daviesej13
Aerospace
- Oct 31, 2018
- 1
I'm working on a 2 stage high powered rocketry project. The design consists of a 2.5" first stage transitioning to a 2" second stage. From our current calculations, the differential drag on the two stages is roughly 15lbs.
My group is designing two separation apparatus ideas in order to try out and test new methods of separation. The first is a commonly use black powered method which we feel comfortable with and used in years past. However, our second concept involves an electromagnet in the top of the first stage that holds onto a permanent magnet located at the aft end of the second stage. Our idea is to have the current running through the electromagnet to flip polarity once the at the initial motor reaches burnout in acting as a redundant method if drag separation doesn't pull the two apart.
I was wondering if this idea is realistic (due to my lack of knowledge on how magnets work exactly) and what might be the best/most effective way to go about furthering our design. Any feedback what so ever is very much appreciated.
Thank you!
My group is designing two separation apparatus ideas in order to try out and test new methods of separation. The first is a commonly use black powered method which we feel comfortable with and used in years past. However, our second concept involves an electromagnet in the top of the first stage that holds onto a permanent magnet located at the aft end of the second stage. Our idea is to have the current running through the electromagnet to flip polarity once the at the initial motor reaches burnout in acting as a redundant method if drag separation doesn't pull the two apart.
I was wondering if this idea is realistic (due to my lack of knowledge on how magnets work exactly) and what might be the best/most effective way to go about furthering our design. Any feedback what so ever is very much appreciated.
Thank you!