Electromagnetic Launch Short Course
July 23-26, 2007
Austin, Texas
Attendance is limited to DoD personnel and DoD contractors who are US citizens.
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The Institute for Advanced Technology (IAT) at The University of Texas at Austin will conduct a short course in electromagnetic launch technology during July 23–26, 2007 in Austin, Texas.
The IAT is internationally recognized as the world leader in electromagnetic launch science and technology and is the Department of Defense National Laboratory for electromagnetic launch technology. The IAT is a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) for pulsed power, electrodynamics and hypervelocity physics, with the US Army as its primary sponsor.
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The current trends in advanced weapon systems and evolving battle doctrine require training of scientists and engineers in these technologies. The ability to use electromagnetic energy to controllably propel objects to hypervelocity has broad and important consequences for many elements of our society including transportation, communications, energy, national defense, and space.
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The objective of the Electromagnetic Launch Short Course is to provide a broad understanding of the scientific and engineering principles, challenges and recent advances in replacing chemical energy with electromagnetic energy to accelerate materials to hypervelocity. During this three-day course, engineers and scientists will work directly with electromagnetic launch subject matter experts to comprehend:
- Electromagnetic launch
- Pulsed power supplies
- High-power switching
- Hypervelocity projectile technology
- Guidance Navigation and control of integrated launch packages at high launch accelerations
- History, challenges, and design of current technology programs
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This course is designed for scientists, engineers, and managers interested in electromagnetic launch technology.
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Download a PDF version of the Agenda: Agenda (PDF, 270KB)
| Date & Time |
Title |
Presenter |
| 1700 |
Welcome Reception |
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| 0730 |
Continental Breakfast |
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| 0800 |
Welcome and Introduction |
Dr. Harry Fair |
| 0815 |
Developing EM Gun Science & Technology for the Warfighter |
Dr. Harry Fair |
| |
| 0900 |
Railgun Launch & Modeling Principles |
Dr. Jerry Parker |
| 1000 |
Refreshment Break |
|
| 1015 |
Advanced Railgun Design & Testing |
Dr. Mark Crawford |
| 1145 |
Lunch |
|
| 1245 |
Materials and Materials Issues |
Mr. Francis Stefani |
| 1315 |
Armature Design & Operation |
Mr. Trevor Watt |
| 1400 |
Simulation & Modeling |
Dr. Sikhanda Satapathy |
| 1500 |
Refreshment Break |
|
| 1515 |
Large Launcher Design & Fabrication |
Mr. David Bauer |
| 1615 |
Materials Characterization |
Dr. Sikhanda Satapathy |
| 1645 |
Question & Answer Session |
|
| 1715 |
Adjourn |
|
| 0730 |
Continental Breakfast |
|
| |
| 0800 |
Pulsed Power for Railguns |
Dr. Ian McNab |
| 0845 |
Capacitive Energy Storage |
Dr. Mark Crawford |
| 0945 |
Refreshment Break |
|
| 1000 |
Pulsed Alternator Design & Fabrication |
Mr. Carl Heyne |
| 1100 |
Pulsed Battery-Inductors & Switching |
Dr. John Mallick |
| 1145 |
Lunch |
|
| 1245 |
Laboratory Operation OR Meetings with IAT Experts |
| |
| 1245 |
Depart to IAT Laboratories |
|
| 1315 |
Arrive at IAT Laboratories |
|
| 1315 |
Light Gas Gun Laboratory Operation |
Dr. Don Berry |
| 1445 |
EM Launch Laboratory Operation |
Dr. Mark Crawford |
| 1615 |
Depart from IAT Laboratories |
|
| 1645 |
Arrival Back at IAT |
|
|
| |
Analysis & EMAP3D Modeling
(simulation and experiment) |
Dr. Sikhanda Satapathy and Dr. Kuo-Ta Hsieh |
| |
High Power Switching
(requirement vs. reality) |
Dr. John Mallick and Mr. Dwayne Surls |
| |
Launcher/Armature Design
(lessons learned at the IAT) |
Mr. Francis Stefani and Mr. Trevor Watt |
| 1900 |
Dinner at County Line (on the Hill) |
|
| 0730 |
Continental Breakfast |
|
| |
| 0800 |
Applications of EM Guns |
Dr. Stephan Bless |
| 0820 |
HV Penetration Mechanics |
Mr. Ravi Subramanian |
| 0850 |
HV Terminal Ballistics |
Mr. Brad Pederson |
| 0920 |
Refreshment Break |
|
| 0935 |
Materials Characterization for Projectile Design |
Dr. Stephan Bless |
| 1010 |
HV Novel Penetrators
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Long Range Precision Fires
|
Mr. Darrel Barnette
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Dr. Harry Fair |
| 1040 |
Guidance, Navigation & Control Electronics Package for a Long Range EMG Projectile |
Mr. John Elwell |
| 1115 |
Integrated Launch Package for Direct Fire |
Mr. Alex Zielinski |
| 1145 |
Lunch |
|
| |
| 1230 |
Army EMG Program |
|
| 1300 |
Navy EMG Program |
|
| 1330 |
DARPA EM Mortar Program |
|
| 1400 |
AFOSR Program |
|
| 1430 |
Course Assessment |
|
| 1500 |
End of Course |
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Mr. Darrel Barnette, Research Scientist
Institute for Advanced Technology
The University of Texas at Austin |
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Dr. Jerald V. Parker, Sr. Pulsed Power Scientist
