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THE 2001 TEAMS AND THEIR EXPERIMENTS |
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THE 2001 TEAMS AND THEIR EXPERIMENTS |
| The Rocket Environment
Glenbrook North High School Northbrook, Illinois |
This active experiment will collect data about the environmental conditions inside the Sub-SEM module, including acceleration, temperature, pressure, and magnetic field. This data will be used to understand flight conditions, provide baseline environmental data, and create a musical composition. |
| The Effects of Microgravity on Electric Motors
The Northwest School Seattle, Washington
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Since friction is often reduced in space, the efficiency of electric motors will be different. Our experiment involves sending motors into space and testing their speed and efficiency relative to their speed and efficiency on Earth. Information gained from such tests could help save weight on spacecraft, thereby reducing cost. |
| Sub-orbital Film Radiation Exposure Experiment
Lafayette High School Brooklyn, New York
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The experiment goal is to investigate the radiation environment encountered by passengers and crews aboard sub-orbital flights of the future (using the Sub-SEM sounding rocket). Samples of shielding materials are packaged with photographic film. Radiation exposure will be compared to controls kept on Earth. |
| Testing for Global Warming and
Ozone Repletion Through Space Flight Opportunities
Laramie Senior High School Laramie, Wyoming
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By testing for the concentrations of specific gases at different altitudes during the descent of the Sub-SEM rocket, it will be determined if recent emissions mandates have been effective. TO accomplish this, gases from various altitudes will be collected and tested on the ground. |
