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Model Rocket Performance Predictor

2D trajectory simulation with wind, recovery, and Monte Carlo landing analysis
Student
Date

Rocket Design

Configure the body, recovery, and engine for your model rocket.
Rocket Body
g
g
mm
Recovery
in
Engine
g
g
s
Thrust Curve · manufacturer data

Launch Site

Set the location, atmospheric conditions, and wind for your launch.
Site Location
Click on map or drag pin to set launch site.
°N
°E
m
Atmosphere & Launch Setup
°C
m
°
Wind
mph
Advanced (Simulation)
s
mph
°
σ values are one-sigma standard deviations: σ=20° means ~68% of MC samples fall within ±20° of the mean, ~95% within ±40°. Smaller Δt → more accurate but slower simulation.

Prediction

Run the simulation using your saved Design and Launch Site values.
Design Launch
Scroll wheel to zoom · drag to pan · double-click to reset · all three plots stay synced
Altitudevs. s
Velocityvs. s
Accelerationvs. s
Side Viewaltitude vs. downwind
Boost Coast Descent Wind →
Recovery Zonesatellite view · launch at center
Launch site Mean landing Monte Carlo cloud 90% confidence Range rings

Flight Data

Enter what you measured after the launch from the onboard recorder and field measurements.

Read these values from your onboard altimeter and enter them here. Leave blank what you didn't record.

Onboard Recorder
g
s
s
s
s
Recovery Location
Recovery Coords
Distance from Launch
Run a prediction first to compare
Observations / Issues

Check any that applied to your flight.

Additional Observations

Report

Compare predicted vs. actual, reflect on your results, then submit.
Prediction Flight Data
Metric Predicted Actual % Error
Max Altitude
Max Velocity
Max G
Thrust Time
Coast to Apogee
Ejection from Apogee
Ejection Altitude
Descent Velocity
Flight Duration
Recovery Distance

Reflection Questions

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