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Call for Papers and Instructions to Authors

The SAWE is actively soliciting papers and presentations for the following International Conference:

83rdAnnual International Conference on Mass Properties
May 20 - 22, 2024
Online Virtual Forum

Conference Page

Call For Papers

Non-members are welcome to make presentations and/or attend!

Papers solicited deal with current issues and recent advances in Mass Properties and related engineering disciplines. Our Technical sessions will cover the following topics:

  • Integrated Product Design
  • Mass Properties Life Cycle Management
  • Marine Systems Design
  • Ground Systems Design
  • Offshore Systems Design
  • Flight Technology Manned
  • Flight Technology Unmanned & Space
  • Advanced Design
  • System Verification
  • Mass Properties Software

Abstracts

Abstracts should include the paper title, author's name, position and company affiliation.  They should be 250-350 words in length and should contain a statement of the problem or objective, the method of approach, and summary of conclusions.  The abstract should not deal with specific data.

 

Download 2024 Conference Call for Papers with Authors Instructions ]

Download 2024 Conference Call for STUDENT Papers with STUDENT Authors Instructions ]

Download SAWE Conference Presentation Template ]

These instructions provide information you need to prepare a technical paper and make a presentation of it at the Annual International Conference of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc. The instructions are organized in six parts:

  1. Timetable and points of contact for authors
  2. Required format for a technical paper
  3. Things to consider while writing a technical paper
  4. Preparing for the conference
  5. Guidance for clear writing (Appendix A)
  6. Best Paper Award (Appendix B)

Part 1, the timetable and points of contact, is specific to this year's conference and your point of contact in the Society. Your point of contact in the Society has the official title of Technical Track Co-chairman. Parts 2-5 are generic. They apply to any author participating in any SAWE conference.

Submit Paper Abstracts Online ]

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR SAWE AUTHORS

 

August 2023

SAWE issues the Call for Papers for the 2024 international conference.

Aug - Nov 2023

Tell the Vice President – Technical Director (VPTD) that you intend to write a paper for the conference. Give him your paper title and a preliminary abstract if possible.

19 Jan 2024 (Professionals)

Your final abstract should be in the Technical Director’s hands, if possible, for use in assigning your paper to a conference technical track. Abstracts will still be accepted after this date.

Jan. 2024

The Vice President – Technical Director will begin assigning authors their SAWE Paper and Group.

Feb. 2024

Conference Announcement and registration materials are sent out. When you receive your material, complete the registration online or mail the forms as noted in the announcement instructions. All authors MUST register for the conference.

11 March 2024 (Students)

Your final abstract and biography should be in the Technical Director’s hands, if possible, for use in assigning your paper to a conference technical track. 

15 April 2024 (Professionals)

22 April 2024 (Students)

Forward one copy of your finished paper to the Vice President – Technical Director (an electronic copy is required, 1) PDF for judging and official purposes and 2) Microsoft Word®format for publication in SAWE journal). The VPTD will create a PDF copy if the author is unable to do so. You must meet this date to be eligible for the Best Paper Award. Make sure you include a short biography of yourself in the paper; as it will be used to introduce you at your track. Notify the VPTD of your audio-visual/computer equipment needs for presenting the paper.

E-mail: technical@sawe.org

Or submit your paper to the SAWE website using the following URL:

https://www.sawe.org/technical/papers/submittal

6 May 2024

Latest date for initially submitting conference papers.

20-22 May 2024

Group photographs will be taken just prior to scheduled session/track for all chairman and presenters.  Please attend this event to assist in the taking of group photographs and the final planning of the day’s schedule.

For additional information contact the Vice President – Technical Director:

Robert Zimmerman
Home: 1-303-838-6641
Mobile: 1-720-499-7115
E-mail: robert.zimmerman@sawe.org

NOTE: Most dates above are “no-later-than” dates. Papers and materials received BEFORE the deadlines are appreciated.


 

2024 Training (Virtual and In-Person)

2024 Virtual Training

All classes will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams

Course Name Instructor Cost                Dates
Developing Basic Parametric Methods Andy Walker $600 June 3-4, 2024 (Mon & Tue)
10:00am – 2:00pm EDT
Vendor Weight Control Whidy Kisunas $600 June 5-6, 2024 (Wed & Thu)
10:00am – 2:00pm EDT
Structural Weight Optimization for Mass Properties Engineers Raj Bishnoi $650 June 10-11, 2024 (Mon & Tue)
10:00am – 2:00pm EDT
Advanced Mass Properties Measurement Robert Cipolli $600 June 10-11, 2024 (Mon & Tue)
10:00am – 2:00pm EDT
Designing the Aircraft of the Future Andy Walker $1200 June 12-15, 2024 (Wed thru Sat)
10:00am – 2:00pm EDT
Marine Vehicle Weight Estimating Methodology Davy Hansch $600 June 14-15, 2024 (Friday & Saturday)
10:00am – 2:00pm EDT

 

 


2024 In-Person Training

All classes will take place at
Marriott DFW Airport South
Fort Worth, TX  76155

Course Name Instructor Cost                Dates
Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS – Version 11.2) Harold Smoot $700 May 14, 2024 (Tue)
8:00am – 5:00pm CDT
Aircraft Weight and Balance Errol Oguzhan $1400 May 15-16 2024 (Wed & Thu)
8:00am – 5:00pm CDT

Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International

 

 


 

Central European Chapter Online Forum

The Central European Chapter is proud to announce and invite you to the next SAWE Central European Chapter Virtual Forum, Using Google Meet (Join via link below)

Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 12:00PM- 1:30 PM ET

Grab the meeting info below or add it to your calendar from the SAWE Events Calendar.

Join using Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/idn-bqrg-pna

A journey through the concept of Mass

During this Forum, we will run through the various concepts of mass.

What is all (matter) made of?

The Standard Model of particles is.

What are the latest concept of Mass and how is mass generated?

And we will "try" to explain what the Higgs boson is.

Looking forward to seeing you and to trigger exchange about these topics.

Best regards,

SAWE Central European Chapter

 

SAWE Upcoming Events

83rd SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering

2024 SAWE Annual Conference

 

 

Virtual Technical and Standards Sessions

  • Technical Sessions: May 20th & May 22nd 2024
    • 7 AM - 1 PM PST
  • Standards & Practices: May 21st 2024
    • 7 AM - 1 PM PST
       

Registration Fees:

Registration is now open!

General Registration: $249
Members: $199
Retiree or Student Members: $29

 

Fee includes access to download recorded proceedings
and papers following the event.

 

Check out the Sponsor/Exhibitor Benefits!
 

Virtual Training: 2024

 In-Person Training: Fort Worth, Texas

  • Automated Weight & Balance System
    • May 14, 2024, Fee: $700
  • Aircraft Weight & Balance
    • May 15 and 16, 2024, Fee: $1,400


Download Announcement

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

SAWE President's Message



Robert Hundl - SAWE International President

 

 


 

On behalf of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers I want to extend a cordial invitation to our 83rd Annual International Conference being held virtually for the 3rd time. Our conference planning committee is putting together a great line up of topics and papers for you:
 

• Learn about today’s latest technologies, techniques, and programs

• Participate in development and updates of mass properties industry standards

• Experience problem solving in forum discussions


• Meet vendor representatives and get acquainted with products essential to our jobs

• Talk informally with customers, competitors, and suppliers

• Review development of the new Mass Properties Engineer certification program

• Learn first-hand about the latest SAWE activities and programs

SAWE’s technical sessions, standards and practices workshops, and forum discussions address the many needs across the military aircraft, commercial aircraft, airline, space, marine, offshore, land vehicles, and allied industries represented by our society.  The virtual conference is designed to enhance your knowledge and capabilities in a technical, comfortable, and fun atmosphere.  Attendance at our conference will be rewarded with a valuable experience renewing your understanding of mass properties and improving your abilities to generate top performance products in a safe, efficient manner.  Holding this conference virtually allows us to reduce your costs (lower registration, no travel expenses, less time away from the office) allowing for greater participation from our mass properties communities from around the globe.

If you need guidance for discussing conference attendance with your sponsoring

management, visit our website at: https://www.sawe.org/conferences/conferencetips

 

 


 

 

Standards & Practices Sessions

 

 

Tuesday
May 21st

Civil

Aircraft

Military

Aircraft

Missiles

& Space

Marine Offshore

Ground

Vehicles

 

 

 


 

 

Papers and Presentations

 

Title

Author

A Quick Start Guide to Using Excel VBA

Robert Hundl

Application of Aeroelastic Flutter Analysis in Preliminary Design Vladimir Iliin

Aircraft Mass Growth & Reduction Factors

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Scholz + Students
Combined Approach to the Application of Topologiical Optimization for Design and Weight Reduction Yuri Mirshavka

Efficient Weight Management of Modular Rail Vehicles through WDT Software Integration

Florian Gabel

Fincantieri Sustainment

Rocco Cappiello

Impact Behavior of Bionic Vault Structured Sheet Metal

Hans-Peter Dahm

Inertia Estimating

Andreas Schuster

Mass Estimation of Folding Wings

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Scholz + Students

Measuring Reaction Points during Aircraft Weighing using an Inexpensive Laser

Damian Yañez

Methods for Mass Estimation of Cryogen Hydrogen Tanks for A320-Aircraft Size

Fabian Peter

Methods for Operating Empty Mass Estimation in the Aircraft Design

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Scholz + Students
Multiscale Modeling of Fiber Reinforced Material - Progressive Damage and Fatigue Dr. Andreas Freund

Parametrics

Andrew Walker

Practical Limits of Precision

Doug Fisher

SAWE Career Development

Dirk Petersen

SAWE Certification Workshop

Dirk Petersen

SAWE Handbook Section 2.2 Solid Properties Excel Formulae

Robert Zimmerman

Seat Design Modernization and Lightweighting using Topology and Shape Optimization Sandra Kucane

Weight Control in the Marine Industry

Runar Aasen

Why Belong to a Professional Society like SAWE

William Boze

Why Incentives Matter

Daren Evans

Why Measure?

Robert Cipoli

Wing Design with regard to Mass and Drag

Hussein Mahfouz

 

 

 

 

 

Conferences & Events

Regular chapter, regional and international meetings provide an opportunity for mass properties engineers to meet and to discuss mutual problems, procedures and specifications, thus broadening their individual horizons and becoming better informed.

 

 

Submit Papers and Abstracts

SAWE Authors may use the following form to submit papers to the Technical Committee for the International Conference on Mass Properties.


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SAWE Presentation Template

The SAWE has created a standardized PowerPoint Template for use by those presenting at Conferences and other meetings. This has been a collaborative effort by Doug Fisher and Robert Zimmerman.

The template can be found on the SAWE website. Please use the template in order that our presentations can be consistent, professional, and readable.

The following are some Do’s and Don’ts for PowerPoint charts:

DO

  • Use the template – this reinforces uniformity of presentation style
  • Limit each slide to one idea
  • Highlight Key Points – reinforce what you are saying
  • Keep bullet points brief
  • Provide a logical progression from slide to slide
  • Only use key words and phrases
  • Use italics for direct quotes, and book, magazine, and journal titles
  • Make sure charts and graphs are readable
  • Place tables on a separate slide
  • Use illustrations that relate to the message
  • Limit bullets per slide to 6 or less
  • Limit animations – use only if this enhances the presentation

DON’T

  • Don’t use small font sizes
  • Don’t get “fancy” with fonts and colors – Use the template
  • Don’t use ALL CAPITALS
  • Don’t change the background – Use the template
  • Don’t make slides that are long paragraphs
  • Don’t use slide transitions – keep the focus on you, not your charts

By using the template and following the Do’s and Don’ts you will have a much better presentation and your audience will appreciate your efforts.

 

Previous Conferences & Events

Previous SAWE Conferences and Events

2024-01-12 SAWE Virtual Forum #12: Wanted – Parametric Data

SAWE Virtual Forum #12: Wanted – Parametric Data

January 12, 2024 - 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Eastern Time

Facilitated by:

Dirk Petersen, Airbus Operations GmbH

 

Statistical weight estimation methods were among the first to be developed and are still in widespread use. Collecting and maintaining information for a parametric database is a vital part in estimating the Mass Properties of a new product during its early phase. This data needs to cover modern products and include the designs of competing companies. The trend by companies to handle required data as proprietary information restricts their distribution. This influences the ability to forecast the Mass Properties of the next product, which will have an effect on its successful launch and development.

This forum will gather options to collect parametric data whilst maintaining proprietary rules and discuss workarounds and their drawbacks. It intends to identify how the SAWE can support.    

 

MassTrack by B&A Software / Virtual SAWE Cross-Chapter Meeting

MassTrack by B&A Software / Virtual SAWE Cross-Chapter Meeting

August 25, 2023 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Eastern Time

Facilitated by:
Clint Stephenson, Boeing Defense & Space
Runar Aasen, B&A Software
Bruce Hays, B&A Software

MassTrack is a mass properties and weight engineering management tool that can be used through all phases of a project, and for all types of projects (flyer at the bottom of this invitation and as a PDF underneath the left-hand corner of the Business Calendar).

B&A Software AS will present MassTrack followed by Questions and Answers. 

The Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) is proud to host this Cross-Chapter meeting to promote technical content in a virtual environment engaging our worldwide and geographically diverse membership.

This recorded meeting will officially begin at 4:00 PM GMT.  This is an initiative planned by the Houston chapter where it will be 11:00 AM locally.  The entire SAWE membership is encouraged to participate.

Members logged in to their SAWE account can search for the SAWE Business Calendar,  Please share this information with other SAWE members.

Not a SAWE member?  Join Here!

 
 

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PDF icon MassTrack Product Flyer698.91 KB
PDF icon SAWE Introduction721.33 KB

SAWE Presentation on Two NASA Mars Projects

Come join us for a presentation from Alexander Seifans from NASA on the mass property on the Mars Ascent Vehicle and Mars Sample Return projects.  This presentation will be done virtually and a meeting link will be sent out soon.

Abstract: From 2022 to early 2023, the Vehicle Analysis Branch  (VAB) had the opportunity to provide mass property and weight analysis expertise on two projects that the NASA Engineering & Safety Center (NESC) were assisting. Both projects were early, conceptual level designs that needed additional expertise to ensure the work had started to address any important concerns. The first project was for the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV), as part of the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission, and the second project was for the pressurized rover design, which was a collaborative effort between Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and NASA.

 

 

2023-09-15 SAWE Virtual Forum #11: Weight Measurement Outliers

SAWE Virtual Forum #11: Weight Measurement Outliers

September 15, 2023 - 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Eastern Time

Facilitated by:
Robert Zimmerman, Lockheed Martin (Retired)

 

Have you ever had an unexpected result from weighing or measuring an object? A measurement that is not consistent with those that have come before? These data “outliers” can consume a lot of time and effort to explain/understand.  Sometimes they remain a mystery because we are forced to move on due to work flow and resource limitations. But outliers may provide vital information about the health of our processes and we need to understand them.

Outliers are not uncertainties. Outliers are - in general - not foreseeable nor quantifiable and if undetected or untreated may bias the result. Methods exist to categorize extreme values as outliers and to treat them, if necessary.

However, the mass properties industry often has challenges that make this exercise difficult: very small data samples; analysis performed long after hardware has been weighed and shipped (limiting investigation options), are two examples.

This forum aims to gather the most used methods of treating outliers by mass property engineers and to discuss advantages and disadvantages.

SAWE Members, Corporate Partners and Company members who register will also receive a link to the meeting recording if unable to attend live. 

Not a SAWE member?  Join Here!

82nd SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering

82nd SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering

Conference Website

Call for Papers

May 20-24, 2023
Cocoa Beach, Florida
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

 

82nd SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering


Sponsor / Exhibitor Opportunities Available!

     

It pays to be a Member!  Login to get your $100 Discount Code!

Attendee Hub is also available in Google Play Store for Android and App Store for Apple by searching "Cvent Events".  Then search for "82nd International Conference on Mass Properties" within the app.

Attendee Hub walk-through video

Conference Announcement

Table of Contents

President's Welcome

Co-Chairmen’s Welcome

Schedule/Inquiries

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Supporting Organizations

Technical Program

Technical Forum

Opening Session Speaker

Standards and Practices Day

S&P Luncheon Speaker

Training Program

Mass Properties Certification

ShipWeight Users Group Meeting

Host Committee & Chapter

Hotel & Transportation Information

Registration Information

Download Announcement

Additional Information

Sponsors/Exhibitors Information

Guest Events

Students

Authors / Presenters

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Hotel Website 

Reserve Room - SAWE Rate
(Group Code:  SAWE23)

Cocoa Beach Visitors Guide

 


Conference Sponsors


Ruby


Ruby

 


Conference Corporate Partners and Exhibitors


SAWE CP


SAWE CP


SAWE CP

SAWE CP

SAWE CP

Conference Venue

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
1550 North Atlantic Ave
Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931
Phone: 321-799-0003

SAWE Conference Rate:  $179 + tax

2023-04-14 SAWE Virtual Forum #10: NASA Artemis Program

SAWE Virtual Forum #10: NASA Artemis Program

April 14, 2023 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Eastern Time

Facilitated by:
Robert Zimmerman, Lockheed Martin (Retired)

The SAWE presents its 10th Virtual Forum, a panel and audience participation venue to inform and debate important issues in mass properties engineering.  The SAWE will look behind the scenes of Artemis 1, the first human-capable moon mission in 50 years.   What were the challenges?  How was mass properties involved?  And looking ahead – what is in store for future Artemis flights?

Join us on Friday, April 14th at 12:00 EDT (11:00 CDT, 10:00 MDT, 9:00 PDT, 15:00 BST, 16:00 CEST) for the Artemis Forum featuring Jeremy Kruger from Lockheed Martin, Paul Tidwell from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, and Andrew King and Mark Roberts from Boeing.  An overview of the Artemis Program and the various contractor roles in the mission will be followed by more information from the first flight and a peek at the upcoming missions.  Artemis aims to place astronauts on the moon, including the first woman to step on another celestial object.

Questions may be raised during the presentation and following the presentation. The floor will be open for general discussion.

SAWE Members, Corporate Partners and Company members who register will also recevie a link to the meeting recording if unable to attend live. 

Not a SAWE member?  Join Here!

 
 

2023-01-27 SAWE Virtual Forum #9: Uncertainty

SAWE Virtual Forum #9: Uncertainty

January 27, 2023 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Eastern Time

Facilitated by:
John Nakai, The Aerospace Corporation
Robert Zimmerman, Lockheed Martin (Retired)

The SAWE is proud to present our 9th Virtual Forum, a panel and audience participation venue to inform and debate important issues in mass properties engineering.  This forum’s topic is Mass Properties Uncertainty Analysis, and our panelists are John Nakai from The Aerospace Corporation and Robert Zimmerman, Technical Director of the SAWE. 

The Forum will be via Google Meet and will run for an hour and a half commencing on Friday, January 27th at 12:00 EST (11:00 CST, 10:00 MST, 9:00 PST, 14:00 BRT, 15:00 GMT, 16:00 CET).

The forum will start with differentiating mass growth from mass properties uncertainties, then it will delineate sources of mass properties uncertainties.  The “meat” of the forum will concentrate on three inter-related uncertainty questions asked by working mass properties engineers:  How do you determine uncertainty ranges?  How do you characterize uncertainty?  And how do you compute uncertainties?  Next, because of various constraints, some uncertainties may be determined in a coordinate system that is not the project’s preferred coordinates, so a brief discussion with references to SAWE papers will point to how to treat rotated uncertainties.  The formal presentation will conclude by summarizing uncertainty modeling techniques.

Questions may be raised during the presentation and following the presentation the floor will be open for general discussion.

SAWE Members, Corporate Partners and Company members who register will also recevie a link to the meeting recording if unable to attend live. 

Not a SAWE member?  Join Here!

 
 

2022-10-28 SAWE Virtual Forum #8 SAWE and the Hydrogen Economy

SAWE Technical Forum: SAWE and the Hydrogen Economy

October 28, 2022 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EDT 

Facilitated by:
Jeff Cerro, NASA Langley

The SAWE is continuing its series of virtual, web-based Mass Properties Forums with an 8th installment, “SAWE and the Hydrogen Economy”. This Forum topic addresses the use of hydrogen as a fuel for power and propulsion and how SAWE may incorporate the many changes this fuel imparts upon all our product sectors. Gaseous and liquid hydrogen vs conventional fuel characteristics will be a discussion topic as to how this change can affect transportation systems. More in-depth coverage of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle implementations in air ground and marine transportation will be provided by industry SME panelists with 25+ years of general and hydrogen vehicle design experience. The hydrogen economy is a de-facto global initiative seeking to alleviate many of the environmental impacts of energy use.

SAWE members, academics, and industry participants will start the discussion by providing some basic information on hydrogen properties and how that fuel type might affect transportation vehicles’ design/use. SAWE Offshore is included as well, being a possible infrastructure from which to generate, process and ship stored hydrogen to energy storage destinations. There are already applications of hydrogen use in ground, air, space, and marine transportation elements. Those vehicles as well as those of historical nature, and of future dreamed implementation, will be discussed.

Throughout topic overviews, the forum includes audience participation by requests for comments, and seeks further exchange of information coming from our virtual gathering. There is undoubtably a growing fraction of SAWE members becoming involved in hydrogen fueled transportation concepts.  Our forum encourages continued growth in developing common understandings which this change imparts on SAWE products’ design, manufacturing, and operations. 

Along with SAWE moderator Jeff Cerro, NASA Langley Research Center our planned SME’s include:

  • Mr. Joe Rainville:  Bell Aircraft - Fuel Cells, Aircraft and Ground Vehicles
  • Sr. Mauro Evangelisti:  Director, Gas and Heat, Livorno Italy – Marine Industry
  • Tobin Lee and Brandin Northrop:  Boeing Aircraft and Space Systems
  • Andy Schuster:  Principal in SAWE & Meta-MPE LLC – Offshore Energy, Marine
  • Dr. Theo Dingemans:  CTO BlueSky Polymers, and Professor UNC Chapel Hill, - H2 Permeation

The Forum will be conducted on Friday October 28th, 2022, commencing at 10:00 AM MDT (12:00 PM EDT, 17:00 CET) and will run for 90 minutes. An email with sign-up instructions will be sent in early October.

 

Not a SAWE member?  Join Here!

 
 

81st SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering

The 2022 Conference Program is accessible online to all registered attendees!
Use the SAWE Attendee Hub website or app to access the conference program, agenda technical content, etc.
(use registered name, email or phone requried for access)

Attendee Hub and access to technical content was closed on Sept. 30, 2022.


Attendee Hub is also available in Google Play Store for Android and App Store for Apple by searching "Cvent Events".  Then search for "81st International Conference on Mass Properties" within the app.

Attendee Hub walk-through video

Conference Announcement

Table of Contents

President's Welcome

Co-Chairmen’s Welcome

Schedule/Inquiries

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Supporting Organizations

Technical Program

Technical Forum

Opening Session Speaker

Standards and Practices Day

S&P Luncheon Speaker

Training Program

Mass Properties Certification

ShipWeight Users Group Meeting

Host Committee & Chapter

Hotel & Transportation Information

Registration Information

Click to Open Announcement


Registration is closed

Additional Information

Sponsors / Exhibitors

Guest Events

Students

Authors / Presenters

The Desoto Hotel Website 

Reserve Room - SAWE Rate
(Group Code:  SAWE)

US Govt Per Diem Rate
(limited availability, Govt ID required at check-in)

Area Map

Savannah Weather


Conference Sponsors


Diamond

Ruby

 


Conference Exhibitors


SAWE CP


SAWE CP


SAWE CP

SAWE CP

SAWE CP

 

81st SAWE International Conference - Vendor Presentations

81st SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 21-25, 2022
The DeSoto Savannah Hotel
Savannah, Georgia, USA

 

Vendor Presentations

Company Presentation
BA Software BA Software (BAS ShipWeight) Vendor Presentation
Boeing Boeing Overview
Boeing Careers
Gulfstream Gulfstream Completion Process
Huntington-Ingalls Industries HII Brief - May 2022 - Savannah
Intercomp Intercomp SAWE Presentation
Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Overview
Raptor Scientific Raptor Scientific Capabilities
SAWE Certification SAWE Certification Presentation

 

2022-03-21 SAWE Virtual Forum: Parametrics – WEIGH - Weight Estimating in Great Haste

SAWE Technical Forum: WEIGH - Weight Estimating in Great Haste

March 25, 2022 - 11:00 am to 12:30 pm EDT 

Facilitated by:

Manuela Bucci

Naval Architect MSc CEng MRina

Tymor Marine Limited

John Nakai

Senior Engineering Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation

 

Registration is closed.

As mass properties engineers, we must periodically verify the predicted or standardized mass properties of a vehicle, vessel, or other item by measurement. We must:

· inspect and inventory what is or is not on the vehicle, vessel, or item to be measured

· correlate the as-measured configuration to the predicted (or a standard) configuration

· obtain, measure, or estimate the relevant mass properties of the items that differ between the predicted or standard configuration and the as-measured configuration

· perform the measurement tests and collect data

· compute final mass properties results from the predicted, measured, and estimated data collected

 

Often, we face very limited time and other resources to perform the above processes.

· Maritime Weight Engineers often must make on-the-spot weight estimates of onboard or missing items during ship inspections

· This situation may also be encountered by mass properties engineers in other construction and transportation industries

 

This forum will explore strategies and practices in optimizing on-the-spot weight estimates during an inspection, when only visual observation and very limited data about any item are available on site due to time and resource constraints.

· This type of weight estimating will be compared to weight estimating during various stages of design, where databases are accessible.

· The importance of the number of items to be estimated to achieve acceptable overall weight accuracy will be also discussed.

 

The forum’s leaders are interested in discussing practices, tips, and shared experiences for this type of weight estimation among the participants.

 

Please join us to share your experiences, tips, and strategies, and to creatively brainstorm possible ways to improve associated methods and tools for Weight Estimating in Great Haste. Participants from all industry sectors represented in SAWE are invited!

 

 

Zoom Instructions

To join the meeting, you must register using the link below.

After registering, you will receive an email confirmation. Save this email, as it has the links required to join the meeting along with Add to Calendar links and dial-in instructions.
Please note that to join the meeting, you MUST use the Zoom desktop client or mobile app. You will not be able to join using the web client.

After the conclusion of this forum, a link to the recording will be provided to SAWE member registrants, allowing members who miss the Zoom meeting to be able to view it later. 

Not a SAWE member?  Join Here!


Registration is closed.

 

2022-01-21 SAWE Virtual Forum: Parametrics – Description and Utilization in Mass Properties

SAWE Technical Forum: Parametrics – Description and Utilization in Mass Properties

January 21, 2021 - 11:00 am to 12:30 pm EDT 

Facilitated by: Doug Fisher, Collins Aerospace
Panelists:  Andrew Walker, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and David Hansch, Newport News Shipbuilding

Registration is closed

Kicking off 2022 with a bang, the Society of Allied Weight engineers is hosting a Virtual Forum on Parametrics – Description and Utilization in Mass Properties.  The Forum will commence on January 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST via Zoom (see information below).  This forum will explore what Mass Properties parametrics are, how to effectively use parametrics in your mass properties determinations, how accurate are parametrics, and what are the pitfalls in using parametrics.  Leading this exposition and ensuing discussions are industry leaders Douglas Fisher from Collins Aerospace, Andrew Walker from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, and David Hansch from Newport News Shipbuilding.

      

 

Zoom Instructions

To join the meeting, you must register using the link below.

After registering, you will receive an email with the subject "SAWE Technical Forum Confirmation". Save this email, as it has the links required to join the meeting along with Add to Calendar links and dial-in instructions.
Please note that to join the meeting, you MUST use the Zoom desktop client or mobile app. You will not be able to join using the web client.

After the conclusion of this forum, a link to the recording will be provided to all registrants.  So even if you miss the Zoom meeting you’ll be able to view it later.  


Registration is closed

 

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2021-November SAWE Virtual Tech Fair

Technical Sessions: November 1-2, 2022
Standards & Practices: November 3-4, 2022
Training:  November 5-12, 2022

Registration fees:
General Registration:  $249
Retiree or Student:  $29
Cost includes access to download recorded proceedings and papers following the event.

Registration is now closed, but 2021 Tech Fair attendees can access any missed session recordings and access shared presentations and papers by logging in to the 2021 Tech Fair Attendee Hub thru January 31, 2022

Check out SAWE 2021 Tech Fair Sponsor/Exhibitor Benefits!

SAWE President's Message

On behalf of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers I would like to personally invite you to join us for our 2021 International Virtual Tech Fair on Mass Properties, November 1st to 12th.  Once again this year, due to travel restrictions for our members, we have opted for an online experience.  Last year’s Virtual Tech Fair was very successful, and our Technical Team has put together another exciting and informative program including technical papers, sponsor presentations, standards and practices workshops, and training classes that only SAWE can offer.  We will also provide ample opportunities to connect with your peers and learn from experts in the field of mass properties.  

Registration is now open, so don’t delay!  Feel free to contact me with any questions at Damian.Yanez@sawe.org.  I look forward to seeing you there!

 

All sessions will be virtual thru a single website/portal called Tech Fair Attendee Hub.  Here's a quick video introduction/tutorial on how to get around once registered.


Training Schedule: November 5-12, 2022

Class Name Instructor Dates Cost
Developing Basic Parametrics Methods Walker November 5th and 6th
10am - 2pm
$600
Structural Weight Optimization for MP Engineers Bishnoi November 8th and 9th
10am - 2pm
$650
Aircraft Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Smoot November 11th and 12th
10am - 3pm
$750

Technical & Standards and Practices Schedule
All times listed in US Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)

Monday Nov 1st Tuesday Nov 2nd Wednesday Nov 3rd Thursday Nov 4th
Technical Track, hosted by Robert Zimmerman, Co-host TBD Standards and Practices Agenda, hosted by Doug Fisher
10 am – 1 pm
Technical Session
10 am – 11:30 am
Mass Properties Forum
10 am – 10:15 am
Opening Remarks
11:30 am – 1 pm
Technical Session
10:15 am – 1 pm Industry Breakout Sessions:

Civil Aircraft
Missiles & Space
Offshore & Ground Vehicles
10:15 am – 1 pm Industry Breakout Sessions:

Marine
Military Aircraft
1pm – 2pm
Awards and Invitation to Savannah


Technical Agenda Session Details

Monday, November 1, 2021
Time (EDT) Session 1 - Opening, and Vehicle Mass Properties
10:00 - 10:10 Opening Remarks, Intro to Tech Fair 2021
Damian Yañez & Robert Zimmerman (SAWE)
10:10 - 10:15 Vendor-Sponsor
B&A Software AS - Runar Aasen
10:15 -10:45 Paper 3765
Mass Properties and Automotive Directional Stability
Brian Wiegand - Retired
10:45 - 10:50 Corporate Partner
HII - David Cash
10:50 - 11:20 Paper 3762
Artificial Intelligence Techniques for the Ship Weight Estimation
Upendra Malla - Eastern Shipbuilding Group
11:20 - 11:25 Corporate Partner
Lockheed Martin - Jonathan Curtis
11:25 - 11:30

Break

 

Monday, November 1, 2021
Time (EDT) Session 2 - Mass Properties Management
11:30 - 11:35 Welcome Back
Introduction of Session 2 Panelists
11:35 - 11:40 Corporate Partner
Altair - Rocco Cappiello
11:40 - 12:10 Paper 3771
A Look at Inclining Experiment Heel Angles: Measurement Tools and Sensitivity 
David Tellet - Retired
12:10 - 12:15 Vendor-Sponsor
TBD
12:15 - 12:45 Paper S3774 
Weight control for floating wind installations
Alan Crowle - University of Exeter

 

Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Time (EDT) Session 3 - Mass Properties Engineering Solutions
10:00 - 11:30 Mass Properties Forum
Overcoming Challenges in Mass Properties Engineering
Patrick Borden (Geocent) & Robert Zimmerman (SAWE)
11:30 - 11:35 Corporate Partner
Intercomp Company - Johnny Redman
11:35 - 12:05 Paper S3772
Scenario-Based Prediction of Lightweight Costs - An Approach across Industries
Florian Waetzold - Technical University of Berlin
12:05 - 12:10 Corporate Partner
Raptor Scientific - Bob Cipoli
12:10 - 12:40 Paper 3768
Initial Weight Estimation of Twin-Fuselage Configuration in Aircraft Conceptual Design
Yiyuan Ma - Technische Universität Braunschweig
12:40 - 12:45

Break

 

Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Time (EDT) Session 4 - SAWE Awards
12:45 - 12:50 Welcome Back
Introduction of Session 4 Presenters
12:50 - 12:55 Publication Awards
Nicholas Marickovich
12:55 - 13:00 President's Awards
Damian Yañez
13:00 - 13:10 Technical and Student Paper Awards
Robert Zimmerman
13:10 - 13:25 Significant Achievement Awards (OYE, Fellow, HF)
Robert Hundl
13:25 - 13:30

Outgoing Officer, Conf Chair, Misc Awards
Damian Yañez, William Boze

13:30 - 13:35 Invitation to Savannah - Post Technical Session Happy Hour Invitation
Damian Yañez

 

Standards & Practices Session Details

Date and Time (EDT)

Civil Aircraft

Marine

Military Aircraft

Missiles and Space

Offshore and Ground Vehicles

Wednesday, Nov 3
10:00 - 10:15

Welcome to Standarnds and Practices Industry Session - Day 1
Guidance on Joining and Moving Between Industry Sessions

Wednesday, Nov 3
10:15 - 13:00

IC Session Chaired by IC Leader

   

IC Session Chaired by IC Leader

IC Session Chaired by IC Leader

Thursday, Nov 4
10:00 - 10:15

Welcome to Standards and Practices Industry Session - Day 1
Guidance on Joining and Moving Between Industry Sessions

Thursday, Nov 4
10:15 - 13:00

 

IC Session Chaired by IC Leader

IC Session Chaired by IC Leader

   

 

 

2021-04-29 Cross Chapter Mtg Presentation: Analyzing the sinking of the USS San Diego using a time-based progressive flooding software

SAWE Cross Chapter Meeting
Hosted by Capital Region Chapter

April 29, 2021 - 11:30 AM EDT 

Presentation: Analyzing the sinking of the USS San Diego using a time-based progressive flooding software
 by Mr. John Rosborough

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USS SAN DIEGO ACR 6; Flooding and Capsize Investigation

The USS San Diego was the only major USN warship sunk during WWI. After being damaged off the coast of NY it flooded and capsized in about 25 minutes with the loss of only 6 crew. The USN Board of Inquiry investigating the event worked to determine how this loss could have occurred. Was it sabotage, mine or torpedo damage, and were the proper damage control procedures followed? The Captain and crew appear to have done their best before, during, and after the event. As the centennial of the 19 July 1918 sinking approached, the Naval History and Heritage Command embarked on a series of surveys and studies to evaluate the condition of the wreck and to perhaps address the question of how an armored cruiser could be lost in such a manner. The presentation provides an overview of the modeling and simulation efforts to investigate the 100-year-old mystery and answer the question of how such a capsize could occur.

Speaker Bio:

John Rosborough has 45 years of experience working in support of the US Navy. He has worked at NAVSEA, the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and NSWC Carderock Division where he was Branch Head for Stability & Weight Control Branch from 2001 to 2017. While employed by the Navy, he worked on new designs and in-service ship stability for amphibious ships, combatants, SWATHs, and aircraft carriers. Since 1977 he has been maintaining and improving the Ship Hull Characteristics Program (SHCP), creating pre and post processing software for stability model visualization and results analysis. This includes the software development oversight of the Flooding Casualty Control Software (FCCS), a joint USN & USCG effort, and the Advanced Stability Algorithms (ASA), a time-based progressive flooding software.

 

Zoom Instructions

To join the meeting, you must register using the link below.

After registering, you will receive an email with the subject "SAWE Capital Cross Chapter Meeting Confirmation". Save this email, as it has the information required to actually join the meeting. 
Please note that to join the meeting, you MUST use the Zoom desktop client or mobile app. You will not be able to join using the web client.

After the conclusion of this forum, a link to the recording will be provided to all registrants.  So even if you miss the Zoom meeting you’ll be able to view it later.  


Register for Virtual Forum

 

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2021-03-26 Virtual Forum: Preliminary Design Mass Properties Estimation

 

Virtual Forum: Preliminary Design Mass Properties Estimation

March 26, 2021 - 11:00 AM EST 

 

The SAWE is continuing its series of virtual, Zoom-based Mass Properties Forums with the fourth installment, “Preliminary Design Mass Properties Estimation”. This forum topic was the most requested topic in a survey of SAWE membership and prior Forum attendees.

A panel of industry Subject Matter Experts will start the discussions by expounding on how they would approach deriving the initial mass properties upon presentation of an RFP, ultimately resulting in delivery of preliminary mass properties to their proposal customer. These mass properties would include Not-To-Exceed mass, a preliminary analysis of Center of Gravity bounds, and if applicable, initial estimation of Moments and Products of Inertia. Following these introductory remarks by the panel, the Forum will proceed to questions, comments, and further examples from the audience.

Zoom Instructions

To join the meeting, you must register using the link below.

After registering, you will receive an email with the subject "SAWE Forum: Preliminary Design Mass Properties Estimation - Zoom Meeting Confirmation". Save this email, as it has the information required to actually join the meeting. 
Please note that to join the meeting, you MUST use the Zoom desktop client or mobile app. You will not be able to join using the web client.

After the conclusion of this forum, a link to the recording will be provided to all registrants.  So even if you miss the Zoom meeting you’ll be able to view it later.  


Register for Virtual Forum

 

 

2021-01-29 CMPE Workshop: Exam Development

 

SAWE Workshop: Certified Mass Properties Engineer Question Development

January 29, 2021 - 10:00 AM CST 

 

Do you feel there are "Mass Properties 101" basics that every Mass Properties engineer should be knowledgeable about regardless of industry?

The SAWE Mass Properties Engineer Certification Committee is hosting an exam question brainstorming workshop where you can help shape the questions included on an Associate-Level Certified Mass Properties Engineer exam.  This exam will be non-industry specific, and will be geared toward members who have either a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience OR 5 years of applicable MPE experience.

The workshop will be virtual with "breakout rooms" for different Mass Properties topics:

  • Verification
    • check that MP data you or others evaluated are to the required accuracy
    • How to identify anomalies or errors in the MP data
  • Analysis
    • Be familiar with statistical and probability tools and methods:
      • Basic statistical variables: skew, mean, median, standard deviations, probability distributions.
      • Error analysis, precision, accuracy, sensitivity, bias.
      • Forecasting, extrapolation, curve fitting, confidence bounds, probability calculations. 
      • Data analysis: exploratory data analysis, Monte Carlo method, ANOVA, risk analysis
  • Component Knowledge
    • Basic knowledge
      • Sizing
      • weight driving requirements
      • history of technology
      • different design solutions
      • material constraints
      • manufacturing constraints
      • interaction between components
  • Systems Engineering
    • Basic Systems Engineering working knowledge
      • Difference between MPCP, SEMP, TEMP
  • Engineering Knowledge Other Engineering Topics
    • Math - Tensor calculus, Probability, statistics, scientific experimentation,
    • Physics and Chemistry
    • Engineering University Classes – Strength of Materials, Statics & Dynamics, Fluid, electricity, metallurgy
    • Economics
  • Mass Modeling
    • Basic concept knowledge of part/drawing indenture and work breakdown structure
    • General understanding of 3D-models and tools

 

Not only is this an opportunity to help shape the knowledge base required for future Certified Mass Properties Engineers, this is also an opportunity to get to know your mass properties colleagues in an interactive setting.

If you are unable to attend the workshop but still want to submit questions, please submit them to Anjie.L.Emmett@NASA.gov

The facilitators will send out topics, an agenda, and materials on January 20th.

Zoom Instructions - Meeting Details

To join the meeting, first you must register using the link below.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the subject "SAWE Workshop: CMPE Question Development". Save this email, as it has the information required to actually join the meeting. Please note that to join the meeting, you MUST use the Zoom desktop client or mobile app. You will not be able to join using the web client.


Register for CMPE Workshop 

 

 

2021-01-15 Virtual Forum: Persuading Leaders and Peers of the Value of Mass Properties

 

Virtual Forum: Persuading Leaders and Peers of the Value of Mass Properties

January 15, 2021 - 11:00 AM EST 

 

The SAWE is excited to announce the third installment of our Virtual Forum Series.  This forum will be somewhat different than previous forums in the following way - rather than a Forum leader and a host for the meeting, there will be a forum host and a panel of mass properties experts.  We have engaged people who have moved up to group lead and then to higher management levels, people who have risen to lead mass properties groups, people who oversee mass properties, and people who have experienced both well run and poorly run mass properties organizations.  Each have a tale to tell.
 
Each panelist will expound on their “secret sauce” on how to enable a well functioning mass properties effort, and more importantly, what the overall value of having such an organization (which could even be a single person) is to their group, company, and nation.  Each panelist will have a short period of time to present their case.  After all the panelists have spoken, we will open up the floor for our audience to comment, ask questions, and discuss what they have just witnessed.  Then there we will conduct a short wrap-up with the opportunity for discussions to continue off-line.
 

Zoom Instructions

To join the meeting, first you must register using the link below.

After registering, you will receive an email from Bill Boze (SAWE Executive Director) with the subject "SAWE Forum: Persuading Leaders and Peers of the Value of Mass Properties". Save this email, as it has the information required to actually join the meeting. Please note that to join the meeting, you MUST use the Zoom desktop client or mobile app. You will not be able to join using the web client.


