Smart Water Rocket System

Sponsored by Space Trek at Kennedy Space Center

The Smart Water Rocket system (SWR) will be an upgrade to the water rocket program currently in use by the Space Trek space camp program. The SWR aims to replace or upgrade three main components of the old system: launch data collection, post-launch data analysis, and launch experience. The SWR will improve this process by upgrading a few key steps in the procedure. The team has designed a new altimeter to work with an android device via Bluetooth to send all of the flight data post launch. To improve on the launch experience, the angle system will be automatized using a stepper motor.

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Documents

Final Presentation
CDR Presentation
Conference Paper
Senior Design 1 Paper
Senior Design 2 Paper

Team


Gabriel Fernandez


Gabriel Fernandez is a senior at University of Central Florida graduating with a B.S.E.E. Originally from Puerto Rico, he moved to Orlando in order to obtain an E.E degree. He hopes to begin a career as a Process Systems Engineer or Sales Engineer.

Connor Phillips


Connor Phillips is a senior at the University of Central Florida. He is graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering in May 2016. He hopes to work in the field of controls and eventually pursue a Masters degree.

Kyle Moran


Kyle Moran is a 23-year-old senior at the University of Central Florida. He is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in May 2016. He is currently looking for a job as a Software Developer. He plans to eventually pursue a Master’s Degree in Space Systems Design or Robotics.