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Rocket Meeting Quiz
Rocket Meeting Quiz
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1
What pioneering role does the UAB Rocketry Club play in the Birmingham area, according to its stated objectives?
It introduces the first high-power rocketry initiative at UAB and locally
It establishes Birmingham’s only STEM-focused university club
It replicates successful rocketry programs from other Alabama cities
It serves as the first student-led aerospace research group in the SE
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Which specific aspect of STEM education does the UAB Rocketry Club aim to enhance through its third objective?
Promoting safe and responsible practices in model rocketry
Teaching calculus-based physics simulations
Developing advanced software for data analysis
Integrating biological systems into aerospace designs
3
Rocksim was used to simulate UABs USLI rocket
False
True
4
Where will the final USLI competition take place?
Cape Canaveral
Houston, Texas
Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama
Kennedy Space Center
5
Which element subtly governs flight consistency, orchestrates descent initiation, and links to telemetry and launch.
Ground Station microcontroller/computer
Avionics Bay sled (G10 fiberglass)
4F Black Powder
Super Fat Boy Igniters
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What is the shared function of the RRC3 Altimeter and Altus Metrum Easy Mini in the avionics system?
They provide power to the electronics
They track the rocket’s GPS location
They transmit data to the ground station
They handle data logging and ejection events
7
Which subsystem has the highest total cost in the budget?
STEM Engagement & Outreach
Avionics
Full Scale: Structural, Propellant, Energetics
Personal Protective Equipment
8
Which NASA program is the UAB Rocketry Club participating in?
Mars Rover Challenge
Space Shuttle Program
University Student Launch Initiative (USLI)
Artemis Program
9
What is the purpose of the 4F Black Powder in the full-scale rocket?
Powers the avionics system
Stabilizes the airframe
Absorbs shock during descent
Facilitates separation of rocket parts via ejection charges
10
Which officer has experience working at SpaceX?
Jimmy Harris
Caleb Knight
Chase Bubak
Carson Bove
11
How do the Barrel Swivels assist in the full-scale recovery process?
They hold the motor in place
They ignite the ejection charges
They prevent the parachute from tangling
They hold the motor in place
12
How much funding is the club requesting from the Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC)?
$5,000
$10,000
$2,000
$15,000
13
How does the club’s mission align with NASA’s goal of “innovating for the benefit of humanity,”
By designing reusable rocket motors to reduce costs
By equipping students with practical engineering and teamwork skills
By conducting experiments on atmospheric pollution
By conducting experiments on atmospheric pollution
14
What is the stability of the rocket in calibers?
5.06
0.057
1.54
0.501
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How do the Fiberglass fins (G10, 3/16-inch) contribute to the rocket’s performance?
They protect the parachute
They track the rocket’s location
They ensure rocket stability
They ignite the motor
16
What is the main goal of the UAB Rocketry Club?
To win national sports competitions
To foster STEM education through hands-on learning
To build drones for local businesses
To build drones for local businesses
17
What is the PRIMARY function of the Fiberglass body tubes (4-inch diameter) in the full-scale rocket?
Provides thrust for launch
Serves as the main structural component of the airframe
Stabilizes the rocket during flight
Holds the avionics system
18
What is the predicted apogee of the rocket in the simulation?
5,531 ft
4959 ft
7127 ft
6150 ft
19
How does the Firewire Initiator function in the avionics system?
Powers the altimeters
Tracks the rocket’s altitude
Ignites black powder charges for ejection
Absorbs shock during recovery
20
What is the function of the Yagi Antenna in ground support operations?
Stores rocket components
Logs flight data
Tracks the rocket on the 2 M band
Tracks the rocket on the 70cm band
21
What is Dr. Cheng-Chien Chen’s role in the club?
Vice-President
Principal Investigator/Faculty Advisor
Treasurer
Safety Officer
22
Who is a Division 1 athlete on the rifle team?
Jason Gray
James Nester
Rylie Roderick
Carson Bove
