San Fernando Valley Engineers Council Banquet

San Fernando Valley Engineers’ Council Banquet 23 February 2002

Awards Presentations Script

When desert is served to the head tables, Ron Rogers and Bob Tarn will walk to the podium together, to introduce themselves as the co-M.C.’s for the evening, and will proceed with the evening’s recognition.

Bob Tarn: “Good evening ladies and gentlemen. My name is Bob Tarn, Engineering Specialist with The Boeing Company, Canoga Park, and a member of the board of the San Fernando Valley Engineers’ Council.”

Ron Rogers: “...and my name is Ron Rogers, ......

“Bob and I will be your Engineers’ Council co-MC’s for the recognition part of the program this evening.

“Welcome to the elegant Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, California. Nothing is too good for the engineers and scientists that we are assembled tonight to recognize, for the users of our systems that we design, develop and produce, and for their guests. We hope that you are enjoying this gala banquet held in your honor."

Bob: "We have an important announcement, however. The Enron Investors Meeting was also scheduled for tonight, at the Sportsman's Lodge, causing some confusion. If you are here for the Enron Investors Meeting, we have to inform you that you are at the WRONG Sportsman's Lodge.”

Quita: < Displays CARTAGO2.PPT slide#1 (of 1) >

Bob: “This is the Sportsman's Lodge where you should be, in Cartago, CA. To get there from here, take the 101 to the 405, to the 14, to the 395 and keep going. Drive safely and have a nice evening. Now, for those who are supposed to be here, WELCOME.

“As we proceed with the Engineers’ Council recognition, you may like to follow along, using the banquet souvenir program for the order of the awards presentations, and for additional information about the awards being presented.”

Presentation of IEEE Awards

Bob “We will begin with the section of the program dedicated to our Council’s IEEE Society. “It is my pleasure to introduce the IEEE Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Marty Rodin, of Cal State LA, and the Southern Area Chairman of the IEEE Communications Society. Dr. Rodin...”

Marty: < Presentation of IEEE Future City Competition Awards and Bio-Tech Applications Contest results. Following that, Marty will leave the stage in preparation of receiving an IEEE Distinguished Service Award >

Bob: “The IEEE Distinguished Service Award is presented to just 3 individuals from the Southern Area each year, in recognition of superior dedication to the field of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and to the IEEE. To asist in presentation of this year’s awards is Mr. Larry Dalton, IEEE 2001 Southern Area Chair. Mr. Dalton, please join me at the podium.

“The first Distinguished Service Award goes to Dr. Martin S. Roden, professor of Electrical Engineering at California State University, Los Angeles, in his 34th year at Cal State LA, and previously a Staff Engineer at Bell Telephone Labs. Dr. Roden is an internationally renowned textbook author, having written 16 major textbooks in Communications and Electronics which are used in hundreds of universities around the world. Dr. Roden has produced two videotapes for IEEE to assist engineers in preparation for the Professional Engineer exam. A few of his many awards:  The Cal State L.A. Outstanding Professor Award (1981 & 2002.  AT&T Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching (1990)  Institute for the Advancement of Engineering Outstanding Educator Award (1992)  Engineers' Council Distinguished Engineering Educator of the Year award (1997).  Cal State L.A. Statewide Trustees Outstanding Professor Award (1995)  IEEE Millennium Medal Recipient.

“Dr. Roden currently serves IEEE as the IEEE Communications/Signal Processing/Vehicular Technology Societies Los Angeles Chapter Chair.

“Dr. Roden, please come forward to accept you IEEE Distinguished Service Award for your dedication to the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and to the IEEE.”

Dr. Roden: < acceptance speech - 20 sec >

Bob: “The second Distinguished Service Award goes to Dr. Ramin Roosta, a full time professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at CSUN for the past 21 years and the Director of EDA/ASIC Design laboratory, which he established at CSUN in 1990. Dr. Roosta has over 20 years of experience in research with local and national organizations, resulting in several research grants for which he has been the principal investigator. His area of specialty is: VLSI Test Automation, Reliability, Radiation Hardening, and Design for Testability of FPGA/ASIC. And Dr. Roosta also serves as FPGA/ASIC engineering specialist at J.P.L., in Pasadena. Dr. Roosta currently serves the IEEE as the San Fernando Valley Section Chair.

