🚀EuRoC24 Dr. Laura Pickard & Steve Bullock How HyPower Bristol built an epic Rocket in just 1 Year!

Описание: Join us in this exclusive interview with Dr. Laura Pickard and Dr. Steve Bullock from the Hypower Bristol Rocketry Team at the University of Bristol. They reveal the secrets behind building an advanced rocket in only one year, using cutting-edge materials like lattice structures and braided carbon fiber.    • 🚀EuRoC24 Dr. Laura Pickard & Steve Bullock...  

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Pickard, an expert in composites engineering, explains how her work with CERN revolutionizes high-energy physics and advanced material science. Meanwhile, Dr. Bullock, a specialist in drone technology and environmental systems, shares how his passion for drones and technology for good is shaping research in conservation and volcanology. Check his drone project: http://wilddrone.eu and the satellite project https://uobsat.uk/prove-pathfinder/

🔬 Topics Covered:

How the Hypower Bristol team developed a rocket in record time
Innovations in lattice composites and braided carbon fiber
CERN collaboration and its impact on high-energy physics applications
Drone technology and its environmental impact

Don't miss this deep dive into the future of rocketry, STEM, and aerospace technology!

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:20 Drones for Search and Rescue, Disaster Relief, and Conservation
Drone technology in disaster response, scientific observation, and volcanology.
0:50 Drone Payload for Rocketry
Concept of integrating drones with rockets, including challenges and progress.
1:06 Dr. Laura Pickard’s Role in Composites Research
Introduction to composites and their application in lightweight rocket structures.
1:30 Bio-Inspired Lattice Structure
Details about using sea sponge-inspired lattice structures to enhance compression strength.
2:40 Braided Carbon Fiber in Rockets
Explanation of the braided carbon fiber epoxy rods and their application in the rocket's structural integrity.
3:30 Collaboration with CERN
Dr. Pickard’s collaboration with CERN addresses cooling systems for particle detectors using composite materials.
5:30 Advanced Drone Applications in Volcanology
Dr. Bullock elaborates on using drones for volcanic research, 3D modeling, and ash sampling.
7:20 PROVE Project & Satellite Observations
Discussion of the project integrating satellite data and drone data for volcanic plume analysis.
9:00 Rocket Development and Liquid Propulsion Success
Challenges and successes of transitioning from solid to liquid propulsion in the student team’s rocket.
10:30 Testing Challenges and Student Team's Persistence
Overcoming logistical and technical hurdles, and the importance of industry partnerships.
11:20 Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Rocketry
The benefits of collaboration across different university departments and faculties.
12:00 Leadership and Team Dynamics
A shout-out to Lillian Macbeth's leadership and the core team's contributions to the project’s success.

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