Test & OPerational Stand for Onloading, Ignition, & Launch (TOPSOIL)
Project: Liquid-Solid Hybrid Rocket: Ground
Abstract: The TOPSOIL Team is tasked with designing, building, and operating the full suite of Ground Systems for the Chimera Rocket. These systems, which include the Static Fire/Launch Stand, Fill System, and Mission Control Systems, will be critical for the first successful launch of a hybrid rocket by CU Bouder.
Mentor: Smead Aerospace (Jim Nabity)
PM: Chris Ladaw
Team Roster: Matt Bechtel, Matt Gozum, Brad Lindroth, Luis Romo, Ben Chapel, Chayce Johnson, Nathaniel Meyer, Brendan Ross, Rachel Gardner, Chris Ladaw, Nicolas Otala, Shiv Srivastava