General Overview
We compete in the Collegiate Propulsive Lander Challenge (CPLC), a competition centered around liquid-propelled landers, with focuses in propulsion, vehicle controls, and ground support systems.
CPLC Competition Chief: Derek Reister
PROPULSION
The Liquid Propulsion team develops liquid-fueled rocket engines and their umbilicals to support a range of flight vehicles. Design and simulation work is conducted within this team to create 3D models and flight simulation profiles for the club-built vehicles for the collegiate propulsive lander challenge.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
The Vehicle Controls sub-team manages all electronics and programming for Primarch, our liquid-propelled self-landing rocket in the Collegiate Propulsive Lander Challenge. The team handles all areas of electronics, including sensors, communication, programming, PCBs, motor controls, servos, and batteries.
GROUND SUPPORT
The ground support equipment (GSE) is at the heart of the Advanced Rocketry Club’s testing operations for the liquid-fueled lander for the CPLC. The GSE is responsible for supplying the rocket engine with liquid propellants at high pressures. It also monitors the health of the rocket engine and related components to ensure smooth testing procedures.