“Dr. Roosta, please come forward to accept your IEEE Distinguished Service Award for your dedication to the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and to IEEE.”

Dr. Roosta: < acceptance speech - 20 sec >

Bob: “The third Distinguished Service Award goes to Dr. Donald C. Mayer, Director of the Microelectronics Technology Department at The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, where he has worked on microelectronics for space systems for 13 years. Previously he worked at the Hughes Research Laboratory in Malibu, and has served as a Visiting Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at UCLA since 1985. Dr. Mayer received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Dr. Mayer currently serves the IEEE as the Coastal Los Angeles Section Chair.

“Dr. Mayer, please come forward to accept your IEEE Distinguished Service Award for your dedication to the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and to IEEE.

Dr. Roosta: < acceptance speech - 20 sec >

Marty: < 2002 IEEE Communications Society Engineer of the Year Award intro >

Quita: < 30-second video (on queue from Marty) >

Marty: < 2002 IEEE Communications Society Engineer of the Year Award presentation >

Marty: < Recognition of 2002 IEEE Fellows >

< Presentation of IEEE Award to the Engineers’ Council >

Presentation of Outstanding Engineering Merit Awards

Ron: “We will proceed with the Engineers’ Council awards, beginning with the Engineers’ Council Outstanding Engineer Merit Awards, recognizing individuals who have achieved significant recognition for accomplishments in a particular area of engineering activity in the year 2001. The Engineers’ Council has conferred the Merit Award on 20 worthy recipients this year. At this time I will read the names of these Merit Award recipients, and ask that they stand, and remain standing until all of the names have been announced. For the award citations, please read what has been printed in the souvenir program.

< Name > < Title > < Company >

Presentation of Distinguished Achievement Awards (~200 words length)

Bob: “Engineers’ Council Distinguished Engineering Achievement Awards are awarded to individuals who are outstanding in professional qualities and have a top reputation for engineering accomplishments and leadership. The individual’s entire career is considered, including civic contributions. The Engineers’ Council has conferred the Distinguished Engineering Achievement Award on five individuals this year.

“Coming to Boeing-Rocketdyne with a BSME from CalPoly, San Luis Obispo, in 1975, Mr. Robert F. Beatty has demonstrated broad engineering leadership ability by serving as Structural Dynamics Lead Engineer, Manager of Rotordynamics Analysis, Manager of Mechanical Elements, Manager of Rotating Machinery, Associate Director of Advanced Rotating Machinery, and presently as Director of Mechanical Design.

“Bob earned his MSME at CSUN in 1981, and will complete his MBA at CalPoly, Pomona, this spring with his project to define a “Model for Aligning Performance with a Strategic Plan & Vision. “Bob has received numerous NASA Technology Utilization Awards in rotating machinery, 6 US Patents in Rotating Machinery plus 1 in Spectral Analysis of Polygraph Examinations, and the NASA Silver Snoopy Award, the astronauts' own award for outstanding performance contributing to flight safety and mission success.

“Bob’s strengths include his in-depth knowledge of rotating machinery and structural analysis, his understanding of the development process, and continuous improvement of methodologies; most notably leading to electronic linking of the engineering and fabrication processes in a shared product definition environment, resulting in significant improvements in first time through success, schedule, and cost of rocket engine components.

“Bob, please come up to the podium to receive a Distinguished Achievement Award for outstanding technical contributions and leadership in advancing the state-of-the-art of engineering processes for rocket engines and power systems.”

Bob Beatty: < acceptance >

Ron: < Dan Geisler >

Dan Geisler: < acceptance >

Bob: “A 29-year employee of the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Richard L. Radmacher has been a key contributor to keeping the lights on in LA. Richard received his BS from UCLA and his MS from USC, and has furthered his education in Power Plant Design with advanced education in combined cycle power plants, steam power plants, nuclear engineering, coal power plants, turbo-machinery, and advanced thermodynamics.

