IMPORTANT DIMENSION IS STILL NEEDED TO DETERMINE ACTUAL NOSE LENGTH:
The ogive nose cone has a removeable tip that can be replaced with an angle of attack transducer and adapter (photo at left), but I do not know the location of the nose tip separation plane in relation to the overall length. Overall ogive dimensions are known, but the removeable tip changes the nose length and determines the base diameter of the probe's conical adapter. Unfortunately, the only nose ogive drawing is not to scale; therefore, I have been unable to effectively derive the tip by scaling the drawing (see partial drawing at center).
In 2007, Peter Hughes graciously helped me out by taking several photos of an Aerobee 350 at White Sands Missile Range, accompanied by Doyle Piland, the museum archivist (this Aerobee is NOT on display at WSMR, but is in outside storage). The photos reveal some possible separation points, though it is hard to be sure. I am looking for a modeler who is willing to obtain the necessary data from this vehicle. The nose cone data is of highest priority, though I would request specific photos and dimensions of additional items if possible. For more information on the requested data, including nose tip, please take a look at the following PDF file: Aerobee350WSMR.pdf.
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Additional sources that may shed some light on the nose tip:
I am also looking for Space General Corporation. Drawing No. SGC 70051A (used by authors of 1973 drawing).
I am also trying to locate Mark Mercer, former NARHAMS member. He provided the data for the original 1973 NARTS drawings and may have SGC 70051A in his possession as well as other sources.