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Lifting bodies and Openrocket
I'm toying with the idea of designing a lifting body rocket, not a glider.
Is it possible to work one up in Openrocket? I'm not sure how to make a non tubular body. |
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If I were to attempt it I would try to create or modify an existing hollow nose cone using paper for the material and see if I could add centering rings and a motor mount to that. You will need at least a minuscule length body tube to mount the centering rings to. I doubt it would sim correctly but you could possibly get it to appear correctly in the program.
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Thanks
I meant I wouldn't know how to draw it in Openrocket. |
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There is also a RockSim file for the ShadowAero Sprint ABM posted here on RocketReviews.com https://www.rocketreviews.com/unkno...rintabmrkt.html HTH
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Generally, non-tubular bodies are not possible to do in any sort of way that will simulate correctly. For something like a lifting body, it's unlikely that you'll even be able to get it to *look* right in OR. Depending on the exact shape required, it might be possible to get close using a variety of hacks. But this is something that OR is really not designed for, and it will fight you. Not recommended. |
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Thanks for that.
Mabey maybe start with a rough mockup and build a wind tunnel. Always wanted to try it. Just found someone has already done it. Really nice job! https://www.rocketryforum.com/threa...s-icarus.30942/ |
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