Braeunig, R.A.

Comprehensive methodology for component-based drag calculation across all Mach regimes (via Internet Archive)

Hoerner, S.F. • 1965

The foundational reference for aerodynamic drag, covering theory and experimental data

Niskanen, S.

OpenRocket thesis with detailed drag modeling methodology

Historical wind tunnel data on nose cone pressure distribution and drag

Martin, D.J. • 1958

The primary source for the flutter boundary equation used in MaxQ

1964

Comprehensive NASA design guide for aeroelastic stability

Howard, Z.

Practical application of flutter equations for hobby rocketry

Cipolla, J.

Original FinSim methodology and validation data (via Internet Archive)

Bauer, R. & Hardman, A.

Cal Poly research on fin flutter for amateur rockets

Barrowman, J.S. • 1967

The original Barrowman Method thesis - foundational for all CP calculations

Barrowman, J.S. & Barrowman, J.A. • 1966

Earlier paper establishing CP calculation theory

Mandell, G., Caporaso, G., & Bengen, W. • 1973

Classic reference covering stability, drag, and trajectory analysis

Stine, G.H. • 2004

7th Edition - Standard hobbyist reference with stability guidelines

Implementation details for Barrowman Method in OpenRocket

Fay, J.A. & Riddell, F.R. • 1958

Foundational paper on stagnation point heating and leading edge radius effects

Tauber, M.E. • 1989

NASA TP-2914 - Sweep angle correction factors for fin leading edge heating

Sutton, K. & Graves, R.A. • 1971

NASA TR R-376 - Extended stagnation point heating correlations

Anderson, J.D. • 2006

Comprehensive textbook on aerothermodynamics (2nd Edition, AIAA)

Bertin, J.J. • 1994

AIAA Education Series - Theory and applications of high-speed heating

1953

NACA Report 1135 - Standard compressible flow reference

NASA-TM-X-74335 - Atmospheric model for temperature and density calculations

Bruhn, E.F.

Comprehensive aerospace structures reference

NASA manual covering structural loads for rocket vehicles

6-DOF trajectory simulation library powering MaxQ flight predictions

Atmospheric model used for density, temperature, and pressure calculations

Monte Carlo dispersion analysis and wind modeling

Atmospheric model for altitude-varying conditions

Martin, D.J. • 1958

Foundational flutter calculation methodology

Braeunig, R.A.

Component-based drag calculation methods (via Internet Archive)

Original AeroDRAG and FinSim tools - inspiration for MaxQ (via Internet Archive)

6-DOF flight simulation library

Open source rocket design and simulation software