About the Rockets Workshop Demo

The Rockets Workshop demo is a scaled-down version of the actual "Rockets Workshop" design software created by The Science Connection. This web site demo was designed to have a similar look and feel of the real program, however, many of the variables are not available for modification in the demo. Each month the variables that are not under your control will be reset, so be sure to visit often and try each of the models. You can even get a sneak preview of next months rocket!

The Rockets Workshop design software was created to allow performance testing of various 2-liter bottle rocket designs in conjunction with the Rockets Away learning program.

A brief overview of the parameters in the Demo are listed here to help you get the best performance out of your rocket...

Your Name (For Top Rocketeers List)
This is only used in the demo if your launch is ranked among the highest for the current month's rocket model. We'll auto-magically add your name and email address to the Top Rocketeers list. If omitted, your flight information will not be recorded in the list regardless of the flight results.

E-mail Address (For Top Rocketeers List)
If your launch makes it into the Top Rocketeers list and is later bumped from the list by another rocketeer, you'll receive an email notice letting you know your entry has been removed. This will give you a chance to come back and try again! This also provides a way for other rocketeers to contact you. If omitted, your flight information will not be recorded in the list regardless of the flight results.

Cone Weight (.3 - 15 .oz)
When properly weighted, the rocket's nose section will actually pull the rest of the rocket behind it. However, too much weight will slow its performance, just as too little weight will cause the rocket to spin around its center of gravity. Valid cone weight ranges are .3 - 15 ounces.

Body Weight (.8 - 15 .oz)
Tail Weight (.8 - 15 .oz)
Less is better for the body and tail weights. However, this program requires you to add a few ounces of weight to account for the bottle's body and tail sections, along with any materials you might add to each section like fins and tape. Valid body and tail weight ranges are .8 - 15.0 ounces.

Water (0 to 64 .oz)
Pressure (1 - 140 psi)
To make your rocket fly you could simply pressurize and launch it much like a balloon filled with air. However, to improve your rocket's performance, try adding varying amounts of water and air pressure. Remember, your rocket is an action/reaction machine. The greater the mass of water you push in one direction, the greater the push will be on the rocket. But remember, your space is limited to 2-liters. If you use too much of this space for water, you won't have enough space for the air to push it out. Valid amounts of water are between 0 - 64 ounces. Valid amounts of air are between 1 to 140 p.s.i.