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== Daedalus ==
== Daedalus ==
Daedalus is our suite of technology development projects. The work done here pushes forwards on our long-term plan for a space shot. Each project will involve some mechanical, electrical, programming and simulations work, so feel free to join any one of them - but each focuses on a different aspect of rocketry.
* Icarus - Reefed Parachute, '''Lead: Saylor'''
Icarus is building a rocket with a reefed parachute - one which changes size during flight to adjust the rocket descent. This project will intimately involve:
** Mechanics and mechanical engineering - designing, simulating and building a deployment mechanism.
** Mechanics and aerodynamics - designing the parachute and its aerodynamic properties.
** Electrical engineering - PCB design, electrical integration and programming. Focus on high reliability and low size & power.
* Charybdis - Spin Stabilization '''Contact: William'''
Charybdis is building a rocket that spins like a rifle bullet, then stops spinning mid-air to deploy parachutes.
** Mechanical engineering - designing reliable deployment mechanism.
** Aerodynamics and simulation - designing fin system to create desired spin.
* Argus - Distributed RF Camera System '''Lead: John'''
Argus is building a rocket equipped with a new camera system, allowing us to easily take video (and possibly stream live!) from the interior and exterior of rockets as they fly.
* Electrical Engineering - circuit board design, electrical integration.
* Signals - RF & transmission tech.
== Competition (IREC/SA Cup) ==
== Competition (IREC/SA Cup) ==