Overview
Project Therion was the entry for the Basic category of IREC 2016. It featured an a dielectric barrier discharge and OpenCV optical flow experiments, composite airframe, custom flight computer (Pyxida), custom chutes, and an experimental parafoil recovery system.
Leadership:
President | VP | Treasurer | Social Chair | Pub. Chair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric R | Andrew A | Kelly M | Julia CF | Caitlyn F |
| Structures | Payload | Recovery | Propulsion | Avionics |
| Sam J | Andrew K | Piper S | Zach B | Andrew R |
Quick facts:
Vehicle | Mass | Length | Motor Selection | Recovery | Primary Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therion | 70lbs | 12ft 2in | M3400 | SSDD | Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Aluminum |
Full Render:
Critical Design Review:
MIT Rocket Team CDR Presentation Slides.pdf
Executive_Summary_IREC2016_CDR.pptx
Flight History:
| Vehicle | Motor | Launch Site | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therion I | M3400 | MMMSC | GSE Failure; Loss of Vehicle | |
| Therion II | M3400 | MDRA | Reefed Drogue, No Main | |
| Therion III | M3400 | IREC | Main Failed to Deploy |
Therion-III-Post-Flight-Analysis (1).docx
Project Summary for ESRA (June 3, 2016):