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Virtual NARCON-2025

A Performance Survey of currently available B-impulse motors (Cawley, vNARCON-2025)

Using Black Powder for a Parachute Deploymnet (Fetter, vNARCON-2025)

Parachute Performance for Precision Duration Models(Flanigan, vNARCON-2025)
Characterization of masking tape techniques to bundle high-power shock cord(Morris, vNARCON-2025)

Virtual NARCON-2024

Today's Rectangular 9 Volt Batteris for Rocketry Use (Cawley, vNARCON-2024)
Rotational Dynamic Stability (Fetter, vNARCON-2024)
Finding the Relationship Between Reefing Length and Descent Rate (Goldberg, vNARCON-2024)
Effects of Venting Altimeters on Rocket Airframe Transition Sections (Morris, vNARCON-2024)

NARAM-63

Finding Safe Landing Speeds (Stokker, NARAM-63)
Comparison Between B Eggloft Models Determined by Launch Performance in The B Eggloft Altitude Event (Singh, NARAM-63)
1/4A Streamer Rocket (Lozano, NARAM-63)
Light Sensitivity of Altimeters (User, NARAM-63)
Supersonic Recovery Systems (Zurek, NARAM-63)
Flying Higher: Staging for Performance and Reliability (Stocker, NARAM-63)
Cheap and Dirty Piston, (Ring, NARAM-63)
Variable Incidence Wing (VIW) for Rocket Gliders (Conders, NARAM-63)
Development of a Mesh-Networked Thermal Sensor Array, Part 2 (Chess, NARAM-63)
Design of Non-Pyrotechnic Payload Deployment Mechanisms (Zurek, NARAM-63)
Stereo Image Attempt Using Twin Video Cameras Paired on a Superroc (I Don't Know Who Team, NARAM-63)
Development of a Twin Front Canted Engine Rocket that Spins: Tractor Helix (Neutron Fusion Team, NARAM-63)
BP versus APCP: The B-Eggloft Altitude Piston Challenge (The Royal Rocketeers, NARAM-63)

An Investigation of the Future of Model Rocketry Competition in the United States (Huh? What? Team, NARAM-63)

NARAM-62

Airfoiling Fiberglass Fins (Stokker, NARAM-62)
Analysis of Body Tube Stiffness and Strength (Zurek, NARAM-62)
Comparing Auto-Gyro Recovery Blades (Zurek, NARAM-62)
Ideas for Improving Streamer Duration Reliability and Performance (Stokker, NARAM-62)
Development of a Mesh-Networked Thermal Sensor Array (Chess, NARAM-62)
Development of a Method for Recruiting Youth into NAR Competition Rocketry (Huh? What? Team, NARAM-62)
Fire-Resistance for Model Rocketry (The Italiano Team, NARAM-62)
Internally Boosted, Deployable Glider Development Project (Neutron Fusion, NARAM-62)
Investigation of Using ADS-B to Improve Launch Range Safety (Canino, NARAM-62)
Modeling-the-Sounding-Rockets-of-Woomera-Brady-NARAM-63.pdf (Brady, NARAM-62)
No-Moving Parts Rocket Gliders (Vinyard, NARAM-62)
Parachute Duration Research (Hatcher, NARAM-62)
Structural Dynamics of Piston Launchers (Flanigan, NARAM-62)
Utilizing the NCR/Adrel Deploymax in Small Model Rockets (Ring, NARAM-62)
Why Cluster Rockets Work (Bumbling Brothers Flying Circus, NARAM-62)

NARAM-61

Altimeter Venting (Cawley, NARAM-61)
Battle of the Four Nose Cones (Massoni, NARAM-61)
Business Intelligence Software Analyzing NRC Contest Results (Canino, NARAM-61)
Conversion Eflite Whipit RCCG (Ring, NARAM-61)
Creating Detailed Effective Sport Scale Model Instructions (Royal-Rocketeers, NARAM-61)
Designing Cluster Rockets for Altitude (Zurek, NARAM-61)
Helicopter Recovery Blade Improvement (Stokker, NARAM-61)
Hole-y Chutes (Zurek, NARAM-61)
Investigation of GNSS RTK (Huh? What? Team, NARAM-61)
Magnetic Fit For Piston Launchers (Neutron Fusion, NARAM-61)
Maximize that Quarter (Richardson, NARAM-61)
Open Tower Systems (Cieslak, NARAM-61)
Reconstructing the Performance of a Congreve Rocket (Bumbling Brothers, NARAM-61)
Simulation Testing Rail Launchers (Flanigan, NARAM-61)
Torsion Spring Flop Wing Deployment (Carson, NARAM-61)
Two String One String Streamer (Stenberg, NARAM-61)
Youth Rocketeer Recruitment (Estrada, NARAM-61)

NARAM-60

3D Printing Scale Rockets (King, NARAM-60)
Cluster Igniter Report (Flanigan, NARAM-60)
Nike Hercules Scale Collection (Crowell, NARAM-60)
Parachute Testing (Richardson, NARAM-60)
Piston Diameter (Richardson, NARAM-60)
The Teflon Tower (Estrada, NARAM-60)
Piston Diameter (Neutron Fusion, NARAM-60)
Altimeter Venting (Ring, NARAM-60)
Rod Whip Analysis Methods (Hillson, NARAM-60)
Fin Shape (Zurek, NARAM-60)
Autonomous Air Braking Precision Altitude (Furman, NARAM-60)

