Rocket Fin Engineering

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Engineers craft rocket systems to propel massive payloads into orbit. Designers continually refine systems to boost efficiency. A rocket's guidance system maintains steady flight. Typically, this involves three fins with varying shapes and sizes. In this hands-on exercise, students explore the impact of fin shape on a rocket's performance. They utilize NASA's Rocket Modeling software to modify the leading edge angle of a trapezoidal fin, seeking optimal height for their rocket system. Next, they create a digital model of the perfected fin using solid modeling software and 3D print it for testing purposes.