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The A.L.S. Launcher was designed for two
purposes: 1. The most obvious purpose to reduce conduction, and 2. To maximize
flexibility of launch angle and direction. All white parts are PVC
fittings and pipes. The launch rod is a wooden dowel. The launch
plate is metal and there is a 2 inch metal bolt securing the legs to the
launcher (metal use was reduced as much as possible). The launcher
rotates 360 degrees to shoot in any direction, and it has a 180 degree
tilting flexibility capable of launchng at any angle from horizon to horizon.
The launcher snaps together and pulls apart for easy transport and quick
setup.
The base is much heavier than the rocket.
Heavy winds will likely snap the wooden dowel before the stand blows over.
For increased strength, a fiber glass rod would be an alternative
to the wooden dowel. If the base needs to be heavier, it can be further
stabilized by a number of ways:
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Adding longer legs.
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Pouring cement into the exisitng legs.
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Or by placing heavy objects across the legs.
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