NARAM-59

Helicopter Duration Reliability (Alan Stokker, NARAM-59)
NAR Magazine Index (Lila Schmaker, NARAM-59)
Altimeter Temperature (Jay Richardson, NARAM-59)
Rotor Length For Helicopter Duration. (Johnson Calvert Gilmore Stotter, NARAM-59)
Smaller Pistons (Vern Richardson, NARAM-59)
Weighted Pistons (Patrick Peterson, NARAM-59)
Engine Mass Total Impulse (Robert Alway, NARAM-59)
Venting Altimeters (Chad Ring, NARAM-59)
Piston Theory And Flight (Chris Flanigan, NARAM-59)
Lightweight Hinge For Helicopter Duration (John Buckley, NARAM-59)
Flex-Wing (Zack Stenberg, NARAM-59)
Rocket Motor Weights (Clay Beaver, NARAM-59)
Rocket Trackers (Ryan Estrada, NARAM-59)
Pistoned B Super-Roc (Alyssa Stenberg, NARAM-59)
Altimeter Performance And Certification. (Wolf and Kuzel, NARAM-59)

NARAM-58

Arduino Based Two-Stage Flight Controller and Datalogger (NARAM-58 Bryan Sparkman)
Altimeter Performance (NARAM-58 Altimeter Buddies Again)
Weight Management (NARAM-58 Jay Richardson)
RandD TNG (NARAM-58 Chad Ring)
Optimum Streamer for G Streamer Duration (NARAM-58 Zackary Stenberg)
Flight Performance Investigation Into Helicopter Rocket Descent Rates (NARAM58 - Mark Snaufer)
Tube Strengthening (NARAM-58 Vern Richardson)
Flight and Wind Tunnel Testing of Streamers (NARAM-58 Chris Flanigan)
Practical Parachute Dethermalizer for CPDMR (NARAM58 - Keith Vinyard)
Effect on Altimeters of Radial Placement on a Tazmanian Devil Style Helicopter Model (NARAM-58 Robert Alway)
Minimal Number of 1.5 Volt Alkaline Batteries Needed to Fire Common Rocketry Igniters (NARAM58 - Royal Rocketeers)
Boosted Dart For F Giant Altitude (NARAM-58 G-Force)
Mathematical Model of Zero Volume and Floating Head Piston Launchers (NARAM-58 Jeffrey Ryan)
Streamer Pleats (NARAM58 - Ryan Estrada)
RC Alternative to the Jolly Logic Chute Release (NARAM-58 Alyssa Stenberg)
Mechanical Multi-Event Sequencer, Timer and Pin Puller (NARAM-58 Bob Justis)
High Strength, High Reliability Shock Cord Systems (NARAM58 - Pod Bay Doors)
Does the Placement of an egg effect your altitude? (NARAM-58 Aaron Jobe)
Telescoping Piston Launcher (NARAM-58 Neutron Fusion)
Spot Landing (NARAM-58 Alan Stokker)
Fabric Streamer Optimization (NARAM-58 Thomas Estrada)

NARCON 2017

Analysis of S1 at 2016 WSMC (M. Steele, NARCON 2017)
Development of Altimeter Sensor Emulator (D. Wolf, NARCON 2017)
Predicted & Flight Data for 18 mm Piston (C. Flanigan, NARCON 2017)
Advanced Material & Construction for Wings (S. Avramov, NARCON 2017)
Drag of Lugs, Buttons & Guides (T. VanMilligan, NARCON 2017)

NARAM-57

Affordable Giant Sport Scale (Robert Alway NARAM 57, 2015)
Barometric Altimeters for NAR Competition (Dan Wolf & Mary Kuzel, NARAM 57, 2015)
Blade Aerodynamics of Helo Duration (Chris Flanigan, NARAM 57, 2015)
Comparative Performance of Current Altimeters (Thunderbirds Tm, NARAM 57, 2015)
Developing without Discipline (B. Justis, NARAM 57, 2015)
Development of Lightweight Helo Duration Hinge (John Buckley, NARAM 57, 2015)
Development of RC Steerable HD Model (Jon Stenberg, NARAM 57, 2015)
Development of Rockets for Predicted Altitude (Zackary Stenberg, NARAM 57, 2015)
Effect of Floating Head Pistons on Total Impulse (Pod Bay Doors Tm, NARAM 57, 2015)
Effect of Rocket Orientation on Descent Drag (Zach Coffee, NARAM 57, 2015)
Helicopter Recovery Stability (Jonathan Dunbar, NARAM 57, 2015)
Helo Blade Angle-of-Attack vs Duration (Ashley Van Milligan, NARAM 57, 2015)
Helo Blade Twist vs Duration (Allison Van Milligan, NARAM 57, 2015)
Multicopter Technology for Rocket Payload Return (Alyssa Stenberg, NARAM 57, 2015)
Non-Pyro Rocket Recovery Deployment (Benjamin Kolland, NARAM 57, 2015)
Nose Cone Shape vs Drag (Jay Richardson, NARAM 57, 2015)
Parachute Model Optimization (Ryan Estrada, NARAM 57, 2015)
Robotic Platform for Testing Recovery Systems (Stoil Avramov, NARAM 57, 2015)
Streamlining Fins with a Laser (Tim Van Milligan, NARAM 57, 2015)

