ZEPHYR
Safer Supersonic Solutions
Project Zephyr is the university’s supersonic recovery systems research and development program. This team’s primary focus is on designing and creating a safer, more efficient, cost-effective, and compact recovery system able to withstand supersonic forces. Additionally, Project Zephyr is designing and building the launch vehicle to house and test the recovery systems.
Project Zephyr encourages members to think out of the box while learning the skills to research, design, and communicate in and on many different types of unique situations. This project is challenging, however, it consists of a close-knit and determined team that tackles any goal efficiently.
Some secondary applications of Project Zephyr include atmospheric re-entry, effects of high-G forces on avionics and airframes, and aerodynamic analysis of supersonic and transonic flow. A few subgoals are to publish our own research paper and test launch at Cape Canaveral.
Project Zephyr is open to anyone interested in research and development; including those looking for a unique challenge, to learn new skills and information in a safe environment, to make an impact on the aerospace industry, and to become part of a close team.
We thank all of our sponsors who have made the continuation of this project possible!
