UCI Rocket Project subteam updates for Feb 21 – Feb 28
See what the team has been doing to prepare for testing!
Avionics Subteam
Update By: Brennden LaGreek
The Avionics team has stayed on schedule, with the ground control being ready to be tested. The ECU and control panel are also on schedule as steady progress is being made to their completion.
Launch Vehicles Subteam
Update By: Michael Ross
This past week, the LV team added their finishing touches to the assembly and designs and attempted to begin testing, however due to software issues the tests were canceled. Good progress was still made, as the LV team continued working on various simulations and producing more skin samples. The recovery team has also decided to use a CO2 ejection mechanism.
Propulsion Subteam
Update By: Thomas Westenhofer
The Props team has made some big orders this past week, specifically: some remaining valves, BVAS (Bleed Valve Actuation System, see below) adapter, and other mounting parts. They are now currently waiting for these parts to come in before beginning testing next week. In the meantime, Props has continued their research in a suitable ignitor as well as on their engine’s nozzle design.
Solids Subteam
Update By: Ryan Chu & Kenny Tsing
The solids team has continued to work on their level 1 certification builds.