NARAM-56

Best Method of Bonding Shroud Lines to Mylar Parachutes (J.Boren, NARAM 56, 2014)
Comparing a Cluster of Two Parachutes vs One (Ashley VanMilligan, NARAM 56, 2014)
Development of a Reliable Cluster Piston (R.King, NARAM 56, 2014)
Development of a Simplified Helo Rotor Hub (T.VanMilligan, NARAM 56, 2014)
Electron Packing of Polyethylene Parachutes (J.Dunbar, NARAM 56, 2014)
Finding the Best Helo Blade (A.VanMilligan, NARAM 56, 2014)
Gyro Guidance System in Rocket Gliders (A.Stenberg, NARAM 56, 2014)
Optimizing Pistons for FAI (P. Peterson, NARAM 56, 2014)
Reducing Drag and Weight of Helo Hinge (J.Buckley, NARAM 56, 2014)
Steerable Free Flight Boost Gliders (Team Woebkenberg, NARAM 56, 2014)
Superroc Altitude Optimization (C. Flanigan, NARAM 56, 2014)
Thermoformed PETG Parts For Model Rockets (Team Pod Bay Doors, NARAM 56, 2014)
Using Radio Control in Staging and Ejection (J.Stenberg, NARAM 56, 2014)

NARAM-55

NARAM-54

Adjustable Drag Tubefin Rockets (J.Staab, NARAM 54, 2012)
Altimeter Performance and Errors (D.&M.Wolf, NARAM 54, 2012)
Autorotating Model Descent Rates (P.Peterson, NARAM 54, 2012)
Determining Drag Coefficient Using Acclerometer Payloads (T.VanMilligan, NARAM 54, 2012)
Dynamic Pressure & Altimeters (C.Kidwell, NARAM 54, 2011)
Effect of Piston Launch on BG Altitude (A.Stenberg, NARAM 54, 2012)
Effects of an Airfoil on BG (Z.Coffee, NARAM 54, 2012)
Helicopter Performance Simulation (C.Flanigan, NARAM 54, 2012)
Krushnic Effect on Reducing BP Motor Thrust (J. Dunbar, NARAM 54, 2012)
Piston Launchers Length vs Altitude (Cassidy Steele, NARAM 54, 2012)
Pressure Cast Resin Parts for Rockets (Team Pod Bay Doors, NARAM 54, 2012)
Vacuum Test Comparison of Two Small Altimeters (A.Stenberg, NARAM 54, 2012)
Velocity Effects on Altimeter Performance (M. Rangitsch, NARAM 54, 2012)

NARAM-53

Alternatives for Sealing Balsawood (A.Stenberg, NARAM 53, 2011)
Barometric Adjustment of Accelerometer Altimeters (L.Curcio, NARAM 53, 2011)
Determining Altitude with Photo Analysis (J.Rains, NARAM 53, 2011)
Dihedral Angle for C RG (M.Alexander, NARAM 53, 2011)
Effect of Helo Blade Cross Section on Performance (Team What Could Possibly, NARAM 53, 2011)
Effects of Turning on Backsliders (J.Bassham, NARAM 53, 2011)
Electronic Dethermalizer Timer (Team Pod Bay Doors, NARAM 53, 2011)
Further Development of the PFM Piston Launcher (R.King, NARAM 53, 2011)
Helo Blade Performance (P.Peterson & C.Stevens, NARAM 53, 2011)
Helo Model Descent Stability (B.Parks & R. Coleman, NARAM 53, 2011)
Increasing Mylar Chute Visibility with Dyeing (Team Murphys Lawyers, NARAM 53, 2011)
Optimum Piston Length for 13mm Motors (J.Dunbar, NARAM 53, 2011)
Spinning Parachute Effect on Descent Rate (A.VanMilligan, NARAM 53, 2011)
Superroc Aeroelastic AnalysisC. Flanigan, NARAM 53, 2011)
Using Video to Measure Rocket Flight (T.VanMilligan, NARAM 53, 2011)

NARAM-52

Aeroelastic Analysis of Super-Roc Vehicles (C.Flanigan, NARAM 52, 2010)
Analysis of Balsa Material Data (B.Guzek, NARAM 52, 2010)
Buckling Loads for Long Body Tubes (M.Konshak, NARAM 52, 2010)
Comparison of Number of Parachutes Versus Descent Rate (A.VanMilligan, NARAM 52, 2010)
Development of an On Board Ignition Circuit (Team Pod Bay Doors, NARAM 52, 2010)
Development of Fly-Away Rail Guides (T.VanMilligan, NARAM 52, 2010)
Development of the Payload Duration Event (J.Rains, NARAM 52, 2010)
Effect of BP Motor Weight on Performance (P.Peterson, NARAM 52, 2010)
Flying Wing Gliders (C.Boe, NARAM 52, 2010)
Improving Effectiveness of Kevlar-Based Recovery Systems (C.Stevens, NARAM 52, 2010)
Lift vs Drag of 2-Stage Rocket in Wind Tunnel (J.Hagerty, NARAM 52, 2010)
New Design for Piston Launcher (B.Parks & R.Coleman, NARAM 52, 2010)
Number of Shroud Lines vs Parachute Descent Rate (S.Miller, NARAM 52, 2010)
Optimum Piston Length for 18mm B motors(J.Dunbar, NARAM 52, 2010)
Parachute Dethermalizer Pt.2 (Cassi Steele, NARAM 52, 2010)
Piston for Cluster Engine Models (K.Steele, NARAM 52, 2010)
Shock Cord Material Strength (R.Coker, NARAM 52, 2010)
Development of the Payload Duration Event (A.Stenberg, NARAM 52, 2010)