“In the early 80’s, Richard was responsible for the steam cycle design of an 830 megawatt coal-fired power plant in Utah, for procurement of the steam cycle equipment, and served as chairman of the Reliability Committee, ensuring that all major components met the necessary reliability standards in the plants harsh operating environment. This coal-fired plant is still a leader in reliability, due to the initial strategic planning of Richard’s design team.

“In the early 90’s, Richard and his design group developed the approach to transform an old 1940’s-era power plant into a modern combined cycle power plant. Numerous power plant design firms cite this retrofit project as a hallmark engineering challenge of the industry and a job well done.

“Within the last year, Richard’s team built 2 power plants from concept to full electrical load of nearly 300 megawatts of power. This $230 million project will also be recognized tonight with a Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award.

“Richard, please come up to the podium to receive a Distinguished Achievement Award for your excellence in leadership, technology and advancement in the power industry.”

Richard: < acceptance >

Ron: < Jack Vondra >

Jack Vondra: < acceptance >

Bob: “Upon receiving his BS in Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics from the University of Rhode Island in 1980, Steven A. Bouley came out west to Rocketdyne to find his career at Boeing-Rocketdyne, beginning with the Peacekeeper Stave IV program as a development engineer and then Project Engineer. Steve then became Project Engineer of the Delta II RS-27A Engine, supporting a 100% mission success flight program. As Associate Program Manager, and then Program Manager, for the Atlas II MA-5 Engine, Steve directed significant improvements in technical, schedule, and cost performance for the program. In 1996, Steve’s leadership of the evolutionary XRS-2200 Aerospike Engine program, resulted in groundbreaking 3-D virtual design modeling with associative parametric analysis, paperless factory connectivity, and test by analysis. Of course, there was also test by test, with stunning success of the dual linear aerospike propulsion system design, proving its performance for future application to Reuseable Launch Vehicle concepts. Presently, Steve serves as Division Director of Propulsion Development, focused on designs for the Space Launch Initiative which will provide the next- generation propulsion systems for manned space flight, on advanced booster and upper-stage engine designs, and on strong business relationships with Japanese and European manufacturers to keep our industry globally competitive.

“Steve became a Californial Professional Engineer in 1984, holds a certificate in Program Management from West Coast University, and earned his MBA from Pepperdine University in 1999. His honors and awards include an Engineers’ Council Distinguished Engineering Project award in 2000 for the XRS-2200 Linear Aerospike Engine.

“Steve, please come up to the podium to receive a Distinguished Achievement Award for significant performance of Boeing space propulsion development programs, using paperless factory, test by analysis, and program management best practices.”

Steve Bouley: < acceptance >

Presentation of Project Achievement Awards Ron: “Engineers’ Council Engineering Project Achievement Awards are awarded to organizations that during the past three (3) years have brought to fulfillment engineering projects that support the national theme of Engineering Week in America: “Engineers - Turning Ideas into Reality for the Benefit of all Humankind,” and are outstanding and deserving of special merit. Also recognized are contributing team members and the team leaders who will accept the award on behalf of the entire team. The Engineers’ Council has conferred the Engineering Project Achievement Award on 23 projects this year.”

X-47A Pegasus

Unmanned Systems Fire Scout

Development of the GINS for the F-22

Bob: ISTAR – Integrated Systems Test of Airbreathing Rocket

“The Rocket-Based Combined Cycle Consortium is a team consisting of Boeing-Rocketdyne, Pratt & Whitney, and Aerojet. The team mission was to combine the hypersonic propulsion expertise of these companies, and to develope and demonstrate the technologies required to achieve Mach 7 air-breathing propulsive thrust. Together, they began with a design capable of less than Mach 5, made substantial design improvements to it, and proved a system performance in excess of the desired speed. This test program was called ISTAR - Integrated Systems Test of an Airbreathing Rocket. The merging of these three very distinct companies, the associated analytical tools, databases, and organizational cultures was not the least of the challanges to this team.

