http:www'lunar'org

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http//www.lunar.org
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Who is LUNAR?

• The Livermore Unit, National Association of
  Rocketry (LUNAR) is a rocket club that is
  organized to supply a safe, educational and legal
  means of flying model and high-powered rockets in
  Northern California.
• LUNAR is open to rocketry hobbyists of all ages
  to further the sport and science of hobby
  rocketry within the NAR (National Association of
  Rocketry) safety codes. These safety codes have
  allowed hundreds of millions of model rocket
  launches by hobbyists since the late 1950s
  without serious injuries.
• LUNAR encourages the development of all club
  members knowledge and expertise in the area of
  rocketry. We engage in scientific and educational
  activities.
• LUNAR was formed in 1993 and is the largest
  rocket club in the country.

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LUNAR Activities

• Conduct monthly launches at Robertson Park in
  Livermore
• Conduct high power launches at Snow Ranch,
  Farmington, CA
• Lead classes and build sessions for a wide
  variety of community and school groups
• Mentor student teams in educational competitions
  and research projects
• Organize launches for local TARC teams witness
  qualification flights
• Organize demonstration launches at various events
  and locations
• Offer educational meetings covering all aspects
  of rocketry.
• Participated in numerous documentaries for The
  History Channel and other media.

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National Association of Rocketry (NAR)

• LUNAR is one of 147 active NAR Sections
  nationwide
• NAR activities
• Drafts Rocketry Safety Codes to ensure safe
  launches
• Works with Safety Officials to draft regulations
  (such as NFPA)
• Conducts motor testing and certification
• Provides Liability Insurance coverage for
  members, sections, and land owners
• Trains Safety Officers
• Certifies flyers for high-power rocketry (L1, L2
  L3)
• The NAR is all about having fun and learning more
  with and about rocketry. NAR is the oldest and
  largest sport rocketry organization in the world.
  Since 1957, over 80,000 serious sport rocket
  modelers have joined the NAR to take advantage of
  the fun and excitement of organized rocketry.
• More information can be found at
  http//www.nar.org/

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LUNAR Educational and Community Services

• LUNAR supports and promotes education and
  community involvement. Since 2004, we have hosted
  build sessions and launches for
• 5 Boy Scout Troops
• 24 Cub Scout Packs
• 2 Girl Scout Troops
• 6 4H groups
• 5 YMCA Adventure Guide Groups
• 12 GATE program activities
• Lawrence Livermore Science Day, 5 last years
• Over 7,800 students have benefited from Community
  Services since 2004

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LUNAR Education and Research Services

• Team America Rocket Challenge (TARC)
• National competition for Middle and HS students.
• Students design, build and fly a rocket with a
  raw egg to a specific altitude and a specific
  flight duration.
• The top 100 teams from across the nation meet in
  the finals held in Virginia in May.
• In 2006
• 14 teams from Northern California participated in
  TARC.
• Three Teams qualified and went to the Finals.
• San Lorenzo HS finished 11th.
• Student Launch Initiative (SLI)
• NASA sponsored program to involve HS students in
  real life experience of submitting a proposal,
  building and flying an experiment on a high
  powered rocket to 1 mile high.

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LUNAR Safety!

• LUNAR has flown over 25,000 rockets and has an
  excellent safety record for over 13 years
  because
• LUNAR follows the NAR Safety codes and all
  Federal, State, and Local government regulations
  for launching rockets.
• LUNAR has policies and procedures that are
  strictly followed to ensure a safe launch.
• All rockets are inspected for proper construction
  and preparation before being flown.
• LUNAR has the proper safety and launch equipment.
• The people running the launches have decades of
  experience.

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Reference Letters

• LUNAR has received letters of recommendation
  from
• Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Marshal
• Orvis Cattle Company (Snow Ranch high powered
  rocket launch site)
• LUNAR has also received letters from individuals
  who host Tripoli club launches
• Maddox Dairy Farms
• Hundreds of thank you letters from numerous youth
  groups, schools, and community organizations.

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LUNAR Needs Your Help

• There are many youth groups and students who are
  waiting to fly their projects at LUNAR launches.
  LUNAR would like to specifically request the
  following
• LUNAR would like to continue to fly from
  Robertson Park while we look for a new launch
  site.
• Be allowed to host Team America Rocketry
  Challenge (TARC) teams.
• LUNAR is currently investigating over 40 possible
  sites in Northern California. We would
  appreciate your assistance in finding a new site.
  Specifically
• A letter of reference to aid in finding a new
  venue.
• Assistance from LARPD staff in locating a venue,
  especially identifying zoning and land-use issues.

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Thank you!
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BACKUP SLIDES
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What is Model Rocketry?

• Model Rocketry or Sport Rocketry as it is
  sometimes called, is a fun and rewarding hobby.
• Participants in the hobby construct their own
  rockets, then launch them using factory-made
  rocket motors. After a successful recovery, the
  rocket is then reloaded with another motor and
  launched again.
• This hobby is safely enjoyed by people of all
  ages around the world
• It is an excellent educational tool for teaching
  chemistry, physics, and aerodynamics

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Anatomy of a Model Rocket

• Model rockets are constructed with such materials
  as cardboard, plastic, and balsa wood
• These rockets may be flown over and over simply
  by replacing the used motor with a fresh one.

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Description of a Model Rocket Flight

• The rocket is boosted a motor that is
  electrically ignited. The rocket is guided by a
  launch rod until the rocket has enough speed for
  the fins to stabilize it.
• When the engine propellant has exhausted, the
  delay charge burns. During this period, the
  rocket is coasting to its peak altitude.
• The motor's ejection charge activates, ejecting
  the nose cone and deploying the recovery device,
  which is usually a streamer or a parachute.
• Finally, the rocket coasts back to ground and can
  be reused.

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Safety Review ( 1 of 2)

• During the September 19th launch, a rocket was
  launched with a delay that was too long and the
  rocket came down in the dry brush and then the
  ejection charge went off starting the fire.
• We have taken the following actions
• Reviewed Fire permit with Livermore-Pleasanton
  Fire Marshal
• Added water pumpers and fire rakes as part of
  standard launch equipment
• Increased the number of Fire Extinguishers
• Reviewed layout of launch area
• Determine fire lane to Arroyo area is not blocked
  in future
• Added direct phone number to Fire Department to
  Launch Handbooks
• Modified Safety inspection procedure to review
  motor delay is appropriate for each rocket

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Safety Review ( 2 of 2)

• A complaint was sent to LARPD about a rocket that
  landed on the roof of a nearby home.
• These steps have been taken to reduce this
  occurrence
• Rocket inspection now requires contact
  information to be clearly written on the rocket.
• Registration now requires Flyer contact
  information.
• Reduce the maximum altitude from 1500 to 1200.
• Reduce the size and weight of rockets from
  mid-power to low power rockets.

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LUNARs Positive Community Influence

• LUNAR connection to Livermore is providing
  community services to Livermore residence and
  surrounding areas
• LUNAR is the only rocket club that launches in
  Northern California

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LUNAR Works with Authorities

• LUNAR follows the NAR Safety codes and all
  Federal, State, and Local government regulations
  for launching rockets.
• The NAR safety codes are strictly followed to
  ensure the safety of all individuals and property
• Work with local government agencies officials
• Fire Marshals for permits
• FAA for NOTAMs and waivers
• City Council
• Park Recreation Departments
• Work with the California Office of the State Fire
  Marshal to assist with pyrotechnician
  certification for rocketeers