NARAM-51

Active Stabilization Flight Computer (B.Guzek, NARAM 51, 2009)
Calibrating Rocket for Precision Altitude (M.Konshak, NARAM 51, 2009)
Cluster Iginition Simultaneity Pt. 2 (Team Pod Bay Doors, NARAM 51, 2009)
Designing Parachute Dethermalizer Pt. 1 (Cassi Steele, NARAM 51, 2009)
Development fo a Thermal Detection Unit (Carrie Steele, NARAM 51, 2009)
Hand Launched RC RG with Air Start (K.Vinyard, NARAM 51, 2009)
Pre-flight Weight vs Performance for BP Motors (R.Coleman, NARAM 51, 2009)
Reliability Enhancement for Egg Lofting (C.Stevens, NARAM 51, 2009)
Simulation Accuracy Compared to Actual Flights (K.Steele, NARAM 51, 2009)
The Art of the Airstart (J.Calvert, NARAM 51, 2009)

NARAM-50

Cluster Engine Simultaneity Part 1 (Team Pod Bay Doors, NARAM 50, 2008)
Compressed Air Ejection (C.Boe, NARAM 50, 2008)
Effect of Spin on Altimeter Data (Carrie Steele, NARAM 50, 2008)
Fin Flutter Nomographs (C.Flanigan, NARAM 50, 2008)
Fin Material Strength (A.Stenberg, NARAM 50, 2008)
GPS Rocket Recovery (M.Konshak, NARAM 50, 2008)
Increasing BP Ignition Reliability (B.Guzek, NARAM 50, 2008)
Nose Blow vs Backslider Gliders (R.&P. Alway, NARAM 50, 2008)
Numerical Methods for Barometric Altimeter Data (L. Curcio, NARAM 50, 2008)
Optical Tracking Precision (M.Bundick & R.Gaff, NARAM 50, 2008)
Piston Launcher for Composite Motors (C.Ring, NARAM 50, 2008)
Precision Event Performance Variability (P.Peterson, NARAM 50, 2008)
Quasiglass Alternatives to Fiberglass (R.Boyette, NARAM 50, 2008)
Streamer Duration Reliability (C.Stevens, NARAM 50, 2008)
Tracking vs Altimeters (Kaitlyn Steele, NARAM 50, 2008)
Triform vs Cruciform Fins (J.Dunbar, NARAM 50, 2008)
Tube Fins & Airfoils for Backsliders (J.Calvert, NARAM 50, 2008)
Wing Design Effect on Glider Flight (G.Miller-Moskal, NARAM 50, 2008)
Streamer Duration Material Test (R. Anthony-Ceres, NARAM 50, 2008)
Visuals as Reference Tool in Model Rocketry (A. Alway-Cooper, NARAM 50, 2008)
Theodolite... Creating a Tracker with Modern Materials (R. Boadway & J. Graham, NARAM 50, 2008)
Streamer Duration Experiment (T. Macedo, NARAM 50, 2008)
Effect of Air Temperature on Maximum Model Rocket Altitude (M. Nowak, NARAM 50, 2008)
Dual Finned Rockets (J. Smith, NARAM 50, 2008)
Rocket Electronic Static Sensitivity (B. Levison, NARAM 50, 2008)
Successful Outreach (E. Pearson, NARAM 50, 2008)

NARAM-49

NARAM-48

Deployment of an Autonomous Glider (D.Hillson, NARAM 48, 2006)
Improving Reliability of Pop-pod Gliders (Team Southern Neutron, NARAM 48, 2006)
Piston Driven Translating Wing (T.Henderson, NARAM 48, 2006)
A Comparison of Parachute Protection Methods (Cassidy Steele, NARAM 48, 2006)
Flexible Spider Ignition (C. Ring, NARAM 48, 2006)
Ejection Charge Variability (Cody Steele, NARAM 48, 2006)
Experimental Determination of Model Rocket Drag Coefficients (K. Steele, NARAM 48, 2006)
Helicopter Stops vs Limit Lines (M. Filler, NARAM 48, 2006)
Internet Curriculum Resources (P. Alway & R. Alway, NARAM 48, 2006)
Comparisons in Duration of Parachute Types (Cassidy Steele, NARAM 48, 2006)

