Overview
Ironbark is a modelling and simulation software suite developed to provide accurate flight simulations for all our projects. The suite is named after the native Australian Eucalyptus species, Ironbark, and has been integral to many projects, including Firetail, Bluewren, Rosella, and Pardalote.
Project Details
Ironbark began development in 2021 as a software project led by PhD student Mitchell Galletly, with a core focus on transonic and supersonic modelling. It was further developed to address shortcomings in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, resulting in a versatile tool tailored to specific project requirements. Ironbark has since contributed significantly to the team’s repeated successes at the International Rocket Engineering Competition and Spaceport America Cup.