“Would Team Leader Michael McKeon come up to the podium to receive the Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award for the ISTAR team.”

Bob: Turbine Blade Damper Whirligig Team “Turbine blade life enhancement technologies are necessary for low maintenance, low operations cost, and high reliability reusable liquid rocket engine designs. Since it is not possible to eliminate all fluid-induced vibration from a turbine design, development of effective blade damping systems is crucial. The Turbine Blade Damper Whirligig Team evaluated the available technology for integrally bladed disk dampers, brainstormed design options, and arrived at about 10 combinations of innovative damping concepts, which were then evaluated in a static test system. Based on these tests, two lead concepts were identified, fabricated, and tested in a high speed rotating test, called the whirligig. In the whirligig, the blade damper concepts were proven very effective in damping the first 3 blade dynamic modes, reducing the vibration response amplitude to one 14th that of the nominal configuration. These design improvements promise to effectively eliminate the high cycle fatigue life concern, and application of this new technology will play a significant role in achieving first time through success of future bladed disk turbines.

“Would Team Leader Richard Akian come up to the podium to receive the Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award for the Turbine Blade Damper Whirligig Team.”

Ron: Haynes & Scattergood Emission Control Projects

LA Convention Center Solar Energy Projects

Bob: F-117 Total System Performance Responsibility Engineering

“In 1997, Lockheed Martin Aerospace was awarded a unique contract for Total System Performance Responsibility of the F-117 Stealth Fighter. This contract was for an innovative system support demonstration, proposed by Lockheed Martin, which places all available responsibilities on the contractor. The rewards for this single point responsibility for support include an incentive 50/50 split of annual cost savings. In the first three years, the Lockheed Martin team saved the Government $23M and received an average 99% of performance and award incentives. Responsibilities that were transferred to the contractor included day-to-day engineering support of all operational and test aircraft AND flight and maintenance simulators. Resulting cost saving innovations span all program aspects from engineering management to design and structural analysis. Specific examples include: 42% reduction in turnaround of unique repair designs, resulting in one additional mission-ready aircraft ready for use; 15% increase in Weapon System Trainer schedule utilization, resulting in improved pilot proficiency and safety; 16% reduction in Deficiency Report response time through consolidation of all OEM support; 21% increase in engine ‘on-wing’ time while simultaneously reducing engine support costs; and speedy development of innovations to improve system performance, reliability, maintainability, and technological currency, such as the engine intake Blow- in-Door redesign which will replace the original door design - requiring frequent maintenance – with one 6 times more durable, 27% less expensive to produce, and easier to install.”

“Would Team Leader Robert McGregor please come up to the podium to receive the Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award for the F-117 Total System Performance Responsibility Engineering Team.”

F-117 Elevon Actuator Support Structure

“The F-117 outboard elevon actuator support structure (nicknamed the “Brooklyn Bridge”) reacts the actuator loads to the wing ribs. The original design had become an increasing maintenance burden to F-117 mission readiness due to frequent inspection requirements, complex repair procedures, and difficult access. The F-117 Elevon Actuator Support Structure Team designed and tested an improved “Brooklyn Bridge.” Clearly not named by the marketing department, the new design will greatly reduce maintenance costs by using integrated parts and an improved attachment design that will eliminate the requirement for periodic inspections. The new design enhances safety and provides further savings in maintenance costs by incorporating a slotted fitting which simplifies actuator maintenance. The team’s development approach avoided requalification of the aircraft across the entire flight envelope through careful control of the design requirements to ensure transparency to the aircraft structure and flight control system. This imrovement to the F-117 is now ready for incorporatoin into the operational fleet and has been integrated into the F-117 improvement roadmap.

“Would Team Leader William Rigert please come up to the podium to receive the Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award for the F-117 Elevon Actuator Support Structure Team.”

