Rocket Trajectory Optimization
Project
- Developed a MATLAB simulation to determine the optimal launch angle for a single-stage rocket to achieve maximum altitude, targeting the Kármán line (100 km above sea level).
- Modeled the rocket’s trajectory in a 2D frame using vector dynamics principles, resolving forces such as thrust, gravity, and drag.
- Incorporated a free-body diagram and equations of motion to simulate the rocket’s motion with high precision.
- Accounted for critical variables including gravitational acceleration, atmospheric density, drag coefficient, and thrust duration.
- Enhanced programming skills in MATLAB while analyzing real-world engineering challenges related to aerospace dynamics.
