Rocket abreviations

I see abreviations and have no idea what they mean. I know a few like dd and lpr mpr hpr. Can anyone help me with other abreviations commonly used in rocketry?

This topic really needs a sticky,

CWF carpenters wood filler

TB Titebond wood glue version is in roman numerals after ie TBII or TBiii.

TBTMTG or TB NRND, same product two different names TiteBond Moulding an Trim Glue aka NoRunNoDrip wood glue.

AT Aerotech

lots more to follow.

Here you go:
https://www.rocketreviews.com/glossary.html

Reinhard

TRA - Tripoli Rocketry Association

CATO - Catastrophe at take-off

CP - Center of Pressure

CG - Center of Gravity

AC - Aerodynamic Center

AGL - Above Ground Level

FAA - Federal Aviation Administration

AIAA - The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

NAR - National Association of Rocketry

AOA - Angle of Attack

ARF - Almost Ready to Fly

RTF - Ready to Fly

CR - Centering Ring

lots more here

https://www.rocketreviews.com/glossary.html

Thanks for the links, they helped a lot.

You guy's forgot the most important one---

DAMHIKT...

Don't ask me how I know that...

Teddy

MMT ... Motor Mount Tube

Kenny

Another list here: https://rocketrycenter.com/showthread.php?tid=159&highlight=acronyms which is exclusively acronyms.

Drumguy89 said:

I see abreviations and have no idea what they mean. I know a few like dd and lpr mpr hpr. Can anyone help me with other abreviations commonly used in rocketry?

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the specifics you mention;
DD = double deployment

MMX = Micro Maxx (1/8A powered Models)

LPR = Low Power Rockets (model that fly on 1/4A - D12 motors)

MPR = Mid Power Rockets (E - G Motors)

HPR = High Power Rockets (H motor and Up)

onebadhawk said:

You guy's forgot the most important one---

DAMHIKT...

Don't ask me how I know that...

Teddy

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We can't forget the famous one....
IMWDYE?

It's Matt, What do you expect?

A few more I use haven't been mentioned yet...

CF - Carbon Fiber
FG - Fiberglass
NC - Nose cone

And is it abbreviation or acronym?

blackbrandt said:

We can't forget the famous one....
IMWDYE?

It's Matt, What do you expect?

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hahahahhaaha..
Yep,, I'm with ya...

Teddy

SWMBO comes up often when making large purchases.

She Who Must Be Obeyed

SWMBO comes before obtaining MPR, HPR, AT, CTI, etc.

Flyfalcons said:

SWMBO comes up often when making large purchases.

She Who Must Be Obeyed

SWMBO comes before obtaining MPR, HPR, AT, CTI, etc.

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And if SWMBO doesn't before, there is Hades to pay, and you just thought your last order from Wildman was expensive, hope she never sees the bill or you will be paying forever...

dixontj93060 said:

And is it abbreviation or acronym?

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My understanding is:
An abbreviation is a shortening of a single word... for example, the abbreviation of abbreviation is abbr.
An acronym is the shortening of a group of words typically using the first letter of each word.
However, the Oxford dictionary states that an acronym is also an abbreviation, makes sense.

My mistake, I mean acronyms.

View attachment cato_origin.pdf

And then there are the bacronyms created by those who did not know what words were used as the basis of the abbreviation they heard, so they simply made up words to fit and ignore the fact that the words they picked are illogical. Then, to add to the propagation of [video=youtube;BBvIweCIgwk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBvIweCIgwk[/video] they bully anyone who dares to provide the accurate origin of the original abbreviation.

Drumguy89 said:

My mistake, I mean acronyms.

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CNC (computer numerical control) as in...... CNC slotted tubes, CNC cut fins and rings, or even UpscaleCNC!

Traditionally CNC means applying computer control to a machine tool (automate a mill or lathe) but lately there's some machines that are CNCed that didn't exist before automation. Like three axis gantry routers....

N

How about some acrs (see what I did there) that are commonly used at club launches. I have not had the enjoyment of attending one yet but hope to do so soon.

What is a gooney? Just an upscale clone?

Drumguy89 said:

What is a gooney? Just an upscale clone?

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The original Goonybirds were introduced in the 1973 Estes catalog:

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https://www.ninfinger.org/rockets/catalogs/estes73/73est16.html


They were about the size of the current Baby Bertha and you can clone one fairly easily with that kit and the plans from Jimz:

https://www.spacemodeling.org/jimz/estes.htm


Over the years creative folks have expanded the genre; for example: https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?118102-Let-s-see-those-Goonies!

Thanks Sam!

I have so much to learn lol.

Drumguy89 said:

I have so much to learn lol.

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Every day, in every way. It's a beautiful thing !