Derek Phillips
VADL Experience
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Outreach - curriculum development, report writing, and logistical coordinating.
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Shadowing the carbon-fiber layups and various other tasks from last year’s rocket construction
Interests
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Thruster & Rocket test facility: frictionless mount, external torque control, and data validation/thruster calibration between real life and KSP simulation.
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Fabrication of thruster system, integration into rocket, and fabrication of rocket body
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Report writing
Relevant Skills
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MATLAB: data analysis,
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LabView: instrument control and automation
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1d analysis of converging-diverging nozzle performance including off-design conditions (study abroad class on Thermal Machines)
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Technical writing
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Creo: 3D CAD, machine drawings, exploded views, bill of materials, etc
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Currently taking machining, also work in the design studio and am comfortable with rapid prototyping, drilling, sawing, soldering, dremels, etc.