Water Rocket Flight Optimization

I created a code to clean thrust data from a test stand to get an ISP value for each test. Then I created a model to find the trajectory of the rocket. This was done by assuming the rockets thrust could be approximated as a instantaneous delta V using the ideal rocket equation. The model also took into account wind direction and its magnitude. A code was then developed to preform a monticarlo simulation on the model to determine the predicted landing location as well as the chances of landing in a radius around that location. The landing location error was quantified using 1x, 2x, and 3x standard deviation error ellipses. This model was validated by comparing it to one test launch of a water rocket. A trade study was then run on the mass of water (propellant), coefficient of drag, and launch angle. Coefficient of drag was found to have the most impact on range, so that parameter was chosen to modify. The manufacture and testing of the final rocket with the varied parameter was not done due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.