Miniaturized Tethered Braking System (MTBS)
The Project
Summary
As Project Manager in a team of six, I directed the development of a tethered braking system capable of slowing a tethered 50-lb projectile traveling at 270 mph in a streamlined design envelope of only 95 cubic inches. I applied project management skills to set goals, establish timelines, and monitor project budgets. Our full-lifecycle project went from conception to production and was verified to meet customer-provided requirements.
The Task
Our Senior Design industry partner, Ball Aerospace, provided us four main design requirements for the creation of a tethered precision braking system.
In addition to my role as a design engineer within the team, my peer-nominated role as project manager tasked me with overseeing the system development status, coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, and acting as the primary interface between our customer, our stakeholders, and the design team.
The Results
The project was completed on time and within budget. While the testing and on-site integration efforts were cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, our delivered prototype was well-received by our industry partner who reported that the prototype was undergoing integration in their facility for testing.
This project laid the groundwork for continued research and development for our partner company.
For more information, please contact me, view the informational video, or read the published white paper on the development of the project located on this page.
