Lessons Learned through Development of the Fluid Dynamics Experiment Equipment Type-II (FTX-II) for Marangoni Convection Experiment Used in TR-I A Rocket

Abstract

The Fluid Dynamics Experiment Equipment Type-II (FTX-II) was developed and launched for marangoni convection experiment used in the sounding rockets TR-I A #4 and #6 . This paper introduces the lessons learned through development of the FTX-II from a viewpoint of equipment development.