Water Rocketry

“Remember you will never be a winner unless you try and if you try your best, you have already made it to the bull’s-eye:-)”

Water distribution system analysis did not begin with the development of  digital computer programs.

Engineers were successfully designing, constructing and operating water distribution systems long before the advent of the computer age.

What is the mission?

 The mission is to design a Water Rocket Vehicle capable of reaching the desired level for the given specific launch criteria.
Then WHAT???
Who wants to be a Rocket Scientist????

Guidelines on the Rocket :

• Only plastic soft drink bottles are to be used for the rocket body.
• The water rocket must use only compressed ambient atmospheric air as its source of energy.
• No chemical or aerated water should be added for launching.
• The amount of water to be filled in the rocket body is left to the choice of the team.
• No component or a body part of the rocket should get detached from the main frame during the flight of the rocket.
• If any part gets detached then the rocket will be disqualified.
• Double stage rockets are strictly prohibited.

Rules to be followed :
  
          # General Rules :

• A team for Water Rocketry can have a maximum of 3 members. However, they need not be from the same college/university/institution.
• The competition will be held in two rounds.
• The pressure inside the container before launch should not exceed 50 psi.

       # First Round :

• Organizers will specify the pressure range at which the Rocket should be launched.
• The Rocket that which travels the farther distance will be taken into account.
• Two chances will be given and the best score among the two will be considered.
• 10 rockets will be finalized for second round based on the criteria.

         # Second Round :

• Choose the pressure at which the Rocket must be launched such that the Rocket must fall within the given target.
• Only at the time of the event, the target will be disclosed.
• The farther the Rocket lands from the target, lesser the points awarded.

Provisions :

• The water will be provided by the organizers.
• Launch pad and nozzles will be provided.
• Foot pump/Compressors will be also provided.

Judging Criteria :
      
The performance of the Rocket will be based on

• Distance traveled by the rocket.
• Stability during flight.
• Angle of Deviation, proper landing etc,.

Organizers Decision is final.



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