Register for Virtual Forum

 

 

2020-09-15 SAWE Virtual Forum on Vendor Weight Control

79th SAWE Virtual Forum - Vendor Weight Control 

September 25, 2020

Zoom Meeting Details (SAWE Members Only)

The Society of Allied Weight Engineers is holding a 1.5 hour Virtual Forum on Vendor Weight Control on Friday, September 25th at 8 AM PDT (11 AM EDT, 5PM CEST) to discuss this ongoing challenge. Join us for this forum as we share our mutual experiences and opinions on how best to ensure that vendor supplied components do not scuttle your program.

Join Forum Leader Vidas “Whidy” Kiskunas, Forum Host Robert Zimmerman, and the SAWE Leadership in this first 2020-2021 SAWE Virtual Forum via Zoom (link to be provided later) and let your voice be heard. Be involved in solving a problematic aspect of mass properties engineering that impacts not only our ability to control weight, but our relationships with our management and customers.

2020 SAWE Tech Fair

2020 SAWE Tech Fair
June 22, 2020 - July 10, 2020

Registration for Tech Fair is now closed
 

View Full Tech Fair Program

Week 1: Technical Content  |  June 22-25, 2020

  • Technical Paper Presentations
    • Mass Properties Measurement
    • Buoyant Systems
    • Structural Materials
    • Future Aircraft Trends
    • Mass Properties Systems Engineering
    • Looking to the Future
  • Mass Properties Forum, Statistical Application
  • Vendor & Sponsor Presentations

Week 2: Standards & Practices  |  June 29 - July 3, 2020

  • Recommended Practices status updates
  • Discussion on standard airline passenger weight guidelines
  • Industry Workshops

Week 3: Training |  July 6-10, 2020

  • Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS)
  • Designing the Aircraft of the Future
  • Marine Vehicle Weight Estimating Methodology
  • Structural Weight Optimization for Mass Properties Engineers
  • Developing Basic Parametric Models

All webinar sessions will start each day at 7AM Pacific Daylight Time.  See the Tech Fair Program for more details.

         

           

 


The Tech Fair will utilize Zoom Webinar and Zoom Meeting. 

Check Zoom.us for some basic device requirements.  A Zoom account is recommended but not required.  A basic Zoom account is free.  For the best experience use the Zoom app from a Windows or Apple computer with a webcam.  Zoom Meetings and Webinars can also be joined thru a browser interface without installing the app.  If you are using a company provided device, check with your IT department on access limitations.  

 

For security purposes, registration for SAWE Tech Fair will be done in two steps.

Step 1:  Register and pay for Tech Fair at www.sawe.org/registration.  Authors, sponsors and academic advisors will receive discount codes thru SAWE Technical Director, Vendor Relations and Academic Affairs points of contact.

Step 2:  Register for attendance to Zoom Webinars and Zoom Meetings.  When you complete Step 1, you will receive a series of emails confirming you have paid, and will include an email with a “Complete Tech Fair Zoom Registration” link.  You must register for each Zoom webinar or meeting via this link.  When you register with Zoom you will receive one or more emails (based on your content selection) confirming you have registered and including links to connect with the Tech Fair and any 2nd week workshops you have selected.  Save these emails as they also includes links that will put the Zoom webinar and meeting links into your computer’s calendar, if you so desire.

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SAWE Houston Offshore Workshop 2020

79th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering 

March 6, 2020

WHERE:
Fluor Corporation
Special Functions Room
1 Fluor Daniel Drive
Sugar Land, Texas 77478

See the Houston Chapter website for more information

 

79th SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering - May 2020

79th SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 23-28, 2020
Hamburg, Germany
Privathotel Lindtner

Registration is now closed

Sponsor/Exhibitor Benefits and Pricing

SAWE Conference COVID-19 Statement

 

Conference Announcement

Student Registration Info

Call for Papers

2020 Conference Sponsors

2020 Conference Exhibitors

 

Table of Contents   

President’s Invitation
Co-Chairmen’s Invitation
Hotel Layout
VP Vendor Relations Invitation
Corporate Partners
VP Technical Director’s Invitation
Technical Forum
Schedule/Inquiries
Opening Speaker
Standards and Practices Day
SnP Luncheon Speaker
Training Program
Host Committee
Hotel & Transportation Information
Registration Information
ShipWeight Users Group Meeting

Guest Events

 

 

 

 

Conference Venue

Privathotel Lindtner
Heimfelder Str. 123, 21075 Hamburg Germany
Phone: +49 40 790090

Special Conference Rate:
Single Room €169/night
Double Room €209/night

2020 SAWE International Conference - Sponsorship Opportunities

SAWE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
SAWE Logo
SPONSORSHIP and EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
79th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 23-28, 2020
Hamburg, Germany
Privathotel Lindtner
 

 
The Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) provides opportunities to connect with engineers and industry professionals from large and small companies from around the world. SAWE conferences and technical publications support a wide range of industries including aerospace, defense, government, marine, automotive, airline and other related industries. The SAWE is focused on:
  • Providing a means for those interested in mass properties engineering to work together to further their professional goals.
  • Promoting recognition of mass properties engineering as a specialized discipline in the entire spectrum of professional engineering.
  • Serving as a medium for the exchange of current mass properties related techniques and state of the art improvements in the profession.
  • Promoting the design and manufacture of optimum weight equipment, development of new materials, and improvements in the state of the art.
  • Encouraging members to promote continuous improvement in the interrelations between mass properties engineers for mutual benefit.
  • Publicly recognizing any person or organization that significantly enhances the professionalism of the Society or develops new technology that improves the state of the art of mass properties engineering efficiencies.
  • Promoting the inclusion of mass properties engineering in the curriculum of study in institutions of higher learning.
  • Providing training for those working in the field of Mass Properties.

 

 Conference Level

Obtain maximum exposure for your Company through various different tiers of Conference Sponsorship:

Tier Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Exhibitor Break
Cost (USD) $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,600 $2,500 $550
Benefits            
Logo on sponsor signage 1,2 X X X X    
Logo on Event web page 3 X X X X    
Logo on Announcement 3 X X X X    
 Company Name on Announcement X X X X X X
Splash Page on Conference App Launch 3 X          
Push Notifications in Conference App3 2/day 1/day     1/day  
Sponsor & Exhibitor Listing 3 X X X X X X
Banner Ads in Conference App 3 5 3     1  
Map Pins in Conference App 3         X  
Registration - 4 packages 4 X          
Registration - 3 packages 4   X        
Registration - 2 packages 4     X   X  
Registration - 1 package 4       X    
Exhibition Space X       X  

 

  1. Displayed in SAWE Exhibit Area and in Technical Sessions
  2. Displayed on wall at major events (Reception/Mixer, Opening Session, Standards and Practices Committee Luncheon, and Awards Banquet)
  3. New for 2020:  Marketing and Attendee Engagement features in SAWE Conference mobile app
  4. Registration Packages equal to what is allotted to a full three-day individual member registration

 

Events Level

Company Name listed on Placard positioned outside the following Special Events:

  • Welcome Reception/Mixer,
  • Select Coffee/Refreshment Breaks
  • Hospitality Suite

Cost for Events sponsorship is $550/event.
Note: The SAWE does not allow for exclusive sponsorship of events. All "Event" Sponsors will have their name displayed in the same size on a placard under a general listing of "Event Sponsors".

2020 Conference Sponsors

2020 Conference Exhibitors

              

Registration

79th SAWE International Conference Registration

 

2019-05 78th SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering - May 2019

78th SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-23, 2019
Hilton Norfolk - "The Main"
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

 

Conference Website

   

Conference Program (PDF)

Conference Program - Online

Technical Track Schedule (PDF)

2018 SAWE International Conference Announcement (click to view)

 

Conference Announcement

 

2018 SAWE International Conference Announcement (click to view)

Table of Contents   

President’s Invitation
Co-Chairmen’s Invitation
VP Vendor Relations Invitation
Corporate Partners
VP Technical Director’s Invitation
Technical Forum
Hotel Layout
Schedule/Inquiries
Opening Speaker
ShipWeight Users Group Meeting
Standards and Practices Day
SnP Luncheon Speaker
Training Program
Host Committee
General Information
Registration Information

 

Guest Events

 

 

 

 

Please bear with us as we are using a new registration system.  One thing to be aware of is that each ticket purchased will be assigned to an "Attendee".  So if you are purchasing 3 items (for example registration, reception, training) each ticket will be labeled with Attendee 1, Attendee 2, and Attendee 3.  There is a checkbox during checkout labeled " Use Attendee #1's information for ALL attendees".  Check this box to automatically populate registration info for the primary attendee to all tickets.  

If you are registering more than one person, click on the advance copy options and select which tickets to auto-populate with the primary attendee's information.

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78th SAWE International Conference - Vendor Presentations

Clone of 78th SAWE International Conference - Vendor Presentations

Call for Papers - 78th SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering - May 2019

78th SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-23, 2019
Hilton Norfolk - "The Main"
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

 

Conference Website

2019 SAWE International Conference Flyer (Click to Download)

 

2019 SAWE International Conference - Sponsorship Opportunities

SAWE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
SAWE Logo
SPONSORSHIP and EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
78th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-23, 2019
Hilton Norfolk - "The Main"
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
 

The Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) provides opportunities to connect with engineers and industry professionals from large and small companies from around the world. SAWE conferences and technical publications support a wide range of industries including aerospace, defense, government, marine, automotive, airline and other related industries. The SAWE is focused on:

  • Providing a means for those interested in mass properties engineering to work together to further their professional goals.
  • Promoting recognition of mass properties engineering as a specialized discipline in the entire spectrum of professional engineering.
  • Serving as a medium for the exchange of current mass properties related techniques and state of the art improvements in the profession.
  • Promoting the design and manufacture of optimum weight equipment, development of new materials, and improvements in the state of the art.
  • Encouraging members to promote continuous improvement in the interrelations between mass properties engineers for mutual benefit.
  • Publicly recognizing any person or organization that significantly enhances the professionalism of the Society or develops new technology that improves the state of the art of mass properties engineering efficiencies.
  • Promoting the inclusion of mass properties engineering in the curriculum of study in institutions of higher learning.
  • Providing training for those working in the field of Mass Properties.

 

 Conference Level

Obtain maximum exposure for your Company through various different tiers of Conference Sponsorship:

Tier Diamond Gold Silver Bronze   Exhibitor Break
Cost (US Dollars) $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,600   $2,500 $550
Benefits              
Logo on sponsor signage 1,2 X X X X      
Logo on Event web page 3 X X X X      
Logo on Announcement 3 X X X X      
Company Name on Announcement X X X X   X X
Logo on Event Guide 3 X X X X      
Company Name on Event Guide X X X X   X X
Event Guide Ad - full page 3 X            
Event Guide Ad - half page 3   X          
Event Guide Ad - quarter page 3     X        
Registration - 4 packages 4 X            
Registration - 3 packages 4   X          
Registration - 2 packages 4     X     X  
Registration - 1 package 4       X      
Exhibition Space X         X  
  1. Displayed in SAWE Exhibit Area and in Technical Sessions
  2. Displayed on wall at major events (Reception/Mixer, Opening Session, Standards and Practices Committee Luncheon, and Awards Banquet)
  3. Logos displayed wherever “78th Annual SAWE Conference” is printed
  4. Registration Packages equal to what is allotted to a full three-day individual member registration

 

Events Level

Company Name listed on Placard positioned outside the following Special Events:

  • Sunday Reception/Mixer,
  • Select Coffee/Refreshment Breaks
  • Hospitality Suite

Cost for Events sponsorship is $550/event.
Note: The SAWE does not allow for exclusive sponsorship of events. All "Event" Sponsors will have their name displayed in the same size on a placard under a general listing of "Event Sponsors".

 

Registration

https://www.sawe.org/registration/events/78th-conference-sponsor-registr...

 

2018-11 SAWE Hampton Roads Fall Regional Conference

Hampton Roads Fall Regional Conference and Planning Meeting
November 29 - December 1, 2018
Hilton Norfolk - "The Main"
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Conference Website: https://www.sawe.org/hamptonroads/2018regional/

 

The Hampton Roads Coastal Virginia Regional Conference and Planning Meeting has officially been rescheduled for Thursday, 11/29 – Saturday, 12/1.

We have maintained the same days of the week and conference rooms as originally reserved with the hotel.  Everyone’s registration has been moved to the new dates.  If you cannot attend, please contact one of our co-chairs via the contact information at the bottom of the conference website. 

Please Visit Conference Website for Latest Updates

 

 

2018 Hampton Roads Regional Conference Flyer (click to download)

Call for Presentations

 

 

2018-05 77th SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering

77 th SAWE Inernational Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering

May 5-10, 2018
Irving, Texas, USA 

 

Conference Announcement

2018 SAWE International Conference Announcement (click to view)

Conference Program

2018 SAWE International Conference Program

Table of Contents Page

President’s Invitation
Co-Chairmen’s Invitation
VP Vendor Relations Invitation
Corporate Partners
VP Technical Director’s Invitation
Technical Forum 
Hotel Layout
Schedule/Inquiries 
Opening Speaker
ShipWeight User Group Meeting
VP SnP’s Invitation
SnP Luncheon Speaker
Training Program
General Information
Host Committee
Registration Information

Training Classes

Guest/Family Tours

Networking Events

Students

 

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6
9
10
11
12
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14
15
16
22
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Hotel Reservations

Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel
4440 West John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, Texas 75063
(972) 929-8400
sheratondfwairport.com

Our room block has been reserved at the Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel. Rooms are available to our group two days pre- and post-conference from Friday, May 4 through Friday, May 11, based on hotel availability. The special conference room rate is $149 plus 15% local and state taxes per night. Sheraton Reservations can be made online at the link below or at 1-888-627-8190, use our group name – Society of Allied Weight Engineers – SAWE. The cutoff date for our guaranteed room block is April 13, 2018

Online Hotel Reservations

 

2018 SAWE International Conference - Sponsorship Opportunities

SAWE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
SAWE Logo
SPONSORSHIP and EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
77th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 5-10, 2018
Irving, Texas, USA
Sheraton, DFW Airport Hotel
 

The Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) provides opportunities to connect with engineers and industry professionals from large and small companies from around the world. SAWE conferences and technical publications support a wide range of industries including aerospace, defense, government, marine, automotive, airline and other related industries. The SAWE is focused on:

  • Providing a means for those interested in mass properties engineering to work together to further their professional goals.
  • Promoting recognition of mass properties engineering as a specialized discipline in the entire spectrum of professional engineering.
  • Serving as a medium for the exchange of current mass properties related techniques and state of the art improvements in the profession.
  • Promoting the design and manufacture of optimum weight equipment, development of new materials, and improvements in the state of the art.
  • Encouraging members to promote continuous improvement in the interrelations between mass properties engineers for mutual benefit.
  • Publicly recognizing any person or organization that significantly enhances the professionalism of the Society or develops new technology that improves the state of the art of mass properties engineering efficiencies.
  • Promoting the inclusion of mass properties engineering in the curriculum of study in institutions of higher learning.
  • Providing training for those working in the field of Mass Properties.

 

 

 Conference Level

Obtain maximum exposure for your Company through various different tiers of Conference Sponsorship:

Tier Diamond Gold Silver Bronze Exhibitor Break
Cost (US Dollars) $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,500 $2,000 $500
Benefits            
Logo on sponsor signage 1,2 X X X X    
Logo on Event web page 3 X X X X    
Logo on Announcement 3 X X X X    
Company Name on Announcement X X X X X X
Logo on Event Guide 3 X X X X    
Company Name on Event Guide X X X X X X
Event Guide Ad - full page 3 X          
Event Guide Ad - half page 3   X        
Event Guide Ad - quarter page     X      
Registration - 4 packages 4 X          
Registration - 3 packages 4   X        
Registration - 2 packages 4     X   X  
Registration - 1 package 4       X    
Exhibition Space X       X  
  1. Displayed in SAWE Exhibit Area and in Technical Sessions
  2. Displayed on wall at major events (Reception/Mixer, Opening Session, Standards and Practices Committee Luncheon, and Awards Banquet)
  3. Logos displayed wherever “77th Annual SAWE Conference” is printed
  4. Registration Packages equal to what is allotted to a full three-day individual member registration

 

Events Level

Company Name listed on Placard positioned outside the following Special Events:

  • Sunday Reception/Mixer,
  • Select Coffee/Refreshment Breaks
  • Hospitality Suite

Cost for Events sponsorship is $500/event.
Note: The SAWE does not allow for exclusive sponsorship of events. All "Event" Sponsors will have their name displayed in the same size on a placard under a general listing of "Event Sponsors".

 

Registration

 

 

2018-03 - Southwest Regional Conference - March 8-10, 2018

Southwest Regional Conference
March 8-10, 2018
Temecula Creek Inn
Temecula, California

The Los Angeles SAWE Chapter is happy to cordially invite you to join us for the Southwest Regional Conference on March 8-10, 2018 at Temecula Creek Inn. The venue is a beautiful golf resort with nearby wineries, casinos, old town attractions, hot air ballooning, restaurants, shopping, and other local attractions.

 

Conference Website

 

 

 

2017-09 SAWE Texas Regional Conference and Planning Meeting

2017-05 76th SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering

Technical Tracks

76th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering

May 20-25, 2017
Montreal, Canada

 

Robert Zimmerman
Vice President – Technical Director
Lockheed Martin - Retired
Werner Sellner
Deputy VP Technical Director
Sellner Aerostructures

Rick Watkins
Deputy 
VP Technical Director
Altair 

Werner Massinger
Deputy VP Technical Director
Airbus D & S

 

The Society of Allied Weight Engineers has been promoting the exchange of technical information about Mass Properties Engineering since 1939. As we enter our 76th year of holding International Conferences, the SAWE welcomes those engineers who have created new technical information to exchange, and those who will participate in our 76th Annual Conference on Mass Properties Engineering to learn about these technical advances. The SAWE brings mass properties professionals from all around the world to partake in a meaningful interchange of ideas, culminating in two days of Technical Tracks on various aspects of mass properties.

The annual SAWE conference is an opportunity for mass properties professionals to interact and share information that is vital to excellence in mass properties execution. Plan on attending the technical sessions with the attendant paper presentations, and meet your colleagues from literally around the world.

The 2017 Conference technical sessions will include topics ranging from Aircraft Loading to Offshore Weight Engineering, in two complete days of papers, presentations, and what is fast becoming an SAWE tradition, the Technical Forum audience participation debate on one specific topic of mass properties. 

 

Call for Papers and Instructions to Authors

Submit Abstracts

 

Some of the papers planned for this conference are:

 

3673 A Recommended Weight Margin Approach for Wet Undersea Vehicles, William Boze, Newport News Shipbuilding

3674  A Weight Analysis of Civil War Ironclad CSS Virginia, Nicholas Marickovich, Newport News Shipbuilding

3675  Weight Management During Engineering Development - 2016 SAWE Survey Results, Douglas Fisher, UTC Aerospace Systems

3676  Weight Control: Idealistic vs Realism, R. Alan Bird, Fincantieri Marinette Marine

3677  Considerations for Reviewing Ship and Submarine Weight Reports, David Tellet, Retired

3678  Submarine Static Stability, David Tellet, Retired

3679 Design and Optimization of an Aluminum Structure Assembled Using Elastic Fastening, Clement Laverne, Université de Sherbrooke 

3680 Building a Team to Drive Innovation - A Hyperloop Example, Graeme Klim, Ryerson University

3681  Simultaneous use of Multiple Load Measuring Devices for Weighings in the Offshore Oil Industry, Dave Bennett, WorleyParsons

3682  Allowance vs. Contingency in the Offshore Oil Industry, Dave Bennett, WorleyParsons

3683  Capability Assessment of a MPE organization, Andreas Schuster, Meta MPE

3684  Appurtenance Buoyancy - Mass Properties Management of Offshore Systems, Andreas Schuster, Meta MPE

3685 Design of an Internal Aerodynamic Load Cell for Static or Oscillating Airfoils, Kamal Benmiloud, Université de Sherbrooke

3686 Statistical Mass Properties Predictions for a Production Program, Ricardo Roy, United Launch Alliance, Retired 

3687 An Initial Parametric Weight Compendium for Ships, David Hansch, Newport News Shipbuilding

3688 Uncertainty Analysis Applied to Two Historic Inclining Experiments, David Hansch, Newport News Shipbuilding

3690 Optimization of Environmental Control System for Corporate Jets, Ragaa Mitry, Gulfstream Aerospace 

3691 Methods to Evaluate the Mass Properties of a Scale Model Aircraft, Eetu Kohtanen & R. Benjamin Davis, University of Georgia

3692 Aircraft Systems Physics-Based Weight Estimation Methods for Conceptual Design, Ali Tfaily, Bombardier Aerospace

3693 A Random Method for Picking Module Stowage Solutions for Barges, Robert Hundl, Fluor

 

Some of the presentations planned for this conference are:

 

Weight Management of Large Offshore Oil Projects, Dave Bennett, WorleyParsons

High Performance Engineering Thermoplastics, Victor Hillyard, Ensinger 

Lesson Learned of Statistical Mass Estimation of Fighter and Trainer Aicraft, Werner Sellner, Retired 

Hybrid Aircraft, A Different Look At Transportation Kevin Tharp, Lockheed Martin Corporation 

Optimization-Driven Design for Lightweight StructuresTony Norton, Altair

 


 

SAWE Technical Form

This year we will debate:

Model Based and Collaborative Aspects in Engineering and how Mass Properties Engineers Integrate into this Environment

Moderator
Jeffrey Cerro
SAWE Honorary Fellow
NASA Langley Research Center

 

Overview: Mass Properties Engineers need to integrate with complex system developments that are growing in a more formalized manner. This brings up issues such as what the mass model looks like over time and maturity on a project, how is the data contractually prescribed, and how do MPE’s interact with the other disciplines in general throughout the product design/develop/test/operate phases.  The discussion will begin with the somewhat traditional engineering collaboration formalizations such as Product Data Management and Product Lifecycle Management. How has Mass Properties faired in those development paradigms? Then we move on to the fast growing area of performing in a “Model Based” engineering environment. What does it mean to perform Model Based product development/deployment, what in particular does it mean to the Mass Properties Engineer? Modern Systems Engineering languages tailored to integrate Mass Properties data, both static and dynamic into project based and executable models will be discussed. SAWE will be impacting what these integrations are and how they will occur, and you will be impacting that work with your participation in this year’s technical forum.

 

76th International Conference on Mass Properties Call For Papers

 

76th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties
May 20-25, 2017
Montreal, Canada

 

The 76th International Conference on Mass Properties is seeking technical papers. This is great opportunity for you to join us in our annual technical event by presenting a technical paper. In Denver, you will join Mass Properties professionals from all around the world. An unique and enriching experience to show your innovations on Mass Properties. Regular chapter, regional and international meetings provide a welcoming opportunity for mass properties engineers to meet and to discuss mutual problems, procedures and specifications, thus broadening their individual horizons and becoming better informed.

 

Papers solicited deal with current issues and recent advances in Mass Properties and related engineering disciplines. Our Technical sessions will cover the following topics:

  • Integrated Product Design
  • Product Life Cycle Management
  • Marine Systems Design
  • Ground Systems Design
  • Flight Technology Manned
  • Flight Technology Unmanned & Space
  • Advanced Design Characterization
  • System Verification

 

Background

Since 1939, the Society of Allied Weight Engineers has been promoting recognition of mass properties as a specialized discipline. The principal means for accomplishing this objective is the annual conference for presentation of papers and discussion of engineering standards and recommended practices. Papers and reports are published and distributed.

 

Abstracts

Abstracts should include the paper title, author's name, position and company affiliation. They should be 250 - 350 words in length and should contain a statement of the problem or objective, the method of approach, and a summary of conclusions. The abstract should not deal with specific data. To submit abstracts or for more information, please use our Papers and Abstracts submission form. Paper abstracts are due by 15 December 2016. Abstracts will be reviewed for paper session assignment. Final Papers are due by 1 April 2017.

 

Click here for SAWE Author Instructions

 

Standards and Practices Day

76th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering

May 20-25, 2017
Montreal, Canada 

 

Andy Schuster
Vice President Standards and Practices
SAWE Honorary Fellow
Meta MPE

 

The objective of the SAWE’s Standards and Practices Committee (SnP), is to foster the development of products that make our professional activities more ef cient, more consistent, more valuable for society, of today and tomorrow, as well as clearer and more understandable to our customers.

This objective is so important that SAWE dedicates a whole day of the conference to these non-proprietary, consensus forums for the development of industry products. The work is led by Industry Committees (IC) that focus on Recommended Practices, SAWE/ANSI Standards, textbooks, and handbooks. All of these documents capture mass properties engineering knowledge such as customer requirements, best practices, experience, and product and/or process standards.

Planned SnP Events

Morning Opening Session – A kickoff to the day’s activities will be a review of the SnP over the past year, status of recommended practices, standards, textbooks, and the handbook, followed by a review of any strategic changes.

Morning Industry Committee Workshops
The Airline Affairs, Marine, Military Aircraft, Missiles and Space Systems Committees will have full day workshops for detailed discussions. Industry Committee Chairs will meet to hold their own agendas that address industry needs and opportunities, the year’s activities, and future plans. Present standards are reviewed for currency and new standards are formulated.

Planning Meetings
The Cross Industry, Ground Vehicle, and Offshore Industry Committees, as well as the Special Committees for the Handbook update, and new Textbooks will each hold short in-person planning meetings at different times during the day. These are open to all attendees, but these executive sessions are typically focused on strategic plans and the current status of specific documents.

Luncheon with Industry Speaker

Afternoon Industry Committee Workshops and Planning Meetings are continued.

Industry Committee Chair Wrap Up – where a summary of the day’s activities are presented.

Attendees are encouraged to listen and provide comments at all the meetings. However, if you have something to share with the Industry Committee, please consider providing your perspective by any of the following:

  • Preparing a technical paper that details an existing or new best practice, methodology, etc.
  • Giving a presentation to describe a current issue that is worthwhile discussing in the workshop
  • Presenting a Training Class outline based on current SAWE documents (RPs, Textbooks, etc.)

Please contact VP SnP at standards@sawe.org if you would like to contribute to the meeting. I will get you in touch with the correct Industry Committee chair, the VP Technical Director, or the VP Training .

We welcome new ideas, new participants, and new contributions. Help us improve our profession by participating in SAWE SnP activities.

 

 

 

Guest Speakers

76th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering

May 20-25, 2017
Montreal, Canada 

 

Opening Session Speaker

Marc-André Valiquette
Author/Publisher of several historical books on Canadian Aviation IMAVIATION

 

Born in Montreal, Quebec in 1958, Marc-André Valiquette discovered aviation at a very young age when his father frequently took him to Dorval’s Montreal airport observation deck. In 1976, while doing his military pilot training course at CFB Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan, he was able to nd information on the Avro CF-105 Arrow. Since then, he has met several people who were directly involved with this great project, either at their home or at meetings of the “Arrow-heads.” With the passing of years, his collection of documents and photographs on the Arrow, Avro, and Orenda has never ceased to grow.

In 2009, the centennial commemorative year of the rst powered ight in Canada, and 50 years after the Arrow cancelation, he took the decision to share his passion on this subject. The four volume series Destruction of a dream, the tragedy of Avro Canada and the CF- 105 Arrow was self-published over a two year period, culminating with the launch of Volume 4 in November 2011.

This will be the rst time the SAWE International Conference will be hosted in Canada. To celebrate this occasion we have asked Marc-André to tell the story about an iconic Canadian innovation whose demise had huge repercussions in the global aviation industry. It is hoped that his presentation will not only be an inspiration but also a warning for engineers, innovators, and corporate decision-makers. How can we learn from our past to be able to succeed in the future?

 


 

Standards and Practices Luncheon Speaker

 

Robert Dewar
Vice President, C Series Aircraft Program
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft

 

Robert (Rob) Dewar was appointed to his current position as Vice President, C Series Aircraft Pro- gram, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft in April 2010.

As part of Bombardier’s mandate for  flawless execution, Mr. Dewar leads the teams responsible for the overall C Series aircraft product development, design, and integration, as well as production, certification, delivery, quality, schedule, and cost.

Boasting a 20-year career with Bombardier, Mr. Dewar has held several key positions in engineering and in various product development programs, most recently as Vice President C Series Integrated Product Development, having originally joined the C Series aircraft program as Director of Product Definition at the very onset of the program in May, 2004. Mr. Dewar is an integral member of the leadership team responsible for successfully bringing the game-changing C Series family of aircraft to market. His role is key in ensuring customers’ requirements and business case objectives are met.

A long time aviation enthusiast, Mr. Dewar graduated from Montreal’s McGill University with a degree in Engineering, specializing in Aerospace Structures and Combustion. Mr. Dewar began his aviation career in 1986 holding key positions over the years in both a product development capacity and sustaining program capacity for major aircraft manufacturers, including Airbus Industries, Alenia, and Embraer.

A native of Montréal, Québec, Mr. Dewar resides with his family in the Montréal area where he is currently based.

www.bombardier.com

 

Student Papers, Presentations and Events

76th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering

May 20-25, 2017
Montreal, Canada 

 

SAWE International Conference Students

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Training Program

76th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering

May 20-25, 2017
Montreal, Canada 

 

Jerry Pierson
Vice President – Training
Retired
Anthony Lyczko
Conference Training Coordinator
Bombardier Aerospace
Errol R. Oguzhan
Deputy VP – On-Site Training
Lockheed Martin

 

The Society of Allied Weight Engineers Training committee invites you to the 76th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties in Montreal, and is pleased to offer you these classes for your professional development. These classes are offered to expand your expertise as a Mass Properties Engineer (MPE), and we hope that many of you will register for classes in fields outside of your area of expertise or industry to broaden and expand your technical capabilities. We hope that after taking these classes you will emerge more knowledgeable and learn how special the discipline of weight engineering is across the multiple industries. This year, the Training Program will take place at the Omni Mont-Royal from May 20 through May 24, 2017. The SAWE has a long proven track record of delivering outstanding training and we hope you will enjoy training with us here in Montreal. New this year are several one-half day classes to reach out to MPE who may have more special interests.

 

Introduction to Mass Properties Measurement
Wayne Clay –SAWE Member - Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control

This is a basic class which teaches measurement of weight, center-of-gravity, and moments of inertia (MOI). Effects of gravity variation due to latitude and altitude will be explained. This class will demonstrate and teach moment of inertia measuring techniques typically used for missiles and control surfaces. The Mass Properties Measurement class will contain both a classroom presentation and a laboratory session. The class will consist of approximately three hours of lecture and ve hours of hands-on laboratory session with participants making mass properties measurements.

The classroom discussion will include mass definition and mass measurement techniques. Force measurement methods such as spring scales, load cells, strain gauges, and rebalance technology will be discussed. The MOI definition and its relationship to torque and angular acceleration and measurement techniques will be included. The definition of Product of Inertia (POI) will be discussed and how it relates to Principle Axes definition, measurement, and calculation techniques. Laboratory exercises will include mass measurement, center-of-gravity measurement, MOI measurement using a torsion rod and the bi lar method. POI measurement/calculation and principle axis measurement/calculation will be taught.

It is the intent of this class to provide the student with an understanding of the methods for measuring moment of inertia. The class will conclude with the taking of a test to verify that the class has provided the students with the basic understanding of how to measure moment of inertia of a missile or a control surface.

Basic calculators will be needed for examples and exercises. Please dress appropriately for working with measuring equipment.

 

Inclining a Ship
William Fox, P.E. – SAWE Honorary Fellow – Retired

This one-day class will discuss the inclining of a vessel in order to determine its displacement (weight) and center of gravity. The primary emphasis will be on inclining in water, but inclining in air will also be covered. A classroom session on the theory, procedure, and results of inclining will be held, followed by an actual demonstration of inclining techniques aboard a waterborne vessel.

The objectives of the class are to provide the student with an introduction to the principles of naval architecture and marine terminology, and to discuss and demonstrate the inclining of a vessel to determine its weight and center of gravity. ASTM F 1321-90, Standard Guide for Conducting a Stability Test, will be used as a text for this class. After a brief introduction to the principles of naval architecture, the theory and purpose of the inclining experiment will be presented. The lightweight survey will be described and then the inclining experiment itself will be discussed. Preparations required aboard the vessel and ashore will be described, and plans and equipment required will be discussed and demonstrated. Inclining procedures, data, and calculations will be reviewed and examples from an actual inclining will be examined in detail. Troubleshooting the results of the inclining, and matters of bias and accuracy, will be covered. Inclining of a small vessel in air will be discussed.

Following the classroom session, the class will travel to and board a vessel for a practical demonstration of an inclining. A brief light ship survey will be completed, drafts and specific gravity of the water will be taken, and inclining weight will be moved to obtain a plot of tangents and inclining moments. The resulting data will be processed and the vessel’s light ship displacement and center of gravity will be determined at the conclusion. After the inclining, the class will have lunch at a local restaurant or on board the vessel, then will return to the hotel for a summary and closing. The class will conclude with a short open-book test and exercise to con rm that the student has gained an understanding of the theory and practice of inclining a vessel. A conference room at the hotel will be provided, as will transportation to and from the inclining site.

Basic calculators will be needed for examples and exercises. Students should wear casual clothes and rubber-soled shoes, as they will be boarding a vessel.

 

Advanced Mass Properties Measurement
Paul Kennedy, SAWE Fellow, Space Electronics

This one day course is intended to provide training in the measurement of moment of inertia, center of gravity, and product of inertia, with emphasis on the various measurement methods used in industry. This class begins with a review of the de nitions, and continues with the principles of mass properties measurement.

 

Aircraft Weight & Balance Course
Tom Oole, SAWE Honorary Fellow, United States Air Force – Retired

This two-day course assumes a basic knowledge of weight and balance. The class will demonstrate and teach proper procedures for weighing and completing forms for military aircraft. The intent of this class is to provide the student with an understanding of the weight and balance system within the United States Air Force and “pitfalls” involved in weighing aircraft. Students should bring basic calculators, paper, and pens/pencils for use in examples and exercises. Students should also dress appropriately for the trip to the aircraft hangar. Wear rubber-soled, closed-toed shoes.

 

Principles of Weight Management and Weight Estimating Methods for the Offshore Oil Industry
David Bennett – SAWE Member – WorleyParsons

Due to the unique nature of design and construction of xed and floating offshore oil facilities (very few of which are identical), the oil industry relies on accurate weight management to provide data to create information that is used for structural design, cost estimating and determining the most efficient means of transporting, lifting or towing a completed platform from a fabrication facility to its installation site.

Application of proven methods – based on historical weight data and experience – are employed to determine preliminary weights for offshore structures. This early data is used to calculate estimated design and fabrication costs that are part of an overall feasibility analysis to determine the commercial viability of development of an offshore oil eld. Numerous technical (severe environmental conditions, high production rates, corrosive environments, etc.) and monetary (high weight equals high cost) challenges must be overcome before an owner is comfortable with proceeding to exploit a new oilfield from discovery to production.

With floating production facilities being installed in water depths approaching 10,000 feet, it is critical to develop the correct platform type (semi-submersible, spar, FPSO ( Floating production, storage and offloading vessel). Weight management is one of the key tools used to determine the correct production scenario.

This training course will highlight the importance of weight management in the oil industry, present several of the methods typically used to create preliminary estimates of weight and center of gravity and walk through an example of estimating preliminary weight and CG data for a floating offshore platform.

After registration, please keep an eye out for an e-mail from the instructor. He will likely be sending out a list of reading material to review before the class.

 

Aircraft Weight & Balance Course
Tom Oole – SAWE Honorary Fellow – United States Air Force – Retired

This two-day course assumes a basic knowledge of weight and balance. The class will demonstrate and teach proper procedures for weighing and completing forms for military aircraft. The intent of this class is to provide the student with an understanding of the weight and balance system within the United States Air Force and “pitfalls” involved in weighing aircraft. Students should bring basic calculators, paper, and pens/pencils for use in examples and exercises. Students should also dress appropriately for the trip to the aircraft hangar. Wear rubber-soled, closed-toed shoes.

 

Basic Mass Properties Measurement
Wayne Clay – SAWE Member – Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control

This half-day session will feature weight and balance topics and is intended to be mostly a hands on class demonstrating basic mass properties measurements. This class is geared for new engineers who have never:

  • Measured density of solids and liquids
  • Measured center of gravity of vehicles
  • Measured moments of inertia

This class is for college students and those who have never seen Moment of Inertia measured and have not had the “Introduction to Mass Properties Measurement” class.

If available, other class instructors will help out in this class with their unique discipline measurements.

 

Introduction to Marine Weight Engineering for Non-Naval Architects
Dominick Cimino – SAWE Fellow – Computer Science Corporation

The objective of this class is to provide an overview of the fundamentals of naval architecture principles and standard practices, and provide a basic understanding of the weight engineering processes relative to the marine vehicles in a marine environment with the effects of buoyancy, wind, and sea conditions. The course highlights the differences in mass properties in the Marine Industry versus the Allied Industries, as well as discusses actual examples of practical impacts of weight engineering in the Marine Industry. The course includes practical examples and class exercises.

 

Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training
Harold Smoot – SAWE Fellow – Lockheed Martin

This one-day class will present the features of the Automated Weight and Balance System in a hands‐on software training class. The class will include explanations of the charts and forms (Chart A, Form B, Chart C, and Form F) explained in RP7 to maintain good operational weight and balance of military aircraft. The basic approach of the class is to give computer demonstrations followed by student exercises that provide the students with a good understanding of AWBS Version 10.0 features and capabilities. The instructor will also address students’ specific AWBS questions. All students are required to bring their own laptop computer running Microsoft Windows with AWBS 10.0 installed.

 

Developing Basic Parametric Methods
Andy Walker – SAWE Member – Lockheed Martin

The course will cover such topics as Basic Statistical Terminology, Statistical Correlation Processes, Parametric Estimation Pitfalls, and a Parametric Fighter Aircraft Wing Weight Correlation example.

 

Fuel System
Jerry Pierson – SAWE Honorary Fellow – Retired
Rod van Dyk – SAWE Member – Safran Landing Systems

This class will cover the basic fuel usage process, including fuel quantity per tank measurement, fuel gauge calibration, usable and unusable fuel, and all aspects of fuel usage determined on the ground. Some hands-on non- ammable liquid density measurements representative of fuel density measurements will be part of the class.

Class includes discussions on general operation, design, volume and center of gravity measurement, fuel sensors, fuel indicators, and fuel system operation.

 

Training Classes for May 2017

Class

Day

Instructor

Introduction to Mass Properties Measurement

Saturday May 20

Wayne Clay

Inclining a Ship

Saturday May 20

William Fox

Advanced Mass Properties Measurement

Sunday May 21

Paul Kennedy

Principles of Weight Management and Weight estimating Methods for the Offshore Oil Industry

Sunday May 21

David Bennett

Aircraft Weight and Balance – Day 1

Monday May 22

Tom Oole

Basic Mass Properties Measurements

Monday May 22 AM

Wayne Clay

Introduction to Marine Weight Engineering for Non-Naval Architects

Monday May 22 PM

Dom Cimino

Aircraft Weight and Balance – Day 2

Tuesday May 23

Tom Oole

Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS Software Training)

Wednesday May 24

Harold Smoot

Developing Basic Parametric Methods

Wednesday May 24 AM

Andy Walker

Fuel System

Wednesday May 24 PM

Jerry Pierson Rod van Dyk

 

All training class attendees will receive a course completion certi cate with the appropriate Professional Development Hours (PDH). This is being done in order to assist trainees in meeting any necessary professional development requirements that they must meet.

 

Vendors and Sponsors

76th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 20-25, 2017
Montreal, Canada

 

Paul Kennedy
VP Vendor Relations

Space Electronics LLC

Rod Van Dyk
Deputy VP Vendor Relations
Chapter Vendor Coordinator
Safran Landing Systems 

Claudia Rosenberger
Deputy VP Vendor Relations
usb GmbH

 

 

On behalf of the International Society of Allied Weight Engineers, I am proud to invite your company to participate as an exhibitor at the 76th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering in Montreal, Canada. During our three-day conference, exhibitors will have the opportunity to present their new concepts, products, and services to experts and decision makers in the weight engineering realm. Exhibitors will enjoy a 10’ x 8’ booth space in our fully carpeted exhibit hall along with the following benefits: 

EXHIBITOR BENEFITS

  • Company listing in the conference program
  • Promotional and advertising opportunities to help increase your company’s exposure
  • Complimentary delivery of exhibit materials to the exhibit hall on Setup Sunday*
  • Complimentary crate storage during the conference
  • Complimentary removal of exhibit materials from the exhibit hall after the conference*
  • Draped display table with chairs
  • Electrical service – standard 120 VAC
  • Two 3-day complimentary registrations for company representatives
  • Opportunity to give a company presentation during one of our technical sessions
  • Discounted admission to Sunday’s Opening Mixer
  • Discounted admission to the Standards and Practices Luncheon on Tuesday
  • Opportunity to provide training in the use of your product
  • Following the event, all exhibitors will receive a list of conference attendees

* Large shipping containers may be subject to handling fees by the conference facility 

Early registration for the conference is encouraged. Space is limited, so claim your spot by registering today!

For more information on sponsorship and exhibiting, please use this contact form.

We look forward to seeing you in Montreal!   

