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SOUNDING ROCKET FOR ATMOSPHERIC STUDIES
(I.O.E, 2024-03) Neupane, Mridul; Shrestha, Nischal; Giri, Prashant; Khadka, Sunil; Bhattarai, Sudip
Sounding rockets hold a critical role in atmospheric exploration by facilitating the gathering and examination of various atmospheric factors like temperature, pressure, humidity, and chemical composition. The primary objective of this project is to conduct tests on the payload deployment system within a sounding rocket. The key challenges include developing a motor that is safe, reliable, and consistently performs as expected, as well as creating a recovery system, such as parachute deployment, capable of withstanding the demanding conditions of launch and subsequent high-speed or high-altitude flight. The study centers on the comprehensive design and development of rockets from scratch, encompassing the propulsion system, motor, and propellant, as well as the recovery system featuring a deployment mechanism and parachute, all built entirely from the ground up. Additionally, fully constructed avionics and payload systems are included. Specifically, a propulsion system capable of hoisting an 8-kilogram vehicle to an altitude of 1000 meters has been designed and manufactured, with the potential for further enhancements to increase altitude capabilities. Moreover, a versatile vehicle capable of conducting missions involving payload deployment and achieving full recovery with a built-in parachute deployment mechanism has been constructed.