ESFT Structures Team: How to Get to Space in One Piece
Faculty Mentor Name
Julio Benavides
Format Preference
Poster
Abstract
The Structures Team is the sub-section of the Eagle Space Flight Team (ESFT) that primarily concentrates on the physical attributes of the rocket that will be sent to space. This includes the design, analysis, construction, and testing of the rockets that will be built in the process of getting a rocket to space. The Structures Team works closely with the Aerodynamics Team to verify that the numbers they give will contribute to an easy-to-construct design and will hold up under the loads that will be applied to the rocket. Additionally, they work with the Propulsion Team to design a rocket that will be able to handle the forces that the motor will inflict upon the rocket’s frame. The team also coordinates with the Electronics Team to ensure that the electronics are protected that there is enough space to house them. With all of the information from the other teams, the Structures Team makes decisions regarding the materials, size, and construction techniques needed to create the rocket. Another important task of the team is to test the rocket subsystems to ensure that they work in real-life situations. Recently, Structures Team has been working on testing the parachute deployment system under several different conditions in preparation for the launch of the 4-inch diameter rocket later this semester.
Poster Presentation
Location
AC1-ATRIUM
Start Date
4-8-2016 1:00 PM
End Date
4-8-2016 3:00 PM
ESFT Structures Team: How to Get to Space in One Piece
AC1-ATRIUM
The Structures Team is the sub-section of the Eagle Space Flight Team (ESFT) that primarily concentrates on the physical attributes of the rocket that will be sent to space. This includes the design, analysis, construction, and testing of the rockets that will be built in the process of getting a rocket to space. The Structures Team works closely with the Aerodynamics Team to verify that the numbers they give will contribute to an easy-to-construct design and will hold up under the loads that will be applied to the rocket. Additionally, they work with the Propulsion Team to design a rocket that will be able to handle the forces that the motor will inflict upon the rocket’s frame. The team also coordinates with the Electronics Team to ensure that the electronics are protected that there is enough space to house them. With all of the information from the other teams, the Structures Team makes decisions regarding the materials, size, and construction techniques needed to create the rocket. Another important task of the team is to test the rocket subsystems to ensure that they work in real-life situations. Recently, Structures Team has been working on testing the parachute deployment system under several different conditions in preparation for the launch of the 4-inch diameter rocket later this semester.
Poster Presentation