Session Category: AIAA Aviation Forum 2019

ADS Banquet (Proof of Purchase Required)

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Join the Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Technical Committee in honoring the 2019 Knacke award recipient, and the 2019 student paper finalists & winner.

RLA and Aircraft Technology, Integration and Operations Meet & Greet

Meet members of the Aircraft Technology, Integration and Operations (ATIO) Group and learn about the exciting work and volunteer opportunities in ATIO technical committees:

  • Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems
  • Air Transportation Systems
  • Aircraft Design
  • Aircraft Operations
  • Flight Testing
  • General Aviation
  • HyTASP (Hypersonics)
  • Lighter-Than-Air Systems
  • Product Support
  • V/STOL Aircraft Systems

Light refreshments will be served.

Forum 360: NASA Aeronautics Shaping the Future of Flight

Today, we stand on the cusp of the next era in aviation. Recent technology advances are coming together to enable breakthroughs in the speed and efficiency of the transport aircraft that are the backbone of the aviation system. Other breakthroughs will enable new markets for smaller aircraft, from unmanned aircraft systems to new modes of passenger transport.

To ensure research focus on enabling the next era in aviation, NASA Aeronautics guides its efforts with its visionary strategic implementation plan (http://www.aeronautics.nasa.gov/strategic-plan.htm) that lays out an approach to address growing demand for global air mobility, the major challenges of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, and the opportunity for convergence between traditional aeronautical disciplines and technology advances in information, communications, energy and other rapidly evolving technologies.

Panelists will include senior leaders from NASA Aeronautics who will discuss strategic directions for sustainable growth in subsonic transports, the safe and efficient emergence of new small aircraft markets, the reemergence of the supersonic transport market, and the fully integrated airspace system in which they must co-exist.

Forum 360: Why Wait? Point-to-Point Mobility Today!

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The aerospace industry is pursing very radical concepts for aerial mobility, such as flying autonomously in dense urban environments from rooftops to enable on-demand mobility services to a connected urban population. But there’s a segment of our industry that is working on connecting communities with point-to-point service right now – and they aren’t waiting around for new vehicles. In this panel, we will hear from the entrepreneurs, lessors, airlines, analysts, and academics that are bringing a new form of aerial mobility to travelers today.

AIAA Backyard BBQ (Proof of Purchase Required)

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Relax at the end of the day, play some games, and enjoy a taste of Texas complete with barbecue and cold brews. Enjoy a performance by North Texas singer-songwriter Maurice Davis. Known as “The King of Party Blues,” Davis has played in countless clubs and venues all over the country. (Note: Cash bar only. Due to heat the event has been relocated indoors to the Grand Ballroom.)

GoFly

GoFly is a $2,000,000 competition to create personal flyers. GoFly’s CEO, Gwen Lighter, will provide new details on joining GoFly as a new Team, new Sponsor, and attending the grand Final Fly Off event.

Excellence in Aerospace Awards Luncheon (Proof of Purchase Required)

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Each year, the dedicated members of our technical committees come together to identify and elevate the best and brightest practitioners in their field. Join us as we celebrate the excellence of the Aspiring, Innovatingand Inspiring members of our aerospace community.

Student Paper Competition Winners

  • Flow Control
  • Weaver Thermophysics – To Be Announced

Best Papers

  • Atmospheric Flight Mechanics
  • Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
  • Modeling and Simulation – To Be Announced

Technical Excellence Awards

Aerodynamics Award

Robert Gregg, III
Chief Aerodynamicist, The Boeing Company
Mukilteo, Washington
In recognition of innovations in Aircraft Design through inspirational leadership and technical contributions in the field of Aerodynamic design and advanced concepts.

Aerodynamic Measurement Technology Award

Marcus Aldén
Professor, Lund University
Lund, Sweden
For wide ranging and pioneering work in developing and applying laser diagnostic techniques, including linear and non-linear approaches, for study of fundamental and practical combustion.

Aircraft Design Award

Robert Parks
Boeing Technical Fellow, Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company
San Jose, California
For a lifetime of novel and innovative aircraft designs including multiple prototypes and the Odysseus and eVTOL personal air vehicle.

Chanute Flight Test Award

David Minto
Technical Director, 96th Test Group, Air Force Test Center
Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico
For outstanding contributions to the art, science and technology of test flight engineering and the capabilities delivered in support of the nation’s defense

Fluid Dynamics Award

Hermann Fasel
Professor, University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
For pioneering innovation and leadership for using computational fluid dynamics as a tool for the scientific analysis of hydrodynamic instability mechanisms, transition to turbulence, and active flow control.

Ground Testing Award

James Heineck, Physical Scientist and Edward Schairer, Aerospace Engineer
NASA Ames Research Center
Moffett Field, California
In recognition of outstanding contributions to the areas of optical measurement technique development and implementation, flow visualization, and high-speed photography across the NASA ground test community.

Hap Arnold Award for Excellence in Aeronautical Program Management

Charles Cross
Chief, Turbine Engine Division, Air Force Research Laboratory
Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
For exemplary management and technical leadership of the Versatile Affordable Advance Turbine Engines (VAATE) Program to advance turbine engine technology through focused research and development.

Losey Atmospheric Sciences Award

Marcia Politovich
Deputy Director for Science, Aviation Application Program (Retired)
National Center for Atmospheric Research
Boulder, Colorado
For her outstanding contributions in atmospheric science research dedicated to continuous improvement in aviation safety in general and in-flight icing in particular.

Plasmadynamics and Lasers Award

James A. Horkovich
Senior Principal Engineer, AEgis Technologies
Albuquerque, New Mexico
For professional commitment and leadership, education and mentoring of scientist engineers, and distinguished contributions to science and innovation of directed energy systems.

Theodor W. Knacke Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Award

Ricardo A. Machin
Chief Engineer for Capsule Parachute Systems, NASA Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas
For excellence in the area of design, test, and certification of human rated capsule recovery parachutes enabling mankind to explore beyond the earth

Sustained Service Award

Anthony Springer
Director, Integration and Management Office, NASA Headquarters
Washington, D.C.

 

Forum 360: The Operations of Flying Further and Higher

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Regular transportation access to the upper atmosphere, near-space, and orbit itself now seems closer than ever with innovative concepts that combine various combinations of launcher aircraft, hybrid concepts, and advanced aerodynamic features. This Forum 360 will explore the status and promise of some of the most exciting concepts and the technical challenges that still lie ahead.