SIST EN 14035-27:2003
(Main)Fireworks - Part 27: Rockets - Specification and test methods
Fireworks - Part 27: Rockets - Specification and test methods
Requirements for construction, performance, labelling, sampling and testing of rockets.
Feuerwerkskörper - Teil 27: Raketen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an die Konstruktion, Funktion, Verpackung und Beschriftung von Raketen und die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren fest. Sie gilt für Feuerwerkskörper, die als Raketen in die Kategorien 2 und 3 in der prEN 14035-2 eingruppiert sind.
Sie gilt nicht für Raketen, die pyrotechnischen Satz enthalten, in dem eine der nachfolgend aufgeführten Substanzen enthalten ist:
3 Arsen und Arsenverbindungen,
3 Blei und Bleiverbindungen,
3 Kaliumchlorat mit einem Massenanteil an Bromaten von mehr als 0,15 %,
3 Mischungen mit einem Massenanteil an Chloraten von mehr als 80 %,
3 Mischungen von Chloraten mit Metallen,
3 Mischungen von Chloraten mit rotem Phosphor,
3 Mischungen von Chloraten mit Kaliumhexacyanoferrat(II),
3 Mischungen von Chloraten mit Schwefel,
3 Mischungen von Chloraten mit Sulfiden,
3 Pikrate und Pikrinsäure
3 Quecksilberverbindungen
3 Weißer Phosphor,
3 Schwefel mit einem Masseanteil an freier Säure (als H2SO4) von mehr als 0,002 %,
3 Zirkon mit einer Korngröße von weniger als 40 µm.
Übersichten für die Typ-Prüfung von Raketen und Los-Prüfung von Raketen sind in Anhang A beziehungsweise Anhang B angegeben.
Artifices de divertissement - Partie 27 : Fusées - Spécifications et méthodes d'essai
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de construction, les performances, l'emballage primaire et l'étiquetage des fusées, ainsi que les méthodes d'essai correspondantes. Elle s'applique aux artifices de divertissement classés comme fusées de catégories 2 et 3 dans l'EN 14035-2.
Elle ne s'applique pas aux fusées dont la composition pyrotechnique comprend l'une des substances suivantes :
3 arsenic ou composés d'arsenic ;
3 mélanges contenant une fraction en masse de chlorates supérieure a 80 % ;
3 mélanges de chlorates et de métaux ;
3 mélanges de chlorates et de phosphore rouge ;
3 mélanges de chlorates et d'hexacyanoferrate (II) de potassium ;
3 mélanges de chlorates et de soufre ;
3 mélanges de chlorates et de sulfures ;
3 plomb ou composés de plomb ;
3 composés de mercure ;
3 phosphore blanc ;
3 picrates ou acide picrique ;
3 chlorates de potassium contenant une fraction en masse de bromates supérieure a 0,15 % ;
3 soufre présentant une acidité (exprimée en fraction de masse d'acide sulfurique) supérieure a 0,002 % ;
3 zirconium ayant une taille de particule inférieure a 40 µm.
Les schémas d'essais de type et d'essais de lot des fusées sont respectivement spécifiés aux annexes A et B.
Ognjemet – 27. del: Rakete – Specifikacija in preskusne metode
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Fireworks - Part 27: Rockets - Specification and test methodsOgnjemet – 27. del: Rakete – Specifikacija in preskusne metodeArtifices de divertissement - Partie 27 : Fusées - Spécifications et méthodes d'essaiFeuerwerkskörper - Teil 27: Raketen - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14035-27:2003SIST EN 14035-27:2003en71.100.30ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14035-27:200301-december-2003
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14035-27May 2003ICS 71.100.30English versionFireworks - Part 27: Rockets - Specification and test methodsArtifices de divertissement - Partie 27: Fusées -Spécifications et méthodes d'essaiFeuerwerkskörper - Teil 27: Raketen - Anforderungen undPrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 November 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14035-27:2003 E
EN 14035-27:2003 (E)2ContentspageForeword.31Scope.52Normative references.53Terms and definitions.64Construction.64.1Means of ignition.64.2Attachment of initial fuse.64.3Protection of initial fuse.64.4Materials of firework case.74.5Integrity.74.6Net explosive content.74.7Mass of report and/or bursting charge.74.8Means for stabilization of flight.74.9Vertical Stability.75Performance.85.1Initial fuse.85.2Principal effect.85.3Height of explosions and bursting.85.4Functioning.85.5Stabilization of flight.85.6Burning matter.85.7Debris.85.8Angle of flight.85.9Rocket motor.96Primary pack.97Minimum labelling requirements.97.1General.97.2Type name and category.97.3Safety information.97.4Name and address and telephone number of manufacturer or distributor or importer.107.5Reference to this standard.117.6Printing.117.7Marking of very small rockets.117.8Additional information on the primary pack (if applicable).118Test methods.128.1Attachment of protruding fuse (type test and batch test).128.2Vertical stability (type test).128.3Performance (type test and batch test).148.4Determination of net explosive content and mass of report and/or bursting charge (type test).178.5Side ignition of initial fuse (type test).178.6Labelling (type test and batch test).18Annex A (normative)
