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Pyrotechnic Valves
Pyrotechnic valves are lightweight, simple, and rapidly actuating valves that use small explosive charges to open and close fluid lines. On a flight vehicle, every gram matters, and reliability is paramount. Our team focuses on the design, testing, and manufacturing of pyrotechnic valves for use in our flight vehicles.
Applied fields include: thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, materials science, and more.
Rollerons
Rollerons are a simple and effective way for a rocket to passively control its roll while in flight. This is achieved by the use of free-spinning disks actuating control surfaces located on the corners of the fins. The Rolleron team seeks to utilize this technology and create their very own stabilization system for a smooth and steady launch into space. We also plan to compare this passive system to an active system.
Applied fields include: manufacturing, fluid dynamics, controls, materials, and kinematics.
Ignition Systems
LRI’s ignition systems team is tasked with improving the reliability of pyrotechnic ignitors that utilize small solid rocket motors as a means to ignite the propellants of the engine. In addition to that, the team is working on designing, manufacturing, and testing a propane torch ignitor. The team is working closely with the Engine and FIS teams in order to formulate design requirements and ensure smooth integration of the ignition system with the rest of the hardware.
Applied fields include: thermodynamics, electronics, and fluid mechanics.
S.R.D Technical Leadership
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Burak Agar
S.R.D Technical Lead
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Our leads are dedicated to the technology we develop and are committed to training new members. If you want to learn more and get involved, please do not hesitate to reach out.
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