Capstone #1

1.  My subject is external ballistics, or how the conditions of the earth can effect how a bullet travels through the air (trajectory) over long distances. I want to study external ballistics to learn more about how US Scout Snipers Spotters can make effective corrections according to the conditions and relay that information to his sniper. I will use this information to create a website so everyone who is interested in my subject can view it and appreciate all the amazing split-second decision making and on the spot trigonometry that is required to make a successful shot.
2.  Gun and rifle specialists know a lot about my subject, as well as US Army or Marines veterans. I am thinking about interviewing Mr. Shrimpton as well as a knowledgeable member of the NRA about my topic.
3. My role to help my peer group is to give my honest opinion about my members subjects and to help make sure everyone stays on track. It is also my role to be skeptical towards all my members and ask them certain questions to make sure they have all they have all the information covered that might be asked about their subject.
4.  I am thinking about making a website for my topic. On this website I could provide data charts for certain corrections that someone shooting at long distances could use. I also want to provide certain information which is interesting and amazing. I am also thinking about making a video of myself shooting a rifle at a long distance to show all the factors that contribute to the trajectory of the bullet which will be featured on the website.
5.  I thought capstone was going to be a pain and i was going to hate it, but it turns out it is not that bad.  I am gaining more interest about my subject every day which allows me to have a more positive outlook on the project. I also think that this project will better prepare me for the long papers that i will have to do in college.