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White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico is a premier AEOP Internships & Fellowships location for missile testing, space systems, and high-energy laser research. As the largest military installation in the U.S., it offers unparalleled access to open-air ranges for flight experimentation and telemetry analysis.
- Missile and Space Systems Testing: Courses on launch operations, trajectory tracking, and reentry physics. Interns monitor tests using radar and optical systems, analyzing data with MATLAB.
- High-Energy Lasers and Directed Energy: Research in beam control, thermal effects, and countermeasure development. Projects involve laser propagation modeling and target engagement simulations.
- Instrumentation and Telemetry: Training in sensor networks, data acquisition, and real-time processing. Fellows deploy ground stations and troubleshoot RF communications.
- Astrodynamics and Orbital Mechanics: Focus on satellite deployment, rendezvous maneuvers, and debris mitigation. Courses use STK software for mission design and perturbation analysis.
- Explosives and Propulsion Testing: Study of solid/liquid rockets, warhead performance, and shock wave dynamics. Hands-on with high-speed cameras and pressure transducers.
- Autonomous Systems Evaluation: Testing drones, hypersonic vehicles, and AI pilots in expansive test beds. Interns program autonomy stacks and evaluate human-out-of-the-loop scenarios.
The AEOP program at WSMR immerses fellows in high-stakes testing environments, with safety protocols and mentorship from range experts. Sessions feature live launches, post-mission debriefs, and contributions to test reports that inform DoD programs. Interns gain certifications in range safety, explore STEM outreach, and collaborate with partners like NASA. This dynamic setting builds expertise in experimental design, error analysis, and interdisciplinary integration crucial for aerospace careers. WSMR's role in Apollo and ICBM history inspires innovation in modern threats like hypersonics and space warfare. Participants develop resilience through 24/7 operations, preparing them to lead in defense, space industry, or research institutions. By engaging in cutting-edge trials, AEOP fellows advance technologies that ensure strategic deterrence and exploration beyond Earth.
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