NARAM-47

Altimeter Absolute Accuracy (C.Kidwell & J. Ash, NARAM 47, 2005) T Div - Slightly Harmful
Altitude Comparison from Different Piston Launchers (S.Vinyard, NARAM 47, 2005) B Div
Analysis of Past NAR Competition Results (B.Markielewski, NARAM 47, 2005) C Div
Building Simple Successful 4-A Clusters (R. Boadway, NARAM 47, 2005) T Div - Round Tuit
Capacitor Discharge Launch Controller (Caroline Steele, NARAM 47, 2005)
Color Visibility for Gliders (K.Humphrey, NARAM 47, 2005) A Div
A Continuation of: Which Ignitor Works Faster? (Cassidy Steele, NARAM 47, 2005) A Div
Developing a Better Blast Deflector (Kaitlyn Steele, NARAM 47, 2005) A Div
Development of an Internally Stored Boost Glider (D.Bellhorn, NARAM 47, 2005) C Div
Development of the PVC Spider (Meatball Rocketry, J.T. Tschirhart, NARAM 47, 2005) T Div
Drag Separation for Staged Rockets (Cody Steele, NARAM 47, 2005) B Div
Failure Rates In Rocketry (T.Cochran, NARAM 47, 2005) C Div
Investigation of the Flop-Wing Glider (M.Wolf, NARAM 47, 2005) B Div
Launch Lug Drag (C.Stevens, NARAM 47, 2005) C Div
Optimizing Altitude Performance with Timers (C.Ring, NARAM 47, 2005) C Div
Optimizing Rocket Shape to Maximize Altitude (A.Calvert, NARAM 47, 2005) A Div
Paint Weight on Contest Rockets (R.Anthony, NARAM 47, 2005) C Div
Piston Pressure and Massive Models (R.& P.Alway, NARAM 47, 2005) T Div - Bumbling Bros
Reducing & Eliminating Roll in Aerial Platforms (Team-076, NARAM 47, 2005) T Div
Relationship Between Superroc Length and Drag Coeff (J.Calvert, NARAM 47, 2005) C Div
Strut-Braced Boost Glider Wings (D.Hillson, NARAM 47, 2005) C Div
Study of 4-A Cluster Altitude Designs (S.Wolf, NARAM 47, 2005) A Div
Testing Altimeters for Allowance in Contests (T.&E.Lyon, NARAM 47, 2005) T Div- 8 ball racing
Using Handheld GPS for Rocket Retrieval (J.Buckley, NARAM 47, 2005) C Div

NARAM-46

A Summer Saucer Study (P. Miller & G. Miller-Moskal, NARAM 46, 2004) T Div, Raging Rocketeers

All-Fire No-Fire Tests on Estes Igniters (Cody Steele, NARAM 46, 2004) B Div
Altimeters vs Optical Tracking (C.Kidwell, NARAM 46, 2004) T Div, Mostly Harmless
Comparison of Sport Scale Judging (C. Ring, NARAM 46, 2004) C Div
Design of a 2.5 N-sec RC BG (S.Foster & R.Schafer, NARAM 46, 2004) T Div, Flying I-Beam Kids
Development of a Beginner RG Design (B.Markielewski, NARAM 46, 2004) C Div
Development of Two Channel RC RG (K.Vinyard, NARAM 46, 2004) C Div
Direct Non Electronic Staging From AP to BP Motors (J.Calvert, NARAM 46, 2004) C Div
Effect of Shroud Length on Egglofter Altitude (S.Wolf, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004) A Div
Effects of Humidity on BP Rocket Engines (Caroline Steele, NARAM 46, 2004) A Div
How Your Club Can do Better at Contests (E. Pearson, NARAM 46, 2004) C Div
Igniter Placement vs Delay Times in Composite Motors (Pod Bay Doors, NARAM 46, 2004) T Div
Kalman Filter for Altimeters (D. Schultz, NARAM 46, 2004) C Div
Little Joe: Mercury's First Steps (J. Duffy, NARAM 46, 2004) C Div
Model Rocket Transport and Display Nesting Racks (J. McCoy, NARAM 46, 2004) C Div
Over the Canopy Shroud Lines in Parachute Deployment (V.Giovannone, NARAM 46, 2004) C Div
Piston Launcher Effectiveness (M. Filler, NARAM 46, 2004) A Div
Rocket League, A Program to Engage Kids in Science and Technology (T. Cochran, NARAM 46, 2004) C Div
Sliding vs Flop Wing Glider Comparison (M.Wolf, NARAM 46 R&D, 2004) B Div
Super Roc Backslider RG Theory (M.Fisher, NARAM 46, 2004) C Div
Underwater Rocket Launching (R.Boadway, NARAM 46, 2004) T Div
Using OLAP Tools and Techniques with Model Rocketry (B. Canino, NARAM 46, 2004) C Div
Which Ignitor Works Faster? (Cassidy Steele, NARAM 46, 2004) A Div
Which Model Lands Closest to the Pad? (Katie Steele, NARAM 46, 2004) A Div

NARAM-45

Developing a Curriculum for Elementary School Rocket Education (Michael Erpelding NARAM-45, 2003) C-Div
Revised Plastic Model Judging Guide (Lila Schmaker, NARAM-45, 2003) T-Div, Why Us?

NARAM-44

Balsa Ply Centering Rings (J.J. Dorsett Jr, NARAM 44, 2002) C Div
Better MicroMaxx Launch Pads (E. Johnson, NARAM 44, 2002) B Div
Collapsible Tower Launchers (C.Johnson III, NARAM 44, 2002) C Div
Comparing and Contrasting Advanced Fiberglassing Techniques (A. Bruccoleri, NARAM 44, 2002) B Div
Crush Weight Comparison of Vellum Tubes (J.Gleaton, NARAM 44, 2002) B Div
Delties Down in Flames: How to Avoid Red Barons (K. Buckley, NARAM 44, 2002) B Div
Deployable Fins for Upper Stages of Scale Models (Benson & Webb, NARAM 44, 2002) T Div, Throttle Up
Design of Competitive Helo (P.Pinkas, NARAM 44, 2002) T Div, Chedar-I
Development of a Series of Rocket Gliders for 1/4A through G (J. Buckley, NARAM 44, 2002)
Effect of Pink Book Rule 11.9 (L. Schmaker, NARAM 44, 2002) T Div, Why Us?

