TEAM ARCHITECTURE

IREC Program Subteams

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Aerostructures

Designs, simulates, manufactures, and assembles the airframe. Creates equipment for the team.

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Avionics

Programs electronics and flight systems to ignite the energetics for parachute deployment. Integrates GPS, telemetry, and flight tracking systems for reliable recovery.

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Propulsion

Manufactures, assembles, and tests rocket propellant and motor. Collects and analyzes data on pressure and thrust.

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Payload

Develops a CubeSat payload research project that includes data collection and integration.

Additional Programs

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Pathway Program

Designed to give new members a holistic experience. Competes in a local Virginia university-level competition, the Battle of the Rockets (BOR).

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Ham Radio License

Study Hours dedicated to learning the material needed to receive a Ham Radio license. Licensed members provide training.

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Tripoli L1 Certification

Active members from each subteam are selected to manufacture + recover their own personal rocket. Receive a L1 certification if successful.

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Capstone Course

Collaboration with the GW Senior Design Project Course to develop unique projects (ex: airbrakes, rover payload, launch rail).