Ron: B-2 Advanced Topcoat System

B-2 Integrated Test Chamber Complex (BITC) Project

B-2 Joint Air to Surface Stand-off Missile Flight Test

B-2 Lightning Protection

B-2 Windshield Tape Alternative Project

Bob: SSME EFMEA

“The Space Shuttle Main Engine Electronic Failure Modes and Effects Analysis team was a major contributor to the conversion from a complex paper-based, multi- volume system to an innovative, user friendly, web-based Electronic Failure Modes and Effects Analysis / Critical Items List system for integrated product/process team use. The new ISO compliant system provides real-time access to users at all SSME operation field sites (Marshall Space Flight Center, Kennedy Spaceflight Center and Stennis Spaceflight Center) and customer field centers, exceeding customer expectations for document fidelity, user friendliness and accessibility, increasing flight safety, cited as a significant strength by NASA for two consecutive award fee periods, and recommended by NASA for use by all SSME contractors.

“The team has overcome technical obstacles, implemented fixes, and validated a system which will propel their organization towards its vision of a world class, easy to use, configuration controlled FMEA/CIL tool for integrated engineering, manufacturing, and product design teams.

“Would Team Leader Michael Kamrath please come up to the podium to receive the Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award for the SSME EFMEA Team.”

Ron: American Raptors

Technology Integration & Demonstration

U-2 RAMP Project

Bob: Toluca Hollywood Line #3 – 230 KV Underground Project

“A team of Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Engineers has designed and is installing a state-of-the-art 4.7 mile long cable circuit, operating at 230-kV, linking the Toluca and Hollywood substations. The cables for the Toluca Hollywood Line #3 – 230 KV Underground Project are 2500 MCM copper insulated with cross-linked polyethylene and a lead sheath, requiring no oil as with conventional cables, eliminating environmental hazards and reducing maintenance requirements. These cables are high- tech; each contains 4 fiber-optic signal devices for monitoring cable operating performance parameters. All cable joints (visible in the dinner program photo) are designed to allow for small movement of the cable while keeping the joint fixed. Since no U. S. cable design standards exist for this voltage class, this team developed the designs for the project including detailed cable specifications, splice requirements, manhole spacing, installation requirements, and commissioning tests, thus contributing to the national technology for environmentally friendly high voltage underground transmission.”

“Would Team Leader Mohammad B. Khajavi please come up to the podium to receive the Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award for the Toluca Hollywood Line #3 – 230 KV Underground Transmission Project.”

Valley & Harbor Peaking Power Projects

“The City of Los Angeles Department of Water & Power has just concluded the construction of 6 new peaking generating units, providing more than 280 megawatts, within the City of Los Angeles, five at Harbor Generating Station and one at Valley Generating Station, accomplished by the Valley & Harbor Generation Station Peaking Power Projects Team from concept to full power output in just one year! Each of the six 60,000 horsepower gas turbine engines is the the size of a Boeing 747 turbojet engine. Some key elements accomplished by this team include:  Clearing off 2 sites of old tanks and cooling towers to make way for the new installations.  Awarding nearly $215 million worth of material and construction contracts.  Upgrading 2 receiving stations.  Driving more than 600 piles nearly 30 feet into the ground to support the new facilitites.  Receiving nearly 1200 truckloads of materials from all over the world.  Training the operations and maintenance personnel.  Managing a project involving nearly 500 DWP employees without a single lost work-day injury. “These new generating units are more than 95% cleaner than conventional generating units and will provide a quick-starting supply of power to meet the peak demands of electricity when needed by DWP’s customers.

“Would Team Leader Richard L. Radmacher please come up to the podium to receive the Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award for the Valley & Harbor Generation Stations Peaking Power Projects.”

Ron: Global Hawk Block 2 Upgrade

Global Hawk Environmental Control System Upgrade

Global Hawk Mission Systems Upgrades for Australian Deployment

Engineering Project Achievement of the Year

Bob: “Upon review of all properly submitted nominations for Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Awards this year, the Engineers’ Council Awards Judging Committee selected one to be presented with the Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement of the Year Award, in recognition of bringing to fulfillment an engineering project that significantly advances the state-of- the-art in its field of engineering, significantly improves our nation’s national security or global competitiveness, or sets new system performance standards for the world. Also recognized are key contributing team members and the team leaders who will accept the award on behalf of the entire team.” RS-68 Engine Development & Certification

“The RS-68 Engine Development & Certification Team developed, flight certified, and moved into production this new liquid-oxygen/liquid-hydrogen fueled engine which will power the Delta IV evolved expendable launch vehicle developed by The Boeing Company. Its simplified design reduces costs and part counts, contributing to the most affordable engine ever made in America and the first ever developed under private funding. The RS-68 is also the first new large liquid-fueled rocket engine developed in the United States in nearly three decades, and is the world’s largest ever, developing 650,000 lb. of sea level thrust.

