BA1. To create an educational project which combines both propulsion design and testing. In combination with the Shepard Test Stand technology yields a full turnkey package.
BA2. Undergraduate aerospace and high level high school students and Mach30 Volunteers.
BA3. Demonstrate fundamentals of propulsion systems design and testing of a cold gas thruster to include thrust, specific impulse, expansion ratio, chamber pressure, throat area, and controls.
BA4. Mach30 volunteers,undergraduate aerospace and high level high school students with instructor involvement. Unit will be able to be built with commonly available components and 3D printed parts.
TA1a. The project needs to:
TA1b. In the future, the project (or related projects) may need to:
TA2. To maintain compatibility with other projects, the system should:
PA1. For V0.1, there should be at least two units built to demonstrate repeatability. For V1.0, since this is an easily constructed device with a strong educational component, it should be offered as a kit and would ideally see adoption into the curricula of many educational institutions as well as many interested private parties including Mach30 volunteers.
PA2. $850.00 for complete V0.1 per Mach30 2015 budget.
PA3. Complete and demonstrated by the end of calendar year 2015.
PA4. Plastic scraps and 3D printed experimental components. Note that if PLA is used, these waste products will be biodegradable.