APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TESTING LIQUID PROPELLED ROCKET

摘要

An apparatus for testing a liquid propelled rocket and associated method 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 situated within the housing; a hose to the launcher assembly or rocket assembly, supplying liquid or gas; the supply of gas and/or liquid 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 liquid and gas; the load cell adapted to measure the thrust of the rocket; the housing adapted to retain the released liquid; the base piston adapted to separate the launcher assembly from releasing liquid and gas, whereby the launcher assembly does not impede the release of water or air.