CEDAR CITY, Utah USA — RCS has posted data acquisition (DAQ) software written for the RCS RangePro 1000 Impulse Meter. This version is intended for PC computers using Microsoft Windows 95 thru XP.

The program is used to acquire, save, and retrieve time-thrust data sent directly from the RangePro via a serial (COM1) port. The data is plotted in the program window and may be examined point-by-point. It may also be be converted to a file that can be opened in Microsoft Excel® or other spreadsheet application for further analysis.

RCS is also working on a version of the software for Apple Mac® OS8 thru 10. It will be posted to the RCS website when complete.

The RCS RangePro 1000 DAQ software for Windows® and a file containing simulated thrust curves which can be plotted and printed are available for download from the "RCS News" page in zipped format. Anyone interested in rocket motor development and optimizing flight performance is urged to examine this test system's capability. The RCS website may be found at http://www.rocketmotorparts.com.

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