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The Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry
The Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry (SOAR) at the University of South Florida is a student-led, non-profit organization established in 2013 by a group of passionate and driven undergraduate engineering students.
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Current ProjectsLEARN ABOUT IREC
IREC, or the International Rocket Engineering Competition, is a large-scale, annual university-level competition hosted by the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA).
Aerostructures Team
Responsible for designing, manufacturing and assembling the rocket's main structural components, including the body tube, nose cone, fins, and couplers.
Payload EE/CS Team
Integrates all electrical systems, sensors, and onboard payloads inside the rocket.
Vehicle MECH/EE Team
Focuses on integrating the rocket's propulsion, deployment, and mechanical systems alongside the necessary electrical wiring, circuits, and power management.
Telemetry Team
Designs and manages the real-time communication systems that relay flight data from the rocket to the ground.
Recovery Team
Responsible for the recovery of the rocket in its entirety including payload.
Current ProjectsLEARN ABOUT TORITO
The goal of this team is to launch a liquid-propulsion rocket using nitrous oxide as high as possible. The engine of the propulsion rocket will be entirely student-researched and built.
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So far, this team has focused on propulsion system development, ground test systems, and developed an engine design, along with data acquisition systems for development, and manufactured engine components.
Aerostructures Team
Responsible for fabricating the rocket's airframe, nose cone, fins, and key structural interfaces.
Test Stand Structures Team
Designs, builds, and maintains the ground support needed for static fire tests.
Propulsions Team
Designs and implements the liquid propulsion system, including engine design, plumbing, propellant feed systems, and integration.
Ground Station Team
Oversees all remote-control systems and their operations.
Current ProjectsTRIPOLI ROCKETRY ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATIONS
TRA Certifications
We conduct Level I and Level II Certification courses to help members learn the basics of rocketry and build a strong base of knowledgeable members. We believe this endeavor is paramount to the success of our organization and to transmitting knowledge that might otherwise be lost as members graduate.
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