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==Build An Awesome Foundation of Knowledge==
==Build An Awesome Foundation of Knowledge==
[http://machinedesign.com/sensors/introduction-pid-control A Non Math-y Introduction to PID Control]
[http://machinedesign.com/sensors/introduction-pid-control A Non Math-y Introduction to PID Control]
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBc_BHxw78s&list=PLUMWjy5jgHK1NC52DXXrriwihVrYZKqjk An Awesome playlist of YouTube videos]
==Learn About Kalman Filtering & Sensor Fusion==
==Learn About Kalman Filtering & Sensor Fusion==
[http://www.acfr.usyd.edu.au/pdfs/training/multiSensorDataFusion/dataFusionNotes.pdf Long, but well written intro to multi sensor fusion and Kalman filtering]
[http://www.acfr.usyd.edu.au/pdfs/training/multiSensorDataFusion/dataFusionNotes.pdf Long, but well written intro to multi sensor fusion and Kalman filtering]
[http://home.earthlink.net/~david.schultz/rnd/2004/KalmanApogeeII.pdf relatively simple filter used for altitude determination of high powered rockets, made to be computationally simple for dumb processors]
===Notes===
The Kalman filter is linear quadratic estimator. We assume the system is linear, which should be good enough for our purposes. For non linear systems, do an extended Kalman filter. However, this takes much more computational resources and is much more unstable.
The Kalman filter is linear quadratic estimator. We assume the system is linear, which should be good enough for our purposes. For non linear systems, do an extended Kalman filter. However, this takes much more computational resources and is much more unstable.
A basic diagram of how this estimator works:
A basic diagram of how this estimator works:
[[File:Kalman_Filter_Estimator.png|center|400px]]
===Other Resources===
*[http://www.tech-ex.com/article_images3/9/440249/1-11.pdf More papers]
*[https://agrosy.informatik.uni-kl.de/fileadmin/Literatur/Blank10.pdf “Welp Kalman filtering sometimes sucks but I think we should use it anyway"]
*[http://gentlenav.googlecode.com/files/DCMDraft2.pdf Filtering with accelerometers and gyros and more fun stuff]
*[https://www.xsens.com/images/stories/PDF/drift-free%20dynamic%20height%20sensor%20using%20mems%20imu%20aided%20by%20mems%20pressure%20sensor.pdf Mayhaps for balloons valbal]
*[http://tid.uio.no/~jankbe/Filer/PhD_JKB_200207.pdf Really cool, but way too OP]
*[http://gamepipe.usc.edu/~zyda/resources/pubs/IROS2001.pdf More gyro stuff]
==Learn About Aero/Wings==
==Learn About Aero/Wings==
[https://docs.google.com/a/stanford.edu/presentation/d/1xMbuJJt6TpkfMDQj7j8fbLxHWFOP7kkEhmNzFy-G7JA/ Chris’ slides]
[https://docs.google.com/a/stanford.edu/presentation/d/1xMbuJJt6TpkfMDQj7j8fbLxHWFOP7kkEhmNzFy-G7JA/ Chris’s slides]
[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_uGMv8pu2KgS3BuNGtiNkUwWU0 Textbook]
[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_uGMv8pu2KgS3BuNGtiNkUwWU0 Textbook]
[https://www.apogeerockets.com/Tech/Rocket_Stability?pg=education&zenid=e8dadefb74ed8ef9521c42a1ea8112ff Compilation of Links on Stability]
[https://www.apogeerockets.com/Tech/Rocket_Stability?pg=education&zenid=e8dadefb74ed8ef9521c42a1ea8112ff Compilation of Links on Stability]
==Learn About Orbital Mechanics==
[http://www.braeunig.us/space/orbmech.htm Intro to Orbital Mechanics]
[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1NYU3-6sOTIa3RDMVFwYmpVWWs AA279A Lecture Notes]
==Learn About Fins==
[http://www.nakka-rocketry.net/fins.html Fins & Stability]
[https://www.apogeerockets.com/technical_publication_16 Easy to Digest Info From Apogee Rocketry]
[https://www.apogeerockets.com/education/downloads/Newsletter420.pdf Design & Construction Specifically for Low Power]
==Learn About Reefing==
==Learn About Reefing==
[http://rocstock.org/advanced/advanced-rocket-tracking-using-onboard-radio-transmitters/ Overview of Different Forms of Trackers]
[http://rocstock.org/advanced/advanced-rocket-tracking-using-onboard-radio-transmitters/ Overview of Different Forms of Trackers]
[https://docs.google.com/a/stanford.edu/spreadsheets/d/1oiBWdkrCbc3TfJFp_HMPpK0ARKysxRUMq5qcPeT1HbA/ Spreadsheet Comparison of Radio Trackers (see the Radio Tracking tab)]
[https://docs.google.com/a/stanford.edu/spreadsheets/d/1oiBWdkrCbc3TfJFp_HMPpK0ARKysxRUMq5qcPeT1HbA/ Spreadsheet Comparison of Radio Trackers (see the Radio Tracking tab)]
==Use OpenRocket==
==Use OpenRocket==
Guide to Getting Started with OpenRocket
[https://docs.google.com/a/stanford.edu/document/d/1G1YK35jDQAkZQerhjCX9vjJEk9FbQDSkZdqDFWjk5ec/edit?usp=sharing Guide to Getting Started with OpenRocket]
==Use ''LaTeX''==
==Use ''LaTeX''==
[https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/LaTeX Learn How To Do Pretty Much Anything You’d Like In LaTeX #2]
[https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/LaTeX Learn How To Do Pretty Much Anything You’d Like In LaTeX #2]
==Convert ''LaTeX'' to Mediawiki==
[http://pandoc.org/ Pandoc] is a wonderful tool that can convert a file to a different markup format. We use it to convert rocket PDRs from ''LaTeX'' to wiki articles.
==Run CFD Simulations==
[[CFD Workflow|Learn more about SSI's CFD Workflow]]
[[Solidworks|How to install Solidworks on your computer]]
[[Pointwise | More about our (potential) sponsor]]
[[SU2 | How to install SU2 on Corn]]
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[[Category:Rockets]]
[[Category: Rockets Guides]]