Sponsorship Opportunities and Registration

 

Bronze Conference Sponsors

www.mayahtt.com

UTC Aerospace Systems

Burloak Technologies

SAFRAN

 

Anticipated Exhibitors

Altair Engineering 
Aventec
BAS Engineering
Ensinger
Evocast

General Electrodynamics Corporation
IAMAVIATION
i.e. Solutions

Intercomp Company
Lockheed Martin
Maya Simulation
Mecanica Solutions

Space Electronics LLC 

 

Break Sponsors

Space Electronics
Intercomp Company
Meta MPE

 


 

 

2017 SAWE International Conference - Sponsorship Opportunities

2017 SAWE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
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SPONSORSHIP and EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
76th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 20-25, 2017
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
 

The Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) provides opportunities to connect with engineers and industry professionals from large and small companies from around the world. SAWE conferences and technical publications support a wide range of industries including aerospace, defense, government, marine, automotive, airline and other related industries. The SAWE is focused on:

  • Providing a means for those interested in mass properties engineering to work together to further their professional goals.
  • Promoting recognition of mass properties engineering as a specialized discipline in the entire spectrum of professional engineering.
  • Serving as a medium for the exchange of current mass properties related techniques and state of the art improvements in the profession.
  • Promoting the design and manufacture of optimum weight equipment, development of new materials, and improvements in the state of the art.
  • Encouraging members to promote continuous improvement in the interrelations between mass properties engineers for mutual benefit.
  • Publicly recognizing any person or organization that significantly enhances the professionalism of the Society or develops new technology that improves the state of the art of mass properties engineering efficiencies.
  • Promoting the inclusion of mass properties engineering in the curriculum of study in institutions of higher learning.
  • Providing training for those working in the field of Mass Properties.

 

 Conference Level

Obtain maximum exposure for your Company through various different tiers of Conference Sponsorship:

Tier Diamond Gold Silver Bronze Exhibitor Break
Cost (US Dollars) $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,500 $2,000 $500
Benefits            
Logo on sponsor signage 1,2 X X X X    
Logo on Event web page 3 X X X X    
Logo on Announcement 3 X X X X    
Company Name on Announcement X X X X X X
Logo on Event Guide 3 X X X X    
Company Name on Event Guide X X X X X X
Event Guide Ad - full page 3 X          
Event Guide Ad - half page 3   X        
Event Guide Ad - quarter page     X      
Registration - 4 packages 4 X          
Registration - 3 packages 4   X        
Registration - 2 packages 4     X   X  
Registration - 1 package 4       X    
Exhibition Space X       X  
  1. Displayed in SAWE Exhibit Area and in Technical Sessions
  2. Displayed on wall at major events (Reception/Mixer, Opening Session, Standards and Practices Committee Luncheon, and Awards Banquet)
  3. Logos displayed wherever “76th Annual SAWE Conference” is printed
  4. Registration Packages equal to what is allotted to a full three-day individual member registration

Events Level


Company Name listed on Placard positioned outside the following Special Events:

  • Sunday Reception/Mixer,
  • Select Coffee/Refreshment Breaks
  • Hospitality Suite

Cost for Events sponsorship is $500/event.
Note: The SAWE does not allow for exclusive sponsorship of events. All "Event" Sponsors will have their name displayed in the same size on a placard under a general listing of "Event Sponsors".

 

Registration

 

 

ShipWeight North American User Group Meeting

76th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering

May 20-25, 2017
Montreal, Canada 

 

ShipWeight

 

The 11th ShipWeight User Group meeting will be held in two sessions on the afternoon of Sunday, May 21st and the morning of Monday, May 22nd. This format will allow greater exibility for those who would like to attend some of the other events being held during the SAWE International Conference.

The meeting will be of interest to active ShipWeight users as well as those who are considering acquiring it. Sunday’s session will focus on the new features and improvements in ShipWeight Version 12, and Monday’s session will explore some of the more advanced features in ShipWeight. Both sessions are intended to be interactive, with questions and discussion from the group.

The meeting is also an excellent opportunity to meet other ShipWeight users in an informal setting for exchanging experiences and discussions on best practices. Last, but not least, it is a great opportunity to provide feedback to BAS Engineering as developers of ShipWeight and participate in making priorities for future development of the software. 

 

Key Information
Where

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal in Montreal, Canada 

When

Sunday, May 21st, from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Monday, May 22nd, from 9:00 am –12:00 pm 

Registration General Conference Registration  or by email office@shipweight.com 
Cost

Per General Conference Registration. One or more day’s registration grants access automatically to the ShipWeight User Group meeting. Note, one refreshment break is included each day; meals are on your own. 

Registration Deadline Per General Conference Registration

 

 

 

Special Events

76th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering

May 20-25, 2017
Montreal, Canada 

 

 

Sunday May 21

Monday May 22

Tuesday May 23

Wednesday May 24

Thursday May 25

Morning

Eastern Townships Wine Tour

Open

Aviation Museum and Ste-Anne- de-Bellevue

Guided Motorcoach City Tour

Bombardier CSeries Tour

Afternoon

Lachine Rapids Boating

Travel Home

Evening

Welcome Reception

Dinner and Live Jazz in Old Montreal at Bistro Le Modavie

Open

Awards Banquet

Hospitality Suite

Open

Open

Open

 

 

Wine Tour and Lunch in the Eastern Townships of Quebec

Sunday May 21, 2017, Wine Tour and Lunch in the Eastern Townships of Québec

We have organized a private tour of one of the most beautiful areas of “La Belle Province,” the Eastern Townships. This area is rich in old Québécois tradition in every small village and town, nestled in a picturesque landscape. From maple syrup and cheese, to wines and cider, it is truly a memorable gastronomic experience. We will have our guide take us for a beautiful three course meal featuring Québécois delicacies at the well known restaurant “Le Tire-Bouchon,” and sample two of the amazing wineries from this region of Québec.

Departure and Arrival Times:  10:00 am to 4:30 pm (Times are TBD)
Participant Cost:  $130.00 USD (lunch, taxes, and tips included)

Boating in Montreal's Lachine Rapids

Monday May 22, 2017, Boating in Montreal’s Lachine Rapids

One of the best ways of seeing the city of Montreal is from the water, on the great Saint Lawrence River. And with some nice weather, why not take in the beautiful city more refreshed with some speed and splashes? Flowing between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic, the Saint Lawrence rolls and tumbles right through the heart of Montreal’s city centre. As you oat along, take in breathtaking cityscapes framed by the distant peaks of the Laurentian Mountains. Do not forget your swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothes! Shoes or sandals are also mandatory, so remember a change of footwear!

Departure and Arrival Times: Monday afternoon (Times are TBD)
Participant Cost: $60.00 USD (transportation, taxes and tips included)

Bistro Le Modavie
Bistro Le Modavie

Monday May 22, 2017 (Revised), Dinner and Live Jazz in Old Montreal at Bistro Le Modavie

We invite you to join us in the heart of the Old Port of Montreal for our evening soirée, a combination of French cuisine and live jazz at Modavie.

A fixture in the Montreal Jazz scene, Modavie’s encourages local talent, inviting an eclectic group of Montreal-based artists who cover everything from jazz to R&B and Blues.

Like the lively music accompanying it, Modavie’s food strikes all the right chords. Inspired French bistro dishes with always-fresh produce (be sure to try the lamb)!

Departure and Arrival Times:  6:00 pm to close (Times are TBD)
Participant Cost:  $65.00 USD (taxes and tips included)
* alcoholic beverages not included

Montreal Aviation Museum

Tuesday May 23, 2017, Montreal Aviation Museum and Lunch in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

The Montreal Aviation Museum is the only one of its kind in Quebec combining civil and military aircraft, artifacts and memorabilia, and has the full support of many established cultural and educational organizations, including the Canada Aviation and Space Museum and McGill University. The MAM has been restoring several historically signi cant aircraft for Canada and particularly for the province of Quebec. We will then go a short distance away to enjoy lunch outside at a peaceful waterfront restaurant, along the aptly named inlet “Quai Sera” in nearby Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. Beyond its historical and touristic charms, this small town is a thriving centre in western Montreal, allowing locals and patrons to enjoy nature, local culture, and joie de vivre without the noise from the “big city” atmosphere.

Departure and Arrival Times:  9:00 am to 2:00 pm (Times are TBD)
Participant Cost:  $75.00 USD (transportation, taxes, tips and lunch included)

Tuesday May 23, 2017, Non-SAWE Evening Recommendation: Cirque du Soleil under the Big Top

We are happy to announce that Quebec’s own Cirque du Soleil has a brand new show under the big top at Montreal’s Old Port, in celebration of the 375th anniversary of the city of Montreal. We are not of cially organizing this as a group event, but this is a “can’t miss” recommendation for the free evening on Tuesday night, especially if you have never seen a Cirque du Soleil show before. Buy your tickets, and either grab a taxi or take a nice walk to the Big Top in the old port of Montreal, which is not too far from the hotel. And make sure to get your tickets early – not only can we guarantee an amazing spectacle, but it will also sell out very quickly!!! VOLTA tells a spellbinding story about the freedom to choose and the thrill of blazing your own trail. Inspired in part by the adventurous spirit that fuels the culture of action sports, the show weaves the adrenaline rush of acrobatics into a visually striking world driven by a stirring melodic score.

Website:  https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/volta
Departure and Arrival Times:  TBD
Participant Cost:  Varied based on seat selection

Wednesday May 24, 2017, Motorcoach Tour of Montreal

This 3.5 hour guided tour picks us up right at the Omni Hotel (and drops us off there as well), and includes stops at the city`s most captivating attractions where you can have time to take memorable pictures.

OLD MONTRÉAL — Enjoy a journey through time as you visit Old Montréal, nestled between the St. Lawrence Seaway and the downtown skyscrapers. It is in this part of the city where you will nd the Notre-Dame-Basilica. Built in 1824, this church is amidst the most impressive landmarks in the world.

OLYMPIC STADIUM — Created for the Summer Olympic Games in 1976, it is truly an architectural masterpiece. Its tower, integrated into the base, is the tallest inclined in the world, at 165m (539ft).

MOUNT ROYAL PARK LOOKOUT — This enchanting park offers an impressive view of the city below. It has provided many outdoor activities for over 100 years.

SAINT JOSEPH’S ORATORY — An Italian Renaissance style basilica, which is the largest in Canada and is dedicated to the country’s patron saint. Its founder, Brother André, had performed many miracles here in the early 1900’s and, still today, millions of visitors come to visit. Brother André was canonized in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI. 

Departure and Arrival Times:  9:00 am to 1:00pm (Times are TBD) 
Participant Cost:  $55.00 USD (taxes and tips included) 

Bombardier's Miracle Facility

Thursday May 25, 2017, Tour of Bombardier’s Mirabel Facility

To finish yet another successful international conference by the SAWE, Bombardier is offering a tour of their Mirabel plant to our members and guests. The brand new CSeries and CRJ passenger jets are assembled and delivered at this plant! The details of this tour are still being finalized, but we will certainly inform all those registered once we have the details. ;

Departure and Arrival Times:  8:00 am to 12:00 noon (Times are TBD)
Participant Cost:  $40.00 USD (taxes and tips included)

 

Reservations for special events should be made at time of conference registration. Space is limited and is subject to availability. Payment must be received upon request of event registration and registration will not be confirmed until payment is received. All event registration information will be retained by the Special Events Chair and may be verified at time of conference check-in if desired.

Transportation is included for all events, except for Monday evening for Le Balcon Cabaret, which is within walking distance from the hotel.

 

Conference Registered Events

In addition to our technical schedule on Monday and Wednesday, Standards and Practices (S&P) schedule on Tuesday, and training classes scheduled Saturday through Wednesday, we will offer you opportunities to interact socially meeting new friends and old. The three organized events for this are the Sunday Welcome Reception, Tuesday’s Standards and Practices Luncheon, and, of course, Wednesday’s closing Awards Banquet, where the history and heritage of the SAWE will be on display. All members, attendees, and guests are invited to join us. Separate registration and payment is required for each, including for exhibitors.

  • Welcome Reception – Start the conference week off right with a drink and light hors d’oeuvres with your fellow SAWE members. Meet in the Pierre de Coubertin of the hotel and meet new people or rekindle old friendships.
  • Standards and Practices Luncheon – Enjoy a plated luncheon with our luncheon speaker. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated (just let us know on your conference registration).
  • Awards Banquet – The Awards Banquet closes our conference and allows us to honor all those who have had a part in running our Society for the past year or more. We induct our new international officers for 2017-2018, introduce the latest Fellows and Honorary Fellows, confer the Best Paper Award and Student Scholarship, and present all the other accomplishments of note. A cash bar will be available during our Silent Auction before the banquet and a limited time at the beginning of the banquet. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated (just let us know on your conference registration).

Date

Day

Event

20 May 2017

Saturday

BoD Luncheon

21 May 2017

Sunday

Welcome Reception

23 May 2017

Tuesday

SPC Luncheon

24 May 2017

Wednesday

Awards Banquet

 

 

Hotel and Transportation

76th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering

May 20-25, 2017
Montreal, Canada 

 

Hotel Omni Mount RoyalLocation

 

The 76th Annual International Conference of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers will be held at the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal in Montreal, Quebec. Located downtown on elegant Sherbrooke Street West near McGill University, this luxury hotel dominates the Golden Square Mile’s historical district. Towering over the Mount-Royal Park, this 31 story hotel offers magni cent city views and an abundance of natural light. Sophisticated, luminous, and inviting, this environment showcases an authentic and re ned stay.

The hotel is located near many excellent restaurants, museums, and parks. Many of the city’s attractions are within walking distance, but can also be accessed using the excellent subway system (Metro).

SAWE guests will enjoy free internet service in their guest room with enrollment to the Omni Select Guest program. (This can be done prior to arrival via the omnihotels.com website or done at check in...a valid email address is required.)

The hotel has an outdoor pool, a spa, and tness center.

 

Accommodations

 

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
1050 Sherbrooke Street West,
Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2R6, Canada
(514) 284-1110

https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/montreal-mont-royal

 

Our room block has been reserved at the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal. Rooms are available to our group three days pre- and post-conference from Thursday, May 18 through Saturday, May 27, based on hotel availability. The special conference room rate is $165 CAD plus 18% local and provincial taxes per night. Website registration information will be arranged and made available on the SAWE conference website. Omni Reservations can also be contacted at 1-800-THE-OMNI using our group name – Society of Allied Weight Engineers – SAWE.  Use group code "051617SOCALLIED". The cutoff date for our guaranteed room block is April 29, 2017.

Link for hotel reservations at SAWE rate:

https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/montreal-mont-royal/meetings/society-of-allied-weight-engineers

 

Transportation

 

To and From the Airport

 

Taxi or Limousine
http://www.admtl.com/en/access/taxis-limousines

Taxi to/from downtown core is $40 CAD, at fee, one-way. Limo to downtown core is $55 CAD + taxes, at fee, one-way.

Special Notes:

  • Ask the driver for the xed rate to downtown (or airport). If they turn on the meter, they may expect you to pay that instead at the end of the trip. If they refuse for any reason, just get out and get in the next taxi.
    If paying by credit card, ensure the driver is OK with credit cards for payment. Even though taxis are required by law to accommodate electronic payments, some drivers may insist only a cash payment, or say their machine is broken once you arrive. They are also not allowed to ask for any additional fees for accepting an electronic payment.

 

Public transportation – 747 Express
http://www.stm.info/en/info/networks/bus/shuttle/more-about-747-aeroport-p-e-trudeau-centre-ville-shuttle

$10 CAD, one-way. Includes a 24 hour pass on the metro system (STM).

Should you decide to purchase a 1 or 3 day pass (or other options, see website for details), the 747 pass is included.

At the airport:

  • Bought inside the airport terminal near the 747 bus stop (international arrivals area),
  • $10 CAD cash, coins only
  • Credit Card

From downtown to the airport:

  • any metro station
  • any parking machine near the 747 bus stop (all marked with a blue “P$” symbol, using parking stall number 0747)
  • At the Tourist Welcome Office in Old Montréal
  • Credit Card

The 747 bus runs 24 hours per day between the airport and the bus station downtown, with a number of stops along the route.

Rue Peel is the correct stop for the Omni, with a short walk to the hotel. If there is not a map of the stops inside the bus, ask the driver to announce the “Rue Peel” stop.

 

While around Montreal

 

Public transportation (Métro/STM)
http://www.stm.info/en/info

Various options available, available for purchase at any Métro station either with automated machine or the information booths at the gates.

  • single ride tickets or books of 10 tickets
  • 1 or 3 day passes
  • evening only passes

Peel Station is a 3-minute walk from the Omni Hotel.

 

Taxi

Taxis are plentiful in the city of Montreal, it is very easy to ag one down from anywhere, or ask the hotel to call one for you.

Uber is currently in a “licensed test pilot” in Montreal, but it is not clear whether it will be legal in May 2017.

 

Téo (“Tay-oh”)

  • a newer “green alternative” taxi eet, all are electric cars
  • fares are the same as taxis
  • Easily identified – all of their vehicles are white with green tops
  • Also uses an Uber-like app, available free for download

 

Rental cars

If you wish to rent a car for exploring the city and beyond, they are available through hotel concierge.

 

Parking options

Self-Parking: $17.75 CAD/day (see hotel doorman for location or go to http://autoparcstanley.com/ )
Valet Parking: $29.00 CAD/24hr period incl. in/out privileges

 

Registration

76th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering

May 20-25, 2017
Montreal, Canada 

 

 

General Conference Registration

Registration for the “Technical Conference” for 1,2, or 3 days is required for everyone attending or participating in any of the Technical sessions (Monday and Wednesday) and the SPC Day (Tuesday). Non-members must pay an additional fee to attend the Technical sessions and/or the SPC Day. Only by registering can you obtain a Conference Badge, which is required for admittance to these events.

Those people that are doing training only, only pay for training. Members and Non-members are welcome to our hotel events, including the Welcome Reception, SPC Luncheon, Awards Banquet, and any of the day tours planned, by signing up for “events only.”

Advance registration is strongly advised. Payment of all applicable Registration Fees by credit card, check, or cash is required prior to or at the time you obtain your badge and conference materials at Registration. There are NO exceptions to this, including for exhibitor representatives. General Registration fees are as follows. Students, Retirees, Authors, and Presenters, please see the fees identified under the Special Conference Registration section.  

 

Registration Level Fee1 Registered Event Fee: Access to Conference
Papers2
Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
SAWE Members
3-Day Registration $900 $10* $10* $10 Yes
2-Day Registration $700 $40 $50 $60 No
1-Day Registration $350 $40 $50 $60 No
Non-members3
3-Day Registration $1000 $10* $10* $10 Yes
2-Day Registration $800 $40 $50 $60 No
1-Day Registration $450 $40 $50 $60 No

* ALL attendees and exhibitors must separately register and pay for the Welcome Reception and SPC Luncheon. This is to improve headcounts for food budgeting and help eliminate excess costs to the conference. Exhibitors and attendees with 3-day registrations are granted a discounted fee for each event (see the Conference Registered Events section).

  1. All registrations conducted after May 5, 2017. will incur a $50 Late Charge over and above the listed fees. We therefore encourage all parties to pre-register prior to this date, even if your company has not yet authorized your attendance or you know you will be paying your fees upon arrival at the conference instead of at the time of registration. There is no charge to cancel a registration.
  2. All qualifying registered attendees will be granted access to all SAWE papers presented at the conference by means of a password and link to allow access to them electronically. The links will be forwarded to the attendance list shortly after the conference. As a benefit of SAWE membership, members also have free access to all presented papers from past conferences one year or more previous to the current conference.
  3. Non-members registering for the conference automatically incur a $100 non-member fee. Since current SAWE membership dues are $60/year, consideration should be made to becoming an SAWE member at registration instead.

 

Special Conference Registration

Full-time students, retirees, authors of SAWE conference papers, and conference presenters (who do not submit an associated paper for the presentation) are all eligible for Special Conference Registration fees. Please note that all Registration Fees must be paid in full by credit card, check, or cash prior to or at the time you obtain your badge and conference materials at Registration. There are NO to exceptions this. 

 

Registration Level Fee What does this fee include?
Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
Access to Conference
Papers
Retirees
Full-time Retiree $30 $10 $50 $60 No
Students Not Presenting a Paper
Student (no student events*) $30 Yes No Yes No
Student (includes student events*) $100 Yes No Yes No
Authors and Presenters
Author (non-student) Complimentary 1-day registration 
on day paper is presented
for one individual per paper only 
$40 $50 $60 Yes
Student Author (includes student events*) Complimentary 3-day registration
for all authors or co-authors
Yes No Yes No
Presenter (without SAWE paper submittal) Complimentary 1-day registration
for day of presentation
$40 $50 $60 No

* Details on Student Events will be posted on the SAWE website once plans have been formalized. Please check the website by early February 2017 for more information. 

 

 

Training Registration

 Class Member
One two-day class $1,000
One full-day class $500
One half-day class $250

Course registrations must be completed no later than April 30, 2017, to ensure your seat in the class, and to allow for pre-planning by the instructor and preparation of sufficient class materials. Exceptions will be considered ONLY if class space remains after the aforementioned date. Class sizes are limited, and enrollment is subject to availability. The SAWE reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if enrollment does not meet the minimum requirements.

 

 

 

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2016 Canada Regional Conference
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Montreal, Canada 

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2016-05 75th SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering

Technical Tracks

75th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 21-26, 2016
Denver, Colorado, USA

 

Miguel Mascaray-Rufas
Vice President – Technical Director
Airbus

Damon Dotson
Deputy 
VP Technical Director
The Boeing Company 

Werner Massinger
Deputy VP Technical Director
Airbus D & S

 

Since its inception in 1939, the purpose of the SAWE has been to promote the exchange of technical information and new ideas in Mass Properties Engineering.

The SAWE International Conference is the annual meeting that brings together mass properties professionals from throughout the world. These dedicated men and women work in close cooperation with, and address the needs of, industry, government, and other engineering and manufacturing organizations. The 2016 Technical Tracks are a result of input from these mass properties professionals with the combined efforts of the International Of cers, the 2016 Conference Committee, and the Technical Committee.

For us, the mass properties professionals, but also for the entire engineering community, the SAWE Annual event is an excellent opportunity to learn and share the latest developments in the discipline, not only attending the technical sessions and papers presentations, but also meeting colleagues from all around the world.

During our 2016 Conference, our technical sessions will include WEIGHT REPORTING ASPECTS, MASS PROPERTIES PROCESSES, MARINE INDUSTRIES MASS PROPERTIES TOPICS, WEIGHT ESTIMATION IN PRELIMINARY DESIGN, etc.

There will be two complete days dedicated to the technical presentations.

The Technical FORUM will supplement the papers and presentations: an open debate on one speci c topic of Mass Properties. 

 

Call for Papers and Instructions to Authors

Submit Abstracts

 

 

Student Papers, Presentations and Events

75th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 21-26, 2016
Denver, Colorado, USA

 

 

SAWE International Conference Students

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Standards and Practices Day

75th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 21-26, 2016
Denver, Colorado, USA

 

Andy Schuster
Standards and Practices Committee Chairman
SAWE Honorary Fellow

 

The objective of the SAWE’s Standards and Practices Committee (SPC), is to foster the development of products that make our professional activities more efficient, more consistent, more valuable for society, of today and tomorrow, as well as clearer and more understandable to our customers.

This objective is so important that SAWE dedicates a whole day of the conference to these non-proprietary, consensus forums for the development of industry products. The work is led by Industry Committees (IC) that focus on Recommended Practices, SAWE/ANSI Standards, textbooks and handbooks. All of these documents capture mass properties engineering knowledge such as customer requirements, best practices, experience, and product and/or process standards.

 

Planned SPC Events

Morning Opening Session
A kickoff to the day’s activities will be a review of the SPC over the past year, status of recommended practices, standards, textbooks, and the handbook, followed by a review of any strategic changes.

Morning Industry Committee Workshops
The Airline Affairs, Marine, Military Aircraft, Missiles and Space Systems will have full day workshops for detailed discussions. Industry Committee Chairs will meet to hold their own agendas that address industry needs and opportunities, the year’s activities, and future plans. Present standards are reviewed for currency and new standards are formulated.

Planning Meetings
The Cross Industry, Ground Vehicle, and Offshore Industry Committees, as well as the Special Committees for the Handbook update, and new Textbooks will each hold a short in-person planning meetings at different times during the day. These are open to all attendees, but these executive sessions are typically focused on strategic plans and the current status of specific documents.

Luncheon with Industry Speaker

Afternoon Industry Committee Workshops and Planning Meetings

Industry Committee Chair Wrap Up
Where a summary of the day’s activities are presented.

 

Attendees are encouraged to listen and provide comments at all the meetings. However, if you have something to share with the Industry Committee, please consider providing your perspective by:

  • Preparing a technical paper that details an existing or new best practice, methodology, etc
  • Giving a presentation to describe a current issue that is worthwhile discussing in the workshop
  • Presenting a Training Class outline based on current SAWE documents (RPs, Textbooks, etc)

We welcome new ideas, new participants, and new contributions. Help us improve our profession by participating in SAWE SPC activities.

 

Guest Speakers

75th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 21-26, 2016
Denver, Colorado, USA

 

Opening Session Speaker

Robert W. Ridenour

History of the SAWE
Robert W. Ridenour

Robert W. (Bob) Ridenour graduated with a BA in Physics and Math from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville (SIUE) in 1964 and an MS in Physics from SIUE in 1971. Bob joined McDonnell Aircraft in 1964. During the next forty years, he worked for McDonnell Douglas Astronautics, McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, and The Boeing Company, all in St. Louis. Over his career, he worked on mass properties for: Gemini, Gemini-B for the USAF Manned Orbital Laboratory, Space Shuttle proposal, Cruise Missile proposal, F-18 Proposal, B-1 Composite Vertical Stabilizer Proposal, F18G, and others. In 1975 he was assigned to a project to develop computerized interfaces for data exchange between the structural technology disciplines (Strength, Weights, Loads, and Dynamics). He spent almost 27 years in this endeavor.

Bob has been a member of the SAWE St. Louis Chapter since 1964. He has served in several chapter of ces and on several chapter committees. He acted as the host of the 39th International Conference held in St. Louis in 1980. He has also served on several regional conference committees. Bob has been the International Vice-President - Publications since 1985. He attended ?almost? every SAWE Conference between 1986 and 2003. Bob was elected to SAWE Fellow in 1992, and to SAWE Honorary Fellow in 1994. Bob has presented papers at three International conferences and made several presentations at regional conferences.

Since his retirement in 2004, Mr. Ridenour has become more involved with his interests in history and genealogy. He is the President of the Madison County (Illinois) Genealogical Society, and the newsletter editor for that group as well. His interest in history, combined with genealogy, has led him to become a member of the Society of the War of 1812. He currently is the Vice President of the Illinois Chapter of the Society of 1812, as well as State Gravemarking Coordinator for the group. He has also become a member of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and is currently the Gravemarking Coordinator for the Genl. George Rogers Clark Chapter SAR and the editor of the chapter’s newsletter.

Mr. Ridenour will enlighten us about the history of the SAWE, concentrating on the third quarter-century of the Society’s existence.

 

 

Standards and Practices Luncheon Speaker

Roger P. McNamara, II, Ph.D.

Roger P. McNamara, II,  Ph.D.
Director, Orion Launch Abort System

Dr. McNamara has supported spacecraft design and development as well as manned and expendable, launch vehicle efforts over his 37-year career with Lockheed Martin. He started his career as a mass properties and trajectory analyst for the LM Space Shuttle Mission Integration Support Contract. Subsequently, he supported expendable launch vehicles including Titan II, Titan IV, Commercial Titan, and the Athena Launch Vehicle.

Prior to joining the Orion team, Dr. McNamara lead two Ground Missile Defense programs, serving as Program Manager for both the High Performance Boost Vehicle (HPBV) Interceptor program and the Boost Vehicle Plus (BV+) Interceptor program.

Recently, Dr. McNamara was the Orion Program Exploration Flight Test 1 (EFT-1) Mission Director responsible for the timely and accurate performance of all contributing systems for the mission including the final design, development and production of the EFT-1 flight vehicle, ground equipment; the procurement of, and integration with the Delta 4 Heavy booster launch service, oversight of flight, recovery, and post flight activities.   Ensuring the successful EFT-1 mission required the integration of multiple organizations including LM, ULA, NASA, FAA, US Navy, and USAF Range Operations.

Currently, Dr. McNamara is the Director for the Orion Launch Abort System (LAS) Integrated Product Team (IPT) and the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2)  LM Mission Director. 

 

Training Program

75th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 21-26, 2016
Denver, Colorado, USA

 

Jerry Pierson
Vice President – Training
Retired
Kristian Mayville
Conference Training Coordinator
Sierra Nevada Corporation 
Errol R. Oguzhan
Deputy VP – On-Site Training
Lockheed Martin

 

The Society of Allied Weight Engineers Training committee invites you to the 75th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties in Denver, Colorado, and is pleased to offer you these classes for your professional development. These classes are offered to expand your expertise as a Mass Properties Engineer (MPE), and we hope that many of you will register for classes in fields outside of your area of expertise or industry to broaden and expand your technical capabilities. We hope that after taking these classes you will emerge more knowledgeable and learn how special the discipline of weight engineering is across the multiple industries. This year, the Training Program will take place at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center from May 21-25, 2016. The SAWE has a long proven track record of delivering outstanding training and we hope you will enjoy training with us here in Denver, Colorado. 

Day Date Class Title
Saturday 5/21 Introduction to Mass Properties Measurement
Introduction to Aircraft Weight Engineering - Chapters 1-5 - Canceled
Sunday 5/22 Advanced Mass Properties Measurement
Introduction to Aircraft Weight Engineering - Chapters 6-14 - Canceled
Monday 5/23 Aircraft Weight and Balance - Day One
Aircraft Fuel Calibration - Canceled
Tuesday 5/24 Aircraft Weight and Balance - Day Two
Wednesday 5/25 Basic Mass Properties Measurement
Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS)

 

All training class attendees will receive a course completion certificate with the appropriate Professional Development Hours (PDH). This is being done in order to assist trainees in meeting any necessary professional development requirements that they must meet.

 

 

Introduction to Mass Properties Measurement
Wayne Clay –SAWE Member - Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control

This is a basic class which teaches measurement of weight, center-of-gravity, and moments of inertia (MOI). Effects of gravity variation due to latitude and altitude will be explained. This class will demonstrate and teach moment of inertia measuring techniques typically used for missiles and control surfaces. The Mass Properties Measurement class will contain both a classroom presentation and a laboratory session. The class will consist of approximately three hours of lecture and five hours of hands-on laboratory session with participants making mass properties measurements.

The classroom discussion will include mass definition and mass measurement techniques. Force measurement methods such as spring scales, load cells, strain gauges, and rebalance technology will be discussed. The MOI definition and its relationship to torque and angular acceleration and measurement techniques will be included. The definition of Product of Inertia (POI) will be discussed and how it relates to Principle Axes definition, measurement, and calculation techniques. Laboratory exercises will include mass measurement, center-of-gravity measurement, MOI measurement using a torsion rod and the bifilar method. POI measurement/calculation and principle axis measurement/calculation will be taught.

It is the intent of this class to provide the student with an understanding of the methods for measuring moment of inertia. The class will conclude with the taking of a test to verify that the class has provided the students with the basic understanding of how to measure moment of inertia of a missile or a control surface.

Basic calculators will be needed for examples and exercises. Please dress appropriately for working with measuring equipment.

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Advanced Mass Properties Measurement
Paul Kennedy, SAWE Fellow, Space Electronics

This class will provide training in the measurement of moment of inertia, center of gravity, and product of inertia, with emphasis on the various measurement methods used in industry and the pitfalls that can result in measurement errors. This class begins with a review of the basic principles of mass properties measurement, including weight, CG, and MOI. Students will make actual measurements of all three mass properties using state of the art equipment. It will also demonstrate the process of measuring POI by making three moment of inertia measurements with the test item oriented in different positions, rather than by spinning the object; and review the process of calculating POI.

Advanced topics include:

  • Defining scope and Reporting without confusing
  • Error sources and Measurement uncertainties
  • POI’s relationship to MOI
  • Fixturing tips, tricks, and traps
  • Specialized applications (time permitting)

It is the intent to acquire and use modern measurement equipment for demonstration. Equipment availability will be determined at a later date.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who has interest in mass properties measurement and who already has a basic level of understanding of mass properties. It is recommended that you attend the “Mass Properties Measurement” training course prior to attending this course.

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Aircraft Weight & Balance Course
Tom Oole, SAWE Honorary Fellow, United States Air Force – Retired

This two-day course assumes a basic knowledge of weight and balance. The class will demonstrate and teach proper procedures for weighing and completing forms for military aircraft. The intent of this class is to provide the student with an understanding of the weight and balance system within the United States Air Force and “pitfalls” involved in weighing aircraft. Students should bring basic calculators, paper, and pens/pencils for use in examples and exercises. Students should also dress appropriately for the trip to the aircraft hangar. Wear rubber-soled, closed-toed shoes.

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Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training
Harold Smoot, SAWE Member, Lockheed Martin

This one day class will present all the features of AWBS Version 10.0.4135 CPIN REV 010, including AWBS Form F of the US Air Force’s Automated Weight and Balance Software in a hands-on training class. Students will receive a complete overview of the software features to support weight control programs for military aircraft. Students are required to bring a laptop computer running at a minimum Windows 7. Apple computers are not supported. For US Citizens, a demo version of AWBS 10.0 will be provided on DVD. Your computer must either have a DVD drive or allow a USB stick. Non US Citizens should come with AWBS REV 010 previously installed or contact the instructor in advance at Harold.R.Smoot@LMCO.com.

The basic approach of the course is to give computer demonstrations followed by student exercises that will provide the students with a good understanding of the following AWBS features and functions:

  • Software Installation/Setup
  • New AWBS Database (No Data) 
  • Assign Personnel 
  • Working Aircraft
  • Multiple Databases 
  • Database Utilities 
  • Backup/Restore 
  • Repair/Compact 
  • Merge
  • Assign Personnel 
  • Assignment/Relieve
  • Master Chart A Editor 
  • Scheduler and Intervals 
  • Sorting/Highlighting/Printing of Scheduler 
  • Adding/Editing/Deleting of Intervals
  • Working Aircraft
  • Opening
  • Create/Delete
  • Exporting/Importing
  • Send Feature
  • Modification Wizard

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Introduction to Aircraft Weight Engineering -  Canceled
Dell Ruff, SAWE Member, Gulfstream

This two-day course covers approximately the first half of the SAWE textbook titled “Introduction to Aircraft Weight Engineering.” It is the intent to teach the second half of the textbook during two-days in May 2017 in Montreal. This class will give students a very complete overview of aircraft weight engineering. This class is strongly recommended for students wishing to have a more complete understanding of all aspects of aircraft weight engineering.

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Aircraft Fuel Calibration - Canceled
Steve Cook, L-3 Test Engineer

This class will cover the basic fuel usage process; including fuel quantity per tank measurement, fuel gauge calibration, usable and unusable fuel, and all aspects of fuel usage determined on the ground. As a former T-38 flight instructor for over five years, Steve will discuss the aspects of fuel usage such as tank transfer when in flight. Steve recently completed a fuel system operation and development both on the ground and in the air for a new aircraft fuel system. Some hands on non-flammable liquid density measurements representative of fuel density measurements will be part of the class.

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Basic Mass Properties Measurement
Jerry Pierson, SAWE Honorary Fellow, Retired

This half-day session will feature weight and balance topics and is intended to be mostly a hands on class demonstrating basic mass properties measurements. This class is geared for new engineers who have never:

  • Measured density of solids and liquids
  • Measured center of gravity of vehicles
  • Measured moments of inertia
  • Measured ship center of gravity and had stability explained
  • Spin balancing will be demonstrated if spin balance equipment is available

Other class instructors will help out in this class with their unique discipline measurements.

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ShipWeight North American User Group Meeting

75th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 21-26, 2016
Denver, Colorado, USA

ShipWeight

The 10th ShipWeight User Group meeting will be held on Monday, May 23rd. The meeting will be of interest to active ShipWeight users as well as those who are considering acquiring it.

This year’s meeting will be focused on presenting the latest features of the software, exchanging data with product models, handling margins, reporting, methods to QA your projects, and more.

The meeting is also an excellent opportunity to meet other ShipWeight users in an informal setting for exchanging experiences and discussions on best practices. Last, but not least, it is a great opportunity to provide feedback to BAS Engineering as developers of ShipWeight and participate in making priorities for future development of the software.

 

Key Information
Where

Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center in Denver, Colorado 

When

Monday, May 23rd, from 9:00 am– 4:30 pm 

Registration General Conference Registration
Cost

Per General Conference Registration. One Day registration permits attendance to the ShipWeight User Group meeting. Two or more day’s registration grants access automatically to the ShipWeight User Group meeting. Note, lunch is at an additional cost. 

Registration Deadline Per General Conference Registration

 

 

Vendors and Sponsors

75th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 21-26, 2016
Denver, Colorado, USA

 

Paul Kennedy
VP Vendor Relations

Space Electronics LLC

Richard Manning
Chapter Vendor Coordinator
United Launch Alliance

Claudia Rosenberger
Deputy VP Vendor Relations
usb GmbH

 

On behalf of the International Society of Allied Weight Engineers, I am proud to invite your company to participate as an exhibitor at the 75th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering in Denver, Colorado. Over the three-day conference, exhibitors will have the opportunity to present their new concepts, products and services to experts and decision makers in the weight engineering realm. Exhibitors will enjoy a 10’ x 8’ both space in our fully carpeted exhibit hall along with the following benefits:

EXHIBITOR BENEFITS

  • Company listing in the conference program
  • Promotional and advertising opportunities to help increase your company’s exposure
  • Complimentary delivery of exhibit materials to the exhibit hall on Setup Sunday
  • Complimentary crate storage during the conference
  • Complimentary removal of exhibit materials from the exhibit hall after the conference
  • Draped display table with chairs
  • Electrical service – standard 120 VAC
  • Two 3-day complimentary registrations for company representatives
  • Opportunity to give a company presentation during one of our technical sessions
  • Discounted admission to Sunday’s Opening Mixer
  • Discounted admission to the Standards and Practices Luncheon on Tuesday
  • Opportunity to provide training in the use of your product
  • Following the event, all exhibitors will receive a list of conference attendees

DESKTOP DISPLAY

As an alternative to a full exhibit booth, desktop display tables are available on a first-come first-served basis. Display tables are located outside the main exhibit hall and offer an inexpensive way to showcase your company.

Early registration for the conference is encouraged. The deadline for registering and paying in full is April 1, 2016. Space is limited, so claim your spot by registering today!

For more information on sponsorship and exhibiting, please use this contact form.

  

Sponsorhip Opportunities and Registration

 

Bronze Conference Sponsors

SAWE Los Angeles Chapter
Mojave Desert Chapter
Wichita Chapter
Meta MPE, LLC

 

Exibitors

Altair Engineering 
BAS Engineering
The Boeing Company

General Electrodynamics Corporation 
i. e. Solutions, Inc.
Intercomp Company
Northrop Grumman
Space Electronics LLC 

 

Break Sponsors

Huntington Ingalls Industries
Intercomp Company
Space Electronics



 

2016 SAWE International Conference - Sponsorship Opportunities

2016 SAWE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
SAWE Logo
SPONSORSHIP and EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
75th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 21-26, 2016
Denver, Colorado, USA

 

 Conference Level

Obtain maximum exposure for your Company through four different tiers of Conference Sponsorship:

Tier Diamond Gold Silver Bronze Exhibitor TableTop Break
Cost 
$10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1000 $2,000 $1,000 $500
Benefits      
Logo on sponsor signage 1,2 X X X X
Logo on Event web page 3 X X X X
Logo on Announcement 3 X X X X
Company Name on Announcement X X X X X X X
Logo on Event Guide 3 X X X X
Company Name on Event Guide X X X X X X X
Event Guide Ad - full page 3 X    
Event Guide Ad - half page 3   X  
Event Guide Ad - quarter page X
Registration - 4 packages 4 X    
Registration - 3 packages 4   X  
Registration - 2 packages 4     X X
Registration - 1 package 4 X X
Disk Space 5 X X X x X
Exhibition Space X X X
  1. Displayed in SAWE Exhibit Area and in Technical Sessions
  2. Displayed on wall at major events (Reception/Mixer, Opening Session, Standards and Practices Committee Luncheon, and Awards Banquet)
  3. Logos displayed wherever “75th Annual SAWE Conference” is printed
  4. Registration Packages equal to what is allotted to a full three-day individual member registration
  5. Disk Space on the Conference Proceedings up to 50Mb, 25Mb, and 15Mb, respectively


Events Level


Company Name listed on Placard positioned outside the following Special Events:

  • Sunday Reception/Mixer,
  • Select Coffee/Refreshment Breaks
  • Hospitality Suite

Cost for Events sponsorship is $500/event.
Note
: The SAWE does not allow for exclusive sponsorship of events. All "Event" Sponsors will have their name displayed in the same size on a placard under a general listing of "Event Sponsors".

 

Registration

 

 

Special Events

75th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 21-26, 2016
Denver, Colorado, USA

 

Georgetown Loop RailroadSunday, May 22, 2016: (Daytime)
Georgetown Loop and Lebanon Silver Mine

Ride a private train on the Georgetown Loop, considered an engineering marvel for its time. The Loop takes you between the towns of Georgetown and Silver Plume two miles apart in a steep, narrow mountain canyon. The tracks scale an elevation of 640 feet over mountainous terrain. The route includes horseshoe curves, grades of up to 4%, and four bridges across Clear Creek, including the massive Devil’s Gate High Bridge 100 feet above the river.

The Lebanon Silver Mine tour takes you 500 feet into a mine tunnel bored in the 1870s. Your guide will point out rich veins of silver and tell you about early-day mining. The temperature inside the mine is a constant 44 degrees Fahrenheit, so bring a jacket. Closed toed shoes are recommended We will depart the hotel at 9:15 am and return to the hotel by 4:00 pm. Your fee includes lunch and all costs except alcoholic drinks and pictures.