Type testing.19Annex B (normative)
Batch testing.28Annex C (normative)
Method for determination of smouldering rate of cigarette.32Annex D (informative)
A-deviations.33
EN 14035-27:2003 (E)3ForewordThis document (EN 14035-27:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 212 “Fireworks”, thesecretariat of which is held by NEN.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text orby endorsement, at the latest by November 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latestby November 2003.This European Standard is one of a series of standards as listed below.EN 14035-1, Fireworks - Part 1: Terminology.EN 14035-2, Fireworks - Part 2: Categorisation.prEN 14035-3, Fireworks - Part 3: Aerial wheels - Specification and test methods.EN 14035-4, Fireworks - Part 4: Bangers and banger batteries - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-5, Fireworks - Part 5: Batteries or combinations - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-6, Fireworks - Part 6: Bengal flames - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-7, Fireworks - Part 7: Bengal matches - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-8, Fireworks - Part 8: Bengal sticks - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-9, Fireworks - Part 9: Crackling granules - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-10, Fireworks - Part 10: Double bangers - Specification and test methods.EN 14035-12, Fireworks - Part 12: Flash bangers and flash banger batteries - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-13, Fireworks - Part 13: Flash pellets - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-14, Fireworks - Part 14: Flying squibs - Specification and test methods.EN 14035-15, Fireworks - Part 15: Fountains - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-16, Fireworks - Part 16: Friction-ignited flash bangers - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-17, Fireworks - Part 17: Ground spinners - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-18, Fireworks - Part 18: Hand-held fountains - Specification and test methods.EN 14035-19, Fireworks - Part 19: Hand-held sparklers - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-20, Fireworks - Part 20: Jumping crackers - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-21, Fireworks - Part 21: Jumping ground spinners - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-22, Fireworks - Part 22: Mines - Specification and test methods.EN 14035-23, Fireworks - Part 23: Non-hand-held sparklers - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-24, Fireworks - Part 24: Novelty matches - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-25, Fireworks - Part 25: Party poppers - Specification and test methods.
EN 14035-27:2003 (E)4prEN 14035-26, Fireworks - Part 26: Percussion caps - Specification and test methods.EN 14035-27, Fireworks - Part 27: Rockets - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-28, Fireworks - Part 28: Roman candles - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-29, Fireworks - Part 29: Serpents - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-31, Fireworks - Part 31: Shells-in-mortars - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-32, Fireworks - Part 32: Snaps - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-33, Fireworks - Part 33: Spinners - Specification and test methods.EN 14035-34, Fireworks - Part 34: Table bombs - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-35, Fireworks - Part 35: Throwdowns - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-36, Fireworks - Part 36: Wheels - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-37, Fireworks - Part 37: Whistlers - Specification and test methods.In this European Standard the annexes A to C are normative and the annex D is informative and contains nationaldeviations due to regulations, the alteration of which is for the time being outside the competence of theCEN/CENELEC member.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
