  This research paper introduces an innovative payload deployment mechanism
tailored for sounding rockets, addressing a crucial challenge in the field. The
problem statement revolves around the need to efficiently and compactly deploy
multiple payloads during a single rocket launch. This mechanism, designed to be
exceptionally suitable for sounding rockets, features a cylindrical carrier
structure equipped with multiple independently operable deployment ports.
Powered by a motor, the carrier structure rotates to enable radial ejection of
payloads. In this paper, we present the mechanism's design and conduct a
comprehensive performance analysis. This analysis encompasses an examination of
structural stability, system dynamics, motor torque, and power requirements.
Additionally, we develop a simulation model to assess payload deployment
behavior under various conditions. Our findings demonstrate the viability and
efficiency of this proposed mechanism for deploying multiple payloads within a
single sounding rocket launch. Its adaptability to accommodate diverse payload
types and sizes enhances its versatility. Moreover, the mechanism's radial
deployment capability allows payloads to be released at different altitudes,
thereby offering greater flexibility for scientific experiments. In summary,
this innovative payload radial deployment mechanism represents a significant
advancement in sounding rocket technology and holds promise for a wide array of
applications in both scientific and commercial missions.