SAIC, Albuquerque, New Mexico |
 |
Mr. Dave Bauer, Vice President
IAP Research, Inc. |
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Mr. Brad Pedersen, Research Engineer
Institute for Advanced Technology
The University of Texas at Austin |
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Dr. Stephan J. Bless, Associate Director
Institute for Advanced Technology
The University of Texas at Austin |
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Dr. William Reinecke, Research Scientist
Consultant |
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Dr. Mark T. Crawford, Team Leader
Pulsed Power and Technical Director
Electromagnetic Launch Facility
Institute for Advanced Technology
The University of Texas at Austin |
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Dr. Sikhanda Satapathy, Research Scientist
Co-Team Leader, Code Development and Analysis
Institute for Advanced Technology
The University of Texas at Austin |
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Dr. Harry D. Fair, Director
Institute for Advanced Technology
The University of Texas at Austin |
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Mr. Francis Stefani, Research Scientist
Institute for Advanced Technology
The University of Texas at Austin |
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Dr. Carl Heyne
Curtiss-Wright Corporation |
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Mr. Ravi Subramanian, Research Scientist
Institute for Advanced Technology
The University of Texas at Austin |
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Dr. Kuo-Ta Hsieh, Sr. Research Scientist
Institute for Advanced Technology
The University of Texas at Austin |
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Mr. Dwayne Surls, Engineering Scientist
Institute for Advanced Technology
The University of Texas at Austin |
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Dr. John Mallick, Sr. Research Scientist
Institute for Advanced Technology
The University of Texas at Austin |
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Mr. Trevor Watt, Engineering Scientist
Institute for Advanced Technology
The University of Texas at Austin |
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Dr. Ian McNab, Associate Director
Institute for Advanced Technology
The University of Texas at Austin |
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Mr. Alex Zielinski
U.S. Army Research Laboratory |
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Download the Registration Form (PDF, 415 KB)
- Attendance is limited to DoD personnel and DoD contractors who are US citizens.
- Registration Deadline is July 6, 2007.
- There will be no on-site registration.
The Registration fee is $750*. To register, download the Registration Form and return it to:
Ms. Heather Pafk
Institute for Advanced Technology
The University of Texas at Austin
3925 W. Braker Lane, STE 400
Austin, TX 78759-5316
phone: 512-232-4553
fax: 512-471-9096
email: shortcourse@iat.utexas.edu
*Note: Food and beverage service is arranged for this event to maximize information exchange and networking opportunities. The food and beverage costs are included in the registration fee. The cost for the food and beverage service falls within the Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR) per diem rates.
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The Institute for Advanced Technology will award 1.9 hours of continuing educational units (CEUs) to students upon completion of this course.
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MCC Building
3925 W. Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78759
The Short Course will be held at The University of Texas MCC Building, which is located in Northwest Austin on the SW corner of MoPac and Braker Lane.
From Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
As you exit the Airport, take Hwy 71 West to US 183 North (1.3 miles). Follow US 183 North until you reach the Braker Lane exit (15 miles). Turn right onto Braker Lane. Follow Braker Lane until you reach the MCC sign (0.6 miles). Turn right and follow signs to Visitor Parking.
A map with directions to the IAT from the ABI Airport can be found at www.iat.utexas.edu/visit.html.
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A limited number of rooms have been blocked at the Bradford Homesuites-Austin Northwest and the Candlewood Suites Austin Arboretum.
Bradford Homesuites – Austin Northwest
Phone: 512-342-8080
Website: http://www.bradfordsuites.com/northwest.html
$85
To obtain this special rate, reservations must be made before July 2, 2007
Mention reservation code: EML Short Course
Additional rooms are available at the Candlewood Suites Austin Arboretum.
Candlewood Suites Austin Arboretum
Phone: 512-338-1611
Website: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cw/1/en/hotel/aussb?_requestid=628954
$85
To obtain this special rate, reservations must be made before July 9, 2007. Mention reservation code: EML Short Course
A map of area hotels can be found at www.iat.utexas.edu/visit.html.
Questions?
Ms. Heather Pafk
phone: 512-232-4553
fax: 512-471-9096
email: shortcourse@iat.utexas.edu
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