 

Pearl Street MallMonday, May 23, 2016: (Daytime)
Celestial Seasonings, Dushanbe Tea House, and Pearl Street Mall

Visit the Celestial Seasonings headquarters in Boulder, Colorado, and unlock the mysteries of tea with a guided tea tour. You will get a behind-the-scenes look at how tea is made – from raw ingredients to finished products – plus see unique attractions like their famous Mint Room, Tea Shop and Celestial Café.

Lunch will be at the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse. The elaborate and creative teahouse was completely built by hand without the use of any power tools. Constructed in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, as a gift to their sister city, Boulder, it was disassembled, crated up, and sent halfway around the world to be rebuilt in Boulder as a symbol of friendship and cultural exploration. Followed by shopping along the beautiful Pearl Street mall. We will board the bus at 9:30 am and be back at the hotel by 3:30 pm. The fee includes transportation only. The price of lunch is not included.

 

 

Cherokee Ranch and CastleMonday, May 23, 2016 (Evening)
Cherokee Ranch and Castle 

Join us for an enchanting experience — dinner and a tour of the Cherokee Ranch and Castle — featuring unmatched views of the Rocky Mountains, with over 3,400 acres of unspoiled land and a 1450s-style Scottish Castle built in the 1920s. The Castle is home to historic collections of fine art, furnishings, and memorabilia from around the world. Art lovers often visit to see drawings by Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. The Scotch Whiskey Tasting Tour makes it an unforgettable destination. Plan to leave the hotel by 5:15 pm and return by 10:00 pm. Your fee includes all costs except alcoholic drinks.

 

Denver Botanic Gardens

Tuesday, May 24, 2016: (Daytime)
Hammonds Candy Factory and Denver Botanic Garden

Unlock your inner sweet tooth at Hammond’s Candy Factory. This tour will give you a bit of Coloradoproud history, some tidbits about nostalgic candy, a little science, and a lot of fun. See how Hammond’s famous, handcrafted candy canes, ribbon candy, and lollipops are pulled, twisted, and shaped by hand – just like they were in 1920. The Mile High City is home to their one-and-only factory location where guests can see how their candy is handmade and hand-packaged from beginning to end. It is a super sweet treat you will not find elsewhere!

Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street presents a wide range of gardens and collections that illustrate an ever-widening diversity of plants from all corners of the world. Distinctive gardens define and celebrate our Western identity and a unique high altitude climate and geography. Enjoy indoor waterfalls, the Orangery and the orchid display in Marnie’s Pavilion. Bus leaves at 9:30 am and returns at 4:15 pm. Fee includes admission to the Garden. We will have lunch at a nearby restaurant on our own.

 

Central City and BlackhawkWednesday, May 25, 2016: (Daytime)
Central City and Blackhawk

Gold mining then and now! The historic communities of Central City and Blackhawk take you back to their founding by miners in 1859. Gaming aficionados will appreciate the many casinos which operate 24 hours per day. We will explore the excellent Gilpin County Museum, Art Galleries, and, of course, the historic Central City Opera House. The oldest operating Opera House in the United States opened in Central City in 1878, one-half block north of the Teller House. The Teller House is home of the famous “Face on the Bar Room Floor.” Then ride the Tramway through historic Blackhawk. We will leave the hotel at 9:30 am and return at 3:30 pm. Fee includes transportation only. Lunch and gambling fees are on your own.

 



United Launch AllianceThursday, May 26, 2016: (Daytime)
ULA Launch Operations Center

Join us for a look at the Launch Operations Center at United Launch Alliance’s headquarters in Centennial, Colorado. Observe how ULA has integrated their launch operations for Atlas, Delta, and shortly, Vulcan Rockets into one consolidated facility to control every aspect of a launch campaign. We will leave the hotel at 9:00 AM for a short trip by light rail to ULA’s headquarters, returning by 1:00 PM. 

 

Reservations for special events should be made at time of conference registration. Space is limited and is subject to availability. Payment must be received upon request of event registration and registration will not be confirmed until payment is received. All event registration information will be retained by the Special Events Chair and may be verified at time of conference check-in if desired. All social events are detailed in this announcement and prices are listed below.

 

Date Day Event Fee
22 May 2016 Sunday

Georgetown Loop & Lebanon Mine Tour

$75
23 May 2016 Monday (Day)

Celestial Seasonings/Pearl Street Mall

$40
23 May 2016 Monday (Evening)

Cherokee Ranch & Castle

$100
24 May 2016 Tuesday

Hammond’s Candy Factory & Denver Botanic Garden

$40
25 May 2016 Wednesday

Central City & Blackhawk

$40
26 May 2016 Thursday

ULA Launch Operations Center

$55

 

Conference Registered Events

In addition to our technical schedule on Monday and Wednesday, Standards and Practices (S&P) schedule on Tuesday, and training classes scheduled Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday, we will offer you opportunities to interact socially meeting new friends and old. The three organized events for this are the Sunday Welcome Reception, Tuesday’s Standards and Practices Luncheon, and, of course, Wednesday’s closing Awards Banquet, where the history and heritage of the SAWE will be on display. All members, attendees, and guests are invited to join us. Separate registration and payment is required for each, including for exhibitors.

  • Welcome Reception – Start the conference week off right with a drink and light hors d’oeuvres with your fellow SAWE members. Meet in the Atrium of the hotel and meet new people or rekindle old friendships.

Cost: $10 for light hors d’oeuvres (not dinner). Cash bar.

  • Standards and Practices Luncheon – Enjoy a plated luncheon with our luncheon speaker. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated (just let us know on your conference registration).
  • Awards Banquet – The Awards Banquet closes our conference and allows us to honor all those who have had a part in running our Society for the past year or more. We induct our new international officers for 2016-2017, introduce the latest Fellows and Honorary Fellows, confer the Best Paper Award and Student Scholarship, and present all the other accomplishments of note. A cash bar will be available during our Silent Auction before the banquet and a limited time at the beginning of the banquet. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated (just let us know on your conference registration).

Starting with this Diamond Anniversary Conference, the cost for the Awards Banquet is only $10.

 

Date Day Price Event
21 May 2016 Saturday $45 Board of Directors Lunch
22 May 2016 Sunday $10
Students Free 
Welcome Reception
24 May 2016 Tuesday $50
($10 for 3-day
registrations) 
SPC Luncheon
25 May 2016 Wednesday $10
Students Free 
Awards Banquet

 

Hotel and Transportation

75th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 21-26, 2016
Denver, Colorado, USA

 

Location

Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center

The 75th Annual International Conference of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers will be held at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center in Denver, Colorado. This modern hotel is honored as Denver Tech Center’s only AAA Four Diamond awardee. The Hyatt-Regency Denver Tech Center offers more of what you desire in a first-class hotel. Relax in luxurious accommodations while you enjoy unparalleled services and amenities.

The hotel is located in the Denver Technological Center, with many restaurants and the RTD Light Rail line within easy walking distance. Denver is the capitol of Colorado, and the area is renowned for its many recreational opportunities.

 

Accommodations

Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center
7800 E Tufts Ave.
Denver, CO 80237
(303) 779-1234

Our room block has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center in Denver, Colorado, for the 2016 International Conference. Rooms are available three days pre- and post-conference from Thursday, 19 May through Saturday, 28 May, based on hotel availability. The special conference room rate is $149 plus 14.75% tax per night. Website registration at the SAWE rate is available at the link below. The cutoff date for our guaranteed room block is 29 April 2016.

 

https://resweb.passkey.com/go/SocAlliedWeightEngineers2016

 

Transportation

The Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center hotel is 26 miles from Denver International Airport by car. SuperShuttle or other transportation companies are a good means of commuting to and from the hotel from the airport. You are encouraged to make your reservations ahead of time to reduce the wait time at the airport.

If you decide to rent a car, the Hyatt Regency is very accessible by freeway. SAWE has arranged for $10/day self-parking at the hotel. You must indicate you are with the SAWE group at the front desk upon check-in to obtain the rate.

The Hotel provides free shuttle service within a 5 mile radius, including the RTD Belleview Light Rail Station. The Light Rail will take you pretty much anyplace you might want to go so it is likely you will not need a rental car.

 

Registration

75th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 21-26, 2016
Denver, Colorado, USA

 

 

General Conference Registration

Registration for the “Technical Conference” for 1, 2, or 3 days is required for everyone attending or participating in any of the Technical sessions (Monday and Wednesday) and the SPC Day (Tuesday). Non-members must pay an additional fee to attend the Technical sessions and/or the SPC Day. Only by registering can you obtain a Conference Badge, which is required for admittance to these events.

Those people that are doing training only, only pay for training. Members and Non-members are welcome to our hotel events, including the Welcome, SPC Luncheon, Awards Banquet, and any of the day tours planned, by signing up for “events only.”

Advance registration is strongly advised. Payment of all applicable Registration Fees by credit card, check, or cash is required prior to or at the time you obtain your badge and conference materials at Registration. There are NO exceptions to this, including for exhibitor representatives. General Registration fees are as follows. Students, Retirees, Authors, and Presenters, please see the fees identified under the Special Conference Registration section.

 

Registration Level Fee1 Registered Event Fee: Access to Conference
Papers2

Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
SAWE Members
3-Day Registration $1050 $10* $10* $10 Yes
2-Day Registration $700 $10 $50 $70 No
1-Day Registration $350 $10 $50 $70 No
Non-members3
3-Day Registration $1150 $10* $10* $10 Yes
2-Day Registration $800 $10 $50 $70 No
1-Day Registration $500 $10 $50 $70 No

* For the 75th International Conference, ALL attendees and exhibitors must separately register and pay for the Welcome Reception and SPC Luncheon. This is to improve headcounts for food budgeting and help eliminate excess costs to the conference. Exhibitors and attendees with 3-day registrations are granted a discounted fee for each event (see the Conference Registered Events section).

  1. All registrations conducted after May 6, 2016, will incur a $50 Late Charge over and above the listed fees. We therefore encourage all parties to pre-register prior to this date, even if your company has not yet authorized your attendance or you know you will be paying your fees upon arrival at the conference instead of at the time of registration. There is no charge to cancel a registration.
  2. All qualifying registered attendees will be granted access to all SAWE papers presented at the conference by means of a password and link to allow access to them electronically. The links will be forwarded to the attendance list shortly after the conference. As a benefit of SAWE membership, members also have free access to all presented papers from past conferences one year or more previous to the current conference.
  3. Non-members registering for the conference automatically incur a $100 non-member fee. Since current SAWE membership dues are $60/year, consideration should be made to becoming an SAWE member at registration instead.

 

 

Special Conference Registration

Full-time students, retirees, authors of SAWE conference papers, and conference presenters (who do not submit an associated paper for the presentation) are all eligible for Special Conference Registration fees. Please note that all Registration Fees must be paid in full by credit card, check, or cash prior to or at the time you obtain your badge and conference materials at Registration. There are NO to exceptions this. 

 

Registration Level Fee What does this fee include?
Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
Access to Conference
Papers
Retirees
Full-time Retiree $30 $10 $50 $70 No
Students Not Presenting a Paper
Student (no student events*) $30 Yes No Yes No
Student (includes student events*) $100 Yes No Yes No
Authors and Presenters
Author (non-student) Complimentary 1-day registration 
on day paper is presented
for one individual per paper only 
$10 $50** $70** Yes
Student Author (includes student events*) Complimentary 3-day registration
for all authors or co-authors
Yes No Yes No
Presenter (without SAWE paper submittal) Complimentary 1-day registration
for day of presentation
$10 No $70 No

* Student Events include an indoor skydiving activity as well as a half-day mass properties measurement class
** $10 with additional 1 or 2-day registration.

 

 

Training Registration

 Class Member
One two-day class $1,000
One full-day class $500
One half-day class $100

Course registrations must be completed no later than April 30, 2016, to ensure your seat in the class, and to allow for pre-planning by the instructor and preparation of sufficient class materials. Exceptions will be considered ONLY if class space remains after the aforementioned date. Class sizes are limited, and enrollment is subject to availability. The SAWE reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if enrollment does not meet the minimum requirements.

 

 

2016 Texas Chapter Training Conference

2016 Texas Chapter Training Conference
Part I: February 23-26, 2016
Part II: April 8-9, 2016
Texas State Technical College
Waco, Texas, USA

UPDATE:

Due to circumstanses beyond our control the 2016 Texas Chapter Training Conference Part II, April 8-9, 2016 has been cancelled. 

2016 Texas Chapter Training Conference

 

 

Location:

Texas State Technical College
Col. James T. Connally Aerospace Center Building
605 Operations Road
Waco, Texas, 76705

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2015 Western Regional Conference

2015 Western Regional Conference
November 6-7, 2015
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach
Ventura, California, USA

 

2015 SAWE Western Regional Conference

 

 

Registration:

 

 

Hotel Reservations:

The conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach hotel. We have negotiated a $129 per night rate for this beachfront hotel. In order to receive the Conference rate, reservations must be made by October 15th. You can use the following Pass Key hyperlink to go directly to the reservation page: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=13981124. An Executive King Suite is also available at $223 per night. The conference rates will be available November 2 through 11 if you would like to extend your stay.

 

2015-05 74th SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering

74th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-21, 2015
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

 

 

 

 

Click to download Program

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More Information available at http://www.sawecrc.org



Call for Papers - 74th International Conference on Mass Properties

 

74th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties
May 18-21, 2015
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

 

The 74th International Conference on Mass Properties is seeking technical papers. This is great opportunity for you to join us in our annual technical event by presenting a technical paper. In Alexandria, you will join Mass Properties professionals from all around the world. An unique and enriching experience to show your innovations on Mass Properties. Regular chapter, regional and international meetings provide a welcoming opportunity for mass properties engineers to meet and to discuss mutual problems, procedures and specifications, thus broadening their individual horizons and becoming better informed.

 

Papers solicited deal with current issues and recent advances in Mass Properties and related engineering disciplines. Our Technical sessions will cover the following topics:

  • Integrated Product Design
  • Product Life Cycle Management
  • Marine Systems Design
  • Ground Systems Design
  • Flight Technology Manned
  • Flight Technology Unmanned & Space
  • Advanced Design Characterization
  • System Verification

 

Background

Since 1939, the Society of Allied Weight Engineers has been promoting recognition of mass properties as a specialized discipline. The principal means for accomplishing this objective is the annual conference for presentation of papers and discussion of engineering standards and recommended practices. Papers and reports are published and distributed.

 

Abstracts

Abstracts should include the paper title, author's name, position and company affiliation. They should be 250 - 350 words in length and should contain a statement of the problem or objective, the method of approach, and a summary of conclusions. The abstract should not deal with specific data. To submit abstracts or for more information, please use our Papers and Abstracts submission form. Paper abstracts are due by 15 December 2014. Abstracts will be reviewed for paper session assignment. Final Papers are due by 1 April 2015.

 

Click here for SAWE Author Instructions

 

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Technical Tracks

74th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-21, 2015
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Miguel Mascaray-Rufas
Vice President – Technical Director
Airbus

Werner Massinger
Deputy VP Technical Director
Airbus D & S

Since its inception in 1939, the purpose of the SAWE has been to promote the exchange of technical information and new ideas in Mass Properties Engineering.

The SAWE International Conference is the annual meeting that brings together mass properties professionals from throughout the world.  These dedicated men and women work in close cooperation with and address the needs of industry, government, and other engineering and manufacturing organizations.  The 2015 Technical Tracks are a result of input from these mass properties professionals with the combined efforts of the International Officers, the 2015 Conference Committee, and the Technical Committee.

For us, the mass properties professionals, but also for all engineering community, the SAWE Annual event is an excellent opportunity to learn and share the latest developments on the discipline, not only attending the technical sessions and papers presentations but also meeting colleagues from all around the world.

The technical content of the 2015 Conference will include weight aspects of new materials, new weight design procedures, methods for calculating mass properities, weight estimation in preliminary design, novel aircraft configurations weight estimations, etc.

There will be two complete days dedicated to the technical presentations.

The Technical FORUM will supplement the papers and presentations: an open debate on one specific topic of Mass Properties.

 

Call for Papers and Instructions to Authors

Submit Abstracts

 

Expected Technical Papers:

3631 Weighing the B-25 Classic Aircraft 
– John Johnston, Lori Kleine, Jerry Pierson, and Valentin Velasquez, L-3 Platform Integration
3632 Challenges Encountered Doing Weight Reports on Multiple Ship Conracts
– Alan Bird, Marinette Marine Corp.
3633 Methods Used for Tracking, Validating, and Reporting the Weight of Operating Space Items and Storeroom Items 
– Alan Bird, Marinette Marine Corp.
3602 Mass Properties and Advanced Automotive Design
– Brian Paul Wiegand, Northrop Grumman (Retired)
3634 Mass Properties and Automotive Crash Survival
– Brian Paul Wiegand, Northrop Grumman (Retired)
3635 Mass Properties - Flow of Information
– Vera de Paula, Embraer
3636 Grounding and Recovery of USS Guardian (MCM 6)
– Tapan Mazumdar, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
3637 Integrated Product Design and Weight Engineering
– Dhiren Verma, Altair Engineering
3638 Buoyancy Effects on Mass Properties Analysis
– J. Gregory Montgomery, Northrop Grumman
3639 Weights Engineering of Historic Vessels
– Sean Kerry, MS PE
TP-2 Why Can’t People Estimate:Estimation Bias and Strategic Mis-Estimation
- Andy Schuster and Dabiel D. Galorath, SEER Galorath
TP-3 Learning Model Proposal of Mass Properties Engineer
- Evan Vekris, AIRBUS

 

SAWE Technical Forums

This year we will debate

Weight Risk and Opportunities:
Assessment and Management

  

Standards and Practices Day

74th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-21, 2015
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

 

Andy Schuster
Standards and Practices Committee Chairman
SBM Offshore

The objective of the SAWE’s Standards and Practices Committee, or SPC, is to serve the mass properties profession by providing a non-proprietary, consensus forum for the development of industry products that respond to the needs of our members and their customers. The underlying objective of the SPC is to foster the development of products that make our professional activities more efficient, more consistent, and more valuable for the professionals of today and tomorrow, as well as clearer and more understandable to our customers. Much of this work has centered on RPs (Recommended Practices) of many types including requirements, best practices, and product and/or process standards. SPC activities are not limited to RPs alone. Past examples have included textbooks, handbooks, and industry surveys. Now the SPC has expanded into ANSI Standards.

SAWE was approved as an ANSI Standards Accredited Developer in July 2014, based on our plans to develop standards that have a national and, potentially, international implementation. The details of the process are outlined in SAWE’s RP T-02. It is also supported with materials on the SAWE Document Management System (DMS) under the member’s only page.

Planned SPC Events

The SPC is such an important activity that the SAWE dedicates an entire day to it. That day will feature the following highlights:

Opening Session – A kickoff to the day’s activities at which the year’s progress will be reviewed, our progress towards becoming an official ANSI-recognized Standards Developing Organization will be presented, and future objectives will be discussed.

SPC Breakout Sessions – During these meetings, chaired by industry and government leaders, industry needs and opportunities are reviewed, the year’s activities are presented, and future activities are planned. Present standards are reviewed for currency and new standards are formulated. Specific industry breakout sessions include: Marine, Military Aircraft, Offshore Systems, Missiles and Space Systems, and Airline Affairs.

In these sessions, sample topics of discussion include:

  • Where do the committees stand with respcect to work in progress?
  • How did the committees do with respect to the objectives established during last year’s conference?
  • What new standards are needed by industry?
  • What is the highest priority for each committee to accomplish in the coming year?

The SPC welcomes all members and visitors to participate and improve the mass properties profession as it relates to your specific industry. We always welcome new ideas, new participants, and new contributions. Help us improve our profession by participating in SAWE SPC activities.

SAWE Standards & Practice Committee Chair/Member Training class – FREE to ALL SAWE MEMBERS

To encourage young or new members to participate on or support SPCs, the senior SPC Chairs have put together one-hour training class to explain what needs to be done, how you can contribute, what to expect, etc, as a committee member and even as a co-chair. This class will be open to the public, with copies of the presentations available on the SAWE DMS. So if you cannot make the conference or the training session, you can still become familiar with how you can participate and how to support standards development. 

 

Guest Speakers

74th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-21, 2015
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

 

Opening Session Speaker

Dr. Joseph T. Arcano, Jr.

Naval Surface Warfare Center: Fostering Engineering Excellence 
Dr. Joseph T. Arcano, Jr.

Dr. Joseph T. (Tim) Arcano, Jr. is the Director of the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock Division, the Navy’s center of excellence for ships and ship systems for over 100 years. Dr. Arcano has had a distinguished career in submarine design and engineering including serving as the Director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER), Deputy Chief of nuclear safety at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Technical Director for the VIRGINIA-class Submarine Program, Technical Authority for advanced submarines, and as a program manager at the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

Dr. Arcano earned a Bachelor of Science degree in ocean engineering from the U. S. Naval Academy, a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering and an Ocean Engineer degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; a Master of Science degree in national resource strategy from the National Defense University Industrial College of the Armed Forces; and a Ph.D. in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Maryland. He also served for 30 years of active and Reserve commissioned service in the Navy as an engineering duty officer qualified in submarines, as a salvage diving officer, and as an acquisition professional. He retired as a Navy Captain. Dr. Arcano is also a licensed professional engineer in Maryland.

Dr. Arcano will open our conference with a presentation on the Carderock facility and how NSWC fosters engineering excellence and grows the Navy’s engineering workforce.

 

Standards and Practices Luncheon Speaker

Lane Hallenbeck

Standards and Accreditation at ANSI
Lane Hallenbeck

Mr. Lane Hallenbeck is vice president of accreditation services at the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). In this position, he has primary responsibility for the direction and development of ANSI’s accreditation programs. These include the accreditation of Standards Development Organizations and their associated American National Standards, as well as the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies that certify products, personnel, and (in alliance with the ANSI-ASQ (American Society for Quality) National Accreditation Board – ANAB) management systems.

Mr. Hallenbeck joined ANSI in November 2000 with many years of technical leadership experience in service and manufacturing organizations involved in the telecommunications, aerospace, semiconductor, software, defense, automotive, and construction sectors. Prior to joining ANSI, he was providing consulting and training services in business process improvement and management system implementation. Previously, Mr. Hallenbeck held positions as director of audit, director of operations and vice president at ABS Quality Evaluations; earlier, he served as program manager for TRW Space & Electronics Group.

As a founding member of the Independent Association of Accredited Registrars (IAAR), Mr. Hallenbeck held the position of president from 1997 to 1999. He is a former Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB) board member and is a senior member of the American Society for Quality. He has been certified as a quality systems lead auditor through IRCA and ASQ, a trained TL 9000 auditor and approved TL 9000 trainer by QuEST, and qualified as a QS-9000 auditor by the AIAG Supplier Taskforce.

Mr. Hallenbeck holds an MS in technology management from Pepperdine University and a BA in life sciences from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He and his wife, Cindy, live in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.

 

 

Training Program

74th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-21, 2015
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

 

Jerry Pierson
Vice President – Training
L-3 Communications
Tapan Mazumdar
Conference Training Coordinator
Naval Sea Systems Command
Errol R. Oguzhan
Deputy VP – On-Site Training
Lockheed Martin

As the Society of Allied Weight Engineers Training committee prepares to welcome you to the 74th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties in Alexandria, Virginia, we would like to present our preliminary slate of classes for your professional development. These classes are offered to expand your expertise as a Mass Properties Engineer (MPE), and we hope that many of you will register for classes in fields outside of your area of expertise or industry. We hope that after taking these classes you will emerge more knowledgeable and learn how special the discipline of weight engineering is across the multiple industries. This year, the Training Program will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel from May 16th through May 20th. The SAWE has a long proven track record of delivering outstanding training and we hope you will enjoy it with us here in Alexandria.

 

Day Date Class Title
Saturday 5/16 SAWE RP-7: Mass Properties Management and Control of Military Aircraft
Ship Inclining
Sunday 5/17 Aircraft Weight Estimating and SAWE RP-8: Weight and Balance Reporting Forms for Aircraft
Mass Properties Measurement
Principles of Weight Management and Weight Estimating Methods for the Offshore Oil Industry
Monday 5/18 Aircraft Weight and Balance
 - Day One
Tuesday 5/19 Aircraft Weight and Balance
 - Day Two
Wednesday 5/20 Advanced Mass Properties Measurement
Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Version 10 

 

SAWE RP-7: Mass Properties Management and Control of Military Aircraft
Paul Kachurak, Naval Air Systems Command

This full-day class will familiarize students with effective control of the weight and other mass properties of an aircraft. The class will also expose students to other considerations associated with mass properties management and control described in SAWE RP-07. The primary objective will be to acquaint participants with the major considerations for successful weight control during the development phases of a program, to include: concept exploration, demonstration, validation, and full-scale development. These major elements incorporate planning, organizing, staffing, subcontractor control, requirements allocation, risk reduction, data collection, analysis, tracking, controlling, weight reduction programs, validation, verification, and test support.

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Aircraft Weight Estimating and use of SAWE RP-8: Weight and Balance Reporting Forms for Military Aircraft
Paul Kachurak, Naval Air Systems Command

The objectives of this one-day course are to provide an overview of weight estimating methods and the weight estimating process for aircraft and to provide insight into the weight and balance reporting formats and requirements of SAWE Recommended Practice 8. Included will be descriptions of the many types of aircraft estimating methods, together with their applicability and limitations. Many other weight estimating considerations also will be addressed, including impacts of new technologies, estimating prototypes and derivatives, sources of weight data and estimating methods, and dealing with estimating uncertainty. Estimating aircraft center of gravity location and moments of inertia will be briefly discussed. The portion of the course devoted to RP-08 will address the three major parts contained therein. The basic RP-08 concept of allocation by function will be explained, and the important RP-08 allocation instructions will be covered. The requirements for structural increments and design information also will be addressed, along with why inclusion of those data is so important to weight estimating and weight control. 

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Principles of Weight Management and Weight Estimating Methods for the Offshore Oil Industry
Andy Schuster, Honorary Fellow

Weight Management is a critical element of design, construction, and operation of an offshore oil system. Keeping the weight and center of gravity within predefined limits can be challenging. However, application of proven principles and tools will result in achieving these goals.

The principles involved in weight management for the offshore oil industry will be presented and explained. The student will develop an understanding of technical topics such as development of preliminary and detailed weight estimates, application of weight contingencies and allowances to cover ‘known unknowns,’ control of changes to designs, and weight saving techniques. The student will develop an appreciation of how weight information is used by other project team members such as cost control, scheduling, transport and lift contractors, and others. Also, the student will learn about some of the techniques that can be used to successfully manage the weight.

A key to Weight Management is the initial weight estimate. Therefore, an overview of weight estimating methods as defined in SAWE RP-14 and applied to the offshore industry is included. For example the application of proven methods - based on historical weight data and experience - is employed to determine preliminary weights for offshore structures.

This training course will highlight the importance of weight management in the oil industry, present several of the methods typically used to create preliminary estimates of weight and center of gravity and walk through an example of estimating preliminary weight and CG data for a floating offshore platform. After registration, please keep an eye out for an e-mail from the instructor. He will likely be sending out a list of reading material to review before the class.

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Aircraft Weight & Balance Course
Tom Oole, SAWE Honorary Fellow, United States Air Force - Retired

This two-day course assumes a basic knowledge of weight and balance. The class will demonstrate and teach proper procedures for weighing and completing forms for military aircraft. The intent of this class is to provide the student with an understanding of the weight and balance system within the United States Air Force and “pitfalls” involved in weighing aircraft. Students should bring basic calculators, paper, and pens/pencils for use in examples and exercises. Students should also dress appropriately for the trip to the aircraft hangar. Wear rubber-soled, closed-toed shoes. 

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Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training
Harold Smoot, SAWE Member, Lockheed Martin

This one-day class will present the features of the Automated Weight and Balance Software in a hands-on training class. The class will begin with a discussion of the terms and developmental history of AWBS, minimum system requirements, and software installation. The basic approach of the class is to give computer demonstrations followed by student exercises that will provide the students with a good understanding of AWBS Version 10.0 features. Students will receive a complete overview of the software features to support weight control programs for military aircraft. The instructor will also allow time to address specific AWBS needs and questions of the students. Students are required to bring their laptop computer. A version of AWBS 10.0 will be required for the class. 

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Measurement of Mass Properties
Jerry Pierson, SAWE Honorary Fellow, L-3 Communications - Platform Integration Division

This class is a basic class which teaches measurement of weight, center-of-gravity, and moments of inertia (MOI). Effects of gravity variation due to latitude and altitude will be explained. This class will demonstrate and teach moment of inertia measuring techniques typically used for missiles and control surfaces. The Mass Properties Measurement class will contain both a classroom presentation and a laboratory session. The class will consist of approximately three hours of lecture and five hours of hands-on laboratory session with participants making mass properties measurements.

The classroom discussion will include mass definition and mass measurement techniques. Force measurement methods such as spring scales, load cells, strain gauges, and rebalance technology will be discussed. The MOI definition and its relationship to torque and angular acceleration and measurement techniques will be included. The definition of Product of Inertia (POI) will be discussed and how it relates to Principle Axes definition, measurement, and calculation techniques. Laboratory exercises will include mass measurement, center- of-gravity measurement, MOI measurement using a torsion rod and the bifilar method. POI measurement/ calculation and principle axis measurement/calculation will be taught.

It is the intent of this class to provide the student with an understanding of the methods for measuring moment of inertia. The class will conclude with the taking of a test to verify that the class has provided the students with the basic understanding of how to measure moment of inertia of a missile or a control surface.

Basic calculators will be needed for examples and exercises. Please dress appropriately for working with measusring equipment. 

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Ship Inclining Training
William Fox, P.E., SAWE Fellow, Alion/JJMA (Retired)

This one-day class will discuss the inclining of a vessel in order to determine its displacement (weight) and centers of gravity. The primary emphasis will be on inclining in water, but inclining in air will also be covered. A classroom session on the theory, procedure, and results of inclining will be held, followed by an actual demonstration of inclining techniques aboard a waterborne vessel.

The objectives of the class are to provide the student with an introduction to the principles of naval architecture and to marine terminology, and to discuss and demonstrate the inclining of a vessel to determine its weight and center of gravity. ASTM F 1321-90, Standard Guide for Conducting a Stability Test, will be used as a text for this class. Following the classroom session, the class will travel to and board a vessel for a practical demonstration of an inclining. A brief light ship survey will be completed, drafts and specific gravity of the water will be taken, and inclining weight will be moved to obtain a plot of tangents and inclining moments. The resulting data will be processed and the vessel’s light ship displacement and centers of gravity will be determined at the conclusion. After the inclining, the class will return to the hotel for a summary and closing. The class will conclude with a short open-book test and exercise to confirm that the student has gained an understanding of the theory and practice of inclining a vessel. A conference room at the hotel will be provided, as will transportation to and from the inclining site.

Basic calculators will be needed for examples and exercises. Students should wear casual clothes and rubber- soled shoes, as they will be boarding a vessel. Class size will be limited to about 20 students.

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Advanced Measurement of Mass Properties
Paul Kennedy, SAWE Fellow, Space Electronics

To provide training in the measurement of moment of inertia, center of gravity, and product of inertia, with emphasis on the various measurement methods used in industry. This class begins with a review of the basic principles of mass properties measurement, including weight, CG, and MOI. Discussion continues with definition of Product of Inertia (POI) and how it is measured.

Advanced topics include:

Defining scope and Reporting without confusing
Error sources and Measurement uncertainties POI’s relationship to MOI
Fixturing tips, tricks, and traps
Specialized applications (time permitting)

It is the intent to acquire and use modern measurement equipment for demonstration. Equipment availability will be determined at a later date.

Who Should Attend?
Anyone who has interest in mass properties measurement and who already has a basic level of understanding of mass properties. It is recommended that you attend the “Mass Properties Measurement” training course prior to attending this course.

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ShipWeight North American User Group Meeting

74th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-21, 2015
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

ShipWeight

The 9th ShipWeight User Group meeting will be held on Monday, May 18th. The meeting will be of interest to active ShipWeight users as well as those who are considering acquiring it.

This year’s meeting will be focused on presenting the advanced user features in the latest release, along with a look ahead into what is planned for the future.

The meeting is also an excellent opportunity to meet other ShipWeight users in an informal setting for exchanging experiences and discussions on best practices. Last, but not least, it is a great opportunity to provide feedback to BAS Engineering as developers of ShipWeight and participate in making priorities for future development of the software. 

 

Key Information
Where

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Alexandria, Virginia (See Page 21) 

When

Monday, May 18th, from 8:00 am– 4:30 pm 

Registration General Conference Registration
Cost

Per General Conference Registration. One Day registration permits attendance to the ShipWeight User Group meeting. Two or more day’s registration grants access automatically to the ShipWeight User Group meeting. Note, lunch is at an additional cost. 

Registration Deadline Per General Conference Registration

 

 

Vendors and Sponsors

74th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-21, 2015
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

 

Paul Kennedy
Space Electronics LLC
VP Vendor Relations

William Griffiths
The Aerospace Corporation
Deputy VP Vendor Relations 

Claudia Rosenberger
Deputy VP Vendor Relations
usb GmbH

On behalf of the International Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Incorporated, I encourage your company to participate as an exhibitor or sponsor at the 74th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering in Alexandria, Virginia. The venue is the Crown Plaza Hotel, which is very close to National Airport, Old Town shops and restaurants, and the DC Metro. The hotel is two blocks from the Potomac River and offers picturesque views of our nation’s capital. With local attractions that include Arlington National Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, The Pentagon, river cruises, and museums, this site is a drawing card for many diverse members and companies. I encourage potential exhibitors and sponsors to take advantage of this opportunity to expand their business base.

As an exhibitor, your company will have the opportunity to present its new concepts, products, and services to conference attendees. Exhibit booth spaces of 8’ x 10’ area are available for displaying products and services in a secured exhibit area. Space is limited, so claim your spot by registering today! Exhibitors and sponsors are each invited to make a brief presentation in one of the Technical Tracks. Longer presentations of 15-30 minutes may be arranged with approval of the Technical Program Committee. In addition, if you desire to provide training in the use of your product or service, a discussion can be arranged with our Training Group to afford this opportunity. I encourage more involvement with SAWE on every level.

Conference attendees are encouraged to visit all of the exhibits to discuss the products and technologies with the attending representatives. Depending on the particular exhibitor, knowledge in the form of demonstrations, literature, or samples will be available to take back to your place of employment and share with colleagues.

If you are interested in participating as an exhibitor, sponsor, author of a technical paper or presentation, or would like to teach a vendor training course, please visit the SAWE website at www.sawe.org. Early registration for the conference is encouraged. The deadline for registering and paying in full is May 1, 2015.

For more information on sponsorship and exhibiting, please use this contact form.

  

Sponsorhip Opportunities and Registration

 

Silver Conference Sponsors

 

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Intercomp

 

Exibitors

Altair Engineering 
BAS Engineering
The Boeing Company
Embraer
General Electrodynamics Corporation 
Intercomp Company
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Northrop Grumman
Space Electronics LLC
Stanley Vidmar

 

Break Sponsors

General Electrodynamics Corporation
Huntington Ingalls Industries

 

2015 SAWE International Conference - Sponsorship Opportunities

2015 SAWE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
SAWE Logo
SPONSORSHIP and EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
74th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-21, 2015
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

 Conference Level

Obtain maximum exposure for your Company through four different tiers of Conference Sponsorship:

Tier Gold Silver Bronze Exhibitor
Cost 
$10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $2,000
Benefits      
Logo on sponsor signage 1,2 X X X
Logo on Event web page 3 X X X
Logo on Announcement 3 X X X
Company Name on Announcement X X X X
Logo on Event Guide 3 X X X
Company Name on Event Guide X X X X
Event Guide Ad - full page 3 X    
Event Guide Ad - half page 3   X  
Event Guide Ad - quarter page X
Registration - 4 packages 4 X    
Registration - 3 packages 4   X  
Registration - 2 packages 4     X X
Disk Space 5 X X X X
Exhibition Space X X

* Logo is proportionately sized in thirds based on applicable tier of Sponsorship.

  1. Displayed in SAWE Exhibit Area and in Technical Sessions
  2. Displayed on wall at major events (Reception/Mixer, Opening Session, Standards and Practices Committee Luncheon, and Awards Banquet)
  3. Logos displayed wherever “74th Annual SAWE Conference” is printed
  4. Registration Packages equal to what is allotted to a full three-day individual member registration
  5. Disk Space on the Conference Proceedings up to 50Mb, 25Mb, and 15Mb, respectively


Events Level


Company Name listed on Placard positioned outside the following Special Events:

  • Sunday Reception/Mixer,
  • Select Coffee/Refreshment Breaks
  • Hospitality Suite

Cost for Events sponsorship is $500.
Note
: The SAWE does not allow for exclusive sponsorship of events. All "Event" Sponsors will have their name displayed in the same size on a placard under a general listing of "Event Sponsors".

 

Registration

 

 

Special Events

74th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-21, 2015
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

 

Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy CenterSunday, May 17: (Daytime)
Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Center

Come see the history of aircraft from a Spad XVI to an SR-71 to the Space Shuttle Columbia. This all-day tour is a must for all aviation buffs.

Transportation to/from the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Departing at 0900, returning to the hotel at 1700.

 

Mt. VernonMonday, May 18: (Daytime)
Tour of Mt. Vernon Estate

Come walk in the footsteps of one of our Founding Fathers and the first president of the United States. See the restored mansion, the working farm (including the sixteen-sided barn designed by George), the tombs of George and Martha, and the extensive lawns and gardens. Or pull up a rocking chair on the porch and watch the river activity as George must have done over 200 years ago. If time permits, we will also visit the restored Grist Mill and Distillery.

Tour includes transportation to/from the hotel and lunch at the Mt. Vernon Inn. Departs 0830, return to hotel at 1630.

 

 

Washington DCTuesday, May 19: (Daytime)
Free Day

We are doing something a bit different this year. There is so much to see and do in Washington, DC, that we decided to leave Tuesday free so people can explore this area on their own or in their own groups. The hotel will provide transportation to the Metro station and we will provide a $10 Metro card, which should get you there and back again. We will provide suggestions for how to spend the day and the rest is up to you.

 

Old Town AlexandriaWednesday, May 21: (Daytime)
Shopping Spree

Old Town Alexandria offers many unique shops, galleries, and restaurants. Join us for an outing to explore Old Town and National Harbor. First stop will be the Torpedo Factory to watch artists at work in their galleries and perhaps purchase a work of art. Then we will have some free time in Old Town before lunch at one of the many restaurants in the area. After lunch we will take the water taxi under the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and across the river to National Harbor where you can visit more shops or take the shuttle to the nearby Tanger Outlet stores.

Time: 0930 (walk or take hotel shuttle to King Street), return from National Harbor around 1600.

 



Chesapeak & Ohio CanalThursday, May 22: (Daytime)
Chesapeak & Ohio Canal

After being cooped up in a hotel all week talking about mass properties, what better way to end the week than to see nature’s power out among the Potomac River’s rapids and to see how man out-maneuvered the river by building the C&O Canal. For almost 100 years the canal was a major transportation route to bring commerce from the frontier to the nation’s capital and even today the old mule towpath runs over 180 miles from Washington to Cumberland, Maryland.

The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park is a twenty-minute ride North of the hotel and has easy walking boardwalks and trails out to the islands that make the Potomac un–navigable even today. Here you can see how and why the canal was built and you can even see how it was travelled in the early 1800’s by riding a restored, working canal boat up the canal, powered by a real mule team.

Time: Depart hotel 0800, Return 1200.

 

Reservations for special events should be made at time of conference registration. Space is limited and is subject to availability. Payment must be received upon request of event registration and registration will not be confirmed until payment is received. All event registration information will be retained by the Special Events Chair and may be verified at time of conference check-in if desired. All social events are detailed in this announcement and prices are listed below.

 

Date Day Event Fee
5/17/15 Sunday Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Center $50
5/18/15 Monday

Tour of Mt. Vernon Estate

$60
5/19/15 Tuesday Free Day Free
5/20/15 Wednesday

Shopping Spree

$40
5/21/15 Thursday

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal

$30

 

Conference Registered Events

In addition to our technical schedule on Monday and Wednesday, Standards and Practices (S&P) schedule on Tuesday, and training classes scheduled Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday, we will offer you opportunities to interact socially meeting new friends and old. The three organized events for this are the Sunday Welcome Reception, Tuesday’s Standards and Practices Luncheon, and, of course, Wednesday’s closing Awards Banquet, where the history and heritage of the SAWE will be on display. All members, attendees, and guests are invited to join us. Separate registration and payment is required for each, including for exhibitors.

  • Welcome Reception - Start the conference week off right with a drink and light hors d’oeuvres with your fellow SAWE members. If weather permits, we hope to have this down on the banks of the Potomac River about a block from the Hotel. 5PM to 7PM.
  • Standards and Practices Luncheon – Enjoy a plated luncheon of salad, chicken rosemary with maple glaze served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables, rolls and butter, Kona coffee and a selection of tea, and dessert. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated (just let us know on your conference registration).
  • Awards Banquet – The Awards Banquet closes our conference and allows us to honor all those who have had a part in running our Society for the past year or more. We induct our new international officers for 2015-2016, introduce the latest Fellows and Honorary Fellows, confer the Best Paper Award and Student Scholarship, and present all the other accomplishments of note. Dinner will consist of roasted filet mignon with red wine gastrique and garlic mashed potatoes and includes salad, dinner rolls, dessert, and coffee or tea. A cash bar will be available during our Silent Auction before the banquet and a limited time at the beginning of the banquet. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated (just let us know on your conference registration).

