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Project Zephyr — Supersonic Sound Rocket
(Part of the Embry-Riddle Future Space Explorers and Developers Society, ERFSEDS)
A collaborative student-led effort to design and analyze a supersonic rocket capable of reaching high-altitude flight. Focused on aerodynamic modeling, structural design, and systems documentation to support design review readiness. The main objective of the project is to test our experimental parachute which is set to deploy at Mach 1.
Structural Team Member
Structural Team Member
Contributed to the structural design of Zephyr’s airframe and fin assembly.
Supported load path verification, component selection, and assembly integration with propulsion and avionics subsystems.
Participated in design iteration reviews, applying feedback from testing and simulation results to improve structural performance.
MATLAB Analysis
MATLAB Analysis
Performed structural and aerodynamic calculations for the rocket.
Applied principles of statics, compressible flow, and materials analysis to evaluate fin and fuselage performance under supersonic loads.
Developed preliminary stress and pressure models, gaining experience with Mach number effects, aerodynamic heating, and drag estimation.
Key collaboration with manufacturing sub-team to model fins, number of shear pins, and adjust values such as the center of pressure and center of mass.
Reports, PDR's and Investigations
Reports, PDR's and Investigations
Authored and co-authored technical documentation including the Preliminary Design Report (PDR) and internal engineering memos.
Investigated discrepancies between analytical predictions and prototype results, proposing design adjustments based on data trends.
Ensured clear communication between aerodynamic, structures, and recovery teams through consistent documentation and review updates.
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