Electronic Onboard Launch Detector (S.Murphy, NARAM 44, 2002) C Div
Empirical Stability of Spool Rockets (E.Strother, NARAM 44, 2002) C Div
Enhancing Visibility of Altitude Models (C.Ring, NARAM 44, 2002) C Div
A Hands-on Approach to Teaching NAR Safety Code and Range Rules (Paranoid Android Team, NARAM 44, 2002) T Div
Helicopter Rotor Blade Length vs Duration (M.Wolf, NARAM 44, 2002)A Div
Helo Rotor Deployment Without Elastics (C.Johnson IV, NARAM 44, 2002) B Div
Hobby Rocket Propellants: Are They Explosives? (Pod Bay Doors Team, NARAM 44, 2002)
Internet Based Reference to R&D Reports (B. Markielewski, NARAM 44, 2002) C Div
Kalman Filter for Apogee Detection (D. Schultz, NARAM 44, 2002) C Div
Micro RC Rocket Gliders for B and C (R.Woebkenberg, NARAM 44, 2002) T Div, Drei Wobkenberg
Minimum Parachute Size for E Eggloft (S. Wolf, NARAM 44, 2002)A Div
Neat Spray Paint Techniques (H. Johnson, NARAM 44, 2002)A Div
NO DOG, A Rocket for Youth Groups (T. Mahler, NARAM 44, 2002) C Div
Performance of Plastic and Mylar Chutes (C.Kidwell, NARAM 44, 2002) C Div
Performance of Stall vs Conventional Glider Stabilization (S.Orr, NARAM 44, 2002) C Div
Quest vs Estes (R. Chambers, NARAM 44, 2002)A Div
Ring Finned MR Stability Using CFD (M.Rangitsch, NARAM 44, 2002) C Div
STRATEGIC MARKETING PLAN for increasing natl awareness of MR among young people Matt Leveron, NARAM 44, 2002) B Div
Streamer Material vs Streamer Duration (C.Ha, NARAM 44, 2002)A Div
Testing Altimeters (A. Williams, NARAM 44, 2002)A Div
Tracking With Digital Imaging Theodolites (J.Peck & J.McIntosh, NARAM 44, 2002)
Trying to Create a Non-Tangle Parachute (Kindra Bittle, NARAM 44, 2002)A Div
Wax Mandrel Process for Composite Fiberglass Tubes (R.&P.Alway, NARAM 44, 2002) T Div, Bumbling Bros
Which Tracking Powder is Most Visible (Kate Bittle, NARAM 44, 2002) A Div

NARAM-43

Boost Glider Wing Optimization (A.Hochheimer, NARAM 43, 2001) A Div
Comparison of 1/2A Boost Glide Motor Types (S. Wolf, NARAM 43, 2001) A Div
Comparison of Fin Materials: 0.008" Carbon Panel vs 0.02" G10 Fiberglass (A. Bruccoleri, NARAM 43, 2001) B Div
Creating a Limited Run Model Rocket Kit (K. Johnson, NARAM 43, 2001) C Div
Designing Boost Gliders Using Wind Tunnel (Team HoHo, NARAM 43, 2001) T Div
Drag vs Airspeed (R. Chambers, NARAM 43, 2001) A Div
Effect of Looping Parachute Shroud Lines (F.Langford, NARAM 43, 2001) A Div
Engine Ejection Charge Strength (Kris Bittle, NARAM 43, 2001) A Div
Evaluation of Ignition Power Sources (Khim Bittle, NARAM 43, 2001) C Div
Free Spinning vs Static Helo Hub (A.Demarco, NARAM 43, 2001) C Div
Glue Testing for Model Rockets (Kindra Bittle,NARAM 43, 2001) A Div
Guide to Competition for the Casual Competitor (J. Ash-Poole, NARAM 43, 2001) C Div
Improving the Quality of NAR Sanctioned Competition Meets (C. Ring, NARAM 43, 2001) C Div
Judging Scale Events (L. Schmaker, NARAM 43, 2001) T Div - Why Us?
Linear Radial Slits for Parachute Optimization (M.Leveron, NARAM 43, 2001) B Div
Measuring Rocket Velocities With a Laptop Computer (K.Hutchinson, NARAM 43, 2001) T Div
"Model" Model Rocketry (J. McCoy and P. Miller, NARAM 43, 2001) T Div - Grumpy Old Men
Model Rocket Ejection Charge Characteristics (V.Giovannone, NARAM 43, 2001) C Div
Optimization of Rotor Design for Helos (E.Langford, NARAM 43, 2001) B Div
Stabilization of Zero-Zero Gliders (S.Orr, NARAM 43, 2001) C Div
Streamer Duration Optimization (C.Kidwell. NARAM 43, 2001) C Div
Supplementary Material to Rockets of the World (B. Alway and P. Alway, NARAM 43, 2001) T Div -Bumbling Brothers
Systematic Approach to Trimming Flexwings (P.Pinkas, NARAM 43, 2001) T Div - Chedar-I
US Meteorological small Sounding Rockets Program 1955-1973 (R. Morrow, NARAM 43, 2001) C Div

