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Event Tag: Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Perspective Series: Harnessing Physics AI Models to Accelerate Aerospace Concept Exploration and Design
On-Demand Recording Available
A Physics AI revolution is brewing right now in the engineering sciences: the availability of massive amounts of data together with recent advances in physics-based AI/ML modeling architectures and the availability of differentiable physics solvers is making this possible. This revolution will have a meaningful and disruptive impact on how aircraft and aircraft components are designed and how distributed engineering teams are organized and work. With advances in large-scale data availability, Physics AI models can be trained in specific domains with inference times around 1–3 seconds but with accuracy in the predictions of the physics and derived quantities within the 1-2% range.
Join Professor Juan Alonso as he explains how Luminary Cloud’s SHIFT Models for aerospace applications can result in efficient 1) exploration of vast design spaces, 2) interactive design, 3) inference-based design optimization, 4) real-time control of physics systems, 5) uncertainty quantification and design under uncertainty, and 6) digital twin applications.
What You’ll Take Away
- Learn about recent trends in Physics AI including how key developments are expanding the use cases these models can be leveraged for.
- Discover the importance of generating massive amounts of high-fidelity data and how these data affect model accuracy for both scalar output quantities and field prediction.
- Domain-specific vs foundational models: how far can we currently push Physics AI models and how can we improve model generalizability?
- What are the most applicable use cases for this technology in aerospace engineering?
Speaker:
Juan Alonso
CTO and Cofounder, Luminary Cloud; Chair, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University
Obi Ndu
Chief Information and Digital Officer, Otto Aviation
Alonso cofounded Luminary Cloud, a modern CAE SaaS platform, in 2019. He previously served as Director of the NASA Fundamental Aeronautics Program. At Stanford University, he focuses on advanced computational methods for aerospace system design. Learn more about Alonso by visiting his LinkedIn profile.
This webinar is free of charge and is open to the public. Registered attendees will receive a post-event email to access the on-demand recording.
CTO Summit
The AIAA CTO Summit is an exclusive, invitation-only gathering of Chief Technology Officers, Chief Scientists, and senior technology leaders from aerospace, government, defense, and academia. Hosted at The MITRE Corporation, the Summit provides a focused environment for candid discussions and cross-sector collaboration to address the most pressing challenges facing the industry and drive transformative outcomes for the future of aerospace.
Planning for the Summit is currently underway, and the agenda is being finalized. Please visit the Summit homepage using the link below for the latest updates on the agenda, confirmed speakers, and other program details as the event approaches.
Summit Agenda
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AIAA NCS / ASME June Event
Join the AIAA National Capital Section (NCS) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for a joint meetup at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center on Sunday, June 22 at 2:00 PM! Sign up below!
It’s a great chance to check out some legendary aircraft and spacecraft, meet fellow engineers and students, and hang out with folks who love all things aerospace and mechanical.
As a bonus, one of our own AIAA members will serve as our docent, giving attendees an inside look at some of the coolest exhibits. All of the museum’s docents are former NASA engineers, pilots, and aerospace professionals.
AIAA and ASME will also be meeting at Mustang Sally’s after the tour for a casual networking event and pinball. We hope to see you there!
Note: For any guests you plan to bring, you can add “+1” or however many extra guests you have instead of registering everyone individually.
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Uniting Simulation and Requirements: Verifying Cameo Requirements using Physics-Based Artifacts in VOLTA
On-Demand Recording Available
The development of modern aerospace systems demands more than static architectural models. These systems require integrated, traceable validation processes that bridge the gap between system intent and physical performance—processes that can be supported through Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization (MDAO). While SysML captures logical architecture and requirements, it often lacks the fidelity needed to drive engineering decisions. This disconnect is especially pronounced when system models are not tightly integrated with simulation, analysis, and multidisciplinary design workflows.
During this session, ESTECO will discuss the practical challenges of implementing traceable verification and validation (V&V) within Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives and present a structured, pragmatic approach to addressing them. We’ll demonstrate how simulations from diverse tools can be referenced in cameo models using VOLTA—a flexible, general-purpose MDAO framework. Attendees will learn how VOLTA manages simulation data with full traceability, version control, and context, enabling confident, data-driven decisions.
The presentation will also show how separating architectural definition, simulation setup, and execution streamlines data handoffs across global teams. Finally, we’ll explore the strategic importance of supporting both small- and large-scale MBSE deployments, emphasizing the benefits of URI tracking, well-defined data models, and open API integration. A comprehensive strategy that supports both scales ensures the digital thread delivers immediate value while remaining adaptable and scalable over time.
Join AIAA and ESTECO to discover how the VOLTA digital engineering framework helps MBSE programs evolve from concept to compliance, with repeatable, traceable, simulation-driven V&V at their core.
Speakers:
Roel Van De Velde
Vice President of Aerospace and Defense, ESTECO North America
Vice President of Aerospace and Defense, ESTECO North America
Daniel Schmidt
Senior Application Engineer, ESTECO North America
This webinar is free of charge and is open to the public. Registered attendees will receive a post-event email to access the on-demand recording.
Senior Application Engineer, ESTECO North America
This webinar is free of charge and is open to the public. Registered attendees will receive a post-event email to access the on-demand recording.
2025 International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC)
The 2025 IREC will be hosted in Midland, Texas, from 9–14 June 2025.
ESRA hosts an International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) for over 150 student rocketry teams from across the USA and around the world. With a minimum payload size of 2.2 pounds and target altitudes of either 10,000, 30,000, or 45,000 feet above ground level. Competing rockets are typically 4 to 8 inches in diameter and 8 to 20 ft. long. Multistage rockets and all chemical propulsion types (solid, liquid, and hybrid) are allowed.
In partnership with the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association, AIAA is proud to support the world’s largest university rocket engineering competition.
For more information about the competition, please visit: www.soundingrocket.org/
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