P07109: Project M.E.T.E.O.R.P07109: Project M.E.T.E.O.R.Flying Rocket TeamFlying Rocket Team

Andrew ScarlataAndrew Scarlata Project Leader/ Mechanical EngineerProject Leader/ Mechanical Engineer

Geoff CassellGeoff Cassell Lead Engineer/ Mechanical EngineerLead Engineer/ Mechanical Engineer

David HallDavid Hall Lead Engineer/ Mechanical EngineerLead Engineer/ Mechanical Engineer

Luke CadinLuke Cadin Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineer

Zack MottZack Mott Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineer

Garett PickettGarett Pickett Electrical EngineerElectrical Engineer

Brian WhitbeckBrian Whitbeck Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineer

Sponsor: Dr. Dorin Patru

Electrical Engineering department

Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Kozak

Generous donation from Harris RF Corporation

Project DescriptionProject Description Part of the M.E.T.E.O.R. familyPart of the M.E.T.E.O.R. family

– Launching small payloads into low-Earth orbitLaunching small payloads into low-Earth orbit– Continuation of P06006: Hybrid Rocket Engine Continuation of P06006: Hybrid Rocket Engine

Design and TestingDesign and Testing– Working in conjunction with P07105 & P07106Working in conjunction with P07105 & P07106

Research, develop, and manufacture a flight Research, develop, and manufacture a flight ready hybrid rocket stageready hybrid rocket stage

Achieve a structure to propellant ratio of 1:10Achieve a structure to propellant ratio of 1:10– The highest acceptable value is 2:10The highest acceptable value is 2:10

As of now, there are As of now, there are twotwo potential concepts potential concepts– ChaliceChalice– Embedded Fuel GrainEmbedded Fuel Grain

Chalice DesignChalice Design

HTPB Fuel Grain

Nitrous Oxide Tank

Pre-Combustion Chamber

Post-Combustion Chamber

Graphite Nozzle

Helium ReservoirElectronics

Payload Micro IMU(Inertial Measurement Unit)

Composite Outer Shell(Aluminum Inner Reinforced)

Embedded Fuel GrainEmbedded Fuel Grain

HTPB Fuel Grain

Nitrous Oxide Tank

Pre-Combustion Chamber

Post-Combustion Chamber

Graphite Nozzle

Helium Reservoir Vessel Electronics

Payload

Micro IMU(Inertial Measurement Unit)

Composite Outer Shell(Aluminum Inner Liner)

Siphon Tube