pyrocket

Small Amateur 1D Rocket Simulation Program

To run a simulation just execute python pyrocket_gui.py and change the parameters.

What is Implemented

• Standard Atmosphere
  • Changing Temperature over Altitude
  • Changing Density over Altitude
• Thrust Curve through Interpolation
  • Custom Thrust Curves can be Implemented (through motor classes)
• Time Dependent Drag (only main chute in GUI)
  • Usable for: Parachutes, Separation, ...
• Time Dependent Mass (not in GUI)
• Max. Altitude Calculation
• Altitude, Velocity, Acceleration Calculation
• Ideal Separation Time Optimization (not in GUI)
• Automatic Plots
• Following Camera Angle over Time
  • Dependent on distance to launchpad
• Main-Parachute in GUI

##Output

See images in repository

Future Plans

• Three Dimensional Flight
  • Vertical drift due to side wind
  • Launch ramp skew
  • Statistical considerations
• Google Earth / Maps Integration
  • Start Coordinates
  • Touch Down region
    • Ballistic Flight
    • Successfull Parachute Flight
• 2 stage in GUI
• Drogue

Contact

Twitter: @soegal