This is a general invitation to some (2-3) model rocket flyers that live in the warmer areas of the country. I am trying to get the finishing touches (electronics) on the new Estes altimeter completed and while we have been able to varify the cold end of the opertating temperature (41F), we are still several weeks away from some truly warm temps to test and verfiy our new device on the upper temperature end and with a planned delivery in the US in July, I'm running out of time. So, what I have to offer is 2-3 prototype altimeters that I would like tested in regions like Arizona, Texas, Florida, California...anywhere there is a chance that launching weather and time are favorable and winter has let go enough to supply temps over 90F.
In terms of what I am after, I need to validate the vendor advised operating range vs. real world conditions. I see the basic test as flying low impulse model rockets (say BT-50, BT-55 body tube sizes) and B/C motors in early morning conditions to establish that the unit works and gather a few data points in memory. Then, test flying the same rocket again as the daytime temperature rises and hopefully the temp inside the rocket exceeds 95F (might have to settle for ambient temp) and then fly an record data (say 5 cooler flights, 5 warmer flights). But I need rocket testers that can commit to this program and complete it within the next 2 weeks. If you are located in a warm region and could test one of these units, I'd love to hear from you. PM me and I'll forward my direct email/phone here at the rocket ranch and we can discuss particulars...oh...and in exchange for your efforts, I'll send you a new unit after the product is released as I'll need the samples and data returned. I have a rough draft of the instructions that I will email to each tester for reference. There are only a few samples available, so I am going to choose based on warm weather and the testers ability to complete the task. Remember...I need warm weather testing...we've done the cold here!
Thanks,
Mike
In terms of what I am after, I need to validate the vendor advised operating range vs. real world conditions. I see the basic test as flying low impulse model rockets (say BT-50, BT-55 body tube sizes) and B/C motors in early morning conditions to establish that the unit works and gather a few data points in memory. Then, test flying the same rocket again as the daytime temperature rises and hopefully the temp inside the rocket exceeds 95F (might have to settle for ambient temp) and then fly an record data (say 5 cooler flights, 5 warmer flights). But I need rocket testers that can commit to this program and complete it within the next 2 weeks. If you are located in a warm region and could test one of these units, I'd love to hear from you. PM me and I'll forward my direct email/phone here at the rocket ranch and we can discuss particulars...oh...and in exchange for your efforts, I'll send you a new unit after the product is released as I'll need the samples and data returned. I have a rough draft of the instructions that I will email to each tester for reference. There are only a few samples available, so I am going to choose based on warm weather and the testers ability to complete the task. Remember...I need warm weather testing...we've done the cold here!
Thanks,
Mike