Date Day Price Event
5/16/15 Saturday $45 Board of Directors Lunch
5/17/15 Sunday $10 Welcome Reception
5/19/15 Tuesday $50* SPC Luncheon
5/20/15 Wednesday $70 Awards Banquet

 *$10 for 3-day registrations

Hotel and Transportation

74th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-21, 2015
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

 

Location

Crowne Plaza Hotel

The 74th Annual International Conference of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia. This small hotel overlooks Old Town Alexandria and the Potomac River and is located only three miles from Washington National Airport, a few blocks from historic downtown Alexandria, and fifteen minutes by Metro from downtown Washington, DC.

The area of the hotel is mixed residential and small business and has many unique restaurants and shops. About seven blocks south is the lively King Street which runs from the Masonic Temple (and Metro station) to the city wharf on the Potomac. The hotel is on walking and running trails and bicycles are free for guests to use. Guest room internet is free with free sign up of IHG Reward Points.

 

Accommodations

Crowne Plaza Hotel
901 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
877-834-3613

Our room block has been reserved at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia, for the 2015 International Conference. Rooms are available three days pre- and post-conference from Thursday, 14 May through Saturday, 23 May, based on hotel availability. The special conference room rate is $149 plus 14.5% tax per night. The cutoff date for our guaranteed room block is 15 April 2015. To receive the special SAWE rate use the link below or call 1-877-834-3613 and use group code "Z0Z" (Z-zero-Z) or "International Society of Weights" or "SAWE".

http://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=6c&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=AXECP&_PMID=99801505&GPC=Z0Z

 

Transportation

The Crowne Plaza Hotel is three miles from Washington National Airport and provides free shuttle service to and from the airport. For those coming into Dulles International Airport, there are shuttles that can get you to Washington National where you can get the Hotel shuttle.

The Hotel provides free shuttle service to and from the airport and King street where there are also Metro stations. The Metro will take you pretty much anyplace you might want to go so it is likely you will not need a rental car. 

 

Registration

74th SAWE International Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-21, 2015
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

 

 

General Conference Registration

Registration for the “Technical Conference” for 1,2, or 3 days is required for everyone attending or participating in any of the Technical sessions (Monday and Wednesday) and the SPC Day (Tuesday). Non-members must pay an additional fee to attend the Technical sessions and/or the SPC Day. Only by registering can you obtain a Conference Badge, which is required for admittance to these events.

Those people that are doing training only, only pay for training. Members and Non-members are welcome to our hotel events, including the Welcome, SPC Luncheon, Awards Banquet, and any of the day tours planned, by signing up for “events only.”

Advance registration is strongly advised. Payment of all applicable Registration Fees by credit card, check, or cash is required prior to or at the time you obtain your badge and conference materials at Registration. There are NO exceptions to this, including for exhibitor representatives. General Registration fees are as follows. Students, Retirees, Authors, and Presenters, please see the fees identified under the Special Conference Registration section. 

 

Registration Level Fee1 Registered Event Fee: Access to Conference
Papers2

Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
SAWE Members
3-Day Registration $900 $10* $10* $70 Yes
2-Day Registration $600 $10 $50 $70 No
1-Day Registration $300 $10 $50 $70 No
Non-members3
3-Day Registration $1000 $10* $10* $70 Yes
2-Day Registration $700 $10 $50 $70 No
1-Day Registration $400 $10 $50 $70 No

* For the 74th International Conference, ALL attendees and exhibitors must separately register and pay for the Welcome Reception and SPC Luncheon. This is to improve headcounts for food budgeting and help eliminate excess costs to the conference. Exhibitors and attendees with 3-day registrations are granted a discounted fee for each event (see the Conference Registered Events section).

  1. All registrations conducted after May 6, 2015 extended to May 15th, will incur a $50 Late Charge over and above the listed fees. We therefore encourage all parties to pre-register prior to this date, even if your company has not yet authorized your attendance or you know you will be paying your fees upon arrival at the conference instead of at the time of registration. There is no charge to cancel a registration.
  2. All qualifying registered attendees will be granted access to all SAWE papers presented at the conference by means of a password and link to allow access to them electronically. The links will be forwarded to the attendance list shortly after the conference. As a benefit of SAWE membership, members also have free access to all presented papers from past conferences one year or more previous to the current conference.
  3. Non-members registering for the conference automatically incur a $100 non-member fee. Since current SAWE membership dues are $60/year, consideration should be made to becoming an SAWE member at registration instead.

 

Special Conference Registration

Full-time students, retirees, authors of SAWE conference papers, and conference presenters (who do not submit an associated paper for the presentation) are all eligible for Special Conference Registration fees. Please note that all Registration Fees must be paid in full by credit card, check, or cash prior to or at the time you obtain your badge and conference materials at Registration. There are NO to exceptions this. 

 

Registration Level Fee What does this fee include?
Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
Access to Conference
Papers
Full-time Students and Retirees
Student (Full-time undergraduate)
or Retiree
$30 No No No No
Authors and Presenters
Author (non-student) Complimentary 1-day registration 
on day paper is presented
for one individual per paper only 
No No No No
Author (student) Complimentary 3-day registration
for all authors or co-authors
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Presenter (without SAWE paper submittal) Complimentary 1-day registration
for day of presentation
No No No No

 

Training Registration

 Class Member
One two-day class $1,000
One full-day class: $500

Course registrations must be completed no later than April 30, 2015, to ensure your seat in the class, and to allow for pre-planning by the instructor and preparation of sufficient class materials. Exceptions will be considered ONLY if class space remains after the aforementioned date. Class sizes are limited, and enrollment is subject to availability. The SAWE reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if enrollment does not meet the minimum requirements.

 

  

2015-02 5th Central European Regional Conference - Feburary 2015

5th Central European Regional Conference
on Mass Properties Engineering

11-12th February 2015
Airbus Conference Centre
Finkenwerder, Hamburg, Germany

 

5th Central European Regional Conference

More Information available at http://central-europe.sawe.org

The conference will comprise a technical program of papers and presentations on a range of mass properties topics including: 

  • Applications of an Aircraft Loading model based on Lagrange Multipliers Formulation.
  • Inertia Uncertainty of a Semi-Sub-mersible MODU or FPU.
  • Vibrations in Continuous Media with Varying Mass.
  • Continuous learning of the Mass Properties Discipline.
  • Mass Properties of air vehicles with hybrid lift concepts; Prediction and impact on the design solution.
  • The optimization of Mass throughout the Aircraft Development process.
  • Aircraft mass estimation; an industrial multidisciplinary approach.

For further information about this conference, please contact sawe-hamburg@airbus.com

Please note that, especially for external visitors, it is mandatory to fill out the encl. registration form to grant access to the Airbus Site.

To grant access without any problems we would be appreciated to receive your registration until January 30, 2015.

 

2014-10 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference on Mass Properties Engineering

2014 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
October 17-18, 2014
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Alexandria, Virginia, USA

2014 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

More Information available at http://www.sawecrc.org

2014-10 Petroleum and Offshore Weight Engineering Roundtable - Houston, Texas

Petroleum and Offshore Weights Engineering Roundtable
October 24-25, 2014
Texas A&M University Galveston
Galveston, Texas

SAWE POWER FlyerPetroleum and Offshore Weight Engineering Roundtable (POWER)

Agenda

Friday
   Registration and Welcoming  7:30am -  8:30am
Standards and Practices  8:30am - 10:00am
Technical Presentations Session 1 10:00am - 11:30am
Lunch w/Speaker 11:30am -  1:00pm
Technical Presentations Session 2  1:00pm -  3:00pm
Panel Discussion (Uncertainty) 3:00pm - 4:30pm
POWER HouRRS (Social Event)  5:00pm -  7:00pm
Saturday
Inclining training with the Earl Milan  7:30am -  4:30pm

POWER Sponsors

Where

Texas A&M University Galveston
200 Seawolf Parkway
Galveston, TX 77554

 

 

POWER 2014

Call for Presentations

Suggested Topics

  • Weight Control (Methods, Materials, Issues, etc.)
  • Analysis Methods and Tools
  • Weighing Methods and Equipment
  • Balancing/Ballasting Methods

Instructions

  • Submit abstracts here
  • Response required by September 25, 2014
  • Abstract should include:
    • Title, Presenter’s name, position, company affiliation
  • Recommended Length is 100-300 words.
  • Actual Presentation that will be shown at the event is due October 14, 2014.
  • Typically 20 minutes are allowed for presentation and 10 minutes for Q&A

 

Sponsorship Benefits

Conference Sponsorships

BRONZE • Display Signage (12” x 12”) at event
$300       • 5 minute speaking slot – Friday
• 1 Free Attendee – Friday
• Announcement of Sponsorship from host
• Company Listed in Program
 
SILVER • Display Signage (18” x 18”) at event
$600 • Table 4’ x 4’ space (choice of Friday or Saturday, not both) in Foyer
• 2 – 5 minute speaking slots – Friday or Saturday or both
• 2 Free Attendees – Friday
• Announcement of Sponsorship from host
• Company Listed in Program
 
GOLD • Display Signage (24” x 24”) at event
$1,000 • Table 4’ x4’ space (Friday and Saturday) in Foyer
• 2 – 10 minute speaking slots – Friday or Saturday or both
• 2 Free Attendees – Friday
• 1 Training included (Saturday)
• Announcement of Sponsorship from host
• Company Listed in Program

Unique Event Sponsorships

Morning • Table 4’ x 4’ next to food during Morning Break
Break • Display Signage during Morning Break
Sponsor • Announcement of Sponsorship from host
$300 • 1 Free Attendee - Friday
• No speaking slot
• Company Listed in Program
 
Afternoon • Table 4’ x 4’ next to food during Afternoon Break
Break • Display Signage during Afternoon Break
Sponsor • Announcement of Sponsorship from host
$300 • 1 Free Attendee - Friday
• No speaking slot
• Company Listed in Program
 
Breakfast • Table 4’ x 4’ next to food during Breakfast
Sponsor • Display Signage during Breakfast
$500 • Announcement of Sponsorship from host
• 1 Free Attendee - Friday
• No speaking slot
• Company Listed in Program
 
Social • Table 4’ x 4’ next to food during Evening Social
Sponsor • Display Signage during Evening Social
$700 • Announcement of Sponsorship from host
• 2 Free Attendees - Friday
• No speaking slot
• Company Listed in Program
 
Lunch • Table 4’ x 4’ during Lunch Speaker Event
Sponsor • Display Signage during sponsored event
$1,000 • Announcement of Sponsorship from host
• 2 Free Attendees - Friday
• 10 minute speaking slot during event
• Company Listed in Program
 
Training • Table 4’ x 4’ during Training Event
Sponsor • Display Signage during sponsored event
$1,500 • Announcement of Sponsorship from host
• 10 minute speaking slot during event
• Company Listed in Program
• 2 Free Attendees – Friday
• 2 Training included (Saturday)

 

Submit Abstracts - SAWE POWER Conference

SAWE Authors may use the following form to submit presentations for the 2014 SAWE Petroleum and Offshore Weights Engineering Roundtable (POWER):


Paper or Presentation Title

2014-10 7th SAWE Canada Chapter Technical Conference

7th Canada Chapter Technical Conference
October 4, 2014
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada

75h Canada Chapter Technical Conference

More Information available at http://www.sawe.ca/

 

2014-05 73rd Annual SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering - May 17-21, 2014

Technical Tracks

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

Miguel Mascaray-Rufas
Vice President – Technical Director
Airbus

Patrick Mitchell
Deputy VP Technical Director
The Boeing Company

Werner Massinger
Deputy VP Technical Director
Airbus D & S

Since its inception in 1939, the purpose of the SAWE has been to promote the exchange of technical information and new ideas in Mass Properties Engineering. The SAWE International Conference is the annual meeting that brings together mass properties professionals from throughout the world.  These dedicated men and women work in close cooperation with and address the needs of industry, government, and other engineering and manufacturing organizations.  The 2014 Technical Tracks are a result of input from these mass properties professionals with the combined efforts of the International Officers, the 2014 Conference Committee, and the Technical Committee.

For us, the mass properties professionals, but also for all engineering community, the SAWE Annual event is an excellent opportunity to learn and share the latest developments on the discipline, not only attending the technical sessions and papers presentations but also meeting colleagues from all around the world.

The technical content of the 2013 Conference will include weight aspects of new materials, new weight design procedures, methods for calculating mass properities, weight estimation in preliminary design, novel aircraft configurations weight estimations, etc.

There will be two complete days dedicated to the technical presentations.

The Technical and Organization Committee is working on the technical contents of our conference by searching for papers and also setting up a continuation of the new format introduced last year in our sessions: the technical forum — an open debate on one specific topic of Mass Properties. 

 

Call for Papers and Instructions to Authors

Submit Abstracts

 

Expected Technical Papers:

3610 Impact of Inertia Uncertainty on Mooring Systems
– Santhosh Kumar Chandrasekaran, Andy Schuster, SBM
3611 Differences Between the Marine and Offshore Weight Control
– Andy Schuster, SBM
3612

Measurement of the Mass Properties of a Light Aircraft 
– P. Apollonio, M. Gobbi, G. Mastinu, G. Previati
– Politecnico di Milano (Technical University), SmartMechanical_Company, Italy

3613 Development of a Conceptual Flight Vehicle Design Weight Estimation Library and Documentation
– Andrew S. Walker, Graduate Student, University of Texas at Arlington 
3614 A Method for Assessing Mass Data Quality Throughout the Product Development Process
– Parviz Haghdoost, Ford
3615 Application of a Flexible Wing Modeling and Physical Mass Estimation System for Early Aircraft Design Stages
 – Felix Dorbath, German Aerospace Center (DLR)
3616 Methodology for Lightweight Design of Stiffened Skin in Advanced Aerospace Structures
 – August Noevere, Student, Georgia Institute of Technology
3617 In-Service Weight Control for Submarines
 – David Tellet, NAVSEA, US Navy
3618 Building SAWE Capability as an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer
 – Jeff Cerro, NASA
3619 Inflatable Antenna for CubeSat: Design, Fabrication, Deployment and Tests
 – Alessandra Babuscia, JPL
3620 Inertia Uncertainty Coordinate Transformation
- Adam Tahir and John Nakai, The Aerospace Corporation 
3621 Development and Mass Tracking of the P-17 Prospector Launch Vehicle
- Jose Vivas, Naoki Osishi, Sinem Ergen, Dr. Eric Besnard 
3622 How to Implement the Special Requirements for Managing Mass Properties in Transportation Industries
- Claudia Rosenberger, usb GmbH
3623 Special Requirements for Managing Mass Properties in Rail Transportation
- Kirstin Toepfer, Bombardier Transportation

 

SAWE TECHNICAL FORUMS

During the Monday and Wednesday Sessions, we will continue the new format introduced at last year’s Conference:

The SAWE TECHNICAL FORUMS

This year we will debate

The Role of Mass Properties Engineering

 

Call for Papers - 73rd International Conference on Mass Properties

 

73rd Annual International Conference on Mass Properties
May 17-21, 2014
Long Beach, California, USA

 

The 73rd International Conference on Mass Properties is seeking technical papers. This is great opportunity for you to join us in our annual technical event by presenting a technical paper. In Long Beach, you will join Mass Properties professionals from all around the world. An unique and enriching experience to show your innovations on Mass Properties. Regular chapter, regional and international meetings provide a welcoming opportunity for mass properties engineers to meet and to discuss mutual problems, procedures and specifications, thus broadening their individual horizons and becoming better informed.

 

Papers solicited deal with current issues and recent advances in Mass Properties and related engineering disciplines. Our Technical sessions will cover the following topics:

  • Integrated Product Design
  • Product Life Cycle Management
  • Marine Systems Design
  • Ground Systems Design
  • Flight Technology Manned
  • Flight Technology Unmanned & Space
  • Advanced Design Characterization
  • System Verification

 

Background

Since 1939, the Society of Allied Weight Engineers has been promoting recognition of mass properties as a specialized discipline. The principal means for accomplishing this objective is the annual conference for presentation of papers and discussion of engineering standards and recommended practices. Papers and reports are published and distributed.

 

Abstracts

Abstracts should include the paper title, author's name, position and company affiliation. They should be 250 - 350 words in length and should contain a statement of the problem or objective, the method of approach, and a summary of conclusions. The abstract should not deal with specific data. To submit abstracts or for more information, please use our Papers and Abstracts submission form. Paper abstracts are due by 15 December 2013. Abstracts will be reviewed for paper session assignment. Final Papers are due by 1 April 2014.

 

Click here for SAWE Author Instructions

 

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Standards and Practices Day

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

 

Alan Titcomb
Standards and Practices Committee Chairman
Huntington Ingalls Industries

The objective of the SAWE’s Standards and Practices Committee, or SPC, is to serve the mass properties profession by providing a non-proprietary, consensus forum for the development of industry products that respond to the needs of our members and their customers. Much of this work centers on Recommended Practices, or RPs, of many types including requirements, best practices, product and process standards. SPC activities are not limited to RPs alone. Just about any activity that serves the society membership in a given industry sector is acceptable. Past examples have included textbooks, handbooks, and industry surveys. An unofficial objective of the SPC is to foster the development of products that make our professional activities more efficient, more consistent, and more valuable for the professionals of today and tomorrow as well as clearer and more understandable to our customers.

You may be interested in reviewing the process SAWE has proposed to become an Accredited Standards Developer, it was posted for public review as an ANSI Standards Action, release date 31 January 2014

Planned SPC Events

The SPC is such an important activity that the SAWE dedicates an entire day to it. That day will feature the following highlights:

Opening Session– A kickoff to the day’s activities at which the year’s progress will be reviewed, our progress towards becoming an official ANSI-recognized Standards Developing Organization will be presented, and future objectives will be discussed.

SPC Breakout Sessions – During these meetings chaired by industry and government leaders, industry needs and opportunities are reviewed, the year’s activities are presented, and future activities are planned. Present standards are reviewed for currency and new standards are formulated. Specific industry breakout sessions include: Marine, Military Aircraft, Offshore Systems, Missiles and Space Systems, Airline Affairs, and Ground Systems.

In these sessions, sample topics of discussion include:

  • Where do the committees stand with respect to work in progress?
  • How did the committees do with respect to the objectives established during last year’s conference?
  • What new standards are needed by industry?
  • What is the highest priority for each committee to accomplish in the coming year?

The SPC welcomes all members and visitors to participate and improve the mass properties profession as it relates to your specific industry. We always welcome new ideas, new participants, and new contributions. Help us improve our profession by participating in SAWE SPC activities.

 

Standards and Practices Luncheon Speaker


Dave Davis

Dave Davis


Mr Davis is in his 36th year with the United States Air Force (USAF) Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC).  He spent the first ten years supporting the Global Positioning System (GPS) Program and Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) working primarily satellite hardware manufacturing, quality and test.  He is currently the SMC Chief Systems Engineer and supports the Engineering Directorate for center wide application of systems engineering, parts, materials and processes, radiation hardening, specifications and standards, industrial base, manufacturing/quality engineering, space flight worthiness criteria assessment and was the lead engineer for several of these initiatives.  In addition, he is involved with the individual program acquisition planning and execution.  Previously, he was the interim acting director of engineering.

 

 

Training Program

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

 

Errol Oguzhan, PE
Vice President – Training
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.
Rick Watkins
Deputy VP – Conference Training
Altair Engineering
Dan Rowley
Conference Training Coordinator
Northrop Grumman 

As the Society of Allied Weight Engineers Training committee prepares to welcome you to the 73rd Annual International Conference on Mass Properties in Long Beach, California, we would like to present our preliminary slate of classes for your professional development. These classes are offered to expand your expertise as a Mass Properties Engineer (MPE), and we hope that many of you will register for classes in fields outside of your area of expertise or industry. We hope that after taking these classes you will emerge more knowledgeable and learn how special the discipline of weight engineering is across the multiple industries. This year, the Training Program will take place at the Renaissance Long Beach hotel from May 17th through May 22nd. The SAWE has a long proven track record of delivering outstanding training and we hope you will enjoy it with us here in Long Beach.

 

Day Date Class Title
Saturday 5/17 SAWE RP-7: Mass Properties Mangement and Control of Military Aircraft
Measurement of Mass Properties
Sunday 5/18 Aircraft Weight Estimating and SAWE RP-8: Weight and Balance Reporting Forms for Aircraft

Aircraft Weight and Balance
 - Day One
Monday 5/19 Aircraft Weight and Balance
 - Day Two
Wednesday 5/21 Ship Inclining
Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Version 10 

 

SAWE RP-7: Mass Properties Management and Control of Military Aircraft
Dudley Cate, SAWE Fellow, NAVAIR-Retired

This full-day class will familiarize students with effective control of the weight and other mass properties of an aircraft. The class will also expose students to other considerations associated with mass properties management and control described in SAWE RP-07. The primary objective will be to acquaint participants with the major considerations for successful weight control during the development phases of a program, to include: concept exploration, demonstration, validation, and full-scale development. These major elements incorporate planning, organizing, staffing, subcontractor control, requirements allocation, risk reduction, data collection, analysis, tracking, controlling, weight reduction programs, validation, verification, and test support.

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Aircraft Weight Estimating and use of SAWE RP-8: Weight and Balance Reporting Forms for Military Aircraft
Dudley Cate, SAWE Fellow, NAVAIR-Retired

The objectives of this one-day course are to provide an overview of weight estimating methods and the weight estimating process for aircraft and to provide insight into the weight and balance reporting formats and requirements of SAWE Recommended Practice 8. Included will be descriptions of the many types of aircraft estimating methods, together with their applicability and limitations. Many other weight estimating considerations also will be addressed, including impacts of new technologies, estimating prototypes and derivatives, sources of weight data and estimating methods, and dealing with estimating uncertainty. Estimating aircraft center of gravity location and moments of inertia will be briefly discussed. The portion of the course devoted to RP-08 will address the three major parts contained therein. The basic RP-08 concept of allocation by function will be explained, and the important RP-08 allocation instructions will be covered. The requirements for structural increments and design information also will be addressed, along with why inclusion of those data is so important to weight estimating and weight control. 

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Principles of Weight Management and Weight Estimating Methods for the Offshore Oil Industry
Dave Bennett, Worley Parsons

Weight Management is a critical element of design, construction, and operation of an offshore oil system. Keeping the weight and center of gravity within predefined limits can be challenging. However, application of proven principles and tools will result in achieving these goals.

The principles involved in weight management for the offshore oil industry will be presented and explained. The student will develop an understanding of technical topics such as development of preliminary and detailed weight estimates, application of weight contingencies and allowances to cover ‘known unknowns,’ control of changes to designs, and weight saving techniques. The student will develop an appreciation of how weight information is used by other project team members such as cost control, scheduling, transport and lift contractors, and others. Also, the student will learn about some of the techniques that can be used to successfully manage the weight.

A key to Weight Management is the initial weight estimate. Therefore, an overview of weight estimating methods as defined in SAWE RP-14 and applied to the offshore industry is included. For example the application of proven methods - based on historical weight data and experience - is employed to determine preliminary weights for offshore structures.

This training course will highlight the importance of weight management in the oil industry, present several of the methods typically used to create preliminary estimates of weight and center of gravity and walk through an example of estimating preliminary weight and CG data for a floating offshore platform. After registration, please keep an eye out for an e-mail from the instructor. He will likely be sending out a list of reading material to review before the class.

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Aircraft Weight & Balance Course
Tom Oole, SAWE Honorary Fellow, United States Air Force - Retired

This two-day course assumes a basic knowledge of weight and balance. The class will demonstrate and teach proper procedures for weighing and completing forms for military aircraft. The intent of this class is to provide the student with an understanding of the weight and balance system within the United States Air Force and “pitfalls” involved in weighing aircraft. Students should bring basic calculators, paper, and pens/pencils for use in examples and exercises. Students should also dress appropriately for the trip to the aircraft hangar. Wear rubber-soled, closed-toed shoes. 

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Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training
Harold Smoot, SAWE Member, Lockheed Martin

This one-day class will present the features of the Automated Weight and Balance Software in a hands-on training class. The class will begin with a discussion of the terms and developmental history of AWBS, minimum system requirements, and software installation. The basic approach of the class is to give computer demonstrations followed by student exercises that will provide the students with a good understanding of AWBS Version 10.0 features. Students will receive a complete overview of the software features to support weight control programs for military aircraft. The instructor will also allow time to address specific AWBS needs and questions of the students. Students are required to bring their laptop computer. A version of AWBS 10.0 will be required for the class. 

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Measurement of Mass Properties
Jerry Pierson, SAWE Honorary Fellow, L-3 Communications - Platform Integration Division

This class is a basic class which teaches measurement of weight, center-of-gravity, and moments of inertia (MOI). Effects of gravity variation due to latitude and altitude will be explained. This class will demonstrate and teach moment of inertia measuring techniques typically used for missiles and control surfaces. The Mass Properties Measurement class will contain both a classroom presentation and a laboratory session. The class will consist of approximately three hours of lecture and five hours of hands-on laboratory session with participants making mass properties measurements.

The classroom discussion will include mass definition and mass measurement techniques. Force measurement methods such as spring scales, load cells, strain gauges, and rebalance technology will be discussed. The MOI definition and its relationship to torque and angular acceleration and measurement techniques will be included. The definition of Product of Inertia (POI) will be discussed and how it relates to Principle Axes definition, measurement, and calculation techniques. Laboratory exercises will include mass measurement, center- of-gravity measurement, MOI measurement using a torsion rod and the bifilar method. POI measurement/ calculation and principle axis measurement/calculation will be taught.

It is the intent of this class to provide the student with an understanding of the methods for measuring moment of inertia. The class will conclude with the taking of a test to verify that the class has provided the students with the basic understanding of how to measure moment of inertia of a missile or a control surface.

Basic calculators will be needed for examples and exercises. Please dress appropriately for working with measusring equipment. 

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Ship Inclining Training
William Fox, P.E., SAWE Fellow, Alion/JJMA (Retired)

This one-day class will discuss the inclining of a vessel in order to determine its displacement (weight) and centers of gravity. The primary emphasis will be on inclining in water, but inclining in air will also be covered. A classroom session on the theory, procedure, and results of inclining will be held, followed by an actual demonstration of inclining techniques aboard a waterborne vessel.

The objectives of the class are to provide the student with an introduction to the principles of naval architecture and to marine terminology, and to discuss and demonstrate the inclining of a vessel to determine its weight and center of gravity. ASTM F 1321-90, Standard Guide for Conducting a Stability Test, will be used as a text for this class. Following the classroom session, the class will travel to and board a vessel for a practical demonstration of an inclining. A brief light ship survey will be completed, drafts and specific gravity of the water will be taken, and inclining weight will be moved to obtain a plot of tangents and inclining moments. The resulting data will be processed and the vessel’s light ship displacement and centers of gravity will be determined at the conclusion. After the inclining, the class will return to the hotel for a summary and closing. The class will conclude with a short open-book test and exercise to confirm that the student has gained an understanding of the theory and practice of inclining a vessel. A conference room at the hotel will be provided, as will transportation to and from the inclining site.

Basic calculators will be needed for examples and exercises. Students should wear casual clothes and rubber- soled shoes, as they will be boarding a vessel. Class size will be limited to about 20 students.

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Vendors and Sponsors

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

 

William Griffiths
VP Vendor Relations
The Aerospace Corporation

Paul Kennedy
Space Electronics LLC
Deputy VP Vendor Relations

Claudia Rosenberger
Deputy VP Vendor Relations
usb GmbH

Yi-Ling Tam
Chapter Vendor Coordinator
The Aerospace Corporation

On behalf of the International Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Incorporated, I encourage your company to participate as an exhibitor or sponsor at the 73rd Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering in Long Beach, California. The venue is the Renaissance Hotel, which is very close to a beautiful beachfront area full of outdoor activities, including bike paths and a marina. The Aquarium of the Pacific is within walking distance, as are many shops and quality restaurants. This site will be a drawing card for many diverse members and companies, and I encourage potential exhibitors and sponsors to take advantage of this opportunity to expand their business base.

As an exhibitor, your company will have the opportunity to provide conference attendees with an awareness of the newest concepts, products, and services that you have to offer. Each exhibitor will have an 8’x10’ area to display their products and services in a secured exhibit area, which has ample space for 15-20 exhibitors, so claim your spot by registering today! Exhibitors and sponsors are each invited to make a brief presentation in one of the Technical Tracks. Longer presentations of 15-30 minutes can be arranged with concurrence of the Technical Program Committee. In addition, if you desire to provide training in the use of your product or service, a discussion can be arranged with our Training Group to afford this opportunity. I encourage more involvement with SAWE on every level.

Conference attendees are encouraged to visit all of the exhibits to discuss the products and technologies with the attending representatives. Depending on the particular exhibitor, knowledge in the form of demonstrations, literature, or samples will be available to take back to your place of employment and share with colleagues.

If you are interested in participating as an exhibitor, sponsor, author of a technical paper or presentation, or would like to teach a vendor training course, please visit the website, www.sawe.org. Early registration for the conference is encouraged. The deadline for registering and paying in full is May 2, 2014.

For more information on sponsorship and exhibiting, please use this contact form.

 

Sponsorhip Opportunities and Registration

 

Silver Conference Sponsors

 

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Intercomp

 

Exibitors

The Aerospace Corporation
Altair Engineering 
BAS Engineering
General Electrodynamics Corporation 
i.e. Solutions
Intercomp 
Northrop Grumman
ShipWeight
Space Electronics LLC
Stanley Vidmar
usb GmbH 

 

Break Sponsors

Space Electronics LLC

 

Sponsorship/Exhibitor Information and Registration - 73rd SAWE International Conference

ShipWeight North American User Group Meeting

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

ShipWeight

The 8th ShipWeight User Group meeting will be held on Monday, May 19. The meeting will be of interest to active ShipWeight users as well as those who are considering acquiring it.

This year’s meeting will be focused on presenting the advanced user features in the latest release, along with a look ahead into what is planned for the future.

The meeting is also an excellent opportunity to meet other ShipWeight users in an informal setting for exchanging experiences and discussions on best practices. Last, but not least, it is a great opportunity to provide feedback to BAS Engineering as developers of ShipWeight and participate in making priorities for future development of the software. 

 

Key Information
Where

Renaissance Hotel, Long Beach, California

When

Monday, May 19, from 8:00 am– 4:00 pm 

Registration General Conference Registration
Cost

Per General Conference Registration. One Day registration permits attendance to the ShipWeight User Group meeting. Two or more day’s registration grants access automatically to the ShipWeight User Group meeting. Note, lunch is at an additional cost. 

Registration Deadline Per General Conference Registration

 

 

Social Events

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

 

Los Angeles Angels Baseball GameSaturday, May 17: (Evening)
Los Angeles Angels Baseball Game

For those of you who are here for the Board of Directors meeting and want to relax Saturday evening, we have a limited number of tickets to attend a Los Angeles Angels baseball game. They will be playing the Tampa Bay Rays. The game starts at 6:05 PM. Like last year, the BOD meeting will adjourn at 5:00 PM, right!!! We will carpool to Angel Stadium and the tickets are first come, first served. Make your reservation for this event early. They will definitely sell out. The price is $17/ticket.

 

California Science CenterSunday, May 18: (Daytime)
California Science Center Tour

We will travel by bus to Los Angeles, California, to the home of the Space Shuttle Endeavor. The tour celebrates Endeavour’s many scientific achievements and its strong connection to California, where all the orbiters were built. In the Samuel Oschin Pavilion, you will be able to see Endeavour up close and discover some of the science behind this amazing vehicle. We will depart the hotel at 9:30 am to arrive at the Science Center by 10:00 am. Entry ticket to the Shuttle exhibit is included in the price. Admission to the Science Center’s permanent exhibition galleries is also included. The IMAX and lunch are on your own. We plan to leave the Science Center by 4:00 pm. Transportation and Endeavor tickets are included.

 

Wayfarer's ChapelMonday, May 19: (Daytime)
Wayfarer’s Chapel and Ports ‘O Call Village

Wayfarers Chapel is located on a knoll overlooking the ocean. It is known as the “Glass Church” and was designed by Lloyd Wright, architect and son of Frank Lloyd Wright. It was designed to serve as a chapel for meditation and prayer for wayfarers. We will also visit the adjoining visitor’s center and the tastefully landscaped gardens. We will leave the hotel at 9:30 am to arrive in time for our 10:00 reservation. Around noon, we will take a 10-minute ride to Ports O’ Call Village in neighboring San Pedro. We will eat lunch, browse, and shop for several hours, and board the bus ~3:15 pm for our return to the hotel. Your cost includes transportation and donation to the Wayfarers Chapel. Lunch and other purchases are on your own.

 

Medieval TimesMonday, May 19: (Evening)
Medieval Times

Inside the stone walls of an 11th century-style castle, Medieval Spain comes to life as six knights, donning authentic armor, clash in a jousting tournament for the King’s Champion. Surrender to an age of bravery and honor and witness epic battles of steel while you feast on a four-course meal fit for royalty. From ringside seats, enjoy more action, more fun, and more excitement as you thrill to a rousing live jousting tournament, marvel at awe-inspiring horsemanship and falconry. We will board the buses at 5:30 pm and be back at the hotel by ~10:00 pm. Your fee includes all costs except alcoholic drinks and pictures.

 

Nixon LibraryTuesday, May 20: (Daytime)
Nixon Library

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and final resting place of Richard Milhous Nixon, the 37th President of the United States. Located in Yorba Linda, California, the library is one of thirteen administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). After its original dedication in 1990 it became a federal facility on July 11, 2007. The 9-acre campus incorporates Richard Nixon birthplace where Nixon was born in 1913 and spent his childhood. The facility is now jointly operated by NARA and the Richard Nixon Foundation. We will leave the hotel at 9:30 AM and return by 4:00 PM. The fee includes transportation and the library entrance fee, only. We will have lunch at a nearby restaurant, however, the price of lunch is not included.

 

CSULB Japanese GardenWednesday, May 21: (Daytime)
CSULB Japanese Gardens & Gondola Cruise

At 9:30 AM we will take a quick trip to start our morning off with a leisurely walk through the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden which is a Japanese garden encompassing 1.3 acres on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, in Long Beach, California. The Japanese Garden has been featured in popular garden publications, such as Sunset magazine, and attracts more than 50,000 visitors each year. At noon we will board the bus for a quick drive from the Japanese influence across the continent to enjoy lunch and ride on an authentic Italian Gondola. We will drift along the water as professional gondoliers guide them through the 100-year-old canals of Naples Island. We will enjoy our lunch as we cruise. Lunch is included in the event price. We will board the bus again to return to the hotel by 3:30 pm. Your cost includes transportation and lunch.

 

USS IowaThursday, May 22: (Daytime)
Battleship USS Iowa

Tour the USS IOWA (BB-61), first of four battleships in the IOWA class, and the only battleship open to the public on the West coast. The USS IOWA saw action in World War II, Korea, and served throughout the Cold War. Designated the “world’s greatest naval ship” due to her big 16-inch guns, heavy armor, fast speed, longevity, and modernization, she kept pace with technology for more than 50 years. The 90-minute Alpha Tour will lead visitors throughout the ship with a short movie and museum area at the end. Of special interest is the FDR cabin where the visiting presidents and dignitaries stayed and the only bathtub in the fleet was installed for Roosevelt on his way to the Tehran conference.

As befits a battleship, there are many sets of stairs and ladders, which translate into a lot of walking. Closed- toe flat shoes are highly recommended, strollers are not allowed and the tour is not wheelchair accessible, although plans are in the works for improving accessibility for disabled guests. We will board the bus at 9:45 am and travel from the hotel to the LA waterfront dock in San Pedro. We will return by 1:00 pm. Price includes transportation and admission only.

 

Reservations for special events should be made at time of conference registration. Space is limited and is subject to availability. Payment must be received upon request of event registration and registration will not be confirmed until payment is received. All event registration information will be retained by the Special Events Chair and may be verified at time of conference check-in if desired. All social events are detailed in this announcement and prices are listed below.

 

Date Day Event Fee
5/17/14 Saturday Los Angeles Angels Baseball (Evening Game) $17
5/18/14 Sunday California Science Center - Space Shuttle Endeavor $40
5/19/14 Monday

Wayfarers Chapel and Ports O’ Call

$40
5/19/14 Monday (Evening) Medieval Times $75
5/20/14 Tuesday Nixon Library $55
5/21/14 Wednesday

Japanese Garden/Gondola and Lunch 

$65
5/22/14 Thursday

Battleship Iowa Tour

$40

 

Conference Registered Events

In addition to our technical schedule and training classes, we will offer numerous opportunities for relaxation and social interaction. Whether this is your first conference or fifty-first, come join us for fun, networking, and meeting friends old and new. The three organized events for this are the Sunday Welcome Reception, Tuesday’s Standards and Practices Luncheon, and, of course, Wednesday’s closing Awards Banquet, where the history and heritage of the SAWE will be on display. All members, attendees, and guests are invited to join us. Separate registration and payment is required for each, including for exhibitors.

  • Welcome Reception – We will gather together in a setting overlooking the beautiful waterfront view of Long Beach and its famed Port and Queen Mary. Our reception will feature 3 separate stations of selected California cuisine. A cash bar will be available for liquid refreshments. 
  • Standards and Practices Luncheon – Enjoy a plated luncheon of salad, charbroiled Brandt beef with shallot jam and vegetable, starch, rolls and butter, coffee and tea, and dessert.  
  • Awards Banquet – The Awards Banquet closes our conference and allows us to honor all those who have had a part in running our Society for the past year or more. We induct our new international officers for 2014-2015, introduce the latest Fellows and Honorary Fellows, confer the Best Paper Award and Student Scholarship, and present all the other accomplishments of note. Dinner will consist of a grilled New York steak with mushroom sauce and includes salad, dinner rolls, dessert, and coffee or tea. A cash bar will be available during our Silent Auction before the banquet and a limited time at the beginning of the banquet. 

Date Day Price Event
5/17/14 Saturday $30 Board of Directors Lunch
5/18/14 Sunday $59* Welcome Reception
5/20/14 Tuesday $48* SPC Luncheon
5/21/14 Wednesday $76 Awards Banquet

 *$10 for 3-day registrations

Hotel and Transportation

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

 

Location

Renaissance Hotel Long BeachThe 73rd Annual International Conference of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers will be held at the Renaissance Long Beach. This is a Marriott Hotel located on Ocean Blvd in downtown Long Beach overlooking the beautiful, peaceful harbor view of the city with the Queen Mary and Port of Long Beach on the extreme Western end all the way to the Peninsula with its breakwater protecting Alamitos Bay on the extreme Eastern end.

The hotel is only steps away from some of the best dining in the city of Long Beach, fabulous night life, and gift shopping. This hotel reflects a chic, casually elegant ambience from plush beds and soft colors, to marble bathroom counters and modern desk chairs as well as bold styling in all guest rooms. SAWE guests will enjoy free internet service in their guest room. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a spa, and fitness center.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lgbrn-renaissance-long-beach-hotel

 

Accommodations

Renaissance Hotel Long Beach
111 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90802

Our room block has been reserved at the Renaissance Hotel Long Beach for the 2014 International Conference. Rooms are available three days pre- and post-conference from Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 24, based on hotel availability. The special conference room rate is $159 plus 15% CA tax and $0.10 tourism tax per night for standard rooms. A government rate is available with proof for up to ten rooms. It is important to note that the conference is being held during a very high usage rate in the city. Please make your reservations early. The cutoff date for our guaranteed room block is April 29, 2014. Hotel reservation deadline has been extended until May 5, 2014. There will likely be no extension to that date because of on-going activities within the city. Use Group Code SWESWEA when making online reservations.

 

Renaissance Hotel Reservation Link

 

Transportation

Air transportation is primarily from Los Angeles International (LAX). However, Jet Blue and Alaska Airlines do fly into Long Beach Airport (LGB) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County is also very close.

Once you get to the hotel in Long Beach, there is really no need to have a rental car. Transportation will be provided for all the events and training. The city offers free transportation throughout the downtown area and minimal cost throughout the city with its “Red Line” service and your choice of dining is within walking distance from the hotel.

SuperShuttle or other transportation companies are a good means of commuting to and from the hotel from the airport of your choice. You are encouraged to make your reservations ahead of time to reduce the wait time at the airport.

If you decide to rent a car, the Renaissance is very accessible by freeway. However, be forewarned that our freeway system is often a “parking lot” during rush hours. SAWE has arranged for $8/day self-parking at the hotel. You must indicate you are with the SAWE group at the front desk upon check-in to obtain the rate.

 

Registration

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

 

General Conference Registration

Conference registration is required for everyone planning to attend or participate in any conference events, including technical tracks, training, social and special events, etc. Only by registering can you obtain a Conference Badge, which is required for admittance to all events. Advance registration is strongly advised. Payment of all applicable Registration Fees by credit card, check, or cash is required prior to or at the time you obtain your badge and conference materials at Registration. There are NO exceptions to this, including for exhibitor representatives. General Registration fees are as follows. Students, Retirees, Authors, and Presenters, please see the fees identified under the Special Conference Registration section. 

Advance online payment of registration fees is preferred, however registration fees can also be paid at the conference registration desk.  Credit card payments can be processed online at the registration desk.  Travelers checks will be accepted if their values are stated in US dollars.  Personal checks will be accepted only if they are from banks located in the United States. Cash in US currency will also be accepted.

 

Registration Level Fee1 Registered Event Fee: Access to Conference
Papers2

Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
SAWE Members
3-Day Registration $900 $10* $10* $76 Yes
2-Day Registration $600 $59 $48 $76 No
1-Day Registration $300 $59 $48 $76 No
Non-members3
3-Day Registration $1000 $10* $10* $76 Yes
2-Day Registration $700 $59 $48 $76 No
1-Day Registration $400 $59 $48 $76 No

* For the 73rd International Conference, ALL attendees and exhibitors must separately register and pay for the Welcome Reception and SPC Luncheon. This is to improve headcounts for food budgeting and help eliminate excess costs to the conference. Exhibitors and attendees with 3-day registrations are granted a discounted fee for each event (see the Conference Registered Events section).

