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CPE 112
Starship Weight and Balance (continued)
•Discussion: Sum all of
the weights, using the standard
average weight of a person of 170 pounds, and the
fact that a gallon of fuel weighs 6.7
pounds.
–totalWeight = emptyWeight + (crew + passengers) * 170 + baggage + closet + fuel * 6.7
–centerofGravity =
(emptyMoment + crewMoment + passengerMoment
+ cargoMoment + fuelMoment)/totalWeight