Faculty:
Dr. Juan Cruz Engineer, Atmospheric Flight and Entry Systems Branch, , NASA-Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
Dr. John Stephen Lingard Technical Director, Vorticity Ltd., Chalgrove Oxfordshire, UK (also recipient of the AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Award).
Dr. Jean Potvin, Professor, Physics Department, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri.
Mr. John Watkins Principal Engineer, Pioneer Aerospace Corp., South Windsor, CT
Dr. Dean Wolf Consultant in Parachute Systems and Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff of Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico (also recipient of the AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Award).
Information:
· Course Objective: The objective of the course is to present a systems approach to the design of parachute systems. The course will focus on the needs of engineers from government and industry who monitor the development of recovery systems and of engineers who design decelerator systems and oversee their fabrication. Case studies of design of aerodynamic decelerators and related components will be presented. Hands-on exercises on parachute systems design will be assigned and discussed; some exercises will involve the use of computers. Finally, and for the first time, actual test drops will be organized for the students to witness and analyze.
· NOTE OUR TWO ATTENDANCE OPTIONS: Attendees can choose to attend either Part I, which will run on May 17-19, or Parts I & II which are to run consecutively on May 17-21. Part I will consist in a general review of parachute systems, testing and applications. Part II is to focus on parachute design, analysis of test data and computer simulations, while using the tools of Calculus.
· Who Should Attend: Professionals from all branches of the aerospace industry, the armed forces, and the scientific community interested in the theory, design, development, and application of parachute systems. Engineers should attend both Parts I & and II; individuals with a management or sales background, or with parachute rigging experience are invited to attend Part I.
· Language: All presentations will be given in English.
· Course Prerequisites: Participants in both Parts I & II should be familiar with the basic principles of aerodynamics. Participants of Part II should be familiar with aerospace system design and also with calculus (note: a BS degree in science or engineering is recommended).
· Course Materials: Each participant should have a copy of The Parachute Recovery System Design Manual by Theo Knacke. If you have a copy, bring it to the course. If you need a copy, please order one when you register, to be picked up at the Short Course. Additional handout material will be provided during the lectures. Please bring your laptop computer if possible as most of the lecture notes will be on a DVD.
· Access to the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG): The lectures will be presented on site at YPG, a military facility where all participants must carry an entry badge. Obtaining the proper base-access authorization is the responsibility of the participant. The procedures for authorization vary according to citizenship and location of employment. For details see the section below, for instructions on base-entry requests.
· Dress Code: Business casual for civilians, and pertinent uniform for military personnel.
· Suggested Hotel: Holiday Inn - Yuma. 1901 E. 18th street Yuma, AZ 85365 1-928-782-9300
Be sure to mention "Heinrich Parachute Short Course" when registering.
Hotel information on the web
Registration:
· Register early!
· Begin the paperwork for base entry authorization as soon as possible. Processing may take as long as two months for applicants who are both non-resident and non-citizens of the USA
· Registration must be accompanied by payment to guarantee placement
· Registration fee:
Part I Option - US$ 1,000 per student
Part I & II Option - US$ 1,400 per student
· Parachute Recovery Systems Design Manual is US$ 55.00
Request to visit YPG (Year 2010):
It is the responsibility of each applicant to obtain the proper base-access authorization prior to attending the course. Please note the processing lead times involved, depending on whether the applicant is a US citizen or not, and whether his/her place of employment is in the USA. Enquiries about the status of a request after submission should be directed to the Course Director (Dr. Potvin) or to TRAX POC (Mrs. Karen Morse) at the addresses below. Applicants should expect no further confirmation from the YPG Security Office after request submission.
US Citizens working for a US-based company (or US-based academic institution)
Yuma Proving Ground Intelligence and Security office (JPAS, SMO W04XAA5)
U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, 301 C Street
ATTN: CSTE-DTC-YP-CS-LE-S
Yuma, AZ 85365-9498
OR Visit Requests may be sent via Fax
Fax DSN 899-7373, Commercial Fax 928-328-7373,
Voice DSN 899-7335, and Commercial 928-328-7335.
The request should include the following information:
1) Purpose of the visit (i.e. to participate in the ADS Technology Parachute Short Course (also named H. G. Heinrich Parachute Systems Short Course))
2) Dates of visit: 17-21 May 2010
3) Place and date of birth
4) Home address
5) Social security number
6) Point of contact at YPG (please use the information below):
Karen Morse, Heinrich Parachute Systems Short Course
Organization: TRAX Test Services
Phone: 928-328-6510
karen.morse@us.army.mil
Non-US Citizens working for a US-based company (or US-based academic institution)
YPG Security Office
U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, 301 C Street
ATTN: CSTE-DTC-YP-CS-LE-S
Yuma, AZ 85365-9498
The request should include the following information:
1) Purpose of the visit (i.e. to participate in the ADS Technology Parachute Short Course (also named H. G. Heinrich Parachute Systems Short Course))
2) Dates of visit (17-21 May, 2010)
3) Place and date of birth
4) Home address
5) Social security number
6) Naturalization Number and/or Passport Number
7) Point of contact at YPG (please use the information below):
Karen Morse, Heinrich Parachute Systems Short Course
Organization: TRAX Test Services
Phone: 928-328-6510
karen.morse@us.army.mil
IMPORTANT NOTE: the visit request MUST be printed on the visitor's company letter head AND must be signed by a security manager or company head.
Applicants are asked to FAX their request also to Karen Morse at 928-328-2434
Note that U.S. DOD employees can submit their visit request on-line, through the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). YPG's SMO number is W04XAA5
Applicants in this category should plan for a ten-day processing time!
Non US-citizens working outside the USA
Applicants in this category should submit their requests through their country's embassy in Washington DC; the request should contain the following information:
1) Purpose of the visit (i.e. to participate in the ADS Technology Short Course (also named H. G. Heinrich
Parachute Systems Short Course))
2) Dates of visit (i.e. Monday May 17, 2010, through Friday May 21 2010)
3) Place and date of birth
4) Home address
5) Nationality
6) Passport number
7) Facility to be visited (please submit the following information):
US ARMY Yuma Proving Ground (YPG)
Contact Name : Mr. Bob Hallahan
Contact Branch/ Dept : YPG Security Office
Street Address : 301 C. Street , Attn CSTE-DTC-YP-CS-LE-S
City : Yuma
State & Zip : Arizona 85365-9110
Contact Tel : 928-328-6003
Contact Fax : 928-328-2459
Knowledgeable US person for the visit:
Point of Contact at YPG:
Contact Name: Karen Morse, Heinrich Parachute Systems Short Course
Organization: TRAX Test Services
Phone: 928-328-6510
Karen.morse@us.army.mil
Note: In addition to sending your request through your Embassy, please fax a copy to Karen Morse at 928-328-2434
Note: The base-entry paperwork does not replace the visa (or other paperwork) needed to enter the USA - and vice versa.
Both will be needed to insure your participation to the course.
Applicants in this category should plan for at least a two-month processing time. Please apply early!!!
For more information, please contact the Course Director:
Dr. Jean Potvin
Department of Physics
Saint Louis University
3450 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
phone: 314-977-8424
fax: 314-977-1890
potvinj@slu.edu
