2011 SAE Aero Design Competition

Missouri S&T Advanced Aero Vehicle Group
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Advisors: Dr. Fathi Finaish and Dr. Walter Eversman


Abstract
The Missouri S&T Advanced Aero Vehicle Group participates in the University Student Launch Initiative run by NASA every year. The competition calls for teams of students to design and build a reusable, high power rocket targeting one mile altitude while carrying a scientific payload. This year the team opted for a payload specified by the Science Mission Directorate consisting of an array of electronics from pressure and humidity sensors to solar irradiance and ultraviolet light detection. Launch day this year is in Huntsville, AL on April 16, 2011.
Dave Althuis is the MS&T Advanced Aero Vehicle Group President.
Thomas McDonough is the MS&T Advanced Aero Vehicle Group Secretary and Structures Lead.
Whitney Lewis is the MS&T Advanced Aero Vehicle Group Business Manager.
Bradley Hood is the MS&T Advanced Aero Vehicle Group - SAE Aero Chief Engineer.
Anan Takroori is the Advanced Aero Vehicle Group Web-Master and SAE Aero Propulsion Lead.
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