EN 14035-27:2003 (E)51 ScopeThis European Standard specifies requirements for the construction, performance, primary packaging and labellingof rockets and the corresponding test methods. It is applicable to fireworks which are classified as rockets incategories 2 and 3 in EN 14035-2.It is not applicable to rockets containing pyrotechnic composition that includes any of the following substances:—arsenic or arsenic compounds;—mixtures containing a mass fraction of chlorates greater than 80 %;—mixtures of chlorates with metals;—mixtures of chlorates with red phosphorus;—mixtures of chlorates with potassium hexacyanoferrate(II);—mixtures of chlorates with sulfur;—mixtures of chlorates with sulfides;—lead or lead compounds;—mercury compounds;—white phosphorus;—picrates or picric acid;—potassium chlorate with a mass fraction of bromates greater than 0,15 %;—sulfur with an acidity, expressed in mass fraction of sulphuric acid, greater than 0,002 %;—zirconium with a particle size of less than 40 mm.Schemes for type testing of rockets and batch testing of rockets are specified in annex A and annex B respectively.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 14035-1:2003, Fireworks — Part 1: Terminology.EN 14035-2, Fireworks — Part 2: Categorisation.EN ISO 845, Cellular plastics and rubbers — Determination of apparent (bulk) density (ISO 845:1988).EN ISO 868, Plastics and ebonite – Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (ShoreHardness) (ISO 868:1985).ISO 2439, Flexible cellular polymeric materials — Determination of hardness (indentation technique).(including Technical Corrigendum 1:2001)
EN 14035-27:2003 (E)6ISO 2859-1, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptancequality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection.3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 14035-1 together with thefollowing apply.3.1rocketconsists of pressed gas-producing pyrotechnic composition (the propellant charge) in a tube, equipped with stick(s)or other means for stabilization of flight, and designed to be propelled linearly into the air. The rocket can alsocontain other pyrotechnic compositions, such as bursting charge or report charges, and/or pyrotechnic unitsNOTEIn EN 14035-2, rockets are classified as follows:—brief description: tube containing pyrotechnic composition and/or pyrotechnic units, equipped with stick(s) or other meansfor stabilization of flight, and designed to be propelled into the air;—principal effects: ascent, with or without additional visual and/or aural effects, and production of visual and/or aural effectsin the air.4 Construction4.1 Means of ignitionThe means of ignition of a rocket shall be identified by a protruding fuse.Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination.4.2 Attachment of initial fuseThe attachment of the protruding fuse to the rocket shall be secure when tested in accordance with 8.1.4.3 Protection of initial fuse4.3.1 GeneralThe initial fuse of a category 2 rocket shall be protected in one of the ways specified in 4.3.2, 4.3.3 or 4.3.4.The initial fuse of a category 3 rocket shall be protected in the way specified in 4.3.2.4.3.2 Initial fuse protected by fuse coverAn orange fuse cover shall be in place over the initial fuse.Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination.4.3.3 Initial fuse protected by primary packThe rocket shall be contained in a primary pack conforming to clause 6.Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination.
EN 14035-27:2003 (E)74.3.4 Protruding fuse designed to resist side ignitionWhen tested in accordance with 8.5, the protruding fuse shall not ignite.4.4 Materials of firework caseThe body of the firework case, except the tube containing the propellant charge, shall be made of paper, cardboardor plastics. The tube containing the propellant charge shall be made of cardboard, plastics or sheathed aluminium.Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination.4.5 Integrity4.5.1 Firework caseThere shall be no holes, splits, dents or bulges in the body of the firework case.Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination.4.5.2 RocketWhen tested in accordance with A.5, the mass of loose pyrotechnic composition shall not exceed 100 mg.4.6 Net explosive contentWhen determined in accordance with 8.4, a category 2 rocket shall have a net explosive content of not more than75,0 g.When determined in accordance with 8.4, a category 3 rocket shall have a net explosive content of not more than300,0 g.4.7 Mass of report and/or bursting chargeWhen determined in accordance with 8.4, a category 2 rocket shall have a report and/or bursting charge, if any, ofnot more than 10,0 g of black powder or 4,0 g of nitrate/metal-based composition or 2,0 g of perchlorate/metal-based composition.When determined in accordance with 8.4, a category 3 rocket shall have a report and/or bursting charge, if any, ofnot more than 50,0 g of black powder or 30,0 g of nitrate/metal-based composition or 15,0 g of perchlorate/metal-based composition.4.8 Means for stabilization of flightThe rocket shall either:a)be fitted with a stick or sticks; orb)be fitted with other means for stabilization of flight: for example fins, basket or ring.The means for stabilization of flight shall be made of non-metallic materials, other than staples used to fix (a)stick(s) to the rocket.Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination.4.9 Vertical StabilityWhen tested in accordance with 8.2, a category 2 rocket shall not fall over.
