4/16/14: Cool Video from Last Year
Here's a great video put together by the New Mexico Tech team of their launch last year:
Here's a great video put together by the New Mexico Tech team of their launch last year:
4/15/14: Giant Leap Rocketry to be at IREC
The motor rep for Giant Leap Rocketry, Joe Hinton, will be attending the IREC and If any of the teams would like to place their commercial motor orders with Giant Leap, he will deliver them to the field with no additional shipping costs. They carry Aerotech and Cesaroni motors http://www.giantleaprocketry.com/products/motors.aspx. In addition to both Aerotech and Cesaroni motors, Giant Leap Rocketry usually has other items such as recovery supplies, e-matches, black powder, hardware, and other miscellaneous items that one tends to need at launch time.
The motor rep for Giant Leap Rocketry, Joe Hinton, will be attending the IREC and If any of the teams would like to place their commercial motor orders with Giant Leap, he will deliver them to the field with no additional shipping costs. They carry Aerotech and Cesaroni motors http://www.giantleaprocketry.com/products/motors.aspx. In addition to both Aerotech and Cesaroni motors, Giant Leap Rocketry usually has other items such as recovery supplies, e-matches, black powder, hardware, and other miscellaneous items that one tends to need at launch time.
3/26/14: Clarification on Recovery Initiation Test
Please note that the March 31 date for the completion of the recovery initiation test is a recommendation only, not a requirement.
Please note that the March 31 date for the completion of the recovery initiation test is a recommendation only, not a requirement.
3/6/14: Change to Recovery Rules
We got some questions from teams about the requirement for redundant recovery initiation sensors with different designs. We have discussed it and decided that having different sensor designs doesn't really add much in terms of safety. So two identical sensors are acceptable. The rules have been updated to reflect this.
We got some questions from teams about the requirement for redundant recovery initiation sensors with different designs. We have discussed it and decided that having different sensor designs doesn't really add much in terms of safety. So two identical sensors are acceptable. The rules have been updated to reflect this.
2/22/14: Day Added to 9th IREC
We will be starting the 9th Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition (9th IREC) on June 25 (previously June 26) to provide enough time to launch the much larger number of rockets we expect this year. Please see the schedule for more information.
We will be starting the 9th Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition (9th IREC) on June 25 (previously June 26) to provide enough time to launch the much larger number of rockets we expect this year. Please see the schedule for more information.
1/20/14: Additional "Rocket Finding" Information Added
We have added more information regarding "rocket finding" after launch. This has been an issue in the past due to the rocket apogee altitudes involved, the terrain, and the fact that the rockets are experimental in nature and do not necessarily use "off the shelf" recovery systems. We are working to improve the teams' ability to find their rockets after launch through the use of radio beacons, GPS transmitters, and RC aircraft. Teams should note that a radio beacon is required as a minimum for each rocket stage. Details are on the Rocket Finding page.
We have added more information regarding "rocket finding" after launch. This has been an issue in the past due to the rocket apogee altitudes involved, the terrain, and the fact that the rockets are experimental in nature and do not necessarily use "off the shelf" recovery systems. We are working to improve the teams' ability to find their rockets after launch through the use of radio beacons, GPS transmitters, and RC aircraft. Teams should note that a radio beacon is required as a minimum for each rocket stage. Details are on the Rocket Finding page.
12/4/13: Attitude-Based Sensor Requirement Waived for 2014
After searching for an inexpensive commercially available attitude-based (inertial, magnetic, or other) sensor without success, we have decided to waive that requirement for the primary recovery initiation sensor. The primary recovery initiation sensor can also be barometric. The Rules page has been updated.
After searching for an inexpensive commercially available attitude-based (inertial, magnetic, or other) sensor without success, we have decided to waive that requirement for the primary recovery initiation sensor. The primary recovery initiation sensor can also be barometric. The Rules page has been updated.
9th Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) Applicants as of 4/4/14
The 9th IREC will be held June 25-28, 2014. The following teams have submitted applications (listed by rocket; some teams plan to launch multiple rockets):
Please note that we accept applications up until (and including) the Competition itself--but maximum "deliverables" points go to those teams who submit their applications and periodic updates on time.
The 9th IREC will be held June 25-28, 2014. The following teams have submitted applications (listed by rocket; some teams plan to launch multiple rockets):
Please note that we accept applications up until (and including) the Competition itself--but maximum "deliverables" points go to those teams who submit their applications and periodic updates on time.
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"Basic" Category:
Arizona State Univ. (hybrid rocket) Arizona State Univ. (solid rocket) Brigham Young Univ.-Idaho Century College Concordia Univ (Canada) California State Univ.-Los Angeles Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ETS Montreal (Canada) George Washington Univ. Georgia Tech Istanbul Technical Univ. (Turkey) ITA (Brazil) Laval University (Canada) New Mexico Tech Oregon State Univ. Polytechnique Montreal (Canada) Purdue Univ. Ryerson Univ, (Canada) Texas A&M Univ. UCLA UFABC (Brazil) Univ. of Florida Univ. of Minnesota Univ of Missouri Univ. of Texas-Arlington Univ. of Toronto (Canada) Univ of Waterloo (Canada) Washington University of St Louis Yale Univ. |
"Advanced" Category:
Arizona State Univ. Brigham Young Univ.-Idaho California State Univ.-Long Beach Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ETS Montreal (Canada) Polytechnique Montreal (Canada) New Mexico Tech Ryerson Univ. (Canada) South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Univ. of Michigan Univ. of Missouri Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln Univ. of Washington Virginia Tech |
Congratulations to the Winners of the 8th Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition (2013)!
