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Member e-Newsletter October 2011 AIAA News Honors & Awards AIAA SPACE 2011 Conference & AIAA Congratulates David Exposition a Great Success Thompson on Receiving the 2011 Livestreaming Sessions Now Available International von Kármán Wings Online Award Honored for His Leadership of Orbital The AIAA SPACE 2011 Conference & Sciences Corporation Exposition, which took place 27–29 September at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, AIAA congratulates David Thompson, co- California, was a great success, and the Institute founder, chairman, and CEO of Orbital would like to thank the Executive Chairs, Charles Sciences Corporation, AIAA Fellow, and Elachi, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Lt Gen former president of AIAA, on being awarded Ellen Pawlikowski, U.S. Air Force Space and the International von Kármán Wings Award Missile Systems Center, Roger Krone, The from the Aerospace Historical Society and the Boeing Company, Jeff Grant, Northrop Grumman Graduate Aerospace Laboratories of the Corporation, and Joanne Maguire, Lockheed California Institute of Technology. Thompson Martin Corporation. The conference theme of this received the award at a dinner on 29 year’s event was: Enhancing Today, Inspiring September at the Athenaeum, California Tomorrow. Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA.

California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom provided the keynote address Tuesday, 27 September. Full Story > Newsom touched upon the need for the state of California to get back in the business of building things once again, stating, “I support innovation.” He enthusiastically provided his support for the aerospace industry, saying, “You are about pushing the limits, not about what is, but what can be,” while also declaring the state of California open for business, stating, “You are the future business, and this state is AIAA Honorary Fellow Yvonne C. about the future.” Brill to Receive the National Medal U.S. Congressman Ken Calvert, representing California's 44th district, addressed attendees on of Technology and Innovation Wednesday, 28 September, noting with dismay that the U.S. is no longer equipped to put man into space, Honored for Her Contributions to and emphasizing the need to work together so that the U.S. maintains its leadership position. He said that Satellite Propulsion Systems Congress, the administration, and industry each have a role to play and all must ask, “Is this best for the country?” as we move forward, noting that, “Our forefathers pushed the bounds of exploration, the torch is ours to carry on.” AIAA congratulates AIAA Honorary Fellow Yvonne C. Brill on her selection by President Other keynote speakers included Bob Burke, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Craig R. Cooning, The Obama to receive the National Medal of Boeing Company, Douglas L. Loverro, Director, U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center, Technology and Innovation. Brill will receive Joanne Maguire, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Lt Gen Eugene Tattini, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the medal at a White House ceremony later Tim Frei, Northrop Grumman Corporation, James Green, NASA, G. Scott Hubbard, Stanford University, this year. and Steven Squyres, Cornell University, among others. Full Story > Videos of these keynote addresses, as well as many others from SPACE 2011, are now available on AIAA.org.

(Pictured: Joanne Maguire and Lt Gen Eugene Tattini) AIAA Announces Section Award View Videos from SPACE 2011. Winners Awards Honor Outstanding Section View Presentations from SPACE 2011. Programming in a Variety of

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AIAA has announced its 2010–2011 Section STS-135 Crew from Space Shuttle Atlantis Meets with Award winners. The Section Awards annually honor particularly notable achievements made Media at AIAA SPACE 2011 by member sections in offering activities that fulfill the Institute’s mission in a wide range of fields. The Institute believes that vital, active Socks, orbital debris, runway lengths, the thoughts of America’s last space sections are essential to the Institute’s health shuttle crew on the shuttle’s legacy, and much more were all discussed at and mission. a media roundtable with the crew of STS-135, the final space shuttle

mission, on 28 September at the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Full Story > Beach, California. Held in conjunction with the AIAA SPACE 2011 Conference & Exposition, the event brought together three members of the STS-135 crew: Chris Ferguson, Commander; Sandra Magnus, Mission Specialist 1; and Rex Walheim, Mission Specialist 2, with AIAA Presents Awards at SPACE ten reporters for a roundtable moderated by AIAA’s Executive Director Bob Dickman. 2011 Conference

