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Project # 45
Throttling Control Techniques For Hybrid Rocket Ascent
| Team Lead: | Karthik Nuti |
| Other Team Members: | Nicholas Quillin | Joel John | Jonathan White | Pablo Martinez | Aly Haider |
| Faculty Advisor(s): | Dr. H. Chen and Dr. A. Chakravarthy |
| Department: | MAE |
| Project Type: | REU |
| Title: | Throttling Control Techniques For Hybrid Rocket Ascent |
| Abstract: | In 1975, NASA successfully implemented ascent throttling on its Space Shuttles to survive Max Q (maximum aerodynamic pressure), providing a lighter and safer solution than overbuilding the structure like the Saturn V. These days, Aero Mavs, faces a similar issue: as we pursue higher altitudes, the uncontrollable acceleration of solid rocket motors have, to suffer extremely large dynamic pressures at low altitudes. To help solve this problem, we propose the development of a throttle system, taking advantage of a hybrid motor utilizing a mix of valve controls and electromagnetic pintles to maximize throttle control and mitigate the chance of flameout. |
| Poster: | View Poster #45 (PDF) |
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