For the past 60 years, space has relentlessly proven to be the final frontier of our universe and the undiscovered country that continues to challenge and amaze scientists. While few space missions are attempted today, rocket projects are maintained by civilian rocket enthusiasts aiming to study our atmosphere and to gain experience in amateur rocketry. This year, LUNAR is building a two-stage rocket, set to reach heights听of 10,000ft! The rocket will deploy a payload on its decent, which will autonomously听collect atmospheric data, such as humidity and temperature, to determine the location of the planetary boundary听layer(PBL) through analysis of the data post-flight. The team intends to fly their rocket a few times throughout one launch day at the Lone Star Cup, to observe the change in the PBL at different times of day. This project will need to consider structural mechanics, aerodynamics, radio frequency design, and the culmination of these fields pertaining to a launch vehicle system (rocket) and a payload system (atmospheric data tester).
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The faculty sponsor for this project is Dr. Chad File, Professor of Mechanical Engineering.
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Every Senior Design Team project is a collaborative effort between students, faculty, the client, and those who support the project.听 Thank you for your support for the LUNAR Senior Design project!
