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1 I S S U E 1 7 7 - F E B R U A R Y 1 4 , 2 0 0 7. Model Rocketry From the Shore of Norway INSIDE: Model Rocketry In Norway Web Site Worth Visiting De ning Moments: Air Scoop Tip of the Fin: Making a Battery Pack for Your Go Box 1130 Elkton Drive, Suite A. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907 USA. e-mail: phone: 719-535-9335 fax: 719-534-9050. I S S U E 1 7 7 - F E B R U A R Y 1 4 , 2 0 0 7. Model Rocketry Across the Seas in Norway by Amund Nylund Learn how they do Model Rocketry in lands that are varied in terrrain and weather, not so unlike Rocketry here in the NAROM (Norwegian Centre for Space Related Education) is a daughter company of Andoya rocket Range (ARR), and is located with ARR on the island of Andoya in Norway at 69 degrees north and 16 de- respect to educational activities. NAROM organizes courses for students, teachers and others from pri- mary school to university level.

2 The courses combine theory with workshops and use of instrumentation at the range. The participants live together with the lecturers at the hotel at ARR. This provides a positive educational environment. At NAROM the Model Rockets are an important part of a larger rocket concept used in many different space-related courses. The rocket concept includes water Rockets (altitude about 50 meters), Model Rockets (altitude about 300 meters), student Rockets (altitude grees east. ARR has over 40 years of experience with about 8 kilometres) and large scienti c Rockets (altitude scienti c sounding Rockets and balloons. NAROM was about 300 kilometres). The Model Rockets are used to formed in 2000 to organize space-related educational introduce the students to rocket construction in terms of activities, to promote recruitment, to promote apprecia- stability, drag, propulsion and so on.

3 The students also tion for the bene ts of space activities, and to stimulate do static ring of different Model rocket motors where interest for science in general. they can log thrust and analyze the curves. The close proximity to the infrastructure and per- By using a simpli ed simulation Model which only sonnel at ARR provides important advantages with continued on page 3. About this Newsletter Newsletter Staff You can subscribe to receive this e-zine FREE at the Editor / Writer: John Manfredo Apogee Components web site ( ), Layout / Cover Artist: Dave Curtis or by sending an e-mail to: with SUBSCRIBE as the subject line of the message. Co-Editor and English Specialist: Michelle Mason A P O G E E R O C K E T S. Page 2. I S S U E 1 7 7 - F E B R U A R Y 1 4 , 2 0 0 7. continued from page 2. uses Newton's Laws and the prop- erties of the Model rocket and rock- et motor, the students are able to simulate the ight.

4 Finally the stu- dents can launch their Rockets , but of course, they have to use different methods of measuring the altitude. The different altitude measurements used vary from using trigonometry, motion equations, video measure- ments and altimeters. If there are different Rockets and motors used, the participants have a competi- tion of having the best correlation between simulated and measured altitude. If the Rockets and motors are the same, they include a highest altitude competition. There are many different kind of Model Rockets that limited time for them to build more advanced Model are used for the different courses at NAROM, normally Rockets . It is almost impossible to teach anyone rock- depending on the time available and skills of the stu- etry in one hour, so during these courses the main focus dents. The time the course participants use on Model is to stimulate the participants' interest for Rockets .

5 Dur- Rockets vary from one to about four hours, so there is continued on page 4. A P O G E E R O C K E T S. Page 3. I S S U E 1 7 7 - F E B R U A R Y 1 4 , 2 0 0 7. continued from page 3. ing the four-hour courses there is more time to focus on different aspects of Rocketry while the participants are on classroom kits. building their Rockets . Apart from basic Rocketry and different calculations The rocket program is adapted to the skills and using physics and math, there are more aspects of the levels of the different course participants. Younger stu- Model rocket activities at NAROM. First of all, using dents use ready-to- y and low skill level Rockets , while Model Rockets is a great way to teach the participants older students use more advanced Model Rockets . The to work in teams and experience the bene ts and chal- teachers are introduced to both, but with special focus lenges of this form of work.

6 Second, the participants understand the relationship between good work and of their Rockets ' ight characteristics, and how poor work continued on page 5. A P O G E E R O C K E T S. Page 4. I S S U E 1 7 7 - F E B R U A R Y 1 4 , 2 0 0 7. continued from page 4. can be threat to the safety of using Model Rockets . And nally, using Model Rockets completes the participants stay at Andoya rocket Range after having a week full of space physics, space technology, scienti c Rockets and social activities. About the Author My name is Amund Nylund. I am 29 years old and work at NAROM (Norwegian Centre of Space related Education) at Andoya rocket Range in Andoya, Norway. I have an MSc degree in Electronics and Telecommu- nication from NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology). I have worked as a science teacher at an upper secondary school and electronics teacher at a university college before I started working at NAROM.

7 And Andoya rocket Range in December 2004. I have a varied and interesting job, which basically involves running courses and developing rocket and electronics technology for old and new exercises. So, I am working on Rockets both in work and in my spare time (best job ever?). I have a anc who is a nurse, which is good for me doing the work I do. React-A-Pack Epoxy gel is the rst 2-part epoxy system of its kind. It allows commingling of the resin and hardener--but allows no reaction to occur until it is started by the user. Use it as an emergency repair kit or as an everyday sealer for things like loadable motor systems, sealing parts, gluing centering rings and much more! Works on ceramic, metal, wood pottery, tile and more. Why use React-A-Pack Epoxy?: Convenient size - No waste. Stores easily. No mess - Mixes right in the pouch. Portable - Take in your range box.

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10 Prefectures, 4H, scouts, etc. Make sure it is post- marked by November 30th! 3. The content and purpose of the essay is as follows: If we gave you $ , How would you use it The grant winner will be anounced on January 1, 2008. to impact the Rocketry community? How many people you think it will reach? What a great way to start off How many people are involved in the organizing the new year! Send your essay to me at: and running of the event? or send to How big of an effect it will have on the Rocketry 1130 Elkton Drive Suite A. community? Colorado Springs CO 80907. A P O G E E R O C K E T S. Page 6. I S S U E 1 7 7 - F E B R U A R Y 1 4 , 2 0 0 7. P/N 00508. Web Sites Worth Visiting The National Space Science picture taken by the Hubble telescope. and Technology Institute (NSSTI) is The dimensions of the galaxy, of cially a non-pro t organization whose mis- called M104, are as spectacular as its sion it is "To enlighten, inspire, and appearance.