Problem

The Mach 23 City, State team was tasked with designing, analyzing, and optimizing a model rocket for the MACH 23 competition. The team faced several challenges during the project, including limited resources and time constraints.

Additionally, the team had to ensure that the model rocket met specific performance metrics while adhering to competition guidelines. The team needed to optimize the design of the model rocket to achieve maximum aerodynamic efficiency and improve its overall performance metrics.

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Solution

To address these challenges, the Mach 23 City, State team collaborated closely with each other throughout the project. The team conducted extensive research and analysis to optimize the design of the model rocket using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software and aerodynamic simulations.

The team also participated in wind tunnel testing to validate their design modifications and gather data for further improvements. By working together and utilizing various tools and techniques, the team successfully optimized the design of the model rocket to achieve maximum aerodynamic efficiency while meeting competition guidelines.

Impact

15-20% increase in overall performance metrics
10-20% improvement in aerodynamic efficiency

"This project had an incredible impact on our understanding of aerospace engineering principles and how they can be applied in real-world scenarios."

Team

Team Member #1 - Aerospace Engineer
- Conducted aerodynamic simulations and utilized computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software to analyze the aircraft's performance.
- Participated in wind tunnel testing to validate the design and gather data for further improvements.
Team Member #2 - Mechanical Engineer
- Collaborated with team members to successfully implement design modifications based on wind tunnel testing data, leading to a 10-20% improvement in aerodynamic efficiency.
- Demonstrated exceptional project management skills by delivering comprehensive presentations outlining project progress and findings to faculty advisors and competition panel.

Optimizing Model Rocket Design for Aerodynamic Efficiency