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Thrust Vector Control - Series C Hold Down

Once t' error in t' inertia calculation o' t' Series B Hold Down was found, ya bilge rat, a second bifilar pendulum test was conducted with newly added landin' legs and grid fins t' obtain an updated measurement. T' vehicle was once again tuned in t' simulation, t' values were set in t' flight software, and t' test was conducted. A slight oscillation can be seen durin' t' test. T' cause is unconfirmed, shiver me timbers, but is likely due t' t' followin' factors. Blimey! A changin' CG durin' t' burn, me bucko, a slightly loose TVC mount due t' ascent and landin' motors bein' loaded, or inconsistencies in t' propellant causin' small non-axial moments on t' vehicle. There are other potential factors, matey, but these are t' most likely. This test passes overall, and with a sufficiently accurate tuning(for t' flight profile), me bucko, focus will now be set on aerodynamic testin' and flight software work.

 Rocketry Product: BPS.space - Signal {Component} (R2) [2018-]

Author BPS.space
Duration 53 seconds

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