Event Tag: AIAA webinar

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

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.

Women Driving Aviation: Innovations in Breaking the Sound Barrier

(Internal Note: this webinar didn’t happen)
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join AIAA in collaboration with NSBE Aerospace Special Interest Group and the Royal Aeronautical Society for this special webinar featuring Christine Darden. While Darden has many accomplishments, the majority of her 40-year NASA career focused on sonic boom minimization. Darden’s work laid the foundation for the Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Aircraft which NASA has contracted Lockheed Martin Skunk Works to design, build, and test. Listen as she discusses her life’s work and how she advocates for equity for women in engineering.

This webinar is a part of the annual Mary Jackson Lecture Series hosted by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the AIAA Diversity Working Group.

AIAA Aerospace Recruitment Series: SpaceX Event

July’s Featured Employer:

SpaceX is looking for world-class talent ready to tackle challenging projects that will ultimately enable life on other planets. Hear from Nick Galano, Senior Starlink Enterprise Product Engineer, Space X, as he discusses current projects, what it’s like to work at SpaceX, the recruitment process for internships and employment, and his seven year career journey at SpaceX and how he navigated to land his dream job.

ASCENDxSummit: National Security Space

The ASCENDxSummits are FREE and open to the public!

Meet with leaders from across industry, academia, and government to discuss the future of National Security Space priorities and policies. Following the keynote address by Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO of the Aerospace Corporation and a member of the ASCEND Guiding Coalition, interactive panels and workshops will focus on acquisition and innovation, cybersecurity and digital engineering, architectures and infrastructure, and more. This event will also feature a networking and engagement zone devoted to learning about partnership opportunities for launching payloads into space.

Attend a half-day interdisciplinary event featuring lectures, panels, and workshops that will help you stay up to date on trends and technology and form partnerships that will advance space commerce, exploration, and discovery.

ASCEND event registrants will be automatically registered for the ASCENDxSummits and will have exclusive access to additional content.

The U.S. Aerospace Workforce: Obstacles and Opportunities

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global workforce has changed significantly. Against this backdrop, other factors, such as working from home, the great resignation, and the arrival of advanced technologies, such as automation and artificial intelligence, continuously impact talent and the workforce. During this session, the obstacles and opportunities related to the U.S. aerospace workforce are revisited through a panel discussion. The envisioned conversation intends to provide an opportunity to gain an industry perspective on some of the pain points and relevant opportunities for the workforce. Observation of historical facts and gaps—where more efforts are needed to nourish talent for invigorating the U.S. aerospace industry—is vital.

This webinar is arranged in collaboration with the AIAA Society and Aerospace Technology Outreach Committee (AIAA SAT OC). AIAA SAT OC regularly investigates the impact of aerospace technology on society. In this context, that impact is considered from the contributions of the U.S. aerospace workforce to state-of-the-art technologies that in turn lead to societal outcomes.

NASA/JPL & WHOI Live from Research Vessel Atlantis — Meet the Professionals [High School Member Webinar]

AIAA Members: make sure you are signed in to the site with your member credentials to be able to access the on-demand replay.

Hosted by the AIAA STEM K-12 Outreach Committee. Meet and hear directly from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) engineers and scientists aboard R/V Atlantis. High school students were able to ask questions and learn about the interaction between disciplines, avenues for careers, and get a tour of the expedition. The webinar featured a direct connection with the team in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska that is currently diving both the crewed Alvin submersible and the robotic Orpheus-class submersibles to map and sample some of the deepest regions on Earth (5000m in the Aleutian trench). Interact with the team collaborating to build and deploy the Orpheus-class vehicles that contribute to Earth-science as well as serve as early pre-cursors for vehicles that might explore ocean worlds beyond the Earth.

How to Conduct a BSA Merit Badge Fair

AIAA Members: make sure you are signed in to the site with your member credentials to be able to access the on-demand replay.

Boy Scouts of America (BSA) / Scouting America is a youth serving organization that uses a merit badge system. Merit badges give scouts the opportunity to investigate different areas of knowledge, skills and careers. Watch the recording of this webinar – hosted by AIAA’s STEM K-12 Outreach Committee – for an overview of these impactful initiatives and discover how to get involved:

Teaching the basics of STEM merit badges
Holding a STEM merit badge event
Introduce scouts to Subject Matter Experts (SME) in a range of disciplines
Encouraging scouts to pursue a career in STEM
And more!

AIAA members have so much knowledge to share. Learn how your AIAA Section can positively influence the next generation.

No prior experience with scouting is needed for this webinar.

Aerospace Professionals Q&A for High School Students

AIAA Members: make sure you are signed in to the site with your member credentials to be able to access the on-demand replay.

Recorded on 19 July, this meeting for AIAA high school student members involves a panel of aerospace professionals discussing their experiences, careers, and advice. The panel is followed by breakout rooms where student members ask questions with the AIAA professional members.

Aerospace Perspectives Series: Eutelsat Group’s Journey to Real-Time Spacecraft Monitoring

5 December 2024 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

This webinar is hosted by AIAA, is presented by InfluxData, and is open to the public.

During this webinar, we’ll explore how Eutelsat Group, a global communications company, harnessed the power of InfluxDB to monitor and analyze telemetry data from its OneWeb constellation of hundreds of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. As Eutelsat Group works to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband access worldwide, managing the vast influx of time series data from its growing satellite network presents unique challenges.

Our speaker will provide a look at Eutelsat Group’s data architecture, discussing how InfluxDB time series database integrates with their existing systems to provide real-time insights into spacecraft health, performance, and network status. We’ll explore the custom dashboards and alerting mechanisms built on top of InfluxDB, enabling Eutelsat Group’s operations team to proactively manage their fleet.

AIAA Classroom Grant Writing Webinar (2024)

AIAA Members: make sure you are signed in to the site with your member credentials to be able to access the on-demand replay.

The AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant provides opportunities for teachers to supplement their lesson plans with hands-on STEM activities that engage students in creative and innovative projects.

In this webinar, hear from special panelists, including past recipients, and learn how to write a successful grant application. The webinar is free and available for all K-12 educators to attend.