
The Model Rocketry Handbook
21st Century Edition
Stuart Lodge(Author)
Special Interest Model Books (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 30. July 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
150 pages
978-1-85486-229-7 (ISBN)
Description
For sheer excitement, the launch of a model rocket takes a lot of beating. The tension of the countdown, ignition, a blast of flame and smoke and your creation boosts skywards. The spectacle of a detailed scale rocket hurtling skywards then either drifting down on a recovery parachute or a high performance boost glider circling in a thermal current immediately brings to mind thoughts of interplanetary travel and the infinity of space. Author Stuart Lodge has experienced all forms of model rocketry and built up a depth of experience of the science and practice of this futuristic hobby. This book describes the physics and chemistry for those who want to explore the hobby in-depth but also enables the newcomer to gain the knowledge to safely enjoy it. The whole spectrum of the hobby is covered including history, scale, functional model construction, propellants, stability, recovery and ground support systems.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Fox Chapel Publishers International
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Weight
214 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85486-229-7 (9781854862297)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Genesis. Rocketry Spectrum. Construction. Propellants. Recovery Phase. Ground Support Equipment. Stability. Aerodynamics. Contest Space Modelling. Booster Roosters. Scale Models. Organisations.