  1. All registrations conducted after May 6, 2014, will incur a $50 Late Charge over and above the listed fees. We therefore encourage all parties to pre-register prior to this date, even if your company has not yet authorized your attendance or you know you will be paying your fees upon arrival at the conference instead of at the time of registration. There is no charge to cancel a registration.
  2. All qualifying registered attendees will be granted access to all SAWE papers presented at the conference by means of a password and link to allow access to them electronically. The links will be forwarded to the attendance list shortly after the conference. As a benefit of SAWE membership, members also have free access to all presented papers from past conferences one year or more previous to the current conference.
  3. Non-members registering for the conference automatically incur a $100 non-member fee. Since current SAWE membership dues are $60/year, consideration should be made to becoming an SAWE member at registration instead.

 

Special Conference Registration

Full-time students, retirees, authors of SAWE conference papers, and conference presenters (who do not submit an associated paper for the presentation) are all eligible for Special Conference Registration fees. Please note that all Registration Fees must be paid in full by credit card, check, or cash prior to or at the time you obtain your badge and conference materials at Registration. There are NO to exceptions this. 

 

Registration Level Fee What does this fee include?
Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
Access to Conference
Papers
Full-time Students and Retirees
Student (Full-time undergraduate)
or Retiree
$30/day No No No No
Authors and Presenters
Author (non-student) Complimentary 1-day registration 
on day paper is presented
for one individual per paper only 
No No No No
Author (student) Complimentary 3-day registration
for all authors or co-authors
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Presenter (without SAWE paper submittal) Complimentary 1-day registration
for day of presentation
No No No No

 

Training Registration

 Class Member
One two-day class $1,000
One full-day class: $500

Course registrations must be completed no later than April 30, 2014, to ensure your seat in the class, and to allow for pre-planning by the instructor and preparation of sufficient class materials. Exceptions will be considered ONLY if class space remains after the aforementioned date. Class sizes are limited, and enrollment is subject to availability. The SAWE reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if enrollment does not meet the minimum requirements.

 

 

Scholarship Fund Silent Auction

73rd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 17-21, 2014
Renaissance Long Beach
Long Beach, California

2014 SAWE Scholarship Fund Silent Auction 

Goodyear Blimp Flight Certificate Auction

A Goodyear Blimp Flight Certificate for (2) passengers, valid at either Carson, CA or Pompano Beach, FL location is being auctioned to support the SAWE/Frank Fong Memorial Scholarship Fund at the SAWE International Conference in Long Beach. 

Minimum Advance Bid of $1,000 for Goodyear Blimp Flight Certificate for two.

Note that Goodyear Blimp Flight Certificates are very much in-demand and when offered at charity auction, typically fetch $3,500 on average with $24,500 being the all time high.

Advance bidders need not be present to bid on this “once in a lifetime” chance to ride on a blimp. Advance bids will only be accepted until 3:00 PM PDT, Wednesday, May 21, 2014. The highest advance bid accepted by 3:00 PM will be listed as the current high bid at the 5:00 PM start of the Silent Auction, that same day, at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach. Bidders in attendance at the Silent Auction will have an opportunity to submit higher bids on the Blimp Flight plus also bid on a variety of other unique items to be on display in the 2nd Floor Foyer between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Please contact Ian Mac Neil, Silent Auction Chairman, by 3:00 PM PDT, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 to place an advance bid on the Goodyear Blimp Flight Certificate for two.  Click here to submit a bid online.

  • The certificate is valid for one year from the date of issue.
  • As yet don't have information about availability of specific dates. Blimp Flight rides are subject to availability, e.g. if there is a specific sports event going on, the blimp may be in service covering that event subject to contractual obligations of Goodyear and various TV networks - it is the responsibility of the certificate owner to contact Goodyear and make a reservation for their flight.
  • The flight is guaranteed for 30 minutes but typically lasts an hour. The pilot determines the route, but it generally is from the base to the port area in Long Beach, or along the coastline for example.
  • The certificate may also be redeemed at the Pompano Beach base in Florida, subject to availability.


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2014-02 Marine & Offshore Weight Workshop - February 28, 2014 - Houston, Texas

Marine & Offshore Weight Workshop
February 28, 2014
Houston, Texas

Marine & Offshore Weight WorkshopThe Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) Houston Chapter is hosting a 1 day workshop.

 

AGENDA:

  • Offshore Weight Terminology (Bill Randall, AMEC)
    • Develop a glossary to be endorsed by SAWE as a standard for offshore weight management terminology and definitions
  • Offshore Weighing Procedures (Dave Bennett, Worley-Parsons)
    • Weighing offshore structures is accomplished at the end of the fabrication phase - using multiple weighing devices (i.e. large capacity load cells) to determine an overall weight and center of gravity.  To properly interpret and understand the results, weight engineers need to understand methods used to create accurate pre-weighing estimates and the process and equipment used to perform the weighing.
  • Offshore Weight Reporting Procedures (Stein Bjørhovde, BAS Engineering)
    • Standard layouts for printouts to be included in the weight report for engineering and construction of offshore structures
  • Adaptation of SAWE Marine Recommended Practices (RP) and Standards to Offshore (Clint Stephenson, Wood Group Mustang & Alfred Munoz, KCA Deutag LLC)
    • Discuss SAWE RPs 12-15 dealing with the Marine industry and the applicability to the Offshore industry.  Make suggestions on how to update the existing RPs for Offshore, use them as go-bys to develop new RPs, and/or relying on ISO 19901-5

WHEN:   February 28, 2014 (8 am - 5 pm) Sponsors:
WHERE: SBM Offshore Houston Office
Gallery 1 meeting room
1255 Enclave Parkway
Houston, Texas 77077

Altair

ShipWeight

Versabar

Aker Solutions

RDS A KCA Deutag Company

COST: $50 (includes light breakfast, lunch, coffee and snacks)
REGISTRATION: Registration Deadline:   2/23/2014
Register Online:   REGISTER HERE
Hotel:

Holiday Inn Houston -  Energy Corridor Eldridge
1112 Eldridge Parkway
Houston,  Texas  77077
www.Holidayinn.com/energycorridor 
Use Group Code: SAW for $139/Night Special Rate

 

2013-11 39th Southwest Regional Conference - November 7-9, 2013

Southwest Regional Conference
November 7-9, 2012
Renaissance Hotel
Long Beach, California 

Southwest Regional Conference Invitation

 

 

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2013-05 72nd Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering - May 18-22, 2013

72nd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-22, 2013
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri

The St. Louis Chapter and the 2013 Conference Committee invite you to join us in St. Louis, Missouri, the Gateway to the West! From its beginnings as a small French fur-trading town in 1764, St. Louis soon became a major embarkation point for westward travel and expansion. Lewis and Clark began their famous expedition in St. Louis, which was celebrated a century later by both the 1904 World’s Fair and Olympic Games. Charles Lindbergh’s quest to conquer the Atlantic also began here. Today, St. Louis reflects an elegant mix of the historic and modern. From stately homes to 1800s architecture, fine dining to the finest in down-home barbeque, ballet and Broadway to comedy clubs and blues bars. And, of course, the three B’s that define St. Louis: beer, baseball, and Boeing!

Our conference site is the St. Louis Union Station Hotel in the heart of downtown. Up until recently a premiere Marriott hotel, it has just been rebranded as a DoubleTree by Hilton. The hotel not only affords all the usual amenities, but as the former Union Station railway depot, it also features some spectacular historic architecture. The attached former train shed, now the site of numerous shops and restaurants, is also undergoing a renovation, much of which will have been completed or be underway when you arrive.

The 2013 Conference Committee has worked hard to make the 72nd International Conference an enjoyable and memorable experience. Come meet old friends, make new ones, and party in style in St. Louis!

 

 

2013 International Conference Program

(Download Conference Program)

 

Conference Announcement

(Download Conference Announcement)

 

Technical Tracks

72nd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-22, 2013
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri

Miguel Mascaray-Rufas
Vice President – Technical Director
Airbus

Patrick Mitchell
Deputy VP Technical Director
The Boeing Company

Werner Massinger
Deputy VP Technical Director
CASSIDIAN

Technical Tracks

Since its inception in 1939, the purpose of the SAWE has been to promote the exchange of technical information and new ideas in Mass Properties Engineering. The SAWE International Conference is the annual meeting that brings together mass properties professionals from throughout the world.  These dedicated men and women work in close cooperation with and address the needs of industry, government, and other engineering and manufacturing organizations.  The 2012 Technical Tracks are a result of input from these mass properties professionals with the combined efforts of the International Officers, the 2012 Conference Committee, and the Technical Committee.

For us, the mass properties professionals, but also for all engineering community, the SAWE Annual event is an excellent opportunity to learn and share the latest developments on the discipline, not only attending the technical sessions and papers presentations but also meeting colleagues from all around the world.

The technical content of the 2013 Conference will include weight aspects of new materials, new weight design procedures, methods for calculating mass properities, weight estimation in preliminary design, novel aircraft configurations weight estimations, etc.

There will be two complete days dedicated to the technical presentations.

The Technical and Organization Committee is working on the technical content of our conference by searching for papers and also setting up a new format in our Sessions: the technical forums — an open debate on one specific topic of Mass Properties.

 

Expected Technical Papers:

3565 Weight Aspects of Glare Fiber Metal Laminates
 – CG van Hengel, Fokker Aerostructures
3568 Weight Reports on the Cheap
 – David Tellet, US Navy
3569 Revisiting Seawater Density and its Impact on Submarine Design
 – David Tellet, US Navy
3593 Trade Study of System Level Ranked Radiation Protection Concepts for Deep Space Exploration
 – Jeff Cerro, NASA Langley Research Center
3594 New Weight Design Procedures
 – Ali Elham, Michel J.L. van Tooren, Delft University of Technology
3595 Calculating Mass Properties From a Triangulated Solid
 – Paul Sinclair, CESSNA
3596 Estimate of Electrical Cable Length and CG
 – Robert Chitwood, Huntington Ingalls Industries
3597 Aircraft Weight Estimation in Preliminary Design Process
 – Omran Al-Shamma, PhD Student, University of Hertfordshire
3598 Improving Structural Weight Estimation of Novel Aircraft Configurations to Enhance Flying Quality Analysis
 – Seyyedeh Maryam Moghadasi, Delft University of Technology
3599 Mass Properties and Automotive Longitudinal Deceleration (Braking and Crashing)
 – Brian Paul Wiegand, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Retired
3600 Autonomous Mass Properties Tracking Database Attributes
 – Greggory Edd Burt, Gulfstream
3601 Guidelines for Submarine Roll Weight Moment of Inertia Calculations
 – David Tellet, US Navy
3602 Mass Properties and Advanced Automotive Design
 – Brian Paul Wiegand, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Retired
3603 Mass Property Measurements of the Mars Science Laboratory Rover
 – Keith Fields, NASA
3604 Installation of Offshore Wind Turbines and the Importance of Weight Management in Guiding Design
 – John Capin, Huntington Ingalls Industries

 

SAWE TECHNICAL FORUMS  New!

During the Monday and Wednesday Sessions, a new Format will be introduced in our Conference for the first Time.

This Year we will debate on:

  • Mass Uncertainties Present During the Whole Development Phase.
    • During early development phases, prediction of weights becomes a key and difficult activity since not all the relevant data are available.
    • Due to the lack of data availability and the need of necessary assumptions done to properly estimate the weights, an uncertainty on the resulting figures is always present.
    • Product cost and performances are directly linked to weight and unforeseen
    • weight increases can lead to a failure of the overall Product business case.
    • The Mass Uncertainties Management(MUM) Processes should apply to early weight estimations during weight control phases when weight risk and opportunities are identified.
  • A TECHNICAL FORUM to debate on the why, what, and how of a MUM Process should include: Data uncertainty Analysis, Mass Uncertainties Evaluation Models, and Mass Uncertainty Reporting Models.

Call for Papers 72nd International Conference on Mass Properties

 

72nd Annual International Conference on Mass Properties
May 18-23, 2013
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

 

The 72nd International Conference on Mass Properties is seeking for technical PAPERS. This is great opportunity for you to join us in our Annual Technical Event by presenting a technical PAPER .

 In St. Louis you will joint Mass Properties professionals from all around the World. An unique and enriching experience to show your innovations on Mass Properties process, technologies. An unique and enriching  experience to present mutual technical  aspects to your colleagues from all around the world. An unique and enriching experience to increase your  curriculum and individual horizon.

 

Papers solicited deal with current issues and recent advances in Mass Properties and related engineering disciplines. Our Technical sessions will cover the following topics:

  • Integrated Product Design
  • Product Life Cycle Management
  • Marine Systems Design
  • Ground Systems Design
  • Flight Technology Manned
  • Flight Technology Unmanned & Space
  • Advanced Design Characterization
  • System Verification

 

Background

Since 1939, the Society of Allied Weight Engineers has been promoting recognition of mass properties as a specialized discipline. The principal means for accomplishing this objective is the annual conference for presentation of papers and discussion of engineering standards and recommended practices. Papers and reports are published and distributed.

 

Abstracts

Abstracts should include the paper title, author's name, position and company affiliation. They should be 250 - 350 words in length and should contain a statement of the problem or objective, the method of approach, and a summary of conclusions. The abstract should not deal with specific data. To submit abstracts or for more information, please use our Papers and Abstracts submission form. Paper abstracts are due by 15 December 2012. Abstracts will be reviewed for paper session assignment. Final Papers are due by 1 April 2013.

 

Click here for the 2013 SAWE Author Instructions

 

Standards and Practices

72nd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-22, 2013
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri

Alan Titcomb
Standards and Practices Committee Chairman
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding

Standards and Practices Day

The objective of the SAWE’s Standards and Practices Committee, or SPC, is to serve the mass properties profession by providing a non-proprietary, consensus forum for the development of industry products that respond to the needs of our members and their customers. Much of this work centers on Recommended Practices, or RPs, of many types including requirements, best practices, product and process standards. SPC activities are not limited to RPs alone. Just about any activity that serves the society membership in a given industry sector is acceptable. Past examples have included textbooks, handbooks, and industry surveys. An unofficial objective of the SPC is to foster the development of products that make our professional activities more efficient, more consistent, and more valuable for the professionals of today and tomorrow as well as clearer and more understandable to our customers.

Planned SPC Events

The SPC is such an important activity that the SAWE dedicates an entire day to it. That day will feature the following highlights:

Opening Session – A kickoff to the day’s activities at which the year’s progress will be reviewed, our progress towards becoming an official ANSI-recognized Standards Developing Organization will be presented, and future objectives will be discussed.

SPC Breakout Sessions – During these meetings chaired by industry and government leaders, industry needs and opportunities are reviewed, the year’s activities are presented, and future activities are planned. Present standards are reviewed for currency and new standards are formulated. Specific industry breakout sessions include: Marine, Military Aircraft, Offshore Systems, Missiles and Space Systems, Airline Affairs, and Ground Systems.

In these sessions, sample topics of discussion include:

  • Where do the committees stand with respect to work in progress?
  • How did the committees do with respect to the objectives established during last year’s conference?
  • What new standards are needed by industry?
  • What is the highest priority for each committee to accomplish in the coming year?

The SPC welcomes all members and visitors to participate and improve the mass properties profession as it relates to your specific industry. We always welcome new ideas, new participants, and new contributions. Help us improve our profession by participating in SAWE SPC activities.

 

Standards and Practices Luncheon

Dave Glover

Dave Glover
St. Louis Radio Personality

Dave Glover began his professional career as a lawyer, but quickly decided he wanted a job where clients did not threaten to kill him. Today, he is the host of the popular “Dave Glover Show” afternoons on KFTK radio.

In an industry where radio stations change their call letters, formats, and on-air personalities about as often as some people change their bath towels, the “Dave Glover Show,” popularly known as the DGS, has consistently been one of the top-rated shows for some ten years. Today, the DGS is the #1 afternoon show in the St. Louis market (available elsewhere by smart phone app), and Dave and his cast of characters are always at or near the top of just about every listener demographic. Add in Dave’s three “Missouri Broadcaster of the Year” awards, and you can see how the DGS has become the “must listen to show” on weekday afternoons, with a lively mix of topical issues, original comedy, celebrity interviews, and real “Slice of Life” discussions with his audience. Outside of the studio, Dave does numerous remote broadcasts, community and charity events, and of course, the annual Dave Glover Halloween Show.

Dave will address us on “Using Humor as a Basis of Communications”. While the main format of the DGS is light and wacky humor, as a broadcaster, he does not shy away from hot-button social, political, and religious topics. Dave understands how to use humor to create an implicit trust and familiarity in his audience that allows for complex discussions that do not feel forced or phony. We, as engineers who deal with complex data and have to present it to managers, coworkers, and customers in an understandable manner, may learn some tips and tricks for our own presentation and communication styles.

 

Training Program

72nd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-22, 2013
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri

Errol Oguzhan, PE
Vice President – Training
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.
Rick Watkins
Deputy VP – Conference Training
Altair Engineering
Brad Hill
Conference Training Coordinator
The Boeing Company 

Training Program 

As the Society of Allied Weight Engineers Training committee prepares to welcome you to the 72nd Annual International Conference on Mass Properties in St. Louis, Missouri, we would like to present our preliminary slate of classes for your professional development. These classes are offered to expand your expertise as a Mass Properties Engineer (MPE), and we hope that many of you will register for classes in fields outside of your area of expertise or industry. We hope that, after taking these classes, you will emerge more knowledgeable and learn how special the discipline of weight engineering is across the multiple industries. This year, the Training Program will take place at the Union Station Doubletree Hotel. The SAWE has a track record of delivering outstanding training and hope you will enjoy it with us here in St. Louis.

 

Day Date Class Title
Saturday 5/18 SAWE RP-7: Mass Properties Mangement and Control of Military Aircraft
Principles of Weight Management and Weight Estimating Methods for the Offshore Oil Industry
Sunday 5/19 Aircraft Weight Estimating and SAWE RP-8: Weight and Balance Reporting Forms for Aircraft
Aircraft Weight and Balance
 - Day One
Monday 5/20 Aircraft Weight and Balance
 - Day Two
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
Introduction to Structural Optimization
Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Training Moved to Wednesday 5/22
Wednesday 5/22 Measurement of Mass Properties Canceled
Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Training
Conference Planning

 

SAWE RP-7: Mass Properties Management and Control of Military Aircraft
Dudley Cate, SAWE Fellow, NAVAIR-Retired

This full-day class will familiarize students with effective control of the weight and other mass properties of an aircraft. The class will also expose students to other considerations associated with mass properties management and control described in SAWE RP-07. The primary objective will be to acquaint participants with the major considerations for successful weight control during the development phases of a program, to include: concept exploration, demonstration, validation, and full-scale development. These major elements incorporate planning, organizing, staffing, subcontractor control, requirements allocation, risk reduction, data collection, analysis, tracking, controlling, weight reduction programs, validation, verification, and test support.

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Aircraft Weight Estimating and use of SAWE RP-8: Weight and Balance Reporting Forms for Military Aircraft
Dudley Cate, SAWE Fellow, NAVAIR-Retired

The objectives of this one-day course are to provide an overview of weight estimating methods and the weight estimating process for aircraft and to provide insight into the weight and balance reporting formats and requirements of SAWE Recommended Practice 8. Included will be descriptions of the many types of aircraft estimating methods, together with their applicability and limitations. Many other weight estimating considerations also will be addressed, including impacts of new technologies, estimating prototypes and derivatives, sources of weight data and estimating methods, and dealing with estimating uncertainty. Estimating aircraft center of gravity location and moments of inertia will be briefly discussed. The portion of the course devoted to RP-08 will address the three major parts contained therein. The basic RP-08 concept of allocation by function will be explained, and the important RP-08 allocation instructions will be covered. The requirements for structural increments and design information also will be addressed, along with why inclusion of those data is so important to weight estimating and weight control. 

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Principles of Weight Management and Weight Estimating Methods for the Offshore Oil Industry
Andy Schuster, SBM Offshore, SAWE Honorary Fellow

Weight Management is a critical element of design, construction, and operation of an offshore oil system. Keeping the weight and center of gravity within predefined limits can be challenging. However, application of proven principles and tools will result in achieving these goals.

The principles involved in weight management for the offshore oil industry will be presented and explained. The student will develop an understanding of technical topics such as development of preliminary and detailed weight estimates, application of weight contingencies and allowances to cover ‘known unknowns,’ control of changes to designs, and weight saving techniques. The student will develop an appreciation of how weight information is used by other project team members such as cost control, scheduling, transport and lift contractors, and others. Also, the student will learn about some of the techniques that can be used to successfully manage the weight.

A key to Weight Management is the initial weight estimate. Therefore, an overview of weight estimating methods as defined in SAWE RP-14 and applied to the offshore industry is included. For example the application of proven methods - based on historical weight data and experience - is employed to determine preliminary weights for offshore structures.

This training course will highlight the importance of weight management in the oil industry, present several of the methods typically used to create preliminary estimates of weight and center of gravity and walk through an example of estimating preliminary weight and CG data for a floating offshore platform. After registration, please keep an eye out for an e-mail from the instructor. He will likely be sending out a list of reading material to review before the class.

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Aircraft Weight & Balance Course
Tom Oole, SAWE Honorary Fellow, United States Air Force - Retired

This two-day course assumes a basic knowledge of weight and balance. The class will demonstrate and teach proper procedures for weighing and completing forms for military aircraft. The intent of this class is to provide the student with an understanding of the weight and balance system within the United States Air Force and “pitfalls” involved in weighing aircraft. Students should bring basic calculators, paper, and pens/pencils for use in examples and exercises. Students should also dress appropriately for the trip to the aircraft hangar. Wear rubber-soled, closed-toed shoes. 

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Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training
Harold Smoot, Lockheed Martin

This one-day class will present the features of the Automated Weight and Balance Software in a hands-on training class. The class will begin with a discussion of the terms and developmental history of AWBS, minimum system requirements, and software installation. The basic approach of the class is to give computer demonstrations followed by student exercises that will provide the students with a good understanding of AWBS Version 10.0 features. Students will receive a complete overview of the software features to support weight control programs for military aircraft. The instructor will also allow time to address specific AWBS needs and questions of the students. Students are required to bring their laptop computer. A version of AWBS 10.0 will be required for the class. 

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Measurement of Mass Properties Canceled
Jerry Pierson, Lockheed Martin

This class is a basic class which teaches measurement of weight, center-of-gravity, and moments of inertia (MOI). Effects of gravity variation due to latitude and altitude will be explained. This class will demonstrate and teach moment of inertia measuring techniques typically used for missiles and control surfaces. The Mass Properties Measurement class will contain both a classroom presentation and a laboratory session. The class will consist of approximately three hours of lecture and five hours of hands-on laboratory session with participants making mass properties measurements.

The classroom discussion will include mass definition and mass measurement techniques. Force measurement methods such as spring scales, load cells, strain gauges, and rebalance technology will be discussed. The MOI definition and its relationship to torque and angular acceleration and measurement techniques will be included. The definition of Product of Inertia (POI) will be discussed and how it relates to Principle Axes definition, measurement, and calculation techniques. Laboratory exercises will include mass measurement, center- of-gravity measurement, MOI measurement using a torsion rod and the bifilar method. POI measurement/ calculation and principle axis measurement/calculation will be taught.

It is the intent of this class to provide the student with an understanding of the methods for measuring moment of inertia. The class will conclude with the taking of a test to verify that the class has provided the students with the basic understanding of how to measure moment of inertia of a missile or a control surface.

Basic calculators will be needed for examples and exercises. Please dress appropriately for working with measusring equipment. 

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Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
Chayan Basak, Altair

This half-day class will introduce the student to the fundamentals of finite element analysis, particularly as it pertains to the process of product design, analysis and validation. The class will be targeted to the audience of mass properties engineers and will include an overview basic finite element theory. The class will include several examples and a demonstration. It is recommended that the student take this class prior to the Introduction to Structural Optimization class.

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Introduction to Structural Optimization
Chayan Basak, Altair

This half-day class will introduce the student to the fundamentals of structural optimization using numerical and finite element methods. The class will introduce a variety of optimization techniques for conceptual design, detailed design, design-of-experiments and reliability-based studies. The format of the class will be seminar-based with ample room for student interaction and dialog. It is recommended that the student take the morning Introduction to Finite Element Analysis class or have some experience with Finite Element Analysis.

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Vendors and Sponsors

72nd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-22, 2013
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri

William Griffiths
VP Vendor Relations
The Aerospace Corporation

Paul Kennedy
Space Electronics LLC
Deputy VP Vendor Relations

Claudia Rosenberger
Deputy VP Vendor Relations
usb GmbH

GJ Miller
Chapter Vendor Coordinator
The Boeing Company

Vendors and Sponsors

On behalf of the International Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Incorporated, I encourage your company to participate as an exhibitor or sponsor at the 72nd Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering in St. Louis, Missouri. The venue is the DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Union Station Hotel in downtown St. Louis. The St. Louis region is resplendent with historical sites – it is not just about the Arch, but that in itself is worth seeing.

The SAWE is returning to the U.S. after a very successful conference in Germany. We are hoping to maintain vendor relationships with several of our European sponsors and exhibitors from Germany. At the same time, we look forward to seeing many of our American vendors who could not participate in last year’s conference due to economic restraints or other commitments.

As an exhibitor, your company will have the opportunity to provide conference attendees with an awareness of the newest concepts, products, and services offered in a diverse range of technologies and transportation sectors. Each exhibitor will have an 8’x10’ area to display their products and services in a secured exhibit area, the Illinois/New York Central Ballroom. The Ballroom has ample space for 15 exhibitors, so claim your spot early by registering today! Exhibitors and sponsors are each invited to make a brief presentation in one of the Technical Tracks. Longer presentations of 20-40 minutes can be arranged with concurrence of the Technical Program Committee. In addition, if you desire to provide training in the use of your product or service, I will arrange a discussion with our Training Group to afford this opportunity. I encourage more involvement with SAWE on every level.

Conference attendees are encouraged to visit all of the exhibits to discuss the products and technologies with the attending representatives. Depending on the particular exhibitor, knowledge in the form of demonstrations, literature, or samples will be available to take back to your place of employment and share with colleagues.

If you are interested in participating as an exhibitor, sponsor, author of a technical paper or presentation, or would like to teach a vendor training course, please visit the website, www.sawe.org. Early registration for the conference is encouraged. The SAWE Store can be accessed from the above website, and it is possible to register now and pay later. The deadline for registering and paying in full is April 30, 2013.

For more information on sponsorship and exhibiting, please use this contact form.

 

 

Siver Sponsorships

 

Huntington Ingalls Industries

 

Bronze Sponsorships

 GEC Scales

Exibitors

Altair Engineering 
The Boeing Company
Cessna Aircraft Company
CMW Inc. 
General Electrodynamics Corporation 
IDEA ToolKits 
Intercomp 
Space Electronics LLC
Stanley Vidmar
usb GmbH 

 

2013 SAWE International Conference - Sponsorship Opportunities

2013 SAWE International Conference - Sponsorship Opportunities

2013 SAWE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
SAWE Logo
SPONSORSHIP and EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
72nd Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 20-22, 2013
St. Louis, Missouri 

 Corporate Level

Obtain maximum exposure for your Company through four different tiers of Corporate Sponsorship:

Tier Gold Silver Bronze Exhibitor
Cost $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,700
Benefits      
Logo on sponsor signage 1,2 X X X
Logo on Event web page 3 X X X
Logo on Announcement 3 X X X
Company Name on Announcement X X X X
Logo on Event Guide 3 X X X
Company Name on Event Guide X X X X
Event Guide Ad - full page 3 X    
Event Guide Ad - half page 3   X  
Event Guide Ad - quarter page X
Registration - 4 packages 4 X    
Registration - 3 packages 4   X  
Registration - 2 packages 4     X X
Disk Space 5 X X X X
Exhibition Space X X X

* Logo is proportionately sized in thirds based on applicable tier of Sponsorship.

  1. Displayed in SAWE Exhibit Area and in Technical Sessions
  2. Displayed on wall at major events (Reception/Mixer, Opening Session, Standards and Practices Committee Luncheon, and Awards Banquet)
  3. Logos displayed wherever “72nd Annual SAWE Conference” is printed
  4. Registration Packages equal to what is allotted to a full three-day individual member registration
  5. Disk Space on the Conference Proceedings up to 50Mb, 25Mb, and 15Mb, respectively


Events Level


Company Name listed on Placard positioned outside the following Special Events:

  • Sunday Reception/Mixer,
  • Select Coffee/Refreshment Breaks
  • Hospitality Suite

Cost for Events sponsorship is $500.
Note
: The SAWE does not allow for exclusive sponsorship of events. All "Event" Sponsors will have their name displayed in the same size on a placard under a general listing of "Event Sponsors".

 

 

ShipWeight North American User Group Meeting

72nd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-22, 2013
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri

ShipWeight

ShipWeight North American User Group Meeting

The 7th ShipWeight User Group meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 21, following the conclusion of the Marine Standards and Practices Committee meeting. The meeting will be of interest to active ShipWeight users as well as those who are considering acquiring it.

This year’s meeting will be focused on presenting the advanced user features in Release 11, along with a look ahead into what is planned for the next version, Release 12.

The meeting is also an excellent opportunity to meet other ShipWeight users in an informal setting for exchanging experiences and discussions on best practices. Last, but not least, it is a great opportunity to provide feedback to BAS Engineering as developers of ShipWeight and participate in making priorities for future development of the software.

 

Key Information
Where St. Louis Union station – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
When Tuesday, May 21, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Registration General Conference Registration
Cost

Per General Conference Registration, 1-Day registration permits attendance to the SAWE Standards and Practices Session and ShipWeight User Group meeting. Two or more day’s registration grants access automatically to the ShipWeight User Group meeting. Note, lunch on May 21, is at an additional cost. 

Registration Deadline Per General Conference Registration

 

ShipWeight User Meeting – Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Parts and Assembly Library in ShipWeight
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Crosstab and Trend Reports
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm User Case Presentation
3:00 pm – 3:20 pm Coffee Break
3:20 pm – 4:30 pm New Features in ShipWeight 12.0

We reserve the right to change the agenda.

 

Social Events

72nd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-22, 2013
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri

 

Special Events

Hannibal, MissouriSunday, May 19: (Daytime) – Hannibal, Missouri Tour

We will travel by bus to Hannibal, Missouri, the famous boyhood home of Samuel Clemens, who would later grow up to become America’s iconic author and humorist Mark Twain. Tour the historical sites made famous in such novels as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” and others. We will depart the hotel at 8:00 am to get to the town about 9:30 am. After a few hours to walk and explore, we will have a private buffet lunch on the Mark Twain Riverboat, followed by a sightseeing cruise. We plan to return to the hotel by 4:00 pm. Transportation, tickets, lunch and cruise included. (www.hanmo.com)

St. Charles, MissouriMonday, May 20: (Daytime) – St. Charles Main Street

Before Jefferson City was built to become Missouri’s permanent capitol, nearby St. Charles was chosen as the interim site. Today, the Main Street historical area still welcomes visitors with shops and eateries reflecting its 1800’s architecture and old-world charm, much the same as Lewis and Clark found it while preparing for their famous expedition to explore the west. The bus will drop us off at the south end of Main Street where we will have some 2+ hours to walk, browse and shop up the street to 1st Capitol Drive, where we will rejoin the bus to travel to a local restaurant for lunch. Your cost includes transportation. Lunch and any other purchases are on your own. (www.historicstcharles.com)

City MuseumMonday, May 20: (Evening) – City MuseumCity Museum is St. Louis downtown’s most unusual attraction. The bus will take us a few blocks north of the hotel where we will have dinner, then have several hours to roam and explore this “eclectic mix of children’s playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavilion, and architectural marvel.” Your fee includes all costs except perhaps alcoholic drinks at dinner. (www.citymuseum.org)

Anheuser-Busch BreweryTuesday, May 21: (Daytime) – Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour

Take a free tour of Anheuser-Busch’s historic landmark brewery on the city’s south side. See how their iconic brands have been brewed since 1852, from the selection of ingredients to the final product. The tour includes stops at the brewing kettles, aging cellars, and packaging lines. You will also see and learn about the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. And, of course, for those over 21, there is a stop at the tasting room at the end of the tour to sample AB’s lineup of products. The tour does involve walking and some climbing of stairs, but also includes chances to stop and rest along the way.

From the brewery, we will head to lunch at Joe Buck’s downtown restaurant, just a few blocks from the hotel. You may know Joe from his frequent television appearances for football and baseball games, as well as the World Series. But his restaurant, set in a former 19th- century warehouse, now offers a stellar lineup of food and beverages, featuring authentic Missouri barbeque. Your cost includes transportation. Brewery gift shop and lunch are on your own. (www.budweisertours.com / www.jbucks.com/downtown)

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate FactoryWednesday, May 22: (Daytime) – Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Factory Tour

Since Wednesday will be a late night, we have an easy, relaxed day. Sleep in. Have a leisurely breakfast. Then catch the bus at 10:15 am to take a free tour of the nearby Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company’s new factory, where you can view all types of candy being made – from famous family recipes to old favorites. The tour includes samples and a stop at the retail outlet store. Following the tour, we’ll head to St. Louis’s famed Hill area, historic center of the city’s Italian immigrant population, for lunch at Favazza’s. Return to the hotel by 1:30 pm. Your cost includes transportation. Lunch and all other purchases are on your own. (www.chocolatechocolate.com / www.favazzas.com)

St. Louis Science CenterThursday, May 22: (Daytime) – St. Louis Science Center

Spend the morning at St. Louis’s top-rated Science Center, named one of the top five centers in the country. Explore more than 700 exhibits, the Omnimax theater, McDonnell Planetarium and Boeing Space Station, and more. Entrance to the center and most exhibits are free, but the theater, planetarium shows, special exhibits, and some other activities require purchasing a ticket. We will depart the hotel at 9:15 am for several hours of free-roaming fun, and return to the hotel by 1:00 pm. Your cost includes transportation. Exhibit tickets and food purchases are not included. (www.slsc.org)

Reservations for special events should be made at time of conference registration. Space is limited and is subject to availability. Payment must be received upon request of event registration and registration will not be confirmed until payment is received. All event registration information will be retained by the Special Events Chair and may be verified at time of conference check-in if desired. All social events are detailed in this announcement and prices are listed below.

 

Date Day Event Fee
5/19/13 Sunday Hannibal Tour and Cruise $65
5/20/13 Monday (Daytime) St. Charles Main Street $40
5/20/13 Monday (Evening) St. Louis City Museum $81
5/21/13 Tuesday Brewery Tour $31
5/22/13 Wednesday Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Factory $20
5/23/13 Thursday St. Louis Science Center $21

 

Conference Registered Events

In addition to our technical schedule and training classes, we will offer numerous opportunities for relaxation and social interaction. Whether this is your first conference or fifty-first, come join us for fun, networking, and meeting friends old and new. The three organized events for this are the Sunday Welcome Reception, Tuesday’s Standards and Practices Luncheon, and, of course, Wednesday’s closing Awards Banquet, where the history and heritage of the SAWE will be on display. All members, attendees, and guests are invited to join us. Separate registration and payment is required for each, including for exhibitors.

  • Welcome Reception – We invite you to join us in Union Station’s famed Grand Hall, where during the heyday of train travel, soldiers and commoners mixed with Hollywood stars and titans of industry on their way to and from their trains and destinations. Our reception will feature separate stations of barbeque, crab cakes, toasted ravioli (a St. Louis tradition), desserts, and more. A cash bar will be available for liquid libations.
  • Standards and Practices Luncheon – Enjoy a plated luncheon of tossed salad, lacquered pork loin with rice and seasonal fresh vegetable, rolls and butter, coffee and tea, and dessert.
  • Awards Banquet – As it does every year, the Awards Banquet closes our conference and allows us to celebrate all those who have had a part in running our Society for the past year. We induct our new international officers for 2013-2014, introduce the latest Fellows and Honorary Fellows, confer the Best Paper Award and Student Scholarship, and present all the other accomplishments of note. Dinner will consist of a choice of a choice of pistachio-crusted sea bass with rice and baby bok choy or a grilled 12 oz New York strip steak with white cheddar macaroni and cheese and asparagus. Both include salad, dinner rolls, dessert, and coffee or tea. A cash bar will be available both before and during the banquet.

Date Day Price Event
5/18/13 Saturday $30 Board of Directors Lunch
5/19/13 Sunday $65* Welcome Reception
5/21/13 Tuesday $43* Standards and Procedures Luncheon
5/22/13 Wednesday $74 Awards Banquet

 *$10 for 3-day registrations

Hotel and Transportation

72nd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-22, 2013
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri

 

Location

St. Louis Union Station HotelThe 72nd Annual International Conference of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel at St. Louis Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri. Union Station, a National Historic Landmark, was formerly one of the largest and stateliest railway stations in the country. Today, the Station and its resident hotel still welcome guests with amazing architecture and luxurious amenities.

The DoubleTree features several choices for dining and refreshment. The Station Grille, which as the original Harvey Restaurant with its iconic “Harvey Girls” revolutionized railroad dining, still offers some of the finest dining in the city with seating for 130 diners. The Grand Hall Lounge is open every afternoon and evening for drinks, snacks, and light dinner. And downstairs in the Midway, Einstein Brothers Bagels features bagels, coffee, salads, soups, and more from 6:30 am – 3:00 pm daily (5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday). (www.stlouisunionstation.com)

 

Accommodations

St. Louis Union Station – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
1820 Market Street, One Union Station
St. Louis, Missouri 63103 USA
Tel: 1-314-621-5262
(www.stlunionstationhotel.com)

 

Our rooms have been reserved at the Union Station DoubleTree Hotel for the 2013 International Conference. Rooms are available three days pre- and post-conference from Thursday, May 16, through Saturday, May 25, based on hotel availability. The special conference room rate is $149 plus tax per night for standard rooms, a government rate of $105 plus tax per night, concierge-level rooms at $179 plus tax per night, and one-bedroom suites at $249 plus tax per night. All rooms sleep up to four people at the same rate.

Registration Information:

  Web Page:   http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/S/STLUSDT-AWE-20130517/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
  Group Name:   Society of Allied Weight Engineers Annual Conference
  Group Code:   AWE
  Phone:   314-802-3435

 

Transportation

Lambert – St. Louis International Airport is the city’s primary airport, serving thousands of passengers a day from the major airlines. The hotel is about 15 miles from the airport. Auto rental facilities and other transportation options are available.

 

Driving

If driving, be advised that St. Louis Union Station owns no parking lots and offers no free onsite parking. Valet parking (special conference rate of $12/day) is available at the front entrance, or self-parking ($16/day) is available at city lots in the train shed and just west of the hotel at 18th street. View a brochure of downtown parking lots at www.downtownstl.org/docs/DowntownParkingGuide.pdf for more information. Taxi service is available directly from the airport, outside the baggage claim areas in either Terminal #1 or #2, to the front door of the hotel. Fees will run about $35-$45 one way or $70-$90 round trip, depending on traffic, weather, and number of passengers.

Be advised that if driving to St. Louis from the west, Blanchette Bridge on I-70 leading from St. Charles into St. Louis has had the westbound span removed for reconstruction, and all traffic is sharing the eastbound span. Expect delays and slowed traffic, especially during peak driving hours.

 

Metrolink

If you do not have a lot of luggage, or it is easy to handle, you can pick up the Metrolink light rail system in the airport and ride it right to the back door of Union Station for about $3.00. See more information at www.metrostlouis.org, and click on the Metrolink icon in the upper right of the screen. A map of Metrolink stops is under the Metrolink System Map link.

 

Best Transportation

Best Transportation offers a great low-cost alternative to get to/from downtown hotels via dedicated van or limos, for guaranteed low rates starting at $21 one way or $37 round trip. Our special conference rate will be $18 per person one way or $34 per person round trip. To get the discounted rate, attendees must book online. Call-ins or walk ups will not be eligible for the special rate.

http://besttransportation.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=SAWE2013&LOGON=GO

 

Registration

72nd Annual International Conference 
on Mass Properties Engineering
May 18-22, 2013
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri

General Conference Registration

Conference registration is required for everyone planning to attend or participate in any conference events, including technical tracks, training, social and special events, etc. Only by registering can you obtain a Conference Badge, which is required for admittance to all events. Advance registration is strongly advised. Payment of all applicable Registration Fees by credit card, check, or cash is required prior to or at the time you obtain your badge and conference materials at Registration. There are NO exceptions to this, including for exhibitor representatives. General Registration fees are as follows. Students, Retirees, Authors, and Presenters, please see the fees identified under the Special Conference Registration section. 

 

Registration Level Fee1 Registered Event Fee: Access to Conference
Papers2

Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
SAWE Members
3-Day Registration $750 $10* $10* $74 Yes
2-Day Registration $500 $65 $43 $74 No
1-Day Registration $250 $65 $43 $74 No
Non-members3
3-Day Registration $850 $10* $10* $74 Yes
2-Day Registration $600 $65 $43 $74 No
1-Day Registration $350 $65 $43 $74 No

* For the 72nd International Conference, ALL attendees and exhibitors must separately register and pay for the Welcome Reception and SPC Luncheon. This is to improve headcounts for food budgeting and help eliminate excess costs to the conference. Exhibitors and attendees with 3-day registrations are granted a discounted fee for each event (see the Conference Registered Events section).

