MUFest - Event Detail

Sky Burst

Event Id : 346

Event Name : Sky Burst

Event Brief :

The Sky Burst event, also known as the Bottle Rocket event, is an exciting and educational event where participants launch water-propelled rockets into the sky. Prioritizing safety above all else, the event emphasizes proper handling of equipment and adherence to strict safety protocols. Participants use a water pressure launch system to propel plastic bottles vertically into the air. The event takes place in an open area devoid of obstructions, ensuring a clear path for rocket launches.

Event Coordinator :

1) PROF. KARTIK PIPALIA

2) PROF. NIKUNJ MASHRU

Student Coordinator :

1) SACHIN KUMAR

2) AMIR HUSSAIN

3) RAJU KUMAR

4) ANAND RAJ

5) MD MANZAR ALAM

6) BITTU KUMAR

Event Date and Time :

14-03-24 (9.30 AM to 5 PM), 15-03-24 (9.30 AM to 11.00 AM)

Location :

A Wing front foyer

Rules / Guidelines / Judging Criteria For Sky Burst

- Judging Criteria :

Maximum flight time

- Entry Rules & Guidelines :

1.In the event participants have to launch the pressurised water bottle as rocket.

2.Participant has to decide amount of water to be filled in water bottle within given range.

3.Participant has to use pressure pump to pressurise the water bottle within certain limit.

4.Participant has to optimize between the amount of water and amount of air pressure to get the maximum height/ maximum time of flight in the air.

5.Time form launching of rocket to landing of rocket will be considered as winning parameter.

6.Two attempts will be allowed per participant.

7.Best of two attempts in terms of maximum time will be considered for winning.

8.In case of tie in maximum time, other attempt time will be considered as winning parameter.

9.Three participants having maximum time of flight in the air will be considered as winner.

10.Any damages to water bottle due to high pressure leads to disqualification of participant.

11.If launched rocket will strike with any object, it will be considered as landing and time of landing is considered.

12. As this event deals with high pressure water and high pressure air, participants need to take care of them selves and others.

13.Water bottle, water and pressure pump will be provided by event organizers.

14.To improve the competition surprising elements can be added to the event.

15.Time for the flight noted only by the volunteers will be considered.