PROJECTS
University Rover Challenge
University Rover Challenge 2019
Northeastern University Rover Challenge Team
Life-Detection System CAD
Rover During Life-Detection Competition
Life Detection System
The university rover challenge is an international competition that pushes student groups to develop a robotic system that can complete tasks similar to those a planetary rover may one day have to complete while assisting an astronaut. I was the lead of the 9 person sub-team creating a system to accomplish the tasks of detecting microbial life using equipment onboard the rover.
Contributions:
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Designed CAD parts and assemblies in SolidWorks
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Made design decisions regarding system deliverables, mass budget, and cost
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Sourced components and verified function in design
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Built and tested the full system
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Communicated with other sub-teams, including software and electrical, to ensure system success
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Presented and submitted reports to URC Judges, which contributed to qualification for competition and final scores
NASA University Student Launch Initiative 2020
Every year, through the USLI competition, a new challenge is set forth by NASA for student high powered rocket groups. In the 2020 competition the goal was to launch a rocket which, during flight, released a payload that would launch to a specific location. Within the team, I was responsible for the safe deployment of the payload as well as the payload’s integration into the launch vehicle during the fall semester.
Payload Drop-Test Preperation
Payload Recovery Architecture Sketches
Contributions:
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Led discussions on initial designs and payload and recovery architecture
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Developed parafoil chute handling practices for the new system before teaching the techniques to the team
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Drove communication between launch vehicle and payload to ensure successful integration
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Contributed to technical reports and presentations delivered to NASA personnel
AeroNU High Altitude Research Project (HARP)
HARP Team at Launch
HARP was a summer research project done by a small team with the focus of learning possible launch vehicle design and construction techniques to improve efficiency. As co-lead of the project I led the investigation into fiberglassing possibilities while contributing to the management of the team and its finances.
Contributions:
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Sourced components needed for prototyping
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Experimented with manufacturing methods to ensure safe and effective performance of the system
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Responsible for the final construction of transition section utilizing foam with fiberglass layups
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Built final motor section
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Participated in successful launch and recovery of the launch vehicle