Projects
A showcase of all active and archived JAS projects.
Level 1 High Powered Rocketry
This fall, we’re launching a hands-on rocketry program with weekly workshops to help you design, build, and fly your own high-powered rocket. You’ll learn the fundamentals, get one-on-one support, and earn your Level 1 certification. No experience needed, just curiosity and the drive to fly.
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Jet Engine Test Stand
Every engine needs a place to run. Our test stand is the backbone of JAS propulsion projects, built to handle oil, fuel, sensors, and modular upgrades. Designed in SolidWorks, it’s fully integrated with our turbojet builds and supports runtime data collection, system validation, and real-world testing for every major project in the club.
View Project → Inline Turbojet
This fully student-designed turbojet features a radial compressor, diffuser, turbine, and combustion chamber engineered from the ground up. Using SolidWorks, Ansys, Mathcad, and Starccm+, we’re optimizing for airflow, heat, and stability. We’re also developing custom circuits and microcontroller systems to monitor performance and keep it balanced under real conditions.
View Project → Turbocharger Jet Engine
Built around a modified turbocharger, this engine uses a custom combustion chamber to generate real thrust. We modeled the entire setup in SolidWorks, focusing on fuel atomization, thermal protection, and airflow stability. With most parts fabricated, we’re now assembling the system and preparing for full testing this fall using our in-house test stand.
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Pulse Jet
Pulsejets are lightweight, high-thrust engines, but they overheat fast. For our senior design project, we tackled this by designing a water mist cooling system that sprays into the intake, cutting down thermal stress and making pulsejets more reliable. We aimed to sustain at least 6 lbf of thrust while extending runtime, opening the door for practical use in UAVs, experimental aircraft, and even power systems. By making these engines more durable without adding complexity, we’re showing students that old tech can be reimagined with smart, simple engineering.
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