion List Clicks=4112

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

3. Red Arrow III by Sam Mulock Clicks=4076

1230 Feet - November 7 2004 - Spliced Bottles Kevlar Reinforced

How to make parachutes for model rockets Clicks=4003

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...

Jason's Cool Water Rocket SIte Clicks=3919

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.

Water Rocket Simulator for Fun & Science Clicks=3880

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.

Bert's Rocket Project Clicks=3785

Bert Simons has desing and built some of the most amazing water rockets out there. Some very interesting ideas as well. Those scratch built frames are extra nice.

What Type of Fin Shape is Best? Clicks=3773

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.

kites and waterrockets - homesite of Leo Commandeur Clicks=3615

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

Kevin Cully's H2O Rockets Clicks=3526

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

Analytical equations for water-rocket motion Clicks=3504

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.

Kevin Cully's H2O Rockets Clicks=2964

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

Antigravity Commercial Water Rockets Clicks=2780

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

Apogee Rocket Altimeter Clicks=2742

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.

Rocketweb Water Rockets Clicks=2603

Videos, launcher, nice camera stuff

Richard Nakka's Experimental Rocketry Clicks=2594

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

Hydrodynamics of a Water Rocket Clicks=2563

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.

Welcome to the Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics Clicks=2529

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

A&P Braided carbon sleeve Clicks=2447

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!

Rocket Science Clicks=2410

Rocket Theory Rocket EquationsTypes of Rockets Rocket Fuels

Aerospace Composite Products Clicks=2405

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.

Water Rockets by Yoram Retter Clicks=2398

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

Nick's Water Rocket Site Clicks=2392

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!

Dutch waterrocket site Clicks=2368

A site for waterrockets

Rocket simulators Clicks=2349

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

Dean's Benchtop SIM Water Rocket Clicks=2332

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

VCP - Visual Center of Pressure Clicks=2326

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.

Computing Center of Pressure Clicks=2240

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).

Parachute Lab. Clicks=2176

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

Rocket Simulation Links Clicks=2169

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

PET Craft Association Japan Clicks=2168

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

How does propulsion work? Clicks=2156

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.

Conversion Table Clicks=2151

A listing of common conversions.

Estes Max Trax RTF Rocket Starter Set - 1434 Clicks=2116

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.

Rocket Team Vatsaas Fin Fastening Jig Clicks=2005

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.

MegaConvertor 2 Clicks=1997

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.

Pumps and CO2 Cartridges Clicks=1989

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

ICON Plastic Mailing Tubes Clicks=1939

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.

Parachute Calculator Clicks=1920

Model Rocket Parachute Descent Rate Calculator

Rockets Roost Clicks=1904

Altimeter plans and programming. Also some camera stuff.

Online Conversion - Water Weight Conversion Clicks=1901

This converter will find the weight of water only!

International Water Rocket Challenge Clicks=1888

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).

John Coker's Tip-to-Tip Jig Clicks=1835

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.

The water rocket apogee pages Clicks=1827

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.

GEHR Plastics Clicks=1822

High quality thermoplastic stock shapes and profiles!

Richard Nakka's Rocket Theory Site Clicks=1810

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.

Rocket Altimeter Project (RAP) Clicks=1801

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.

O-Rings Clicks=1766

An o-rings manufacturers directory.

Radius of Gyration & Buckling Clicks=1748

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

Kevin's H2O Rockets Clicks=1747

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

Save Rockerty Now Clicks=1733

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

Rubber Stoppers Clicks=1694

Home Training Tools - a variety of stoppers.

Cylinder Bore Size Calculator Clicks=1687

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

Telescoping Pipe and Tube Clicks=1679

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

ThrustCurve Simulators Clicks=1678

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.

NPL: WR Challenge 2005 Clicks=1663

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.

Online Units Converter Clicks=1628

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.

Polyurethane Foams and Resins Clicks=1615

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.

Inverse Engineering Ignis Project CD Nozzle Clicks=1601

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

O-Rings Online Clicks=1582

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.

Texas Timers Clicks=1552

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

Dashto Horological /Tom Mister Tool List Clicks=1550

A large listing of lathe tools that bears watching.

Techno-challenge.org Clicks=1436

French Water Rocket Site.

Volume Calculations by LMNO Engineering Clicks=1404

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

Nelnick Robotic Solutions Clicks=1393

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!

Rubber Stoppers Clicks=1373

Indigo Instruments - good sizes but no holes

Mounting a Video Camera Clicks=1348

No text but some good pics.

Marcorubber O-Ring Suprestore Clicks=1301

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!

SPT Technology Products Page Clicks=1293

A nice selection or Carbon braids and other related products.

campbell tubeshield protective light covers Clicks=1281

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

Newton's Three Laws of Motion Clicks=1216

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

Middlesex University Teaching Resources Clicks=1210

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

T Series Prototype Clicks=1019

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

Spears Weights & Dimensions Clicks=894

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

Nose Cones by Jimmy Yawn Clicks=625

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