“Teamwork from Boeing-Rocketdyne, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and Stennis Space Center contributed to this accomplishment.

“We are very pleased with the exceptional job the entire RS-68 Engine Team has done and the great industrial partnership that has been established between Boeing, Rocketdyne, and the U.S. Air Force," said Col Bob Saxer, the U.S. Air Force EELV System Program Director.

“Development and certification of the Rocketdyne RS-68 engine also marks the emergence of a new generation of American rocket engine designers and builders. A torch has been passed from the team that powered us to the moon and built the Space Shuttle Main Engine to a new generation using new tools and techniques, resulting in record-breaking development time and low cost.

“183 hot-fire tests for a total of 18,645 seconds of test time, achieved all verification objectives and fully demonstrating engine robustness. Technical challenges were met and resolved to the satisfaction of the Air Force and exacting expectations of the team.

“Maiden launch is expected later this year. “Would Team Leaders Jeffrey Kincaid & John Phelps please come up to the podium to receive the Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement of the Year Award for the RS-68 Engine Development & Certification Program.”

Presentation of Special Awards

Ron: Presentation of Yeager Award to General John P. Jumper

Bob: Introduction of Dean Diane Schwartz to present Educator Award

“The Engineers’ Council Distinguished Educator of the Year Award honors an Educator also involved in professional engineering activities outside the teaching profession, and is presented to an individual who has contributed heavily to students' extracurricular engineering activities, and/or scientific achievements involving industry applications.

“At this time I call upon Dean Diane Schwartz, Interim Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, California State University at Northridge to present the Distinguished Engineering Educator Award.”

Diane: Presentation of the Distinguished Engineering Educator Award to Professor Stewart Prince.

Ron: Introduction of Neil Kacena to present Skunk Award

Neil: Presentation of the Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson Memorial Lockheed Martin “Skunk” Award to Lt. General Bruce Carlson, USAF.

Bob: Introduction of Dr. Charles Volk to present EOY Award

“The Engineers’ Council Engineering of the Year and Peter Recchia Omni Memorial Awards are presented to the individual who is most outstanding in professional qualities and has the top reputation for engineering accomplishments and leadership. The individual’s entire career is considered, including civic contributions.

“Last year’s recipient of the Engineer of the Year and Peter Recchia Omni Memorial Awards, Dr. Charles Volk, is with us tonight, and will have the honor of presenting these awards to our 2002 recipient. Dr. Volk is Vice President of Engineering for Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems Division, in Woodland Hills. Dr. Volk...”

Dr. Volk: Presentation of the Engineer of the Year and Omni Memorial Awards.

Stangeland: < acceptance >

Bob: “Dr. Volk, please accept this Peter Recchia Omni Memorial Permanent Replacement Trophy as yours to keep. Thank you for honoring us with your participation tonight.”

Honorary Engineer of the Year Award - 2002

“As you know, The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U. S. Secretary of Defense, was to be honored here this evening as the Engineers’ Council Honorary Engineer of the Year. However, Mr. Rumsfeld was called back to Washington on an urgent matter this week, and was unable to attend to receive the award.”

“Mr. Rumsfeld’s award will be boxed and shipped to him at the Pentagon. Given the present national security concerns, we will be sure that it will bear the exact postage and a valid return address! We would not want this beautiful award to be destroyed on arrival.”

< laughter (hopefully) >

Closing and Thank You’s “Now I ask Mr. Lloyd Higginbotham, CEO of the San Fernando Valley Engineers’ Council and President of our Board of Directors to come up to have the last words. Lloyd...”