NARAM-42

Cardboard Tangent Ogive Nose Cones (R.Redd, NARAM 42, 2000)
Development of Computerized NAR Contest Manager - Pt 2 (C.Kidwell, NARAM 42, 2000)
Effect of Altitude on Engine Performance (E.Langford, NARAM 42, 2000)
Helo Blade Design (B.Markielewski, NARAM 42, 2000)
Measuring Rocket Velocity by Analyzing Sound Recordings (K.Hutchinson, NARAM 42, 2000)
Measuring Speed of Rocket at Launch (F.Langford, NARAM 42, 2000)
Parachute Descent Stability (M.Leveron, NARAM 42, 2000)
Photographic Analysis of Parachute Recovery Failures (T.Cochran, NARAM 42, 2000)
Small Reynolds Number Airfoils (R.Hyman, NARAM 42, 2000)
Super Roc Rocket Gliders (R.& P.Alway, NARAM 42, 2000)
Theoretical Analysis of Zero-Volume & Floating-Head Pistons (S.Johnsgard, NARAM 42, 2000)
Ultra Low Cost Ground Support Equipment for Classroom (T.Mahler, NARAM 42, 2000)
Using Altimeter to Measure Competition Rocket Parameters (P.Gray, NARAM 42, 2000)

NARAM-41

NARAM-40

NARAM-39

32-Pad Launch Control System (J.DeMar & B.Owens, NARAM 39, 1997)
A Compact Format For Thrust-Time Data (J.Viggiano & R.LaFleur, NARAM 39, 1997)
Advanced Helicopter Recovery Concept (B.Markielewski, NARAM 39, 1997)
Differences in Altitude Determination Methods (Krista Brown, NARAM 39, 1997)
Evaluation of Manufacturers Recommended Liftoff Weight (T.Barber, NARAM 39 R&D, 1997)
Micafilm Streamer Duration (D.Klouser, NARAM 39, 1997)
Miniature Beeper Locator for Rockets (J.Fackert, NARAM 39, 1997)
Optimizing a Parachute for Duration Events (W.Etzel, NARAM 39, 1997)
Stability of Tube Fins (S.Avecilla, NARAM 39, 1997)
Techniques for Digital Video Motion Analysis in Rocketry (L.Shenosky, NARAM 39, 1997)

NARAM-38

Alt Configurations for Streamer Duration (J.Shapiro, NARAM 38, 1996)
Boosted Dart Recovery with Altimeters (B.Gormley, NARAM 38, 1996)
Evaluation of Dual Eggloft Capsules (K.Gormley, NARAM 38, 1996)
Gap Stage Booster Recovery (E.Nau & A.DeLaInglesia, NARAM 38, 1996)
Hemispherical Iteration Tracking Data Reduction (J.DeMar, NARAM 38, 1996)
Altimeters vs Optical Tracking (C. Ring, NARAM 38, 1996)
Developing Beginners Model Kits (R. Edmonds, NARAM 38, 1996)
Parachute Design Hang Time (R. Brower, NARAM 38, 1996)

NARAM-37

Cost Analysis for Reloadable Motors (K.Stumpe, NARAM 37, 1995)
Digital Launch Controller (M.Borman, NARAM 37, 1995)
Error Compensation in Altitude Data Reduction (B.Gormley, NARAM 37, 1995)
Flexwing Material Analysis (K.Gormley, NARAM 37, 1995)
Flexwing Materials (S.Smith, NARAM 37, 1995)
Rocket Drag Analysis with Wind Tunnel (J.DeMar, NARAM 37, 1995)
Economic Fiberglass Parts (C. Ring, NARAM 37, 1995)

NARAM-36

Economic Fiberglass Parts (Team NCR, NARAM 36, 1994)
Flexwing Dihedral Optimization (K.Gormley, NARAM 36, 1994)
Multi-Station Tracking Data Reduction (V.Sempronio, NARAM 36, 1994)
Hydrodynamic Drag Coefficient Approximation (B. Gormley NARAM 36, 1994)
F Streamer Body Tube Selection (K.E. Gormley NARAM 36, 1994)

NARAM-35

NARAM-34

Analysis of E Superroc Designs (T.Schneider, NARAM 34, 1992)
Analysis of Parachute Materials and Construction Techniques (K.Gormley, NARAM 34, 1992)
Black Powder Motor Pre-Flight Performance Evaluation (Team S.Neutron, NARAM 34, 1992)
Booster Separation During Delayed Staging (B.Gormley, NARAM 34 R&D, 1992)
BP Motor Pre-Flight Performance Evaluation (D.Childers, NARAM 34, 1992)
Effects of Dihedral on Helos (A.Miller, NARAM 34, 1992)
Engineering New Developments Bi Tri Wing Gliders (K.Brown, NARAM 34, 1992)
Factors that could Affect Mercury Switch Staging (J.Whymark, NARAM 34, 1992)
Glider Wing Dihedral (C.Ring, NARAM 34, 1992)
Piston Effect on Altitude (M. Whymark, NARAM 34, 1992)
Retro Rocketry (B.Markielewski, NARAM 34, 1992)

NARAM-33

Bi and Tri Wing Glider Developments (K.Brown, NARAM 33, 1991)
Effects of Changing Fin Incidence Angle (B.Gormley, NARAM 33 R&D, 1991)
Effects of Temp Cycling on Motors (Team NCR, NARAM 33, 1991)
Programmable Micro-Timer for Dethermalization (B.Kreutz, NARAM 33, 1991)
Rate of Descent of Helo Models (T.Van Milligan, NARAM 33, 1991)