"Basic" Category (launch and recover 10-lb payload closest to 10,000 feet above the ground):
1st Place: Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal (Canada) "Zephyr 2" (2nd year in a row!)
2nd Place: ETS Montreal (Canada) "RockETS"
"Advanced" Category (launch and recover 10-lb payload closest to 25,000 feet above the ground):
1st Place: New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech) "SCEPTER"
2nd Place: no other teams reached half the target altitude to qualify
Jim Furfaro Award for Technical Excellence:
Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica (Brazil) "Santos-Dumont"
Unfortunately, the score breakdowns from the judges are not available.
The following colleges and universities participated in the 8th IREC:
Basic Category (10,000 ft)
Brigham Young University
Case Western Reserve University
Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal (Canada)
ETS Montreal (Canada)
Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica (Brazil)
Istanbul Technical University (Turkey)
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech)
Ryerson University (Canada)
University of Michigan
University of Missouri
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (India)
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Washington
University of Waterloo (Canada)
Advanced Category (25,000 ft)
California State University-Los Angeles
Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal (Canada)
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech)
University of California-Los Angeles
1st Place: Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal (Canada) "Zephyr 2" (2nd year in a row!)
2nd Place: ETS Montreal (Canada) "RockETS"
"Advanced" Category (launch and recover 10-lb payload closest to 25,000 feet above the ground):
1st Place: New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech) "SCEPTER"
2nd Place: no other teams reached half the target altitude to qualify
Jim Furfaro Award for Technical Excellence:
Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica (Brazil) "Santos-Dumont"
Unfortunately, the score breakdowns from the judges are not available.
The following colleges and universities participated in the 8th IREC:
Basic Category (10,000 ft)
Brigham Young University
Case Western Reserve University
Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal (Canada)
ETS Montreal (Canada)
Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica (Brazil)
Istanbul Technical University (Turkey)
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech)
Ryerson University (Canada)
University of Michigan
University of Missouri
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (India)
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Washington
University of Waterloo (Canada)
Advanced Category (25,000 ft)
California State University-Los Angeles
Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal (Canada)
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech)
University of California-Los Angeles
Update 10/4/12: Winners Announced for 7th IREC (2012)
Congratulations to the following winners of the 7th Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition:
"Basic" Category (launch and recover 10-lb payload closest to 10,000 feet above the ground):
1st Place: Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal "Zephyr"
2nd Place: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott "SWE-Sat"
"Advanced" Category (launch and recover 10-lb payload closest to 25,000 feet above the ground):
1st Place: University of Washington "DAQ Destroyer"
2nd Place: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach "Artemis 1"
Jim Furfaro Award for Technical Excellence:
University of Washington "DAQ Destroyer"
A summary of the scores for all rockets/teams that made launch attempts is available here.
"Basic" Category (launch and recover 10-lb payload closest to 10,000 feet above the ground):
1st Place: Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal "Zephyr"
2nd Place: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott "SWE-Sat"
"Advanced" Category (launch and recover 10-lb payload closest to 25,000 feet above the ground):
1st Place: University of Washington "DAQ Destroyer"
2nd Place: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach "Artemis 1"
Jim Furfaro Award for Technical Excellence:
University of Washington "DAQ Destroyer"
A summary of the scores for all rockets/teams that made launch attempts is available here.
7th IREC a Success!
Despite a last-minute panic about statewide fire restrictions and very heavy winds, the 7th IREC was a success with launches of the following rockets:
Basic category (10-lb payload to 10,000 feet):
Brigham Young University "Atticus V"
Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal (Canada) "Zephyr"
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach "Pathfinder IV"
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott "SWEsat"
Institut Technologico Aeronautica (Brazil) "AIR"
University of Missouri - Columbia "Truman II"
Advanced category (10-lb payload to 25,000 feet):
California Polytechnic University - San Luis Obispo "AJAKS"
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach "Artemis 1"
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott "Eagle Aerospace"
University of Washington "DAQ Destroyer"
University of Waterloo (Canada) "Eridani"
Solid, liquid, and hybrid rockets were launched, and the highest reported altitude was over 19,000 feet above ground level!
Here's a video compilation produced by Dustin Koehler, formerly of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL:
Basic category (10-lb payload to 10,000 feet):
Brigham Young University "Atticus V"
Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal (Canada) "Zephyr"
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach "Pathfinder IV"
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott "SWEsat"
Institut Technologico Aeronautica (Brazil) "AIR"
University of Missouri - Columbia "Truman II"
Advanced category (10-lb payload to 25,000 feet):
California Polytechnic University - San Luis Obispo "AJAKS"
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach "Artemis 1"
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott "Eagle Aerospace"
University of Washington "DAQ Destroyer"
University of Waterloo (Canada) "Eridani"
Solid, liquid, and hybrid rockets were launched, and the highest reported altitude was over 19,000 feet above ground level!
Here's a video compilation produced by Dustin Koehler, formerly of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL:
Background:
The Experimental Sounding Rocket Association, founded in 2003, seeks to further the field of experimental sounding rocketry, which we define as roughly between "experimental" or "research" high-power rockets and sounding rockets capable of reaching space (generally defined as 100 km altitude).
The Experimental Sounding Rocket Association, founded in 2003, seeks to further the field of experimental sounding rocketry, which we define as roughly between "experimental" or "research" high-power rockets and sounding rockets capable of reaching space (generally defined as 100 km altitude).
