An authoritative physics guide?

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Hi everyone,I'm a software developer who plays with low-power (read: estes kit) modelson the weekends.  I've been toying with the idea of doing some programmingwith my rocketry hobby in mind.  I'm well aware of RocSim and some otherofferings out there, and I'm sure they're great.  This isn't a commercialendeavor, just something to toy with.Anyway... I wonder if anyone can recommend a decent book/web site/othermaterial that would discuss the math and physics involved in our favoritepastime.  Suggestions?--Jacob Thurman

DaveL · Accepted Answer

See if  is helpful.

Gary · Answer

Click on a few links at: practical motor theory:

Bob Kaplow · Answer

Halliday & Resnick?Topics in Advanced Model Rocketry?Even Estes TR-10 / Centuri TIR-100.	Bob Kaplow	NAR # 18L	TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD"		>>> To reply, remove the TRABoD!

Jonathan Sivier · Answer

ONe book that has some useful stuff in it is "Physics for Game Developers" by David M. Bourg. It has a lot more than just rocketry in it, but there is a nice section on simulating the flight of a rocket.

Jonathan

"Remember to always keep the pointy end up."

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Anonymous · Answer

Well, if you're looking into possibly fabricating your ownmicroelectronics, there's always:"Britney Spears' Guide to Semiconductor Physics"

shockwaveriderz · Answer

now I know everything I ever wanted and needed to know about semiconductorphysics....thanks to hedy lamarr and britney spears.....my brain runneth over and out my ears......shockie B)

Bob Kaplow · Answer

The current version is in the bookstore at the college my wife teaches at.She said it now includes a CDrom.	Bob Kaplow	NAR # 18L	TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD"		>>> To reply, remove the TRABoD!

tad danley · Answer

writes:I purchased a slide rule with mine ... bamboo ...Of course my first computer class at Pitt was Fortran, including Wat 4 and Wat 5  --  wait, I'm turning into my Dad!

Bob Kaplow · Answer

Cartoons in general are known to be non-Newtonian.	Bob Kaplow	NAR # 18L	TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD"		>>> To reply, remove the TRABoD!

Tim · Answer

Bugs Bunny never studied law, so the law of gravity didn't affect him.  ;)

Bob Kaplow · Answer

writes:Road Runner / Wyle E Coyote is worse.	Bob Kaplow	NAR # 18L	TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD"		>>> To reply, remove the TRABoD!

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