EN 14035-27:2003 (E)8When tested in accordance with 8.2, a category 3 rocket intended to be launched from the ground, or supplied witha launcher shall not fall over.5 Performance5.1 Initial fuseWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, the initial fuse shall ignite within 10 s and the ignition shall be visible.For category 2 rockets, the duration of the initial fuse burning shall be 3,0 s to 8,0 s when tested in accordance with8.3.For category 3 rockets, the duration of the initial fuse burning shall be 5,0 s to 13,0 s when tested in accordancewith 8.3.5.2 Principal effectWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, the principal effect of the rockets, as given in EN 14035-2, shall be ascent,followed by report or bursting with or without aural and with or without visual effect.5.3 Height of explosions and burstingWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, no explosion shall occur, and the rockets shall not burst, below a height of20 m.5.4 FunctioningWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, all pyrotechnic units of the rocket shall function consistently.5.5 Stabilization of flightWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, the means for stabilization of flight shall not become detached until the rockethas burst.5.6 Burning matterWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, any burning or incandescent matter from a rocket, other than matter resultingfrom effects concomitant with ascent, shall be extinguished at least 10 m above the ground.5.7 DebrisWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, any particle of debris from a category 2 rocket shall not exceed a mass of100,0 g.When tested in accordance with 8.3, any particle of debris from a category 3 rocket shall not exceed a mass of150,0 g.5.8 Angle of flightWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, the angle of flight of the rockets shall not exceed 15° to the vertical up to aheight of 20 m above ground.
EN 14035-27:2003 (E)95.9 Rocket motorIf the propellant charge of the rocket is contained in a sheathed aluminium tube, the aluminium tube shall notsplinter when tested in accordance with 8.3.6 Primary packIf a primary pack is required to protect the initial fuse(s) of the rocket(s) (see 4.3.3), the primary pack shallcompletely enclose the rocket(s). There shall be no holes or splits in the pack, except those which are intended toenable the packaging to be opened and those which are otherwise technically necessary.Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination.7 Minimum labelling requirements7.1 GeneralRockets and their primary packs, if any, shall be marked with the information specified in 7.2 to 7.5 and if relevant,7.7 and/or 7.8.The specified information shall be given in the language(s) of the country in which the rockets or primary packs areoffered for retail sale. For each language, it shall be presented as a whole and shall not be interrupted by other text.Additional text given in another language shall not conflict with the specified information.Conformity to the requirements specified in 7.1 to 7.5, 7.6.1, 7.7.2 and 7.8 shall be verified by visual examination.NOTEExamples of typical labels for bangers, for which many of the marking requirements are similar to those specified forrockets in this standard, are given in EN 14035-4.7.2 Type name and categoryThe type name shall be marked, in upper case, as ’ROCKET’.If a trade name is used in addition to the type name, it shall not conflict with the principal effect of a rocket or withthe name of another type of firework.The appropriate category shall be marked, in upper case, as ’CATEGORY 2‘ or ’CAT 2‘, for example.7.3 Safety information7.3.1 GeneralSafety information shall be emphasized by use of a heading, bold type, or similar. If necessary, instructions inaddition to those specified in 7.3.2 to 7.3.4 may be given.7.3.2 Category 2 rocketsLabelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given:—'For outdoor use only';—'Avoid overhead obstructions';Specific assembly/placing instructions for different types of rockets, inserted as appropriate (see 7.3.4);
EN 14035-27:2003 (E)10—'Remove orange fuse cover' 1);—'Standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 8 m'.7.3.3 Category 3 rocketsLabelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given:—'For outdoor use only';—'Avoid overhead obstructions';Specific assembly/placing instructions for different types of rockets, inserted as appropriate (see 7.3.4);—'Remove orange fuse cover';—'Standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately';—'Spectators must be at least 25 m away'.7.3.4 Assembly/placing instructionsFor rockets with a single stick, supplied with a launching tube:—'Insert launching tube in soft ground’;—'Insert rocket stick in launching tube’.For rockets with a single stick, not supplied with a launching tube:—'Insert rocket stick into a stable launching device'.For rockets with two sticks:—'Insert one of the rocket sticks into a stable launching device’.For rockets with fins or other such means for stabilization of flight and which are intended to be launched from theground:—'Place rocket vertically on flat ground'.For rockets supplied with a flat-based launcher the manufacturer shall provide appropriate mounting instructions, tobe preceded by:—'Place launcher on flat ground'.7.4 Name and address and telephone number of manufacturer or distributor or importerLabelling shall include:—the name or trade mark, the address and the telephone number of the manufacturer; or—an abbreviation or a code allowing the identification of the manufacturer, and the name or trade mark, the addressand the telephone number:
1) If applicable.
