3m-arla.htm Tri-Mode ARLA


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Tri-Mode Launch Assist Concepts

The Tri-Mode concept is applicable to everything from amateur rockets to manned spacelift. It uses mechanical (pneumatic launch tube), air breathing (ramjet), and rocket modes, each in their most advantageous (and economical) environment. This application is specific to the amateur rocket community.

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Amateur Rocket Launch Assist (ARLA)

This report describes two non-rocket launch assist stages for amateur rockets. The first stage is expected to provide up to 2,000 fps to the amateur rocket. The second stage is expected to provide 5,000 fps and 100,000 ft altitude before rocket ignition. There is some potential for extending these to 7,000 fps and 120,000 ft. The technologies described are garage-level and the materials can be locally acquired.

Because this concept describes devices with high potential and kinetic energies the reader must review the "Safety and Legality Warnings" chapter before considering building any of the described equipment.

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