UCI Rocket Project subteam updates for Nov 29 – Dec 6
This week we had our Design Review! It let us show off our progress this quarter and gave people the opportunity to see and learn more about how we’re going to attempt a record-breaking launch!
Read about our team’s progress during this final week of the quarter!
Avionics Subteam
Update By: Brennden LaGreek
Going into the final week of the quarter the avionics team has set new goals for its projects, both current and future. New tasks were assigned, with development on the finalized ATP beginning to take off.
Launch Vehicles Subteam
Update By: Michael Ross
Though finals are just around the corner, the Launch Vehicles team continues to make progress on the project. With the Fall Design Review on Friday, the team pushed to finish up the VTFM (Vertical Test Fire Mount) (pictured below) to showcase their work as the quarter comes to an end. As the preliminary test rocket (PTR) comes together, the team looks forward to continuing with testing next quarter–ensuring the skin and fins meet expectations and the exciting VTF as launch gets near.
Propulsion Subteam
Update By: Thomas Westenhofer
This week, MVAS (Main Valve Actuator System) has been completed. This component will be added into the plumbing to control the valves to our propellant tanks. Exciting progress is being made everyday as the propulsions team continues assembling plumbing to get our rocket ready for a vertical test fire!
Solids Subteam
Update By: Ryan Chu & Kenny Tsing
The smaller solids teams had their last meetings going over any lingering design questions as the members work on their final reports. This builds on the midterm report, giving a detailed outline of their design decisions and a list of their needed materials. A PO form will be made to get all the materials for winter quarter. The team eagerly awaits to return to the lab after winter break to begin building their rockets!