  1. All registrations conducted after May 6, 2013, will incur a $50 Late Charge over and above the listed fees. We therefore encourage all parties to pre-register prior to this date, even if your company has not yet authorized your attendance or you know you will be paying your fees upon arrival at the conference instead of at the time of registration. There is no charge to cancel a registration.
  2. All qualifying registered attendees will be granted access to all SAWE papers presented at the conference by means of a password and link to allow access to them electronically. The links will be forwarded to the attendance list shortly after the conference. As a benefit of SAWE membership, members also have free access to all presented papers from past conferences one year or more previous to the current conference.
  3. Non-members registering for the conference automatically incur a $100 non-member fee. Since current SAWE membership dues are $60/year, consideration should be made to becoming an SAWE member at registration instead.

 

Special Conference Registration

Full-time students, retirees, authors of SAWE conference papers, and conference presenters (who do not submit an associated paper for the presentation) are all eligible for Special Conference Registration fees. Please note that all Registration Fees must be paid in full by credit card, check, or cash prior to or at the time you obtain your badge and conference materials at Registration. There are NO to exceptions this. 

 

Registration Level Fee What does this fee include?
Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
Access to Conference
Papers
Full-time Students and Retirees
Student (Full-time undergraduate)
or Retiree
$10/day No No No No
Authors and Presenters
Author (non-student) Complimentary 1-day registration 
on day paper is presented
for one individual per paper only 
No No No No
Author (student) Complimentary 3-day registration
for all authors or co-authors
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Presenter (without SAWE paper submittal) Complimentary 1-day registration
for day of presentation
No No No No

 

Training Registration

 Class Member Non-Member
One two-day class $700 $800
One full-day class: $350 $450
One half-day class: $175 $275
Exhibitor Class: $20 $20

Course registrations must be completed no later than May 6, 2013, to ensure your seat in the class, and to allow for pre-planning by the instructor and preparation of sufficient class materials. Exceptions will be considered ONLY if class space remains after the aforementioned date. Class sizes are limited, and enrollment is subject to availability. The SAWE reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if enrollment does not meet the minimum requirements. Also, as with the conference registration fee, those who are not SAWE members incur a $100 non-member enrollment fee, and so should consider joining the SAWE for $60 at the time of registration. 

 

2021-05-21 SAWE Virtual Forum: Weight Growth

SAWE Technical Forum:  Weight Growth

May 21, 2021 - 11:00 am to 12:30 pm EDT 

Facilitated by: Paul Kachurak
NAVAIR Mass Properties Engineering Branch Head / Mass Properties Deputy Technical Warrant Holder

Register for Virtual Forum

Please join us May 21st for another installment of SAWE’s Zoom-based forum series. This forum will discuss “Weight Growth”. “Preliminary Design Mass Properties Estimation” Forum attendees requested this topic since it relates to mass properties estimation, management, and control.

A panel of government and industry Subject Matter Experts will introduce the topic with short presentations on weight growth from their experience and perspectives. The Forum will proceed to questions, comments, and further examples from the audience.

NASA Technical Note 0-6349; 1971 FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES OF WEIGHT ESTIMATING AND FORECASTING FOR ADVANCED MANNED SPACECRAFT AND SPACE STATIONS (1971_Apollo_wt-estimate-paper.pdf)

 

Zoom Instructions

To join the meeting, you must register using the link below.

After registering, you will receive an email with the subject "SAWE Technical Forum Confirmation". Save this email, as it has the links required to join the meeting along with Add to Calendar links and dial-in instructions.
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October 4-6, 2012
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2012-05 71st Annual SAWE International Conference - May 2012

International Conference Flyer71st Annual Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
The Monarch
Bad Gögging and Manching
Bavaria, Germany
May 5 - 10, 2012

 
 

 

Technical Tracks

71st Annual Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
The Monarch
Bad Goegging and Manching
Bavaria, Germany
May 5 - 10, 2012

 

Miguel Mascaray-Rufas
Vice President – Technical Director
Airbus

 

Since its inception in 1939, the purpose of the SAWE has been to promote the exchange of technical information and new ideas in Mass Properties Engineering. The SAWE International Conference is the annual meeting that brings together mass properties professionals from throughout the world.  These dedicated men and women work in close cooperation with and address the needs of industry, government, and other engineering and manufacturing organizations.  The 2012 Technical Tracks are a result of input from these mass properties professionals with the combined efforts of the International Officers, the 2012 Conference Committee, and the Technical Committee.

For us, the mass properties professionals, but also for all engineering community, the SAWE Annual event is an excellent opportunity to learn and share the latest developments on the discipline, not only attending the technical sessions and papers presentations but also meeting colleagues from all around the world.

The technical content of 2012 Conference will turn around advance weight estimation methods, use of modern CAD systems for mass properties analysis, weight management, aircraft components weight optimization, aircraft load-ability studies, masses and flutter, new aircraft technologies, mass properties handbooks, mass distribution calculations, etc ...

There will be two complete days dedicated to the technical presentations. This year, the Technical and Organization Committee agreed on a new set-up of the sessions:  technical presentations will run in parallel to ensure the presentation of all papers, but in addition, we will maintain full-sessions presentations for five papers previously selected by the Technical Committee. During this full-sessions an open debate will also be maintain with contributions of all attendees. 

 

Projected Technical Papers:

3540 Integration of CAD Systems into Mass Properties Systems
- Claudia Rosenberger, USB
3541 Comparison of different Fuel Mass Estimations Algorithms
- Roland Reinartz, CASSIDIAN
3542 Optimisation of Aircraft Weighing Results and Failure Analysis
- Gregor Lehnertz, CASSIDIAN
3543 Development of a Concept for a Weight Estimation and Calculation Tool
-Andreas Schmidt, Assystem
3544 Weight Reduction on Serial Rotor-Craft Program
- Johann Wenzl, Eurocopter
3545 Weight Management for Aircraft Passenger Seats
- H.-M. Hübner, Recaro
3546 Vibration Analysis and Structural Dynamic Testing
- Markus Schiessl, CASSIDIAN
3547 Implementation of a Tool Chain for Extended Physics-Based Wing Mass Estimation in Early Design Stages
– Felix Dorbath, DLR
3548 Determination of Residual and Operational Fluids on Power-plants
- Andreas Klose, RR Deutschland
3549 Horizontal Tail Plane Optimization in Preliminary Aircraft Design
- Ruben Gonzalez, Airbus
3550 A probabilistic approach for the improved prediction of load-ability rates in freighter aircrafts
- Ral Mauersberger, EADS
3551 Mass & balance Effects on Aircraft Flutter
- Wolfgang Luber, CASSIDIAN
3552 Fly Around the World With a Solarpowered Aircraft - Achievements and Status of the SolarimpulseProgram
– Hannes Ross, Solarimpulse
3553 Vehicle Inertia Measuring Machine (VIMM)
- Daniel Wegener, RWTH-Aachen
3554 Mass Analysis — An Important Discipline of the Luftfahrttechnisches Handbuch (Aeronautical Engineering Handbook)
– Stephan Scheidler, IABG
3555 A Fast Method for Estimating Steady Airloads on Parts of Aircraft at Arbitrary Flight Conditions
- Albrecht Eberle, CASSIDIAN (Retired)
3556 Composite Tank Structure Dynamics Modelling based on Finite Particles
- Andreas Baeten, Uni Augsburg
3557 Position control of Galileo satellites
- R Matthias Wiegan, Astrium
3558 Assembly Mass Distribution Calculation in CATIA V5
- Hale Szegin, TAI
3559 Fuel Mass Properties Calculation with CATIA V5
– Ralf Funk, CASSIDIAN
3560 Dummy Optimization Regarding Mass Properties for Shaker Test and Flight Test
- Jürgen Clermont, CASSIDIAN
3561 The Importance of Inertia Properties Measurement for Road Accident Reconstruction
- Gianpiero Mastinu, Politecnico di Milano
3562 Parametric Estimation of Anchor Handling/Towing Winches
- Runar Aasen, BAS Engineering AS
3563 Optimization Centers - a systematic deployment of structural optimization in large enterprises
- Matthias Radny, Altair Engineering GmbH
3564 Multi-Fidelity Wing Mass Estimation Based on a Central Model Approach
- Daniel Boehnke, DLR, Hamburg
3565 Weight Aspects of Glare Fiber Metal Laminates
- Cees van Hengel, Fokker Aerostructures
3566 Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization in the Conceptual Aircraft Design Phase to Support Early Mass Predictions
- Johannes Schweiger, CASSIDIAN
3567 Crew Transfer Options for Servicing of Geostationary Satellites
- Jeffrey A. Cerro, U.S. Government - NASA Langley Research Center
3568 Weight Reports on the Cheap
- David Tellet, U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command
3569 Revisiting Seawater Density and Its Impact on Submarine Design
- David Tellet, U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command
3570 Center of Mass Uncertainty Coordinate Transformation
- John H. Nakai and Wen Tsai, The Aerospace Corporation
3571 An Advanced Quasi-Analytical Weight Estimation Method for Airplane Lifting Surfaces
- A. Elham, M. J. L. van Tooren, G. La Rocca, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
3574 Updated SumMassProps - Version 9 - A Comprehensive Excel-Based Mass Properties Solution
- Robert L. Zimmerman, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
3575 Aerostatic Spherical Bearing
- Arun Kumar, ISRO Satellite Centre
3576 Automation Methods for Aircraft Weight Activities
- Ozlem Isikgogan, Tusas Aerospace Industries, Turkey
3581 Aircraft Weight Scatter at Delivery
- Airbus Weight Operations 
3582 Process and Tools to Support Marketing and Sales Weight Activities
- Airbus Weight Operations
3583 Report Format for Weight Control of Offshore Structures
- Stein Bjorhovde, BAS Engineering AS, Aalesund, Norway

Student Papers
3572 Effect of Using Different Weight Estimation Methods on Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Aircraft Wing
- Jan Mariens, TU Delft
3573 Investigation of the Feasibility of an Integrated Weighing System for Helicopters with Wheel Landing Gears
- Philipp Schneider, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
3577 Method for the Reduction of Analytical Weight Estimation Models for the Use in Early Project Phases
- Daniel Lidner
3578 Improving Structural Weight Estimation of Novel Aircraft Configurations to Enhance Performance Analysis
- Seyyedeh Maryam Moghadasi, TU Delft
3579 An Empirical Aero Gas Turbine Preliminary Weight Estimation Method Based on Artificial Neural Networks
- P. Lolis, B. Arumugam Shanmugasundaram, V. Sethi, P. Pilidis, Department of Power and Propulsion, Cranfield University Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK
3580 Mü-31
- Johannes Achleitner, Peter Grohe, TUM/Akaflieg München

 

Standards and Practices

71st Annual Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
The Monarch
Bad Goegging and Manching
Bavaria, Germany
May 5 - 10, 2012

 

Alan Titcomb
Standards and Practices Committee Chairman
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding

The objective of the SAWE’s Standards and Practices Committee, or SPC, is to serve the mass properties profession by providing a non-proprietary, consensus forum for the development of industry products that respond to the needs of our members and their customers. Much of this work centers on Recommended Practices, or RPs, of many types including requirements, best practices, product and process standards. SPC activities are not limited to RPs alone. Just about any activity that serves the society membership in a given industry sector is acceptable. Past examples have included textbooks, handbooks, and industry surveys. An unofficial objective of the SPC is to foster the development of products that make our professional activities more efficient, more consistent, and more valuable for the professionals of today and tomorrow as well as clearer and more understandable to our customers. 

Planned SPC Events

The SPC is such an important activity that the SAWE dedicates an entire day to it. That day will feature the following highlights:

Opening Session– A kickoff to the day’s activities at which the year’s progress will be reviewed, our progress towards becoming an official ANSI-recognized Standards Developing Organization will be presented, and future objectives will be discussed. Specifically, we are planning to show the audience the European Standards, with their responsible Organizations, that are used in the different Countries and Companies for mass property analysis. 

SPC Luncheon– For this popular event we are in contact with a speaker from the German Government Site. The name of the person and the title of the presentation is still in negotiation. 

SPC Breakout Sessions– During these meetings chaired by industry and government leaders, industry needs and opportunities are reviewed, the year’s activities are presented, and future activities are planned. Present standards are reviewed for currency and new standards are formulated. Specific industry breakout sessions include: Marine, Military Aircraft, Offshore Marine Systems, Missiles and Space Systems, Airline Affairs, and Ground Systems. 

n these sessions, sample topics of discussion include:

  • Further development of the CATIA V6 Weight Tool with Dassault Systems, France
  • How to measure the inertia properties of road and off-road vehicles and their sub-system (Politecnico di Milano, Italy, and Space Electronics)
  • Presentation of The Luftfahrttechnisches Handbuch (LTH) - an Aeronautical Engineering Handbook, covering Mass Property Analysis (Dr. Stephan Scheidler, IABG)
The SPC welcomes all members and visitors to participate and improve the mass properties profession as it relates to your specific industry. We always welcome new ideas, new participants, and new contributions. Help us improve our profession by participating in SAWE SPC activities. 

 
Standards and Practices Luncheon

Chris Worning

Mr. Chris Worning
CASSIDIAN
Typhoon Flight Test Pilot

Mr. Worning will speak about the “Highlights of the Eurofighter Typhoon Flight Test Program.”

Mr. Worning was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, 9 August1957. He joined the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) in November 1976 for basic training and pilot screening. In August 1977 he began Undergraduate Pilot Training at Vance AFB, Oklahoma, USA and graduated in August 1978. Following the Fighter-Lead-In Course at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, USA, he returned to Denmark for Basic Officer’s training and joined the 730th Fighter Bomber Squadron at Skrydstrup AFB flying the F-100D in March 1979. In October 1981, Mr. Worning attended the Danish Air Force Academy and returned to Skrydstrup in June 1984 for conversion to the F-16A/B. He served in the 727th All Weather Fighter/Attack Squadron and completed the F-16 Fighter Weapons Instructor training (FWIT) in the fall of 1986.
During 1987, Mr. Worning attended the Empire Test Pilot’s School at Boscombe Down, England, and, following graduation, he was assigned to the Tactical Air Command, Denmark (TACDEN), where he was responsible for all fixed wing test activities and was F-16 Project Pilot for the RDAF. He completed various certification programs on the F-16, the F-35 Saab Draken, and the Gulfstream III. He also participated in the definition phase of the multinational Mid-Life Update program for the F-16A/B.

Mr. Worning left the RDAF in March 1991 to join Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, as a test pilot. While at Dornier, he flew the Do228 and the Canadair Challenger and participated in the entire test program for the Do328 regional airliner. In December 1995, he returned to military flying when he joined the flight test department Cassidian Air Systems in Manching. Since July 1998, he has served as Cassidian’s Eurofighter Project Pilot in Germany.
Mr. Worning currently flies the Eurofighter, the Tornado, the Cessna Citation II, and the Cessna Citation Jet.
Mr. Worning has flown more than 5800 hours in 46 different aircraft types and has been pilot in command of 18 different jets and turboprops in addition to a number of light aeroplanes.

Mr. Worning is a Fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).


Training Program

71st Annual Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
The Monarch
Bad Goegging and Manching
Bavaria, Germany
May 5 - 10, 2012

 

George Lindberg
VP - Training
General Electrodynamics Corporation

As the Society of Allied Weight Engineers Training committee prepares to welcome you to the 71st Annual International Conference on Mass Properties in Bad Gögging and Manching, Germany, we would like to present our preliminary slate of classes for your professional development. These classes are offered to expand your expertise as a Mass Properties Engineer (MPE), and we hope that many of you will register for classes in fields outside of your area of expertise or industry. We hope that after taking these classes you will emerge more knowledgeable and learn how special the discipline of weight engineering is across the multiple industries. This year, the Training Program will take place at the Cassidian plant in Manching, which is 25 km west of Bad Gögging. Shuttle buses from the Hotel to Manching and back will be provided for all students. The SAWE has a track record of delivering excellent training and hope you will enjoy it with us here in Germany. 

Day Date Class Title
Saturday 5/5 SAWE RP-07: Mass Properties Mangement and Control of Military Aircraft
Typhoon UMP Training
Principles of Weight Management and Weight Estimating Methods for the Offshore Oil Industry
Sunday 5/6 Aircraft Weight Estimating and SAWE RP-08: Weight and Balance Reporting Forms for Aircraft
Monday 5/7 Aircraft Weight and Balance
 - Day One
Tuesday 5/8 Aircraft Weight and Balance
 - Day Two
Wednesday 5/9 AWBS Version 10.0

 

 

SAWE RP-07: Mass Properties Management and Control of Military Aircraft
Dudley Cate, SAWE Fellow, NAVAIR-Retired

This full-day class will familiarize students with effective control of the weight and other mass properties of an aircraft. The class will also expose students to other considerations associated with mass properties management and control described in SAWE RP-07. The primary objective will be to acquaint participants with the major considerations for successful weight control during the development phases of a program, to include: concept exploration, demonstration, validation, and full-scale development. These major elements incorporate planning, organizing, staffing, subcontractor control, requirements allocation, risk reduction, data collection, analysis, tracking, controlling, weight reduction programs, validation, verification, and test support.

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Typhoon UMP Training - Canceled
Gregor Lehnertz, CASSIDIAN

This one-day course is restricted to participants already being involved in the Typhoon UMP process with more or less experience gained in their specific application role. Starting with a brief process presentation, the focus will switch towards evaluation and discussion of available process application experience, additionally highlighting critical aspects. Furthermore, special features like weighing period management as well as special budget management will be outlined, owing to their increasing relevance in the future. The course will also introduce and provide failure investigation routines and advice and finally discuss potentials and risks of future process optimisation and customization. As the course will be held in a normal classroom, there are no special requirements regarding clothing.

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Aircraft Weight Estimating and use of SAWE RP-08: Weight and Balance Reporting Forms for Military Aircraft
Dudley Cate, SAWE Fellow, NAVAIR-Retired

The objectives of this one-day course are to provide an overview of weight estimating methods and the weight estimating process for aircraft and to provide insight into the weight and balance reporting formats and requirements of SAWE Recommended Practice 8. Included will be descriptions of the many types of aircraft estimating methods, together with their applicability and limitations. Many other weight estimating considerations also will be addressed, including impacts of new technologies, estimating prototypes and derivatives, sources of weight data and estimating methods, and dealing with estimating uncertainty. Estimating aircraft center of gravity location and moments of inertia will be briefly discussed. The portion of the course devoted to RP-08 will address the three major parts contained therein. The basic RP-08 concept of allocation by function will be explained, and the important RP-08 allocation instructions will be covered. The requirements for structural increments and design information also will be addressed, along with why inclusion of those data is so important to weight estimating and weight control. 


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Principles of Weight Management and Weight Estimating Methods for the Offshore Oil Industry
Andy Schuster, SBM Offshore, SAWE Honorary Fellow

Weight Management is a critical element of design, construction, and operation of an offshore oil system. Keeping the weight and center of gravity within predefined limits can be challenging. However, application of proven principles and tools will result in achieving these goals.

The principles involved in weight management for the offshore oil industry will be presented and explained. The student will develop an understanding of technical topics such as development of preliminary and detailed weight estimates, application of weight contingencies and allowances to cover ‘known unknowns,’ control of changes to designs, and weight saving techniques. The student will develop an appreciation of how weight information is used by other project team members such as cost control, scheduling, transport and lift contractors, and others. Also, the student will learn about some of the techniques that can be used to successfully manage the weight.

A key to Weight Management is the initial weight estimate. Therefore, an overview of weight estimating methods as defined in SAWE RP-14 and applied to the offshore industry is included. For example the application of proven methods - based on historical weight data and experience - is employed to determine preliminary weights for offshore structures.

This training course will highlight the importance of weight management in the oil industry, present several of the methods typically used to create preliminary estimates of weight and center of gravity and walk through an example of estimating preliminary weight and CG data for a floating offshore platform. This class was jointly taught and developed by Andy Schuster (SBM Offshore) and Dave Bennett (WorleyParsons) for the 2011 International Conference in Houston, Texas, as two half day classes. It is being offered in 2012 in a full day to better serve the SAWE membership. 


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Aircraft Weight & Balance Course
Tom Oole, SAWE Honorary Fellow, United States Air Force - Retired

This two-day course assumes a basic knowledge of weight and balance. The class will demonstrate and teach proper procedures for weighing and completing forms for military aircraft. The intent of this class is to provide the student with an understanding of the weight and balance system within the United States Air Force and “pitfalls” involved in weighing aircraft. Students should bring basic calculators, paper, and pens/pencils for use in examples and exercises. Students should also dress appropriately for the trip to the aircraft hangar. Wear rubber-soled, closed-toed shoes. 

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Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training - Canceled
Harold Smoot, Lockheed-Martin or Pat McIntyre, General Electrodynamics Corporation

This one-day class will present the features of the Automated Weight and Balance Software in a hands-on training class. The class will begin with a discussion of the terms and developmental history of AWBS, minimum system requirements, and software installation. The basic approach of the class is to give computer demonstrations followed by student exercises that will provide the students with a good understanding of AWBS Version 10.0 features. Students will receive a complete overview of the software features to support weight control programs for military aircraft. The instructor will also allow time to address specific AWBS needs and questions of the students. Students are required to bring their laptop computer. A version of AWBS 10.0 will be required for the class. 

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Vendors and Sponsors

71st Annual Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
The Monarch
Bad Goegging and Manching
Bavaria, Germany
May 5 - 10, 2012

 

William Griffiths
VP Vendor Relations
The Aerospace Corporation

 

On behalf of the International Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Incorporated, I encourage your company to participate as an Exhibitor or Sponsor at the 71st  Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering in Manching/Bad Gögging, Germany. The Monarch Hotel in Bad Gögging is a vacation paradise, with natural hot springs and forested hiking trails to maintain a life balance with our technical sessions. The Exhibit Hall is in the foyer of a building separated from the hotel, and is large enough to accommodate 16 to 20 exhibitors with ease.

Having attended the SAWE Conference in Madrid, Spain in 2007, I am excited about returning to Europe. Some of our European exhibitors, who were unable to attend our last few conferences because of the economic conditions, will be able to attend this conference. I am looking forward to renewing their acquaintances. At the same time, several of our faithful exhibitors from the U.S. have already indicated they will be attending.

As an exhibitor, your company will have the opportunity to  provide conference attendees with an awareness of the newest concepts, products, and services offered in a diverse range of technologies and transportation sectors. Each exhibitor will have an 8’x10’ area to display their products and services in a secured exhibit area. Exhibitors and sponsors are each invited to make a brief presentation in one of the Technical Tracks. Longer presentations of 20-40 minutes can be arranged with concurrence of the Technical Program Committee. In addition, if you desire to provide training in the use of your product or service, I will arrange a discussion with our Training Group to afford this opportunity. I encourage more involvement with SAWE on every level.

Conference attendees are encouraged to visit all of the exhibits to discuss the products and technologies with the attending representatives. Depending on the particular exhibitor, knowledge in the form of demonstrations, literature, or samples will be available to take back to your place of employment and share with colleagues.

If you are interested in participating as an exhibitor, sponsor, author of a technical paper or presentation,  or would like to teach a vendor training course, please visit the website, www.sawe.org. Early registration for the conference is encouraged. The SAWE Store can be accessed from the above website, and it is possible to register now and pay later. The deadline for registering and paying in full is April 23, 2012.

For more information on sponsorship and exhibiting, please use this contact form.

 

 

Gold Sponsors

 Cassidian

Airbus

 

Silver Sponsors

Altran

Eurocopter

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Intercomp Company

 

Bronze Sponsorships

Altair

Boeing

General Electrodynamics Corporation

ShipWeight

Usb Management Consulting and System Development Gmbh

 

Exibitors

Altair Engineering
ALTRAN GmbH
BAS Engineering (ShipWeight)
CASSIDIAN
CMW Incorporated
General Electrodynamics Corporation
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Intercomp Company
Space Electronics LLC
Stanley Vidmar
Technisches Gewichts-Management
Technoscale OY
TITAL
usb GmbH

Break Sponsors

General Electrodynamics Corporation
Space Electronics LLC

2012 SAWE International Conference - Sponsorship Opportunities

2012 SAWE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
SAWE Logo
SPONSORSHIP and EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
71th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 5-10, 2012  Monarch Hotel, Bad Gögging, Germany

 

 

Corporate Level

Obtain maximum exposure for your Company through three different tiers of Corporate Sponsorship:

Tier Gold Silver Bronze Exhibitor
Cost € 7,000 € 3,500 € 1,750 € 910
Benefits      
Logo on sponsor signage 1,2 X X X
Logo on Event web page 3 X X X
Logo on Announcement 3 X X X
Company Name on Announcement X X X X
Logo on Event Guide 3 X X X
Company Name on Event Guide X X X X
Event Guide Ad - full page 3 X    
Event Guide Ad - half page 3   X  
Event Guide Ad - quarter page X
Registration - 4 packages 4 X    
Registration - 3 packages 4   X  
Registration - 2 package 4     X X
Disk Space 5 X X X X
Exhibition Space X X X

* Logo is proportionately sized in thirds based on applicable tier of Sponsorship.

  1. Displayed in SAWE Exhibit Area and in Technical Sessions
  2. Displayed at major events (Reception/Mixer, Opening Session, Government/Industry Luncheon, and Awards Banquet)
  3. Logos displayed wherever “71st Annual SAWE Conference” is printed
  4. Registration Packages equal to what is allotted to a full three-day individual member registration
  5. Disk Space on the Conference Proceedings up to 50Mb, 25Mb, and 15Mb, respectively


Events Level


Company Name listed on Placard positioned outside the following Special Events:

  • Sunday Reception/Mixer,
  • Select Coffee/Refreshment Breaks
  • Hospitality Suite

Cost for Events sponsorship is €350.
Note
: The SAWE does not allow for exclusive sponsorship of events. All "Event" Sponsors will have their name displayed in the same size on a placard under a general listing of "Event Sponsors".

 

Exhibitor

  • 8 ft x 10 ft Exhibit Area
  • Opportunity to make brief presentation during technical track

Exhibitor cost is € 910 per exhibit space.

 

 


BoeingAltairNorthrop GrummanIntercompGECCassidian

Social Events

71st Annual Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
The Monarch
Bad Goegging and Manching
Bavaria, Germany
May 5 - 10, 2012 

 

Sunday, May the 6th

Nymphenburg Palace and Flugwerft

Nymphenburg PalaceTo celebrate the birth of their son and heir, Elector Ferdinand Maria and his consort Henriette Adelaide of Savoy charged architect Agostino Barelli with the building of a summer residence west of Munich. The simple cube-shaped building, begun in 1664, was enlarged under Max Emanuel and Karl Albrecht from plans by Henrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner.

The massive Great Hall("Steinerner Saal") was decorated in the Rococo style by Johann Baptist Zimmermann and François Cuvilliés the Elder under Elector Max III Joseph. A famous feature of the palace is the Gallery of Beauties, painted for King Ludwig I by Joseph Stieler.
Beside the palace the extended historic park invites to walks.

After this visit we will have a short bus ride to Schleissheim Palace. After lunch in the Palace restaurant we will visit the Flugwerft.

The Flugwerft Schleißheim branch is located some 18 kilometres north of Munich's city centre close to Schleißheim Palace. It is based on the premises of one of the first military airbases in Germany founded just before World War I. It comprises the old air control and command centre building as well as modern buildings added in the late 2000s after strong endorsement from Franz-Josef Strauss, the at the time prime minister of the local state of Bavaria, who was a passionate flyer.
The "Flugwerft Schleißheim" displays various interesting airplanes for which not enough space was available at the "Museumsinsel" site in downtown Munich. Among the more prominent exhibits there is a Horten flying wing glider built in the 1940s, restored from the few surviving parts. A collection of the German constructions of VTOL (vertical take off and landing) planes developed in the 1950s and 1960s is quite unique. A range of Vietnam era fighter planes as well as Russian planes taken over from East Germany after the reunification are shown. This outstation also features a workshop dedicated to the restoration of all kind of airplanes for the purpose of static display.

 

Monday, May the 7th

Regensburg tour

RegensburgLocated on the Danube River, the Old Town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof is an exceptional example of a central-European medieval trading centre, which illustrates an interchange of cultural and architectural influences. A notable number of buildings of outstanding quality testify to its political, religious, and economic significance from the 9th century. The historic fabric reflects some two millennia of structural continuity and includes ancient Roman, Romanesque, and Gothic buildings. Regensburg’s 11th- to 13th-century architecture still defines the character of the town marked by tall buildings, dark and narrow lanes, and strong fortifications. The buildings include medieval patrician houses and towers, a large number of churches and monastic ensembles as well as the 12th-century Stone Bridge. The town is also remarkable as a meeting place of general assemblies until the 19th century. Numerous buildings testify to its history as one of the centres of the Holy Roman Empire.

 

Monday evening, May the 7th

Bavarian evening

At a typical bavarian tavern at Bad Gögging we will spend a bavarian evening with bavarian music and food.

 

Tuesday, May the 8th

Munich tour and shopping

MunichMunich is the capital city of Bavaria, Germany. It is located aside the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. Munich is the third largest city in Germany, behind Berlin and Hamburg. About 1.35 million people live within the city limits. Munich hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics.

The city's motto is "München mag Dich" (Munich likes you). Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" (Cosmopolitan city with a heart). Its native name, München, is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "at the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat of arms. Black and gold—the colours of the Holy Roman Empire—have been the city's official colours since the time of Ludwig the Bavarian.

The year 1158 is assumed to be the foundation date, which is only the earliest date the city is mentioned in a document. The document was signed in Augsburg. By that time the Guelph Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony and Bavaria, had built a bridge over the river Isar next to a settlement of Benedictine monks - this was on the Salt Route and a toll bridge.

The inner city:

At the centre of the city is the Marienplatz—a large open square named after the Mariensäule, a Marian column in its centre—with the Old and the New Town Hall. Its tower contains the Rathaus-Glockenspiel. Three gates of the demolished medieval fortification have survived to this day—the Isartor in the east, the Sendlinger Tor in the south and the Karlstor in the west of the inner city. The Karlstor leads up to the Stachus, a grand square dominated by the Justizpalast (Palace of Justice) and a fountain.

The Peterskirche close to Marienplatz is the oldest church of the inner city. It was first built during the Romanesque period, and was the focus of the early monastic settlement in Munich before the city's official foundation in 1158. Nearby St. Peter the Gothic hall-church Heiliggeistkirche (The Church of the Holy Spirit) was converted to baroque style from 1724 onwards and looks down upon the Viktualienmarkt, the most popular market of Munich.

The Frauenkirche is the most famous building in the city centre and serves as the cathedral for the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. The nearby Michaelskirche is the largest renaissance church north of the Alps, while the Theatinerkirche is a basilica in Italianate high baroque which had a major influence on Southern German baroque architecture. Its dome dominates the Odeonsplatz. Other baroque churches in the inner city which are worth a detour are the Bürgersaalkirche, the Salvatorkirche (St. Salvator), the Dreifaltigkeitskirche, the St. Anna Damenstiftskirche and St. Anna im Lehel, the first rococo church in Bavaria. The Asamkirche was endowed and built by the Brothers Asam, pioneering artists of the rococo period.

 

Tuesday evening, May the 8th

Roman and Celtic museum guided tour and dinner

On Tuesday we will spend the evening in a Roman and Celtic museum with two tour guides. After the museum tour we will have a dinner inside the museum.

 

Wednesday, May the 9th

Danube river boat ride and Weltenburg Abbey tour

Weltenburg AbbeyThe Danube is a river in Central Europe and is Europe's second longest river after the Volga. It is classified as an international waterway.

The river originates in the Black Forest mountain area in Germany as the much smaller Brigach and Breg rivers which join at the German town of Donaueschingen. After that it is known as the Danube and flows southeastward for a distance of some 2,872 km (1,785 mi), passing through four Central and Eastern European capitals, before emptying into the Black Sea via the Danube Delta in Romania and Ukraine.

Known to history as one of the long-standing frontiers of the Roman Empire, the river flows through or acts as part of the borders of ten countries: Germany (7.5%), Austria (10.3%), Slovakia (5.8%), Hungary (11.7%), Croatia (4.5%), Serbia (10.3%), Bulgaria (5.2%), Moldova (1.6%), Ukraine (3.8%) and Romania (28.9%). (The percentages reflect the proportion of the total Danube drainage basin area).

Weltenburg Abbey (Kloster Weltenburg) is a Benedictine monastery in Weltenburg in Kelheim aside the Danube in Bavaria, Germany.

First foundation:

The abbey is situated on a peninsula in the Danube, on the so-called "Weltenburg Narrows" or the "Danube Gorge". The monastery, founded by Irish or Scottish monks in about 620, is held to be the oldest monastery in Bavaria.
The monastery courtyard is surrounded by Baroque buildings, the highlight of which is the abbey church, dedicated to Saint George, which was built by the Asam Brothers between 1716 and 1739. The chapel underwent extensive restoration from 2003-2005.
The abbey was dissolved in 1803 during the secularization of Bavaria.

Second foundation:

On 25 August 1842 Weltenburg was re-founded as a priory of Metten Abbey. It has been a member of the Bavarian Congregation of the Benedictine Confederation since 1858 and was raised to the status of an independent abbey in 1913.
Besides the traditional duties of hospitality, the abbey has pastoral responsibility for four parishes.

Abbey brewery:

Weltenburg Abbey brewery (Weltenburger Klosterbrauerei) is by some reckonings the oldest monastery brewery in the world, having been in operation since 1050, although the title is disputed by Weihenstephan Abbey. Their Weltenburger Kloster Barock Dunkel was given the World Beer Cup award in 2004 as the best Dunkel beer in the world. The wing of the monastery that faces the Danube River houses a large restaurant on the ground floor operated by a tenant. The traditional Bavarian menu includes the monastery's cheese and beer, and guests are also served in the monastery courtyard, which houses a large open-air biergarten during the warmer months.

 

Thursday, May the 10th

CASSIDIAN Tour

All conference attendees are invited to visit the CASSIDIAN site at Manching. After a welcome and a short introduction it is planned to visit the Eurofighter Final Assembly Line and the maintenace facilities for Tornado, C-160 Transall etc. After the tour and a lunch the visitors will be returned to the hotel.

 

Conference Registered Events

In addition to the many technical events at this conference, there will also be several opportunities for social interaction, networking, and meeting new and old friends. These events are: the Sunday night Welcome Reception, the Tuesday Standards and Practices Luncheon, and the Wednesday night Awards Banquet. Registration is required for each event. Please note that the Welcome Reception is included in the 3-Day Registration for members and non members. All members and their guests are invited to join us at the following events: 

  1. Welcome Reception - The Central European chapter is pleased to invite you to the Welcome Reception on Sunday evening for a great social atmosphere and a tasty German buffet. The reception will be arranged at the Café Prinzregent inside the Monarch Hotel. The buffet will be composed of a variety of smoked fish on cranberry horseradish cream, Rolls of turkey ham stuffed with Waldorf salad, black forest ham, meat loaf with mustard and potato cucumber salad, variety of salads, rustic bread basket with butter, potato cream soup with croutons, marinated beef with raisins and almonds, chicken breast on mushroom ragout, hash browns, warm apple cake with vanilla sauce, black forest cherry cream and foamy wine cream with glaced grapes. The hotel also has an onsite bar for your convenience and enjoyment.

  2. Standards and Procedures Luncheon - The Monarch hotel will serve a Spring menu consisting of creamy asparagus soup with truffled oil, roast medaillons of saddle of veal under a sesame mustard crust on morel cream sauce with glazed spring leek carrots, vegetable and spinach tagliatello. As dessert the hotel will serve strawberry-rhubarb tiramisu and mint sorbet on white chilli-chocolate sauce. Our lunch speaker will be Mr. Chris Worning, CASSIDIAN Eurofighter Typhoon test pilot. Chris will talk on Highlights of the Eurofighter Typhoon Flight Test Program.

  3. Awards Banquet  - As every year, the cherry on the cake of the conference is the Award Dinner. This event concludes our conference activities and features introduction of our International Officers, the announcement of Society Fellows and/or Honorary Fellows, the award of the Best Paper Award, and many other recognitions of the accomplishments of the year. The Monarch hotel will serve a Summer Menu. The entrée will include an eummerly leaf salad on sweet mustard vinaigrette with fried pike-perch fillet followed by pinapple-basil sorbet. The main course is chicken breast with a shrimp-asparagus filling on cherry tomato papaya salsa and Cognac sauce, and grilled Thai asparagus on curry potato puree. The dinner will be finished with a tonka bean-hazelnut canapé in two kinds of peach with rasberry pulp. A cash bar will be available.

Date Day Price Event
5/5/12 Saturday 30 € Board of Directors Lunch
5/6/12 Sunday 42 €* Welcome Reception
5/8/12 Tuesday 42 €* Standards and Procedures Luncheon
5/9/12 Wednesday 42 € Awards Banquet

 *Included in three-day registration

Hotel and Transportation

71st Annual Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
The Monarch
Bad Goegging and Manching
Bavaria, Germany
May 5 - 10, 2012 

 

Location

The MonarchThe 71st Annual International Conference of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers will be held at the Monarch Hotel in Bad Gögging, Germany. The Monarch hotel offers Bavarian style hospitality. The elegant 4-star superior hotel with modern comfort located in the heart of the Hallertau and well connected to the Bavarian cities Munich, Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Ingolstadt, just 45 minutes from Munich International Airport Franz-Josef-Strasse. The hotel features a sauna, steam bath, heated indoor and outdoor thermal pools, gym and Vital center with a beauty parlor. Sports and relaxation programs are available.

The hotel has two dining facilities with the Maria-Thersia and Kaiserin Elisabeth restaurants where breakfast, lunch and buffet dinners are served.

 

Accommodations

The Monarch Hotel, Kaiser-Augustus-Strasse 36, D-93333 Bad Gögging, Germany
Tel. +49 9445-98-0 Fax: +49 944598-888
http://www.monarchbadgoegging.com/

A block of rooms as been reserved for the 2012 International Conference and a special negotiated rate is available for Standard Rooms, Junior Suites, and One Bedroom Suites. The Standard Room price for Single occupancy is € 99/night. Double occupancy is € 135/night. The Junior Suites and One Bedroom Suites are available at extra cost. All rates include a buffet breakfast for each occupant. In addition to the days of the conference, these rates are available for three days prior and three days after the conference. Please use registration code "SAWE2012" when making hotel reservations to receive the special rate. Please include the registration code in the Remarks field on the hotel booking registration form.

 

Transportation to/from Munich Airport

The Manching/ Bad Gögging organisation committee is pleased to offer you a reasonably priced transportation service. We have been able to win the company "airportLiner" as a preferred business provider. Airportliner is also partner of other companies like for example Lufthansa and offers a shared ride shuttle service, as well as an executive transfer from Munich airport to the Monarch Hotel and vice versa.

The price will depend on the number of passengers and the kind of transfer. The following options can be offered for Congress participants. The prices are exclusively for this event and will differ from the prices, stated on the Airportliner homepage.

Share ride service/ One way:

1 Passenger only:         35 Euros + 50 Euros surcharge = 85 Euros
2 to 3 Passengers:       38 Euros per Passenger
4 to 8 Passengers:       29 Euros per Passenger

Note: The 50 Euros surcharge is requested, since Bad Gögging is not located on the direct connection between the Munich airport and the Airportliner home base. However the surcharge will not be claimed if at least two persons are having the same destination address.

Executive Transfer/ One way:

This service is offered as a flat rate with a price of 139 Euros.

In this flat rate, the transportation of 1 to 3 Persons (maximum) in Upper Class car is included.

Booking

Please complete your booking at least 48 hours before the transportation is required. During the booking process, please use the following codeword: SAWE_Conference 2012 – Bad Gögging to assure the consideration of the reduced conference prices.

The booking can be done via airportLiner service telephone line or via the booking tool, which is available on the airportLiner internet homepage or via the following link: https://ssl.airportliner.eu/~web1/buchen_2.html. From 2nd quarter of this year onwards, all credit cards and also cash payment will be accepted.

The airportLiner homepage is also accessible in English language. AirportLiner will be responsible for organising the travel groups and for defining convenient pick-up times. Waiting times will be minimised, but might not be fully unavoidable. However you can use this time for a short shopping tour in the Munich airport or experience the famous "Bavarian Gemütlichkeit" already on arrival at a stay in the "Airbräu" restaurant, which is located on the border between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

The airportLiner office hours, its telephone number and all other important information can also be found under following internet address, www.airportliner.com.

Alternatively you can find several hire car providers at the central area of Terminal 1 of the airport. The Hotel Monarch has an agreement that cars of the company SIXT can be given back at the hotel. A surcharge of 30 € is requested, so that the price for a hire car for one day will amass to 120 Euros or more.

We hope you have a nice trip to Bad Gögging and we will see each other at the conference.

AirportLiner Website
AirportLiner Flyer (English)
AirportLiner Booking 

Registration

71st Annual Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
The Monarch
Bad Goegging and Manching
Bavaria, Germany
May 5 - 10, 2012

  

General Conference Registration

 

 

Conference registration is required for all those who wish to attend or participate in any conference events including technical sessions, training, social events, banquet, luncheon, etc. A Conference Badge is required for participation in all conference events. Advanced registration is strongly advised. Payment of all applicable Registration Fees by check, credit card, or cash is required before or at the time you obtain your Conference Badge at Registration (there will be no exceptions). General Registration Fees are as follows. Students, Retirees, Authors, Presenters, please see the fees identified under Special Conference Registration. 

 

Registration Level Fee* What does this fee include?
Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
Access to Conference
Papers***
SAWE Members
3-Day Registration 450 € Yes Yes No Yes
2-Day Registration 315 € No No No No
1-Day Registration 210 € No No No No
Non-members**
3-Day Registration 520 € Yes Yes No Yes
2-Day Registration 385 € No No No No
1-Day Registration 280 € No No No No

*All registrations made after April 22, 2012, will be increased by 35 €. If you anticipate that your company will miss this deadline, please add this fee. If you do meet the deadline, the 35 fee can be refunded to you.