NARAM-32

Streamer Construction Techniques (R.Ringner & A.Rivieccio, NARAM 32, 1990)
Comparative Strength of Model Rocket Adhesives (R.McBroom, NARAM 32, 1990)
Comparison of Preparation Methods for Body Tubes (B.Sowden, NARAM 32, 1990)
Does Folding Streamer Material Improve Performance (M.Gottung, NARAM 32, 1990)
Factors Affecting BG Boost Performance (T.Barber, NARAM 32, 1990)
Game Port Engine Thrust System (D.Childers, NARAM 32, 1990)
Minimum Burnout CG Positioning for Gliders (C.Phillips, NARAM 32, 1990)
Theoretical Analysis of BP Motor Failure (M.Steele, NARAM 32 R&D, 1990)

NARAM-31

NARAM-30

Development of Sun Guidance System (Team Zunofark, NARAM 30, 1988)
Optimum Length for a Floating Head Piston Launcher (C.Weiss & J.Vincent, NARAM 30, 1988)

NARAM-28

Evaluation of Drag Coeff & Altitude Prediction Methods (M.Steele, NARAM 28, 1986)
Floating Head Piston Launcher (C.Weiss & J.Vincent, NARAM 28, 1986)
Heat Sealing Method for Rolling Body Tubes (R.Redd, NARAM 28, 1986)
Investigations Into Improved Helo Durations (D.Mulholland, NARAM 28, 1986)
Multi-Station Data Reduction (A.Jones & R.Kaplow, NARAM 28, 1986)

NARAM-26

Effect of Extreme Cold on BP Motors (R.Gaff, NARAM 26, 1984)
Liftoff Velocities of Piston Launchers (M.Steele & G.Gassaway, NARAM 26, 1984)
Streamer Folding Techniques (B.Kaplow & A.Jones, NARAM 26, 1984)

NARAM-20 through NARAM-25

Development of a Two-Axis Open Sight Optical Tracker (T.Barber, NARAM 20, 1978)
Effects of Shock, Humidity & Temperature on D12 Failure (F.Shecter & J. Langford, NARAM 20, 1978)
Ignition Dependent Behavior of Rocket Engines (T. Barber, NARAM 20, 1978)
Improved Methods of Altitude Data Reduction (G.Landis & M.Huber, NARAM 21, 1979)

Quartic Method of Applying Barrowman CP (G.Crowell, NARAM 21, 1979)
Rotational Motions in Rocket Flight Dynamics (C.Phillips, NARAM 21, 1979)
Statistical Examination of Altitude Reduction Methods (M.Bundick, NARAM 21, 1979)
Design Optimization of Free Rockets (A.Jones, NARAM 22, 1980)
Single Payloader Optimization (M.Steele, G. Gassaway, C.Johnson, NARAM 22, 1980)
Streamer Duration (C.Sykos, NARAM 22, 1980)
Boost-Glider Sling Pod (A.Rose, NARAM 23, 1981)
Effect of Glider Turbulation on Max Altitude (M.Bundick, NARAM 23, 1981)
Minimum-Error Data Reduction Method (G.Landis, NARAM 23, 1981)
Boost Glider Vertical Flight Analysis (G.Landis, NARAM 24, 1982)
Investigation of the Fall of a Ping-Pong Ball (G.Gregorek, NARAM 24, 1982)
Development & Testing of Improved Helo Model (A.Rose, NARAM 25, 1983)
Rotor Twist on Rotaroc Models (Team Zunofark, NARAM 25, 1983)

NARAM-19 and Prior Reports

Rear-Engine Boost-Glider Research (Gordon Mandell, NARAM 5, 1963)
Basic Missile Aerodynamic Stability (Luther Gurkin, NARAM 6, 1964)
Front-Engine Boost-Glider Research (Gordon Mandell, NARAM 6, 1964)
Flexwing Boost-Glider Research (Gordon Mandell, NARAM 7, 1965)
Theoretical Prediction of Center of Pressure (Jim & Judy Barrowman, NARAM 8, 1966)
Theoretical Prediction of Center of Pressure—Addenda (extended edition with many updates courtesy of the Barrowmans)
Black Powder Engines in Tandem (D.Frost, NARAM 12, 1970)
Internal Ballistics of Estes C6 Motor (T.Barber, NARAM 13, 1971)
Dynamics of the Closed-Breech Launcher (T.Barber, NARAM 14, 1972)
Pressure & Temperature Dependent Properties of BP Propellant (T.Barber, NARAM 15, 1973)
Assumed Mode Flutter Analysis of Glider Wings (M.Micci, NARAM 17, 1975)
Investigation of the Physics of the Zero Volume Piston Launcher (G. Landis, NARAM 17, 1975) Part 1
Investigation of the Physics of the Zero Volume Piston Launcher (G. Landis, NARAM 17, 1975) Part 2
Tandem Model Rocket Engines (T.Barber, NARAM 17, 1975)
Dynamic Stability Criteria for Model Rockets (M.Micci, NARAM 18, 1976)
Flight Investigation of 4 Nose Cone Shapes (M.Bundick, NARAM 18, 1976)
Effect of Shock & Temperature Cycling on D12 Failure (C.Flanigan, NARAM 18, 1976)
Streamer Duration Configuration Optimization (T.Barber, NARAM 19, 1977)
Total Impulse Test Stand (A.Celetti & R.Lawson, NARAM XX, XXXX)
Development of Liquid Thrust Augmenation System (L.Audin, NARAM XX, XXXX)

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