College
College of Engineering (COE)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 16:47:13
Major
Mechanical Engineering - Cooperative Education
Honors Course
4600:497
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2020
Abstract
This report documents the entire design process for a two-stage vertical launch vehicle and highlights the team’s research, design work, testing, and construction of the launch vehicle. Every major system of the launch vehicle, including motors, electronics systems, interior and exterior structures, and recovery, will be individually analyzed and assessed during the design process. The launch vehicle will compete at the 2020 Spaceport America Cup in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Undergoing this project will allow the team members to further develop the skills learned throughout the Mechanical Engineering curriculum and Aerospace Systems Engineering curriculum at the University of Akron. Additionally, the findings of this report will provide a basis for future innovation within the University of Akron’s Akronauts Rocket Design Team.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Francis Loth
First Reader
Dr. Scott Sawyer
Second Reader
Dr. Ajay Mahajan
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Dane Quinn
Recommended Citation
Hannaford, Ryan; Gase, James; Reppa, Matthew; and Lewis, Harrison, "Research and Design of a Two-Stage Supersonic Rocket" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1222.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1222