This sub-team is focused on solving complex problems that may occur when bringing a rocket to life. While this group works with every other sub-team in any difficult tasks that may occur. This sub-team involves a little bit of every major engineering discipline. From mechanical and aerospace to electrical and computer science, to even industrial and other forms! Members get a taste of everything in the group. Any major is welcomed in Special Projects.
This year, the sub-team continued to work on the "air-brake" system for the rocket. The air brakes ride on the competition rocket and help it slow down so it can reach the target altitude of 10,000 feet. This system deploys during the rocket's flight at 6,000 feet. The air brakes were designed on SolidWorks and 3D printed. An Arduino code was created to have a barometer read air pressure and activate a servo-motor which helps roll out the brakes. Check out some pictures of our design!
If you like to brainstorm solutions and work on multiple projects, the Special Projects sub-team is right for you! Contact Alyssa Pina at abpina@nmsu.edu or Jackson Perrine at jperrine@nmsu.edu
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New Mexico State University
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Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