EN 14035-27:2003 (E)11—of his authorized distributor; or—if the manufacturer is not established in a CEN member country, of the importer in a CEN member country.The address shall comprise at least the town and the country. On the rockets at least the abbreviations allowing theidentification of:—the manufacturer; or— the distributor or importer, with an additional code or abbreviation for the manufacturershall be marked.7.5 Reference to this standardA rocket shall be marked with ‘EN 14035-27’. A primary pack shall be marked with the words ‘Contents conform toEN 14035-27’.7.6 Printing7.6.1 LabellingLabelling shall be visible, legible, indelible and on a single-colour background.NOTEPrinting errors which are not misleading should not be classified as faults.7.6.2 Type sizeWhen measured in accordance with 8.6, the type sizes shall be such that the height of the character ‘X’ (in uppercase) is at least 2,8 mm for the information specified in 7.2, 7.3 and 7.8 and at least 2,1 mm for the otherinformation.7.7 Marking of very small rockets7.7.1 Reduced type sizeIf the rocket does not provide enough space for the specified information using the types sizes specified in 7.6.2,for the information specified in 7.2 and 7.3 the type size shall be reduced to 2,1 mm.7.7.2 Reduced informationIf the rocket does not provide enough space to carry all the specified information even in reduced type size, at leastthe information specified in 7.4 shall be given on the rocket, if at all possible.7.8 Additional information on the primary pack (if applicable)If the rocket is not labelled completely with the information specified in 7.2 to 7.5, or if the primary pack acts asprotection of initial fuses according to 4.3 3, the rocket shall be sold only in a primary pack. The pack shall bemarked with the statement"Must be sold as packaged".This statement shall appear adjacent to the type name or category. For the printing 7.6 applies.
EN 14035-27:2003 (E)128 Test methodsNOTEVerification of conformity to the requirements in 4.1, 4.3.2 or 4.3.3, 4.4, 4.5.1, 4.8, clause 6, 7.1 to 7.5, 7.6.1, 7.7.2 and7.8 is by visual examination.8.1 Attachment of protruding fuse (type test and batch test)8.1.1 Apparatus8.1.1.1Means of clamping the rocket.8.1.1.2Weight, of mass 100 g.8.1.1.3Timing device, capable of being read to the nearest 0,1 s.8.1.2 ProcedureClamp the rocket by means of the clamping device (8.1.1.1) in a position such that the protruding fuse is pointingvertically downwards. Securely attach the weight (8.1.1.2) to the protruding fuse.Using the timing device (8.1.1.3), determine and record whether the protruding fuse will support the weight for atleast 10 s without becoming detached. If the protruding fuse became detached do not proceed with further testing ofthat rocket.8.2
Vertical stability (type test)8.2.1 Apparatus8.2.1.1Wooden block, rectangular, with an upper surface inclined at 10° to the horizontal.8.2.1.2Mounting device, comprising a steel tube fixed to an annular steel base-plate, with an overall height of300 mm. The tube shall have an inside diameter of 17 mm and an outside diameter of 20 mm. The base-plate shallhave an inside diameter of 20 mm and an outside diameter of 65 mm and the outside edge of the bottom face shallhave a radius of 1 mm. The height of the base plate shall be such that the total mass of the mount is 600 g.8.2.1.3Timing device, capable of being read to the nearest 0,1 s.8.2.2 Procedure for category 2 rockets8.2.2.1Place the mounting device (8.2.1.2) on inclined surface of the wooden block (8.2.1.1) and position therocket by inserting the stick, or one of the sticks (for rockets with more than one stick), into the tube.8.2.2.2 Using the timing device (8.2.1.3), observe and record whether the rocket falls over within 5 s. If it falls overdiscontinue the test.
EN 14035-27:2003 (E)13Dimensions in millimetresKey1 Steel tube2 Annular steel base3 Wooden blockFigure 1 – Vertical stability test8.2.3 Procedure for rockets intended to be launched from the ground or supplied with a flat-basedlauncher8.2.3.1Place the rocket, or the launcher with the rocket in place (for rockets supplied with a launcher) on theinclined surface of the wooden block (8.2.1.1).8.2.3.2Using the timing device (8.2.1.3), observe and record whether the rocket or launching device falls overwithin 5 s. If it falls over discontinue the test.8.2.3.3Rotate the rocket or the launcher clockwise through 90° and repeat the observation described in 8.2.3.2.8.2.3.4 Repeat the operations described in 8.2.3.3 twice more times (unless the rocket or the launcher falls over).
EN 14035-27:2003 (E)148.3 Performance (type test and batch test)8.3.1 Test environment8.3.1.1Test area for category 2 rockets. The test area shall be an outdoor site, on level ground, with a smooth,hard, horizontal surface.Two positions for monitoring the height of ascent and the angle of flight shall be provided, at a measured distanceof at least 50 m from the testing point (in the centre of the test area) and at 90° to each other in relation to thetesting point. If the monit
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