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P07109: Project M.E.T.E.O.R. Flying Rocket Team. Andrew Scarlata Project Leader/ Mechanical Engineer Geoff Cassell Lead Engineer/ Mechanical Engineer David Hall Lead Engineer/ Mechanical Engineer Luke Cadin Mechanical Engineer Zack Mott Mechanical Engineer
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P07109: Project M.E.T.E.O.R.Flying Rocket Team Andrew Scarlata Project Leader/ Mechanical Engineer Geoff Cassell Lead Engineer/ Mechanical Engineer David Hall Lead Engineer/ Mechanical Engineer Luke Cadin Mechanical Engineer Zack Mott Mechanical Engineer Garett Pickett Electrical Engineer Brian Whitbeck Mechanical Engineer Sponsor: Dr. Dorin Patru Electrical Engineering department Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Kozak Generous donation from Harris RF Corporation
Project Description • Part of the M.E.T.E.O.R. family • Launching small payloads into low-Earth orbit • Continuation of P06006: Hybrid Rocket Engine Design and Testing • Working in conjunction with P07105 & P07106 • Research, develop, and manufacture a flight ready hybrid rocket stage • Achieve a structure to propellant ratio of 1:10 • The highest acceptable value is 2:10 • As of now, there are two potential concepts • Chalice • Embedded Fuel Grain
Chalice Design Micro IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) Payload Electronics Helium Reservoir Composite Outer Shell (Aluminum Inner Reinforced) Nitrous Oxide Tank Pre-Combustion Chamber HTPB Fuel Grain Post-Combustion Chamber Graphite Nozzle
Embedded Fuel Grain Micro IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) Payload Helium Reservoir Vessel Electronics Nitrous Oxide Tank Pre-Combustion Chamber Composite Outer Shell (Aluminum Inner Liner) Siphon Tube HTPB Fuel Grain Post-Combustion Chamber Graphite Nozzle