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The document discusses computing the center of pressure (CP) of a rocket using the Barrowman equations to determine stability. The CP is the distance from the nose tip to the balance point, and for stability should be aft of the center of gravity (CG). The CG can be found by balancing the rocket. The calculated CP should be at least one rocket diameter aft of the measured CG for "one caliber stability". Terms used in the equations to calculate the CP are defined.

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José

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