(Click image for larger version. Pictured {left to right}: Chris Ferguson, Commander; Sandra Technical Achievement, Program Magnus, Mission Specialist 1; Rex Walheim, Mission Specialist 2.) Management and Sustained Service Full Story > Honored

AIAA presented awards recognizing key AIAA Welcomes Attendees to the AIAA Centennial of achievements in space science and Naval Aviation Forum technology, space program management, and sustained service to the Institute, at an awards luncheon on 28 September as part of the AIAA welcomed hundreds of attendees to the Centennial of Naval Aviation AIAA SPACE 2011 Conference & Exposition, Forum and New Horizons in Aviation Forum, which took place 21–23 which took place 27–29 September, at the September in Virginia Beach, VA. The panel sessions kicked off on the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, morning of the 21st with “Naval Aviation Enterprise,” featuring VADM CA. Walter B. Massenburg, USN (Ret.), VADM James M. Zortman, USN (Ret.), RADM Michael E. Finley, USN (Ret.), and Daniel Nega, Director, Aviation Full Story > Readiness and Resource Analysis Department, Naval Air Systems Command, as panelists (this session, as well as all of the others, can be viewed in its entirety via the CoNA videos posted on AIAA.org).

Following the morning session, a “TOPGUN Fightertown USA” panel was featured, in which TOPGUN Featured Products officers from various times during the Navy Fighter Weapons School’s 40-plus year history discussed Hot Off the Press developments, challenges, and accomplishments during their tenures at the school. The Top Gun Fightertown USA panel included, CDR Alex “Rattler” Rucker, an F-8 Pilot (Vietnam), TOPGUN instructor (1973–76), and an F-14 Pilot (in the early 80’s), CDR Dave “Poof” Harris, F-14 and F/A-18F Pilot, TOPGUN Instructor 1997–2000 and 2003–2007, CDR Dave “Bio” Baranek, F-14 RIO (Radar Intercept Officer), TOPGUN Instructor 1984–1987, Commanding Officer of VF-211 1997–1998, and author of “TOPGUN Days,” and CDR Will “Toast” Burney, F-14 RIO, F/A-18 WSO (Weapon Systems Officer), Introduction to TOPGUN Instructor 1999–2002, and TOPGUN Commanding Officer 2009–2011. Theoretical Aerodynamics and (Pictured: Rear Admiral Patrick E. McGrath, Deputy Commander, Naval Air Forces, and Director, Hydrodynamics Centennial of Naval Aviation Task Force) Full Story > William R. Sears View Videos from CoNA/NHAF. AIAA Education Series

View Presentations from CoNA/NHAF. Formally published for the first time, Professor William R. Sears’ classic View Photos from CoNA/NHAF. work, Introduction to Theoretical Aerodynamics and Hydrodynamics, reflects many years of continual Bolden Keynotes the New Horizons in Aviation Forum evolution as a course study guide at the Part of the Centennial of Naval Aviation Forum Graduate School of Aeronautical Engineering at Cornell University, with updates prepared by his former students The Honorable Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator, addressed attendees of the AIAA Centennial of Naval Aviation Forum Thursday, 22 September, to enhance ease of use by today’s in Virginia Beach, VA. Touching on the importance of the aerospace students. Instructors will find this a industry, Bolden said, “This field is truly essential to our way of life,” while superb textbook for a first course in stressing that NASA will continue forming partnerships with industry “within ideal aerodynamics and/or the constraints of the NASA budget.” Bolden emphasized that NASA will hydrodynamics. have to take more risks in the future if it wants to remain on the cutting edge of aeronautics research and exploration, stating, “I think we actually have to demand more risks. If AIAA Member Price: $54.95 you want to be innovative, if you want to make advancements, if you want to do big leaps then you have to put some risk in your programs. You have to be willing to take chances and get it wrong every once in a List Price: $69.95 while,” he said. “If something's going to go wrong in our world at NASA I want it to be because we're on the edge of the envelope.”

(Pictured: The Honorable Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator, providing keynote remarks at the AIAA Centennial of Naval Aviation and New Horizons in Aviation Forum, 22 September 2011, in Introduction to Flight Virginia Beach, VA) Testing and Applied Aerodynamics View Videos from CoNA/NHAF.

