This is the Level 1 kit I assembled and certified with as part of my high-powered rocketry mission under Arkane Works. As an Amateur Rocket & Payload Engineer with the Tripoli Rocketry Association, I assembled the LOC Patriot rocket (4" diameter, 40" length) for Level 1 certification, demonstrating skills in epoxy bonding, through-the-wall fins, rail buttons, and motor retainers.
Integrated an Aerotech H100W-14A motor (227 Ns impulse) with timed delay and ~1.2g black powder ejection charge, conducting ground tests for parachute reliability. This build serves as a foundational platform for rocketry certification and experimentation.
Simulated flights in OpenRocket for stability margin (>1 caliber), apogee prediction, and CG/CP optimization. Used ANSYS Mechanical to test structural integrity under thrust.
Conducted CFD in Fluent for airflow analysis and high-speed heating. This project links to broader aerospace applications, including payload integration and recovery systems.
Analysis of the rocket's performance through stability and total motion plots from OpenRocket simulations, ensuring safe flight parameters and optimal trajectory.
