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Seminars SpaceED Future Truck Other Links Space Engineering Research and Graduate ProgramThe Space Engineering Research and Graduate Program (SpaceED) at University of California was founded in 2001. Current research activities and course offerings are in:
SpaceED program participants have close ties with industry and acknowledge in particular our local industry partner AEROJET for their support of our program. Aerojet, a GenCorp Inc. company, is a major space and defense contractor specializing in missile and space propulsion, and defense and armaments. The SpaceED Executive Committee includes the following founding members: Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn (Leader), Fedelis Eke, Bruce White Alternates: Ron Hess, Marti Sarigul-Klijn Other participants are: J. J. Chattot, R. Davis, R. Farouki, M. Gupta, S. Hazelwood, B. Martin, L. Rehfield, B. Shaw, C. Van Dam
42 nd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 9-12 July 2006 SPACE RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIESThe SpaceED program is sponsoring a monthly seminar series on space research. Every 3rd Thursday, 4:10 to 5:00 pm Acknowledgements: SpaceEd seminar series was sponsored in part by Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company 2001-2002 SpaceEd seminar series was sponsored in part by California Technology and Space Alliance. October 19, 2006 SeminarThe Vision for Space Exploration and The Orion Crew Vehicle April 20 , 2006 Seminar“Near Space” – Where, Why, and What’s the Problem? February 16 , 2006 SeminarIndustrial Applications of Design Optimization January 19 , 2006 SeminarPetabytes from the Sky: Understanding our Dark Universe November 17 , 2005 SeminarAerojet Titan History May 19 , 2005 SeminarSpaceShipOne’s Simulator and Vehicle Management System April 21, 2005 SeminarMars to Earth Transportation for Geology Samples February 16 , 2005 SeminarNASA's Exploration of the Red Planet November 18 , 2004 SeminarAssuring Mission Success In Space Propulsion October 21 , 2004 SeminarForce Limited Vibration Testing February 19 , 2004 SeminarMicrosatellites – How They Can Revolutionize Space January 15 , 2004 SeminarAn Alternative Computational Approach to October 16, 2003 SeminarAn Overview of the Atlas V Solid Rocket Booster May 15, 2003 SeminarSpace Shuttle Atmospheric Re-Entry;Technology and Technique April 17, 2003 SeminarFree Flyers for Biological Research February 20, 2003 SeminarManned Sub-Orbital Reusable Launch Vehicles January 16, 2003 SeminarMiniature Launch Vehicles for Mars Sample Return November 21, 2002 SeminarAdvanced Rocket Propulsion at Orbitec October 24,, 2002 SeminarAttitude Dynamics and Control of Flexible Spacecraft May 16, 2002 SeminarLaunch Vehicle Aerodynamics - Challenging Problems in February 21, 2002 SeminarSelection of Space-Propulsion System Using a Dual-Optimum Principle About the speaker - Professor Oscar Biblarz joined the Naval Postgraduate School after obtaining his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. His academic interests have been in high-temperature gas dynamics, in space propulsion and in laser aerodynamics. He also has had industrial experience at Hughes and GTE, having been involved with space propulsion and power since his baccalaureate days. He earned both the BS and MS degrees in Engineering from UCLA. He is co-author of the VIIth edition of Rocket Propulsion Elements with George Sutton. Abstract - As electric propulsion becomes more competitive in space applications, there are many more thrusters to choose from. For the purely chemical systems, the index of performance has been almost exclusively a higher specific impulse. Now, with a number of electro-thermal, electrostatic and electromagnetic devices to choose from, the existence of a theoretical optimum specific impulse for every mission becomes quite significant. With a simplified analysis first proposed in the 1950's we can readily define such an optimum specific impulse. One difficulty with that analysis is that the problem remains unconstrained in that both payload mass fraction and burn time are initially undefined (even when the payload itself is specified and there is an upper limit on operating time). Thus the selection of a thruster remains far from unique. It is possible to constrain the problem by seeking the shortest burn time jointly with the appropriate highest value of the payload mass fraction. Such a dual-optimum criterion yields interesting results, which will be explored in the talk. The possibility of working with a dual-optimum may reduce some of the iterative nature of the design process. Click here for more information in Acrobat pdf format. January 17, 2002 Seminar - CANCELLEDLaunch Vehicle Design in a Changing World This seminar will discuss latest developments in NASA's Space Launch Initiative. Specifically, we focus on the 2nd Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Program, which seeks to mature the technology that would enable the development of a future low-cost and highly reliable reusable launch vehicle architecture to replace the existing Space Shuttle System. The program follows a rigorous systems engineering process, driven by requirements, to ensure appropriate trade studies and systems analyses are conducted that identify the best and most innovative design solutions. The role of NASA's Intelligent Synthesis Environment in the 2nd Generation RLV Program will also be highlighted. Click here for more information in Acrobat pdf format. November 15, 2001 SeminarIntegrated Solar Thermal / Solar Dynamic / Solar Electric Power Generation and Propulsion for In-Space Transportation Thomas L. Kessler Thomas Kessler (Tom) is currently the Program Manager for the SOTV Space Experiment program. He has over 22 years experience designing and managing the development of advanced space systems. Tom is also manager of the Boeing Space Transfer Vehicle (STV) initiative which is seeking innovative near term market for an OTV such as satellite rescue, debris removal, satellite servicing and inspection. Before this, Tom was Study Manager for the heritage Boeing Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) upper stage effort for the USAF. Tom also worked for General Dynamics Space Systems Division for 14 years in a series of positions: Chief of the Advanced Systems Design group; lead engineer of the internal Atlas Alternate Engine Study, which led to the current Atlas III; and Chief Engineer of the BMDO Single-Stage-To-Orbit Technology Program where he lead a group of 30 engineers in developing a subscale flight demonstrator concept. He received his BS in AE/ME in 1978 and MBA in1979. SpaceEd Press ReleaseThe following is a news release issued by UC Davis on May 16, 2001. It describes the basic goals and objectives of the new "SpaceED" program. Grant to Launch Graduate Program in Space Engineering A new University of California, Davis, program to launch graduate students on careers in space engineering will be supported by a grant of $125,355 from the California Competitive Space Grants Program. In recent years, the U.S. space industry has had increasing trouble recruiting qualified aerospace engineers, according to UC Davis engineering professor Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn, who leads the program. For example, NASA has more engineers over the age of 60 than under 30, she said. The SpaceED program will build up the space aspect of the existing UC Davis graduate program in mechanical and aeronautical engineering, said Sarigul-Klijn. Initially, the state grant will partially support four graduate students, help with recruitment of additional students, and fund curriculum development, she said. It will also help attract further funding from government and private sources. SpaceED participants will include industrial partners such as SpaceDev, a San Diego-based company that plans to develop commercially viable deep-space missions. While the traditional aircraft industry has declined in California, there are several companies building rocket motors and satellite systems, and three government-supported space agencies in the state. California schools need to respond to this change by adding space components to engineering programs, Sarigul-Klijn said. Currently, UC Davis researchers are studying topics such as flight mechanics, extreme heat during flight, space vehicle design, and the biological effects of space flight. Sarigul-Klijn's laboratory is developing a reusable space launch vehicle concept called SwiftLaunch. SwiftLaunch would be launched from a large cargo airplane and carry up to three people or a small payload into orbit. The proposal is currently being reviewed by NASA and the U.S. Air Force. More information: California Space Authority: http://www.csta.net/ Media contacts: Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn Andy Fell
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