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Important Letter from AIAA Leadership about New Event Strategy  AIAA Journal, Vol. 49, Issue No. 10

The AIAA’s Technical Activities Committee has been taking a strategic look at our current conferences and  Journal of Aircraft, Vol. 48, events, and thinking about what changes may be necessary in today’s climate to better serve our Issue No. 4 membership and the broader aerospace community. A letter from AIAA leaders explains the deliberative  Journal of Aerospace process being followed, and encourages involvement in this important effort. Computing, Information, and

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and Dynamics, Vol. 34, Issue Bremen Airport in Germany Designated a Historic No. 5 Aerospace Site  Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 27, Issue No. 5 AIAA designated the Bremen Airport, in Bremen, Germany, as a Historic Aerospace Site. A historic marker was unveiled on 6 October during a 1:00  Journal of Spacecraft and p.m. ceremony at the airport in the Bremmenhalle. Bremen Airport was Rockets, Vol. 48, Issue No. 4 founded in 1909. In 1924, German aviation pioneers Henrich Focke and  Journal of Thermophysics and Georg Wulf founded the Focke-Wulf company on the site. On 26 June 1936, Heinrich Focke’s Fw 61, the Heat Transfer, Vol. 25, Issue world’s first fully operational helicopter, made a successful maiden flight at the airport, piloted by Ewald No. 3 Rohlfs.

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Quick Takes October 2011 Issue of ISO Focus+ Looks at Current and Future Standardization AIAA Salutes World Space Week 4– for Space 10 October

The October 2011 issue of ISO Focus+ looks at current and future standardization for space – AIAA salutes the remarkable benefits that predominately from the output of subcommittees SC 13 and SC 14 of ISO technical committees ISO/TC space exploration, science, and technology 20, Aircraft and space vehicles. This issue also reveals the broadening scope of standards to meet the have provided to people everywhere, in expanding worldwide market for space applications and technologies. celebration of World Space Week, which took place 4–10 October 2011. Articles cover topics such as the safety and compatibility of materials and equipment, space debris mitigation, and risk management in space projects, as well as offering concrete examples of international AIAA Executive Director Robert S. Dickman collaborative efforts. Contributions include an article by Dave Finkleman, Dan Oltrogge, and Hedley Stokes stated: “Fifty years ago this year, man first as well as a contribution from Nick Tongson, AIAA Director of Standards. Visit the ISO Focus+ entered space. Since that time commercial website. satellites and other space technologies have become pervasive in the everyday lives of people around the world. From satellite TV broadcasting and automotive GPS navigation All Ten New AIAA Space Plug-and-Play Architecture (SPA) Standards Now to business data networking and space-based Available for Review weather monitoring and Earth imaging, space systems have contributed much that has become indispensable to our modern lives. I The final six of ten new AIAA Standards dealing with space plug-and-play architecture (SPA) are currently hope people throughout the world will take available for public review and comment. The documents were developed by the AIAA SPA Committee on time this week to join in the international Standards. The first four documents posted for public review included SPA Physical Interfaces, SPA celebration of everything that space Systems Timing, SPA Test Bypass, and SPA Systems Capabilities (a Guide). The final six documents in exploration, science, and technology have the series include the following: done to make our world a better one.”

•Networking Full Story > •Logical Interface •Power Service •Ontology October Issue of Aerospace •Space Wire Subnet Adaptation America Now Available Online •Guidebook

The adaptation of terrestrial plug-and-play technologies to the space environment requires more than a The October 2011 issue of Aerospace simple IT protocol adaptation. While SPA primarily deals with data structure and movement, examination of America is now available online for AIAA other aspects of the spacecraft architecture is also necessary. These standards and the guide describe members. Don’t miss this month's feature necessary form factors ("plug" factors) and discovery/operation factors ("play" factors) for an SPA system. article, "Defending Against Cyber Threats," in Reviewing the SPA Guidebook first is recommended to get oriented. which author James W. Canan discusses how breaches of cyber security are rising The public review period for all the documents will be open so all documents can be reviewed at the same exponentially. As the author states, “Each time. If interested in reviewing any of the AIAA Standards Documents currently open for public comment, day, hackers scan millions of computer please click the "more info" link below. Please note the review instructions on the page. systems in the U.S. and successfully penetrate thousands. Although information More info> technology has given the U.S. a great advantage in waging war, its cyber enemies are eroding that lead, threatening not just military assets but also power grids and other AIAA Member Shuttle Memories vital elements of the nation’s infrastructure. Countering this threat is now a top priority for the U.S. government and its industry Participating member stories and associated images are being shared with partners.” the world via the AIAA Web site, with a "Final Launch" Web page. New entries continue to be posted. There's still time to share your story. Just submit your story and/or pictures to AIAA's Web Editor.

