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Kevin Alcañiz

Contributed to the RocketPy repository by developing advanced stochastic simulation features and enhancing thrust modeling fidelity for aerospace applications. Leveraging Python and object-oriented programming, introduced a StochasticAirBrakes class and extended stochastic modeling to include wind factor corrections and eccentricity, improving simulation accuracy and visualization. Refactored motor classes to support pressure-corrected thrust calculations, integrating reference pressure and adjusting vacuum thrust for varying atmospheric conditions. Focused on backend and full stack development, the work improved reliability and user-facing insights for mission analysis and performance prediction. Emphasized code refactoring, unit testing, and data visualization to ensure robust, maintainable software engineering outcomes.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

100%Features

Repository Contributions

4Total
Bugs
0
Commits
4
Features
2
Lines of code
706
Activity Months2

Work History

April 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

Apr 1, 2025

April 2025: RocketPy development focused on enhancing thrust modeling fidelity under varying atmospheric conditions. Delivered a pressure-corrected thrust calculation feature with reference pressure integration and adjusted vacuum thrust for atmospheric pressure and nozzle area. Refactored motor classes to support accurate thrust calculations across diverse atmospheric conditions, improving reliability for mission analysis and performance prediction.

March 2025

3 Commits • 1 Features

Mar 1, 2025

March 2025 monthly summary for RocketPy: Delivered major enhancements to stochastic simulation capabilities, fixed wind factor usage bugs, extended stochastic modeling with eccentricity, and introduced a new StochasticAirBrakes class, accompanied by improved visualization and domain support. These changes improve accuracy, reliability, and user-facing insights for stochastic analyses on the RocketPy project.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness87.4%
Maintainability80.0%
Architecture87.4%
Performance70.0%
AI Usage30.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

MarkdownPython

Technical Skills

Aerospace EngineeringBackend DevelopmentBug FixingCode RefactoringData VisualizationFull Stack DevelopmentObject-Oriented ProgrammingPhysics SimulationPythonRocketrySimulationSoftware DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringStochastic ModelingUnit Testing

Repositories Contributed To

1 repo

Overview of all repositories you've contributed to across your timeline

RocketPy-Team/RocketPy

Mar 2025 Apr 2025
2 Months active

Languages Used

MarkdownPython

Technical Skills

Aerospace EngineeringBug FixingCode RefactoringData VisualizationObject-Oriented ProgrammingPhysics Simulation