APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TESTING LIQUID PROPELLED ROCKET

摘要

Disclosed is an apparatus for testing a water rocket and a method for use thereof, the apparatus comprising a housing, a load cell assembly, a launcher assembly, a rocket assembly, and a base piston. The load cell assembly, the launcher assembly, the rocket assembly, and base piston all situated within the housing. A hose running from the exterior of the housing to the launcher assembly and/or the rocket assembly, whereby water or air may be supplied to the launcher assembly or the rocket assembly. The supply of air and/or water pressurizes the rocket assembly and the launcher assembly, which may then be released to cause the rocket to exert a force in a direction opposite to the direction of the release of water and air. The load cell is adapted to capture and record the thrust of the water rocket. The housing is adapted to retain the released water within the housing. The base piston is adapted to move the launcher assembly out of the way of the releasing water and air, whereby the launcher assembly does not impede the exit of the water or air that could result in inaccurate data.