[tccrockets] Re: Roll Control

  • From: Mike Smith <msmith9144@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2015 05:45:23 -0700

Looks like a 8 cylinder dragon fly

On Tuesday, March 24, 2015, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Here's the ultimate in active stabilization:
>
> Missile defense multiple kill vehicle hover test
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBMU6l6GsdM>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 5:49 PM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jafrado@xxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>
>> Sure, I'd like to take a look. Bring it to DA if you can!
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 5:44 PM, Steve Ainsworth <SAinsworth@xxxxxxxxxx
>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','SAinsworth@xxxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>>
>>>  The Vertical Trajectory system as flown at TCC uses a horizon sensor
>>> for yaw and pitch and a solid state compass for roll.  All control is
>>> through the Basic Stamp, which just supervises the operation, turns things
>>> on/off and sets sensitivity.  It is set up in a 2.5" airframe.  Let me know
>>> if you would like to fly it.  There was another, VERY COOL project flown at
>>> TCC that used roll control fins but I am not sure of the status.  I think
>>> is was a 4" airframe with lots of electronics.  Much more sophisticated
>>> than mine.  I do have some on-board video of several flights.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Steve A
>>>  ------------------------------
>>> *From:* tccrockets-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tccrockets-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');> [
>>> tccrockets-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tccrockets-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');>] on
>>> behalf of Rob Diehl [rwdiehl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rwdiehl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');>]
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 24, 2015 10:51 AM
>>> *To:* tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');>
>>> *Subject:* [tccrockets] Re: March Launch
>>>
>>>   Fin alignment would be a big factor as would beveling.  But the rail
>>> buttons or any other protrusion could cause some (or counteract it) spin.
>>>
>>> If I recall correctly, the airflow around the tube wants to spin.  I
>>> cant remember  if it is coriolis force or some other, but there was an
>>> article about a guy making a multi tube rocket (scale Shuttle?) and was
>>> having issues with the rocket disassembling on ascent.  Longitudinal fences
>>> corrected the issue.
>>>
>>> Some of my videos have the rocket stay stable, then spin one direction,
>>> then spin the other direction.  My camera was taped to the rocket and I
>>> highly doubt it was done symmetrically.  I assume air pressures pushing
>>> around the nose cone at different speeds interacted with the airframe and
>>> appendages at different points.
>>>
>>> I remember the roll stability project.  I cannot remember his name
>>> though.  I thought he was using a STAMP processor for that.
>>>
>>> I am just working on getting them up and down again, in the correct
>>> number of pieces.  Active stabilization is above my pay grade at this point.
>>>
>>> Rob
>>>
>>>   ------------------------------
>>> *From:* Chris Attebery <chrisattebery1971@xxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','chrisattebery1971@xxxxxxxxx');>>
>>> *To:* tccrockets <tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');>>
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 24, 2015 6:47 AM
>>> *Subject:* [tccrockets] Re: March Launch
>>>
>>>  My theories have ranged from fin misalignment to inconsistent fin
>>> beveling to the way the cameras were mounted.
>>> My DoorKnob only rotated about 90 degrees before apogee at October
>>> Skies. The tube was pre-slotted and I used a router table to shape the
>>> edges of the fins. Was it preparation or just dumb luck?
>>> My TRA Level 2 Flight - 10/18/2014: http://youtu.be/ahpt81EWN40
>>>
>>>
>>>  On Mar 24, 2015 6:22 AM, "Richard King" <drrbk@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','drrbk@xxxxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>>>
>>>   I watched all of Dave’s flights and subsequent videos.  What struck
>>> me was how little roll I noticed on the flights (Nice fin alignment!).
>>> However, even when the flights are that straight and with minimum roll,
>>> there is still the “spinning movie” effect on ascent.  Not as bad as most
>>> that can leave one with motion sickness....   I was just wondering how many
>>> people have specifically made a rocket with major anti-roll attributes?  I
>>> recall one guy a few years back (sorry I don’t recall your name, but wore
>>> an official looking white jump suit) that was running experiments – one of
>>> which was anti-roll.  Just thinking how cool it would be to see a video
>>> without any roll.  I’m not trying to set the bar higher for others who
>>> video their flights.  All the videos are great.  I’m just wondering if some
>>> are working on that particular issue.
>>>
>>> RK
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>  *From:* aaron hagadorn
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','hagadornclassics@xxxxxxxxx');>
>>> *Sent:* Monday, March 23, 2015 10:03 PM
>>> *To:* tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');>
>>> *Subject:* [tccrockets] Re: March Launch
>>>
>>>  Wish I could have been there but prior event took priority sorry guys.
>>> Cleaning party is a must and then prep for DA2015.
>>> On Mar 23, 2015 1:12 PM, "Ben Sandoval" <yobenflstf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','yobenflstf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>>>
>>>  Great job to everyone who pitched in, wished I could have made it.
>>> David nice video as always.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>   On Monday, March 23, 2015 8:21 AM, Jimmy Franco <Aldocyber3@xxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','Aldocyber3@xxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>    Nice David,
>>>
>>> I always enjoy watching your videos.
