Model Rocket Center of Pressure Location (Xcp)
using Barrowman's Equations
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Input Data Defined

Model Rocket Center of Pressure (XCp) Analysis
Reference: G. Harry Stine, "Handbook of Model Rocketry"

Output Results Defined

Xcp Rocket center of pressure location
Xcg Rocket center of gravity location
Xf Fins center of pressure location
(Xcp-Xcg)/D Static margin (should be greater than 1.0)
CNa Normal force coefficient acting on nose/body or fins


AeroCP 4.0 ($15.00) analysis of the example single stage model rocket

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