PASCO


Experimental Setup for PASPORT:

  1. Connect the tubing of the Absolute Pressure Sensor to the spigot. Connect a PASPORT interface to the USB port of the computer and plug the Absolute Pressure Sensor into the interface.

  2. Connect the Photogate to the Port 1 of the Photogate Port. Connect a PASPORT interface to the USB port of the computer and plug the Photogate Port into the interface.

  3. Place the rocket over the 32 cm long PVC tube. (See "Making the Rocket and Launcher" and "Making the Handheld Rocket" - optional.)

  4. Thread the Photogate Tape from the rocket through the Photogate bracket.

  5. Fasten the Velcro strip over the Velcro dots.
The following steps are required to "subtract out" the ambient pressure:
  1. Click here to open the "Stomp Rocket (PP)" DataStudio file:
  2. Press the START button in DataStudio.

  3. Allow DataStudio to record several seconds of data.

  4. Press the STOP button in DataStudio

  5. Use the Smart Tool to find the ambient absolute pressure.

  6. In the summary window, double-click the equation "gauge = x -102000." Replace the value of 102000 with the current value of the ambient absolute pressure.

  7. Press the accept button.

DOWNLOADS for "Stomp Rocket":
  • DataStudio files (required, same files as in Step 6, above):
    Windows (Zip file) or Macintosh (Stuffit file).

  • Microsoft Word files (optional):
    Windows (Zip file) or Macintosh (Stuffit file).