Design

The designs began by first looking at a systematic breakdown of what needed to be accomplished.

The functional system breakdown of what the rocket must do is seen here;

• Mission

The final production rocket needs to reach an altitude of 10,000 feet, obtain data, and retun to ground safely.

• Launch Vehicle
• Propulsion - Ensures the launch vehicle will attain 10,000 feet.
• Safe Ascent - Ensures that the launch vehicle maintains structural integrity.
• Safe Return - Ensures no damage is attained as launch vehicle returns to ground.
• Payload
• Data Acquisition - Ensures quality data is attained and recorded.
• Data Processing - Ensures data is readable and stored.
• Data Transmission - Transmits data to ground station.
• Ground Support
• Data Reception - Receives transmitted data from launch vehicle.
• Vehicle Recovery - Ensures launch vehicles landing location is sent to ground station.