Flying Shoebox Project

Here are some links to use while researching ideas for designing a “Flying Shoebox.” The last one “Aerodynamics Index,” has many links that you “jump” from to do your research.

FoilSim II - http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/foil2.html
Beginners Guide to Aeronautics - http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/
Forces on a Glider - http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/glider.html
Glide Angle - http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/glidang.html
Aerodynamics Index - http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/short.html

2009 NASA Student Symposium

We had a busy day today. It began with a trip to Space Center Houston (http://www.spacecenter.org/), which is a very large space museum centered around NASA's Johnson Space Center. The morning was filled by a rocket (balloon) activity and a Starship Gallery tour. After lunch, we were treated to a spacesuit demonstration (really cool) and a presentation/question opportunity with a NASA panel representing many different careers at NASA (which was also "webcast" to schools around the country). Before leaving for the hotel, we spent about an hour in the Space Trader gift shop.

After dinner, there was a recognition ceremony followed by a game of "Blast-off" (NASA version of "BINGO"). The evening concluded with a ice cream social and a trip to the pool.

It was a jam-packed, fun-filled two days in Houston. We will spend the day traveling tomorrow and should arrive in Jackson in the evening.

If you have any questions about out our presentation and trip, be sure to leave a comment.

2009 NASA Student Symposium - Photos

Alec and Lance with their Participation Certificates

Spacesuit Demonstration

NASA Career Panelists