>>>
>>> Jimmy F.
>>> TRA 12524
>>>
>>>  *From:* James Dougherty
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jafrado@xxxxxxxxx');>
>>> *Sent:* Monday, March 23, 2015 7:31 AM
>>> *To:* TCC chat
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');>
>>> *Subject:* [tccrockets] Re: March Launch
>>>
>>>    Very cool! Thanks David
>>>
>>>  -James
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 12:25 AM, David Robb <robbdm@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','robbdm@xxxxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks all who LCO/RSO'd/setup/took down, I had a great time... while I
>>> didn't launch half as many time as the "Green Machine"... I got four up and
>>> back...
>>>  My Broken Arrow XP on an Aerotech L1040DM reached 10,157 ft.
>>>  Video of my flights....  https://youtu.be/h52qmImWxO4
>>>  ==================
>>> David M. Robb
>>> robbdm@xxxxxxxxxxx <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','robbdm@xxxxxxxxxxx');>
>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jafrado@xxxxxxxxx');>>
>>> To: tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');>
>>> Sent: Sun, 22 Mar 2015 18:28:39 -0000 (UTC)
>>> Subject: [tccrockets] Re: March Launch
>>>    Hey Folks,
>>>  Thanks for the great launch day yesterday! Special thanks to Richard
>>> King and
>>> Jimmy Franco for hauling the trailers and PP.
>>>  Next month, we plan to have a cleaning party - stay tuned for details
>>> and thanks
>>> again for everyone showing up and helping out - that's what makes a
>>> great club!
>>>  -James
>>>
>>> On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 9:19 PM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jafrado@xxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>>>
>>>  NOTAM is hanging, we go live at 16Z
>>> See you all tomorrow!
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 5:28 PM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jafrado@xxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>>>
>>>  Awesome! Thanks Mike
>>> See you Saturday
>>> -James
>>>
>>>  Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Mar 19, 2015, at 10:08 AM, Michael Gentile <smmike@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','smmike@xxxxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>>>
>>>  Hi all,
>>>  BAR will be on site for this Saturday's launch.  The wagon is full.
>>> Even have some Madcow killer deals.
>>> Should arrive by 8am.
>>>  Mike @ BAR
>>>  Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Mar 19, 2015, at 12:57 AM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jafrado@xxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>>>
>>>  Right on! Thanks Jimmy
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 11:24 PM, Jimmy F. <Aldocyber3@xxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','Aldocyber3@xxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>>>
>>>  I'll stop and hook them up to my truck on the way
>>> out.
>>> Jimmy F.
>>> TRA 12524
>>>   *From:*James Dougherty
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jafrado@xxxxxxxxx');>
>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:01 PM
>>>  *To:*TCC chat
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');>
>>> *Subject:* [tccrockets] Re: March Launch
>>>      Hi Folks,
>>>  Can anyone haul the porta-potty out to the launch
>>> site?
>>>  Thanks!
>>> -James
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 10:01 PM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jafrado@xxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>>>
>>>  Hey Everyone,
>>>  NOTAM issued today.
>>>  Launch is a go for
>>> Saturday!!!
>>>   -James
>>>
>>> On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 11:58 PM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jafrado@xxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>>>
>>> You know it! See you with the V2 this weekend :-)
>>>
>>> On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 10:15 PM, Richard King <drrbk@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','drrbk@xxxxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>>>
>>>   While March may be an “off month launch,” the weather should be
>>> superb!  For those thinking of flying high altitude, this may be the
>>> best month to plan on doing so.
>>> James, bring your V2 as is.  Mine isn’t finished either, but
>>> let’s compare builds.
>>>
>>> RK
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>  *From:*James Dougherty
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jafrado@xxxxxxxxx');>
>>> *Sent:* Monday, March 16, 2015 10:03 PM
>>> *To:*TCC chat <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');>
>>> *Subject:* [tccrockets] Re: March Launch
>>>
>>>     Hey Everybody,
>>>  I hope everyone is looking forward to the
>>> launch this weekend;
>>> Richard is hauling the trailer - we're go for
>>> Saturday!
>>>
>>> We got the porta-potties cleaned, if someone wants
>>> to bring them
>>> we can check them out and make sure they are in
>>> good shape.
>>>
>>> I plan to survey all the gear so we can have our cleaning
>>> party
>>> next month and get everything ready for DairyAire.
>>>  See you all on Saturday!
>>>  -James
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 11:56 AM, James Dougherty
>>> <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jafrado@xxxxxxxxx');>>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>  Excellent! Thank you Richard
>>>  -James
>>>
>>> On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 6:16 AM, Richard King
>>> <drrbk@xxxxxxxxxxx <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','drrbk@xxxxxxxxxxx');>>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>   I should be available to haul the trailer.
>>>
>>> RK
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>  *From:*James Dougherty
>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jafrado@xxxxxxxxx');>
>>> *Sent:* Monday, March 02, 2015 10:40 PM
>>> *To:*TCC chat <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');>
>>> *Subject:* [tccrockets] March Launch
>>>
>>>  Hey Folks,
>>>
>>> Do we have any volunteers for trailer hauling this month?
>>>
>>> -James
>>>
>>>
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