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Design and Analysis

Rocket Lab’s core philosophy in developing new technologies is high-level design through extensive analysis. Rocket Lab has the design and analysis tools to conduct ground-up and high-level tasks associated with the design and development of complete flight vehicles and associated subsystems.

Commercially Available Codes:

  • 3D CAD modelling facilities (SolidWorks)
  • Access to full finite element modelling capability (ANSYS)
  • Access to Matlab/Simulink for development of in-house simulation codes

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Proprietary Developed Codes:

  • 3-DOF and 6-DOF  trajectory models
  • Real-time aerodynamic heating simulation
  • Vehicle dynamics analysis
  • Hybrid rocket engine development software
  • Fuel grain design programs
  • Propellant chemical equilibrium analysis
  • Typical injector and nozzle design codes

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