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Conferences and Events Aerospace Sciences Meeting Registration is Now Open! To access the October issue of Aerospace America please visit www.aiaa.org/myaiaa For 50 years the Aerospace Sciences Meeting has been THE place to present and log in. emerging and up-to-the-minute aerospace research and development findings. Join us 9–12 January 2012 as we look back to 50 years of history-making moments of the Aerospace Sciences Meeting. More than 1,500 papers will be presented in over 30 technical tracks. The New Horizons Forum will take place with keynote speakers and AIAA Career Center panelists addressing air and space transportation for the future. There will also be an abundance of networking opportunities during the Aerospace Exposition, coffee breaks, luncheons, receptions, and an off-site event at Nashville’s famous Wildhorse AIAA is pleased to provide members with a Saloon. You won’t want to miss this year’s exciting event! Register today at www.aiaa.org/events/asm. Career Center, with extensive lists of resumes and available positions. A powerful and user- friendly search tool allows you to find the ideal job or candidate. 2012 Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) Call for Papers Now Open! More Info >

The Call for Papers for the 2012 Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) is now open. The conference will be held 22–24 May 2012 at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC. Technical Papers are currently being solicited in a wide variety of technical topic areas.View the complete list of submittable topic areas or upload your abstract at www.glex2012.org Member Spotlight AIAA Abstract Reminders for Upcoming AIAA Conferences Congratulates Peter Kurzhals The abstract deadlines for several AIAA Conferences are next month. Submitting your paper to conferences is an excellent way to receive recognition from your peers and community and gain exposure AIAA has selected to your work. Additionally, presenting at conferences gives you the opportunity to build your professional Dr. Peter R. Kurzhals, CM, for its Member network and interact with peers. Please be reminded of the following upcoming abstract deadlines: Spotlight for October, 2011. Dr. Kurzhals is an AIAA Fellow, and recently retired as Director of Systems and Software, Space Exploration  9 November 2011: 18th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference at Boeing Defense, Space & Security.  15 November 2011: 42nd International Conference on Environmental Systems (ICES) Kurzhals has been a member of AIAA for 52  17 November 2011: AIAA Summer Conferences in New Orleans years and has served on the Institute’s  21 November 2011: 48th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit Technical Activities Committee (TAC) from 1989 to 2002 in various roles, including TAC  21 November 2011: 10th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference Program Coordinator for Space Station and  22 November 2011: Infotech@Aerospace 2012 Director of Space and Information Systems. Kurzhals received a sustained service award from AIAA on September 28, at an awards luncheon held in conjunction with the AIAA ANERS 2011 to Take Place in October 2011 in France SPACE 2011 Conference & Exposition. Kurzhals was recognized for his “half a century of dedicated service to the AIAA, The Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF) and the American Institute of Aeronautics including active participation at the student, and Astronautics (AIAA) are pleased to announce that the 3AF/AIAA Aircraft Noise and Emissions section and national level with major Reduction Symposium (ANERS) will take place in Marseille, France, 25–27 October 2011. This high-level, aerospace contributions.” multidisciplinary technical symposium will bring together leading engineers, scientists, researchers, government and civil aviation officials, industry members, and policymakers from Europe and the United (Click image for larger version. Pictured: States as well as other regions of the world to discuss the topics and issues of aircraft emissions and noise Dr. Peter R. Kurzhals {right} receives reduction. For more information visit www.aners2011.com. award at the AIAA SPACE 2011 Conference & Exposition) Full Story >

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