University of Limerick's Aeronautical Society High Powered Rocketry team, ULAS-HiPR, is ready for lift-off thanks to sponsorship from Analog Devices (ADI). The partnership aims to support the innovative endeavours of the student-led team, advancing their mission to deepen the understanding of high-powered rocketry and foster student engagement across Irish universities.
ULAS-HiPR, comprising approximately 35 students from diverse disciplines including aeronautical and software engineering, and design, is dedicated to designing, developing, and launching high-powered rockets. The team showcases their talents internationally by participating in prestigious competitions such as MACH-24 and EUROC.
Continuous guidance and technical expertise
ADI’s sponsorship has been instrumental in procuring essential components for ULAS-HiPR’s Mach-24 rocket, Morrígu, enabling the team to compete in Scotland this July. The collaboration extends beyond financial support, with ADI providing continuous guidance and technical expertise, enhancing the educational experience for ULAS-HiPR members.
The collaboration was inaugurated with a visit to ADI Catalyst in Raheen, where ULAS-HiPR and ADI shared their work and explored potential synergies.
The ULAS-HiPR team witnessed the cutting-edge technology developed by ADI, particularly in industrial, communications, automotive and aerospace.
The visit also featured a showcase of ULAS-HiPR’s progress, including their first high-powered rocket, Sionna. ADI experts shared valuable advice and assistance which has been especially beneficial to ULAS-HiPR’s CanSat team, helping them in refining their projects.
As ULAS-HiPR’s first sponsor, ADI has significantly boosted the team's confidence and credibility. By highlighting ULAS-HiPR’s efforts on their social media platforms, ADI has helped expose rocketry and space engineering to a broader audience, inspiring future generations of engineers and scientists.
"We are incredibly grateful to Analog Devices for their support and collaboration," said Karl Gilmartin, a member of the ULAS-HiPR team. "Their commitment to our project has been invaluable, allowing us to pursue our passion for rocketry and bring our projects to the next level."
“ADI remains passionately immersed in the aerospace ecosystems of Ireland and Europe, believing that nurturing our next generation of talent is crucial for our long-term success. Our longstanding partnership with the University of Limerick makes supporting this new team an exhilarating prospect.” said Oisín Coughlan, senior engineer at Analog Devices.
Analog Devices is committed to fostering innovation and supporting educational initiatives that pave the way for technological advancements. This partnership with ULAS-HiPR is a testament to ADI’s dedication to empowering the next generation of engineers and scientists. ADI also sponsors UCD’s Student Formula team who will compete in the Formula Student UK 2024 competition.