Enclosure Design
Designed the physical housing and packaging approach for the control interface.
University Team Project · AIAA Rocketry
Ground Launch-Control Interface
A compact hardware-interface project created for a university rocket team. My contribution focused on translating a launch-support control concept into a physical enclosure with practical component placement, access, wiring packaging, and a clear operator-facing layout.
This page documents enclosure and interface integration work; it does not present operational launch or ignition procedures.
Build scope
My Contribution
The work centered on physical integration: turning a team concept into a compact, inspectable, and usable controller package.
Control-Panel Integration
Implemented the panel-mounted controls, indicator, fuse access, and external connection hardware.
Internal Packaging
Organized component placement, wiring packaging, and access within a compact enclosure.
Prototype Assembly
Assembled and documented the physical hardware as part of the university team project.
Integration mindset
Design Priorities
Operator-facing usability
The enclosure needed to make the visible controls, access points, and connector interface easy to understand while keeping the internal layout organized enough for inspection and continued team development.
Component accessibility
Panel features and internal hardware were packaged so key parts could be reached without cluttering the interface.
Durable packaging
The housing approach emphasized a compact protective form around the controls and internal components.
Clear organization
Mechanical and electrical elements were arranged with visible separation and a readable layout.
Assembly access
The prototype was assembled with maintenance and documentation in mind for a multidisciplinary student team.
Prototype documentation
Build Evidence
Physical build photos are included to show the enclosure, panel hardware, and integration workmanship at a recruiter-friendly level.
Operator-facing result
Finished Interface
Team Project Scope
This work was completed as part of a university AIAA team project. The page highlights Nathan Segar’s contribution to the physical control enclosure and interface integration, rather than claiming ownership of the full vehicle or launch system.
What it demonstrates
Engineering Takeaways
System concept to interface
Translated a system concept into a compact physical interface.
Hardware packaging
Packaged electrical hardware inside a practical enclosure.
Cross-discipline tradeoffs
Integrated mechanical, electrical, and usability constraints.
Team prototype documentation
Built and documented a prototype for a multidisciplinary student team.
Case study prepared for portfolio review and recruiter context.