Validated propulsion, structures, and flight mechanics
Mach 3.1
CFD Flow Limit
14%
Structural Mass Reduction
6
Design Revisions Verified


Hot-Fire Telemetry Validation
Instrumented static test stand with high-response pressure transducers and thermocouple arrays to correlate thermal flux predictions against empirical combustion data.
De Laval Nozzle Flow Separation & Thermal Boundary Modeling
Mapped nozzle geometry across Mach 1.8 to 2.8 in ANSYS Fluent to verify boundary layer separation limits under high combustion pressure. Integrated channel cooling geometry into SolidWorks assemblies for rapid CNC machining.




Rigorous finite element analysis and modal testing
3-Axis Planetary Rover Suspension Dynamics
Designed articulating rocker-bogie kinematics in SolidWorks and simulated severe terrain impact loads via FEA. Optimized structural members for high torsional rigidity while minimizing unsprung mass.
Carbon-Fiber Fuselage Layup Modal Testing
Executed hand layup of high-modulus carbon-fiber prepreg cylindrical shells. Performed hammer impact modal testing to extract natural frequencies and validate theoretical finite element stiffness matrices.






Empirical evidence from wind tunnel and benchtop validation
Visual documentation of experimental apparatus, Schlieren flow visualizations, and custom avionics integration.
Direct access to full AIAA student papers, SolidWorks packages, and test telemetry logs for technical recruiters.