**Rather than incur a 70 increase in registration fee for being a non-member, consideration should be given to becoming an SAWE member at a cost of $70 US. This can best be accomplished by using the web site www.sawe.org to become a member before registering for the conference.

*** Access to the SAWE papers presented at this conference will be provided by means of a password and link to access them electronically. It will be forwarded to all qualifying registrants soon after the conference. As a membership benefit, members have free access to all papers from conferences one year or more past. 

 

Special Conference Registration

Full-time students, retirees, authors of official SAWE papers, and presenters (without official SAWE paper submittal), are all eligible for Special Conference Registration fees as follows. Please note that all Registration Fees must be paid in full by check, credit card, or cash before you arrive or when you obtain your Conference Badge from Registration (there will be no exceptions).

 

Registration Level Fee* What does this fee include?
Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
Access to Conference
Papers
Full-time Students and Retirees
Student (Full-time undergraduate)
or Retiree
1 Day / 10 €
2 Day / 15 €
3 Day / 20 € 
No No No No
Authors and Presenters
Author (non-student) Complimentary for Day of Paper for one individual per paper only No No No No
Author (student) Complimentary 3-day registration for all co-authors Yes Yes Yes Yes
Presenter (without SAWE paper submittal) Complimentary 1-day registration for day of the paper No No No No

 

Training Registration


  Member Non-Member
One two-day class 420 € 490 €
One full-day class: 210 € 280 €
One half-day class: 105 € 175 €


Class registration must be completed by April 22, 2012, to ensure your seat in class, however, advanced registration is not required if class space remains after the aforementioned date. Class sizes are limited, and enrollment is subject to availability. SAWE reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if registration does not meet the minimum requirements for attendance. Also, as with the conference registration fee, rather than incur a 70 € increase in registration fee for being a non-member, consideration should be given to becoming an SAWE member at a cost of $70.


Social Events

Reservations for special/social events should be made at time of conference registration. Space is limited and is subject to availability. Payment must be received upon request of event registration and registration will not be confirmed until payment is received. All event registration information will be retained by the Social Events Chair and may be verified at time of conference check-in if desired. All social events are detailed in this announcement and prices are listed below.

 

Date Day Price Event
5/6/12 Sunday 35 € Palace Nymphenburg & Oberschleißheim Aircraft Museum
5/7/12 Monday (Daytime) 35 € Regensburg Tour
5/7/12 Monday (Evening) 20 € Bad Gögging Eisvogel
5/8/12 Tuesday (Daytime) 35 € Munich Tour
5/8/12 Tuesday (Evening) 20 € Roman and Celtic Museum Guided Tour and Dinner
5/9/12 Wednesday 35 € River Danube & Monastry Weltenburg
5/10/12 Thursday 1 € CASSIDIAN Tour

 

2012-03 Light Weight Marine Structures Conference - March 2012

Light Weight Marine Structures

Today, many million R&D Euros are spent in order to decrease fuel cost and to increase the environmental benefit of using ship transportation. In this context there is a growing interest in minimizing ship light weight by lightweight design. The LIWEM conference aims at gathering industries, R&D people and authorities for en open discussion on actual possibilities, obstacles and ways ahead in lightweight ship design and ship operation. At the conference, presentations will be held by representatives from ship yards, ship operators, ship designers, ship outfitting, material producers, classification societies, authorities and researchers. The conference theme is “Commercial lightweight applications and close to market research”.
 
The 28-29th of March 2012 the conference on Light weight Marine Structures, LIWEM, will be held at Park Avenue hotel in Gothenburg.
 
For more information, please visit www.liwem.org

 

The Society of Allied Weight Engineers is a Honorary Sponsor of the 2012 Light Weight Marine Structures Conference.

 

2011-11 Southwest Regional Conference

Southwest Regional Conference
November 4, 2011
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel, California

[ Register Here ]

San Francisco Chapter of the SAWE invites you to the 38th Annual Southwest Regional Conference to be held on Friday, November 4, 2011 at the Carmel Mission Inn located at 3665 Rio Road, Carmel, California

An outstanding rate of $109 (+taxes) per night has been negotiated. You can make reservations by calling 1-800-348-9090 and tell them you are with the SAWE Southwest Regional Conference.

This is also a call for presentations.  The open, informal presentation atmosphere and chance to get feedback from other mass properties engineers, makes this a great opportunity to explore or future develop a topic for a formal SAWE paper to be presented at the International Conference in Germany next May.  Or, just a chance to share your experiences and discoveries in the mass properties discipline.  Please use the contact form below if you are considering making a presentation.

More communications will follow with conference registration, pricing and events information. For more information, please use the contact form below.

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2011-05 70th Annual SAWE International Conference

Technical Tracks

70th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Houston, Texas
May 14-19, 2011
Hilton Houston WestChase Hotel

 

Robert J. Hundl
VP - Technical Director
The Boeing Company

Since its inception in 1939, the purpose of the SAWE has been to promote the exchange of technical information and new ideas in Mass Properties Engineering. The SAWE International Conference is the annual meeting that brings together mass properties professionals from throughout the world. These dedicated men and women work in close cooperation with, and address the needs of, industry, government, and other engineering and manufacturing organizations. The 2011 Technical Tracks are a result of input from these mass properties professionals with the combined efforts of the International Officers, the 2011 conference committee, and the Technical Committee.

We, as engineering professionals, again have the opportunity to learn firsthand about important initiatives, research, and the latest developments in our discipline through specialized technical tracks and discussions. Since ours is a community of practicing engineers as well as a unique engineering discipline, this interchange is a special opportunity for all of those who participate. We especially encourage young engineers to take the opportunity to learn directly from more experienced peers and colleagues. This conference is a forum for individual presentations and panel discussions on applied mass properties technology for the design; manufacturing; testing; and utilization of air, land, sea, and space vehicles and their associated systems/ subsystems.

The first and third days of the conference will consist of eight different technical discussion tracks. The supplier exposition again offers all attendees the opportunity to view new products, technology, and processes firsthand. This conference is the only one of its kind in the industry and always provides the opportunity for broadened personal contact with other members of the profession and leaders in industry and government(s).

Projected Technical Papers:

3520 New Automatic Program for Ditching Analysis
- Avi Ben-Shall, IAI
3521 Mass Properties and Automotive Vertical Acceleration
- Brian Weigand, Retired
3522 International Weight Control Standard for the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry
- Dave Bennett, Worley Parsons
3523 A Development of the Estimation Model of KUH Fuel CG by Application of the Response Surface Model
- Kanghood Lee, Korea Aerospace Industries
3524 Aerostatic Spherical Bearing
- Arun Kumar S, ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore, Govt. of India 
3525 Mass Properties Integration: The United States Shuttle System 2011
- Clinton Stephenson, The Boeing Company - Space Exloration 
3527 Submarine Asymmetric Margin Selection
- David Tellet, US Naval Sea Systems Command 
3528 Mass Properties and Automotive Lateral Acceleration
- Brian Weigand, Retired 
3529 An Approach Towards Estimating and Validating Ship Stowage and Stowage Content Weight
- William Boze, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc 
3530 Distributed Mass Properties Comparison
- James Smith, Gulfstream Serospace Corporation 
3531 Weight Data Management for Completion of Corporate Jets
- Ragaa Mitry, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation 
3532 Professional Development Education Requirements and Their Role in the SAWE
- Anthony Primozich, SAWE Deputy Vice President - Training, Dayton,Ohio
3533 Curious Questions (and answers) Regarding Weighing of Commercial Transport Aircraft
- Ed Davis, The Boeing Company
3534 Mass Properties Requirements for Marine Design Software
- Alan Titcomb, Keith Carter, Ronnie Moore, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc
3535 Innovative Design with Bi-Level Topology Optimization
- Alain Remouchamps, Michael Bruyneel - SAMTECH sa, Belgium - Stephane Grihon, Airbus, France - Claude Fleury, University of Leige, Belgium
3536 Horizontal Tail Plane Weight Drivers Analysis in Preliminary Aircraft Design
-Ruben Gonzalez, Airbus
3537 Theoretical Assessment of Inertia Tensor Measurement Accuracy Part 1: Problem Definition and Basic Analysis
-Giorgio Previati, Giampiro Mastinu, Massimiliano Gobbi, Politecnico di Milano, Department of Mechnical Engineering, Milano, Italy
3538 Theoretical Assessment of Inertia Tensor Measurement Accuracy Part 2: General Case
-Giorgio Previati, Giampiro Mastinu, Massimiliano Gobbi, Politecnico di Milano, Department of Mechnical Engineering, Milano, Italy
Pres Advanced Composites – Design and Manufacture of Tubular Products And Oil and Gas Production Applications
- Dr. James C.Leslie, Advanced Composite Products and Technology 
Pres Weight Reduction of an Offshore Wave Energy Generator
- Rick Watkins, Altair Engineering
Pres Ballasting Semi-Submersibles by using Systems of Equations
- Adam Richards, SBM Atlantia

 


Standards and Practices

70th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Houston, Texas
May 14-19, 2011
Hilton Houston WestChase Hotel

 

Alan Titcomb
Standards and Practices Committee Chairman
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding

The objective of the SAWE’s Standards and Practices Committee, or SPC, is to serve the mass properties profession by providing a non-proprietary, consensus forum for the development of industry products that respond to the needs of our members and their customers. Much of this work centers on Recommended Practices, or RPs, of many types including requirements, best practices, product and process standards. In addition to industry- specific standards, the year will mark our first cross-industry standard, an introduction and overview of mass properties control for commercial and military systems. However, SPC activities are not limited to RPs alone. Just about any activity that serves the society membership in a given industry sector is acceptable. Past examples have included textbooks, handbooks, and industry surveys. An unofficial objective of the SPC is to foster the development of products that make our professional activities more efficient, more consistent, and more valuable for the professionals of today and tomorrow as well as clearer and more understandable to our customers.

Planned SPC Events

The SPC is such an important activity that the SAWE dedicates an entire day to it. That day will feature the following highlights:

Opening Session – A kickoff to the day’s activities at which the year’s progress will be reviewed, our progress towards becoming an official ANSI-recognized Standards Developing Organization will be presented, and future objectives will be discussed.

SPC Luncheon – This popular event will feature a recognized speaker from industry or Government and a topic of interest to all attendees.

SPC Breakout Sessions – During these meetings chaired by industry and government leaders, industry needs and opportunities are reviewed, the year’s activities are presented, and future activities are planned. Present standards are reviewed for currency and new standards are formulated. Specific industry breakout sessions include:

•    Marine •    Military Aircraft
•    Offshore Marine Systems •    Missiles and Space Systems
•    Airline Affairs •    Ground Systems

The SPC welcomes all members and visitors to participate and improve the mass properties profession as it relates to your specific industry. We always welcome new ideas, new participants, and new contributions. Help us improve our profession by participating in SAWE SPC activities.

 

Standards and Practices Luncheon


William R. Frank

William R. (Bill) Frank
ExxonMobil Development Company

Our speaker is William Frank, Offshore Structures supervisor with ExxonMobil Development Company in Houston, Texas. Bill has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. During his graduate work, he specialized in structural dynamics and experimental modal analysis and executed several test programs, including a test to measure the mass properties of the tail control surfaces of a large commercial jet.

Bill joined ExxonMobil's Upstream Research Company in 2001 where he supported a variety of projects with finite element analysis of deepwater riser systems. He also worked with a team conducting research in the area of vortex induced vibration of long tubular structures with a focus on developing improved modeling approaches to predict fatigue damage due to excitation from vortex shedding.

Bill is currently supervisor of the Offshore Structures at ExxonMobil Development Company. The group is composed of structural, geotechnical, and weight engineers and provides engineering support to a worldwide portfolio of projects from concept selection through installation.

Bill will present “An Operator's Perspective on Weight Engineering Challenges in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry.” His presentation will provide a brief introduction to the scope of projects in the upstream oil and gas industry and will provide an operation company's perspective on why effective management of weight through the full cycle of the project is important to project success. Weight engineering challenges faced in both offshore and onshore projects will be discussed along with ways that the weight engineer can influence a project.

Training Program

70th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Houston, Texas
May 14-19, 2011
Hilton Houston WestChase Hotel

 

George Lindberg
VP - Training
General Electrodynamics Corporation

As the Society of Allied Weight Engineers Training committee prepares to welcome you to the 70th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties in Houston, Texas, we would like to present our preliminary slate of classes for your professional development. These classes are offered to expand your expertise as a Mass Properties Engineer (MPE), and we hope that many of you registered for classes in fields outside of your area of expertise or industry. We hope that after taking these classes you will emerge more knowledgeable and learn how special the discipline of weight engineering is across the multiple industries. We have a track record of delivering excellent training and hope you will enjoy it with us here in Houston.

Day Date Class Title
Saturday 5/14 Ship Inclining Experiment
Sunday 5/15 Principles of Weight Management in the Offshore Oil Industry
 - 8AM to Noon
Weight Estimating Methods for the Offshore Oil Industry
 - 1PM to 5 PM
Aircraft Weight and Balance
 - Day One
Monday 5/16 Aircraft Weight and Balance
 - Day Two
Measurement of Mass Properties
Wednesday 5/18 Airline Weight and Balance Operations
AWBS Version 9.2

 

 

Measurement of Mass Properties
Jerry Pierson, Lockheed-Martin, SAWE Honorary Fellow  

This class will demonstrate and teach Mass Property measuring techniques for missiles and control surfaces. The Mass Properties measurement class will contain both a classroom presentation and a laboratory session. The class will consist of approximately three hours of lecture and five hours of hands-on laboratory session with participants making mass properties measurements. The classroom discussion will include Mass definition and Mass measurement techniques. Force measurement methods such as spring scales, load cells, strain gauges, and rebalance technology will be discussed. The MOI definition and its relationship to torque and acceleration and measurement techniques will be included. The definition of Product of Inertia (POI) will be discussed and how it relates to Principle Axes definition, measurement, and calculation techniques. Laboratory Exercises will include Mass measurement, MOI measurement using a torsion rod and the bifilar method. POI measurement/calculation and Principle axis measurement/calculation will be taught. It is the intent of this class to provide the student with an understanding of the methods for measuring moment of inertia. The class will conclude with the taking of a test to verify that the class has provided the students with the basic understanding of how to measure moment of inertia of a missile or a control surface.
Basic calculators will be needed for examples and exercises. Wear khakis or jeans since you will be in a laboratory. Wear rubber soled shoes. No open toed shoes please.

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Aircraft Weight & Balance Course
Tom Oole, SAWE Honorary Fellow, United States Air Force - Retired 

This two-day course assumes a basic knowledge of weight and balance. The class will demonstrate and teach proper procedures for weighting and completing forms for military aircraft. The intent of this class is to provide the student with an understanding of the weight and balance system within the United States Air Force and “pitfalls” involved in weighting aircraft. Students should bring basic calculators, paper, and pens/pencils for use in examples and exercises. Students should also dress appropriately for the trip to the aircraft hanger. Wear rubber-soled, closed-toed shoes.

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Ship Inclining Experiment
William A. Fox, Alion/John J. McMullen Associates, Inc., SAWE Fellow

The objectives of this one-day class are to provide the student with an introduction to the principles of naval architecture and to marine terminology, and to discuss and demonstrate the inclining of a vessel to determine its weight and center of gravity. ASTM F 1321-90, Standard Guide for Conducting a Stability Test, will be used as a text for this class. Following the classroom session, the class will travel to and board a vessel for a practical demonstration of an inclining. A brief light ship survey will be completed, drafts and specific gravity of the water will be taken, and inclining weight will be moved to obtain a plot of tangents and inclining moments. The resulting data will be processed and the vessel’s light ship displacement and centers of gravity will be determined at the conclusion. The class will conclude with a short open-book test and exercise to confirm that the student has gained an understanding of the theory and practice of inclining a vessel.

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Weight Estimating Methods for the Offshore Oil Industry NEW!! 
Andy Schuster, SBM Offshore, SAWE Fellow and David Bennett, Worley Parsons 

Due to the unique nature of design and construction of fixed and floating offshore oil facilities (very few of which are identical), the oil industry relies on accurate weight management to provide data to create information that is used for structural design, cost estimating and determining the most efficient means of transporting, lifting, or towing a completed platform from a fabrication facility to its installation site.

Application of proven methods — based on historical weight data and experience - are employed to determine preliminary weights for offshore structures. This early data is used to calculate estimated design and fabrication costs that are part of an overall feasibility analysis to determine the commercial viability of development of an offshore oil field. Numerous technical (severe environmental conditions, high production rates, corrosive environments, etc.) and monetary (high weight equals high cost) challenges must be overcome before an owner is comfortable with proceeding to exploit a new oil field from discovery to production.

With floating production facilities being installed in water depths approaching 10,000 feet, it is critical to develop the correct platform type (semi-submersible, spar, FPSO (floating production, storage and offloading vessel). Weight management is one of the key tools used to determine the correct production scenario.

This training course will highlight the importance of weight management in the oil industry, present several of the methods typically used to create preliminary estimates weight and center of gravity, and walk through an example of estimating preliminary weight and CG data for a floating offshore platform. 

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Principles of Weight Management in the Offshore Oil Industry NEW!!
Andy Schuster, SBM Offshore, SAWE Fellow and David Bennett, Worley Parsons 

Regardless of a facility’s function or type, effective and accurate weight management is a critical element of design, construction, and operation of an offshore oil platform. Keeping a facility’s weight and center of gravity within predefined limits can be challenging. However, application of proven principles and tools will result in achieving these goals.

The principles involved in weight management for the offshore oil industry will be presented and explained to develop an understanding behind such topics as development of preliminary and detailed weight estimates, application of weight contingencies and allowances to cover “known unknowns,” control of changes to designs that impact weight, and weight saving techniques. Also for discussion will be the manner in which to present weight information for the various data users: costing, scheduling, transport, and lift contractors and others.

This training will assist technical and senior managers in developing a better awareness of weight management as a tool for successful project completion.  

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Airline Weight and Balance Operations
Brian Chapman, United Airlines – Retired

This one-day class will discuss weight and balance topics as they relate to Airline Operations. Though very basic aerodynamics will be introduced, the majority of class time will be spent covering airline procedures for developing and controlling weight and balance for aircraft fleets as well as individual flight operations.
Class will address the development and application of computerized weight and balance systems used by the largest airlines and development and application of localized manual weight and balance systems used by some regional carriers. Discussions will include a comparison of the two systems.

Air Transport Association (ATA) standards and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) will be reviewed, as well as how airlines comply with these rules. The class will provide a step-by-step demonstration and explanation of how an airline prepares for introduction of a new aircraft into service and the dynamics of how limitations are applied and interpreted to maximize the revenue potential of each aircraft type. We will also cover statistical analysis and substantiation of average weights airlines use for passengers and baggage.

This class is intended to provide the students with an understanding of weight and balance concepts and their application to airline operations. A short test will be given at the end of the class to review conceptual applications and compliance with regulatory requirements. Attendees may keep the materials provided for operational reference. Basic calculators will be needed for examples and exercises. Casual dress is recommended for this class.

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Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training
Pat McIntyre, General Electrodynamics Corporation 

This one-day class will present the features of the Automated Weight and Balance Software in a hands- on training class. The class will begin with a discussion of the terms and developmental history of AWBS, minimum system requirements, and software installation. The basic approach of the class is to give computer demonstrations followed by student exercises that will provide the students with a good understanding of AWBS Version 9.2 features. Students will receive a complete overview of the software features to support weight control programs for military aircraft. The instructor will also allow time to address specific AWBS needs and questions of the students. Students are required to bring their laptop computer. A version of AWBS 9.2 will be required for the class.

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Vendors and Sponsors

70th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Houston, Texas
May 14-19, 2011
Hilton Houston WestChase Hotel

 

William Griffiths
VP Vendor Relations
The Aerospace Corporation

On behalf of the International Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Incorporated, I encourage your company to participate as an Exhibitor or Sponsor at the 70th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering in Houston, Texas. The venue selected this year, the Hilton Houston Westchase Hotel, provides a relaxed, country atmosphere just west of a major metropolitan area. I attended the SAWE Houston Regional Conference at the hotel in early October, and can attest that the facilities are ideal for hosting a conference. The exhibit hall is large enough to accommodate 16 to 20 exhibitors with ease.

As an exhibitor, your company will have the opportunity to provide conference attendees with an awareness of the newest concepts, products, and services offered in a diverse range of technologies and transportation sectors. Each exhibitor will have an 8’x10’ area to display their products and services in a secured exhibit area. Exhibitors and sponsors are each invited to make a brief presentation in one of the Technical Tracks. Longer presentations of 20-40 minutes can be arranged with concurrence of the Technical Program Committee. In addition, if you desire to provide training in the use of your product or service, I will arrange a discussion with our Training Group to afford this opportunity. I encourage more involvement with SAWE on every level.

I am personally excited about the opportunity to engage NASA, the petroleum industry, and the marine industry in this year’s conference. In particular, the world of offshore platforms is new for many in the SAWE, and we are eager to learn. I look forward to meeting many new mass properties engineers, including several new (to SAWE) exhibitors. I also anticipate the return of several of our faithful exhibitors from the past, including manufacturers of mass properties measurement equipment; suppliers of composites, advanced materials, and hardware; and computer software developers. Many of these exhibitors act on the global stage, and we look forward to seeing them at the 2012 SAWE Conference in Germany.

Conference attendees are encouraged to visit all of the exhibits and discuss the products and technologies with the attending representatives. Depending on the particular exhibitor, knowledge in the form of demonstrations, literature, or samples will be available to take back to your place of employment and share with colleagues.

If you are interested in participating as an exhibitor, sponsor, author of a technical paper or presentation, or would like to teach a vendor training course, please visit the website, www.sawe.org. Early registration for the conference is encouraged. The SAWE Store can be accessed from the above website, and it is possible to register now and pay later. The deadline for registering and paying in full is May 2, 2011.

For more information on sponsorship and exhibiting, please use this contact form.

Gold Sponsors

Boeing

Silver Sponsors

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Bronze Sponsors

Altair Boeing
Intercomp ShipWeight

Exhibitors

CMW Incorporated
Dynamic Material Corporation
General Electrodynamics Corporation
HE Aviation
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Intercomp Company
Mecanica Solutions
SBM Atlantia
ShipWeight - BAS Engineering
Space Electronics LLC
Stanley Vidmar
Teknoscale OY

2011 SAWE International Conference - Sponsorship Opportunities


2011 SAWE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
SAWE Logo
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
70th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 14-19, 2011 Hilton Houston Westchase Hotel, Houstion, Texas

Corporate Level
Obtain maximum exposure for your Company through three different tiers of Corporate Sponsorship:

 

Tier Gold Silver Bronze
Cost $10,000 $5,000 $2,500
Benefits  
 
 
Logo on sponsor signage 1,2 X X X
Logo on Event web page 3 X X X
Logo on Announcement 3 X X X
Logo on Event Guide 3 X X X
Event Guide Ad - full page 3 X  
 
Event Guide Ad - half page 3  
X  
Registration - 4 packages 4 X  
 
Registration - 2 packages 4  
X  
Registration - 1 package 4  
 
X
Disk Space 5 X X X

* Logo is proportionately sized in thirds based on applicable tier of Sponsorship.

  1. Displayed in SAWE Exhibit Area and in Technical Sessions.
  2. Displayed at major events (Reception/Mixer, Opening Session, Government/Industry Luncheon, and Awards Banquet).
  3. Logos displayed wherever “70th Annual SAWE Conference” is printed.
  4. Registration Packages equal to what is allotted to a full three-day individual member registration.
  5. Disk Space on the Conference Proceedings up to 50Mb, 25Mb, and 15Mb, respectively.

Events Level
Company Name listed on Placard positioned outside the following Special Events:

  • Sunday Reception/Mixer,
  • Select Coffee/Refreshment Breaks
  • Hospitality Suite

Cost for Events sponsorship is $500.
Note
: The SAWE does not allow for exclusive sponsorship of events. All "Event" Sponsors will have their name displayed in the same size on a placard under a general listing of "Event Sponsors".

Sponsor Logos


 

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Social Events

70th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Houston, Texas
May 14-19, 2011
Hilton Houston WestChase Hotel

 

Social Events

Saturday – 14 May 2011 – Houston Astros – New York Mets Baseball Game (3 PM)

AstrosMetsOn Saturday, May 14, the New York Mets are visiting the Houston Astros. The avid fan will enjoy a mezzanine view of the game. Tickets are only available first come, first served from the ballpark, so register soon for this one!

Note: Game starts at 3 PM. May confict with Saturday training class.

 

Sunday – 15 May 2011 – Galveston Tour: Lone Star Flight Museum and Tall Ship ELISSA or Offshore Energy Center’s Ocean Star Museum

We will travel by bus to the Lone Star Flight Museum. After touring the museum, we will go to lunch. The lunch cost is not included in the event cost. After lunch, we will go to the Tall Ship Elisa and the Ocean Star Offshore Oil Museum. They are next to one another. The attendees will be allowed enoughtime to visit one or the other.

Lone Star Flight Museum

Lone Start Flight MuseumThe 74th Texas Legislature, through a concurrent resolution signed by then Gov. George W. Bush, established the Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) as the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. The LFSM quickly organized a capital campaign and the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Education Center was completed in November 1999. Housed in the new addition are the displays presenting each inductee’s experiences and contributions to aviation. Other rotating and permanent educational exhibits designed to increase knowledge, interest, and the impact of aviation on today’s world are found throughout the education center.

Tall Ship ELISSA

Elissa tall shipShare the adventure of the high seas at the Texas Seaport Museum, home of the celebrated 1877 tall ship ELISSA. Explore the decks of this floating National Historic Landmark, which has also been designated one of America’s treasures by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Walk Elissa’s deck and imagine the days when daring sailors challenged the world’s oceans. In the adjacent museum and theater, witness the story of Elissa’s dramatic rescue from the scrap yard and her meticulous restoration.

Offshore Energy Center’s Ocean Star Museum

Ocean Star MuseumThe Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum is located on Galveston Island, Texas, less than an hour from downtown Houston, the world’s petroleum capital.

Visitors board the retired jackup drilling rig and view a video about the offshore industry. The museum features three floors of models and interactive displays illustrating the story of offshore oil and gas from seismic technology to exploration and production. Scale models of production platforms, actual drill bits and remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs) as well as videos and exhibits explain drilling, geology, seismic, well servicing, and production.

Following a leisurely tour inside the museum, visitors can take the skywalk out onto the drill floor of the rig, or visit the exhibits on the pipe deck from the first floor of the museum.

 

Monday – 16 May 2011 – Daytime – Houston Tour

HoustonThis tour focuses on the historic downtown businesses and high culture.

We will visit the Mellie and Neils Esperson buildings; the latter is known as the wedding cake building. Then we will go inside the great art deco building that was home to Gulf Oil. We will go to the 60th floor observation deck in the JP Morgan Chase Tower – the tallest building in Texas. We will visit the Rice Lofts that was the former site of the capital of the Republic of Texas. At one time, each of these buildings was the tallest building in Houston.

We will then change direction and visit the following: Wortham Center, where the Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet have performed since 1987; Jones Hall, which has been home to the symphony since 1966; The Alley Theatre, which opened in 1969; and the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, which opened in 2003.

 

Monday – 16 May 2011 – Evening – Barbeque Dinner

Country Line BBQFor 20 years, the County Line BBQ Restaurant has been tucked away among the tall pines of north Houston, Always a hit with three private banquet rooms, exceptional full service catering, and on the spot deliveries. Not to mention the Totally Texan dining room complete with a full cowhide covered bar, picturesque backyard gazebo, and a cozy stone patio.

 

Tuesday – 17 May 2011 – Daytime – Houston Museum of Natural Science

Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals

Cullen Hall of GemsThe spectacular Cullen Hall houses the world’s finest display-quality collection of gems and minerals. See more than 750 beautifully crystallized mineral specimens, including some of the world’s rarest and most beautiful examples. Walk-around display cases and fiber-optic lighting offer an optimum view of these dazzling treasures.

The nearby Smith Gem Vault showcases stunning custom-made jewelry.

Cockrell Butterfly Center

Cockrell Butterfly CenterThe Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology provide entertainment and education for the whole family! Discover the wonderful world of insects, with fun, interactive games and quizzes, spectacular preserved specimens, and living examples of some of the world’s largest and weirdest arthropods. Enter a stunning three- story glass structure built around a fifty-foot waterfall, a simulated tropical rainforest filled with exotic plants and hundreds of gorgeous, living butterflies. These beautiful, delicate creatures, imported from butterfly farms around the world, will delight you as they flutter through the vegetation, stop to sip nectar or fruit juices, and occasionally alight on lucky visitors, Continue downstairs to the “Insects and Us” section, where you’ll learn about beekeeping, butterfly gardening, mosquito control, and – gulp! – insects as food! Before exiting, those with toddlers in tow will want to stop off at the “Land of Beeyond” to do a puzzle or two, read an insect-themed story book, or play in the giant beehive.

 

Tuesday – 17 May 2011 – Evening – Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament

On Tuesday, May 18, we will be holding a “friendly” tournament of Texas Hold ‘Em. There is a $25 buy-in that will be used to buy trophies and paid out as winnings. Space is limited, so sign up soon.

Poker Details: No limit betting, no re-buys, no add-ons. Blinds increase every 20-30 minutes.

 

Wednesday – 18 May 2011 – Houston Galleria – Lunch and Shopping

GalleriaTransportation will be provided to a wine bar that also has a good lunch selection. We will go shopping at the infamous Galleria and finish out the afternoon at a tapas bar before heading back to the hotel. The food cost is not included in the price of the tour.

The Houston Galleria is widely recognized as the number one shopping and tourist destination in Houston. It’s stunning architecture,exceptional mix of quality stores, and distinctive style of entertainment are some of the reasons The Galleria attracts over 24 million annual visitors. The Galleria has more than 375 fine stores and restaurants, an ice rink, and two Westin hotels - all beneath spectacular glass atriums. Some of the shops include: Neiman Marcus, Cartier, Gucci, Macy’s, Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, The Sharper Image, Ralph Lauren Collection, Louis Vuitton, and Houston’s only Nordstrom. The Galleria is the fourth largest mall in the nation highlighted by nine types of stone, suspended glass balconies, three types of wood, glass skylights, and plush leather seating.

 

Thursday    –    19 May 2011 – NASA Johnson Space Center Tour

NASA Johnson Space CenterNASA Johnson Space CenterNASA Johnson Space Center

“INTELLIGENT FUN” defines the way that groups describe their day at Space Center Houston. A day when they’ve touched a moon rock, witnessed a shuttle launch, enjoyed a guided tour of NASA, seen real space-flown vehicles, and explored the inner workings of the Pepsi Martian Matrix...all this and much, much more.

 

Conference Registered Events

In addition to the many technical events at this conference, there will also be several opportunities for social interaction, networking, and meeting new and old friends. These events are: the Sunday night Welcome Reception, the Tuesday Government/Industry Luncheon, and the Wednesday night Awards Banquet. All members and their guests are invited to join us at the following events. Registration is required for each.

  1. Welcome Reception — We are pleased to invite you to our Welcome Reception on Sunday evening for a great social atmosphere and delicious Tex-Mex buffet. We will be hosting this pool-side reception on site at the Hilton Westchase Hotel. The meal will be grilled tender strips of beef or chicken, seasoned with southwest spices and served with flour tortillas, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, jalapen?o peppers, and shredded Monterey jack cheese. The hotel also has an onsite bar for your convenience and enjoyment.
  2. Standards and Procedures Luncheon – Enjoy a Hilton plated luncheon entree consisting of chicken breast stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, and feta cheese. Included with your lunch is a salad, potato, seasonal fresh vegetable, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee, and tea. The luncheon will feature a distinguished speaker who will talk on TBD.
  3. Awards Banquet – The pinnacle of our conference each year is the Awards Dinner. This event concludes our conference activities and features introduction of our International Officers, the announcement of Society Fellows and/or Honorary Fellows, the award of the Best Paper Award, and many other recognitions of the accomplishments of the year. Dinner will consist of a mixed grill with a petite filet of beef along with a filet of salmon with lemon dill sauce. Your entre?e will include: salad and seasonal vegetables, dinner rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. A cash bar will be available.

 

Date Day Price Event
5/15/11 Sunday $45 Welcome Reception
5/17/11 Tuesday $36* Standards and Procedures Luncheon
5/18/11 Wednesday $60 Awards Banquet

 

ShipWeight North American User Group Meeting

ShipWeight Users Group MeetingIn conjunction with the Society of Allied Weight Engineers Houston International Conference on Mass Properties, we are pleased to host the 5th ShipWeight North American User Group Meeting on May 19th, 2011. The meeting will be of interest to active ShipWeight users as well as those who are considering acquiring it.

This year’s meeting will be focused on training and presentation of the new features in the new ShipWeight release; ShipWeight 10.0. The meeting is also an excellent opportunity to meet other ShipWeight users in an informal setting for exchanging experiences and discussions on best practices. Last, but not least, it is a great opportunity to provide feedback to us as developers of ShipWeight and participate in making priorities for future development of the software.

Hotel

70th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Houston, Texas
May 14-19, 2011
Hilton Houston WestChase Hotel

Note:

The room block registration at the Hilton Houston Westchase for our 70th International Conference has been extended until COB  May 5, 2011.  If you have not yet registered please do so immediately.  If you have trouble getting a reservation using the website, you may call the Westchase directly at 713 974-1000.

Location

Hilton Houston Westchase HotelThe 70th Annual International Conference of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers will be held at the Hilton Houston Westchase in Houston, Texas. The Hilton Houston Westchase hotel is located in West Houston’s prestigious Westchase District, known for its local business, shopping and area attractions. The Hilton Houston Westchase hotel offers Texas style hospitality with a touch of elegance. Hotel guest rooms feature Hilton’s Serenity Sleep System, including Suite Dreams mattress, 250 thread-count sheets, and feather pillows. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic views of the city as well as the beautifully landscaped outdoor gardens of the hotel from every room in the hotel. The state-of-the-art fitness room and outdoor pool/spa help you unwind after a long day at the office or shopping.

The hotel’s dining room, Rio Ranch, is a spectacular tribute to Texas Hill Country, with its deer antler chandeliers, cowboy print fabrics, and a 30-foot limestone fireplace. The restaurant’s “down home” cuisine is absolutely delicious.

Accommodations

Hilton Houston Westchase
9999 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77042
Phone: 1-713-974-1000
Fax: 1-713-974-6866

A block of rooms as been reserved for the 2011 International Conference and a special negotiated rate is available for Standard Rooms, Junior Suites, and One Bedroom Suites. Prices for Single or Double occupancy are $149/night, $179/night, and $209/night, respectively. In addition to the days of the conference, these rates are available for three days prior and three days after the conference. A special reservation site has been established for the SAWE and will be accessible directly from the Conference Registration site.

Click for Hotel Reservations at SAWE Rate

 

Transportation to/from Airports

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) may not be the closest airline to the Hilton Houston Westchase Hotel, but it is our city’s largest airport due to its wide range of airline options. The hotel is approximately 33 miles from Bush IAH. Renting a vehicle will be one’s own personal choice if you would like to venture out and explore Houston at your own time. To find the Consolidated Rental Car Facility, follow the Rental Car signage at your arriving terminal and look for the white and maroon buses marked “Rental Car Shuttle”. Taxis can be hailed through the Ground Transportation employees outside each terminal and will be at a cost of approximately $51 each way. Airport Shuttles operated by SuperShuttle Shared-Ride Service will be available for approximately $26 per passenger and $26 for each additional passenger. After you claim your luggage, proceed to the SuperShuttle ticket counter, which is located inside the baggage claim area on the lower level. For advanced reservations and current pricing, call (713) 523-8888 or visit www.supershuttle.com. If you would like limo accommodations, you may contact Limos.com at (866) 546-6726 or visit www.limos.com for current pricing.

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is our city’s second largest airport and is approximately 24 miles from the Hilton Houston Westchase Hotel. Renting a vehicle will be one’s own personal choice if you would like to venture out and explore Houston at your own time. Rental Car Booths will be located in the baggage claim area in the lower level. Taxis are available at Curb Zone 3 outside of the baggage claim area in the lower level and will be at a cost of approximately $46 each way. Airport Shuttles operated by SuperShuttle Shared-Ride Service will be available for approximately $25 per passenger and $25 for each additional passenger. After you claim your luggage, proceed to the SuperShuttle ticket counter, which is located inside the baggage claim area on the lower level. For advanced reservations and current pricing, call (713) 523-8888 or visit www.supershuttle.com. If you would like limo accommodations, you may contact Limos.com at (866) 546-6726 or visit www.limos.com for current pricing.

Registration

70th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Houston, Texas
May 14-19, 2011
Hilton Houston WestChase Hotel

 

General Conference Registration

Register Now

Conference registration is required for all those wish to attend or participate in any conference events including technical sessions, training, social events, banquet, luncheon, etc. A Conference Badge is required for participation in all conference events. Advanced registration is strongly advised. Payment of all applicable Registration Fees by check, credit card, or cash is required before or at the time you obtain your Conference Badge at Registration (there will be no exceptions). General Registration Fees are as follows. Students, Retirees, Authors, Presenters, please see the fees identified under Special Conference Registration.

 

Registration Level Fee* What does this fee include?
Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
Access to Conference
Papers***
SAWE Members
3-Day Registration $645 Yes Yes No Yes
2-Day Registration $500 No No No No
1-Day Registration $300 No No No No
Non-members**
3-Day Registration $745 Yes Yes No Yes
2-Day Registration $600 No No No No
1-Day Registration $400 No No No No

*All registrations made after May 2, 2011 will be increased by $50. If you anticipate that your company will miss this deadline, please add this fee. If you do meet the deadline, the $50 fee can be refunded to you.

**Rather than incur a $100 increase in registration fee for being a non-member, consideration should be given to becoming an SAWE member at a cost of $65.

*** Access to the SAWE papers presented at this conference will be provided by means of a password and link to access them electronically. It will be forwarded to all qualifying registrants soon after the conference. As a membership benefit, members have free access to all papers from conferences one year or more past.


Special Conference Registration

Full-time students, retirees, authors of official SAWE papers, and presenters (without official SAWE paper submittal), are all eligible for Special Conference Registration fees as follows. Please note that all Registration Fees must be paid in full by check, credit card, or cash before you arrive or when you obtain your Conference Badge from Registration (there will be no exceptions).

 

Registration Level
Fee*
What does this fee include?
Welcome
Reception
Std/Prac
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
Access to Conference
Papers
Full-time Students and Retirees
Student (Full-time)
or Retiree
$10/Day
No
No
No
No
Authors and Presenters
Author (non-student)
Complimentary for Day of Paper for one individual per paper only
No
No
No
No
Author (student)
Complimentary 3-day registration for all co-authors
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Presenter (without SAWE paper submittal) Complimentary 1-day registration for day of the paper No No No No

 

Training Registration


  Member Non-Member
One two-day class $600 $700
One full-day class: $300 $400
One half-day class: $150 $250
Vendor class/Seminar $20 $20


Class registration must be completed by May 2, 2011, to ensure your seat in class, however, advanced registration is not required if class space remains after the aforementioned date. Class sizes are limited, and enrollment is subject to availability. SAWE reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if registration does not meet the minimum requirements for attendance. Also, as with the conference registration fee, rather than incur a $100 increase in registration fee for being a non-member, consideration should be given to becoming an SAWE member at a cost of $65.


Social Events

Reservations for special/social events should be made at time of conference registration. Space is limited and is subject to availability. Payment must be received upon request of event registration and registration will not be confirmed until payment is received. All event registration information will be retained by the Social Events Chair and may be verified at time of conference check-in if desired. All social events are detailed in this announcement and prices are listed below.

 

Date Day Price Event
5/14/11 Saturday $40 Houston Astros Baseball Game
5/15/11 Sunday $45 Galveston Tour
5/16/11 Monday (Daytime) $50 Houston Tour
5/16/11 Monday (Evening) $50 Barbeque Dinner
5/17/11 Tuesday (Daytime) $50 Houston Museum of Natural Science
5/17/11 Tuesday (Evening) $25 Texas Hold 'Em Poker
5/18/11 Wednesday $20 Lunch and Shopping
5/19/11 Thursday $50 NASA Johnson Space Center Tour

Register Now

2010-11 Southwest Regional Conference

2010 SOUTHWEST REGIONAL CONFERENCE & TRAINING INVITATION

The San Fernando Valley Chapter of SAWE is proud to host the
2010 Southwest Regional Conference
at the Ventura Beach Marriott in Ventura, California on November 12th & 13th, 2010

 

[ Register Online ]

[ 2010 Southwest Regional Conference Offline Registration Form ]

 

2010 Southwest Regional Conference AnnouncementSite Highlights: Experience the true California spirit of Ventura Beach and the gracious hospitality and inviting accommodations of the Ventura Beach Marriott. With uncrowded beaches, harbor cruises, whale watching, culture, intriguing history, festive shops and many dining and entertainment options all nearby, guests will have endless fun discovering Ventura County. Ideal year-round weather allows visitors to explore the sites, connect with nature or simply relax in our heated outdoor pool located in a lush, tropical setting. Delight in the flavor of Baja Coastal Cuisine at our Cafe Pacifico restaurant or loosen up in the Lounge offering trendy spirits and an extensive wine list highlighting local vineyards; or unwind in one of our Ventura, California hotel's 285 spacious guestrooms that feature luxurious Marriott bedding. Located an hour north of Los Angeles and 30 minutes south of Santa Barbara, the Ventura Beach Marriott gives way to a classic Southern California beach town with all the services and amenities you expect.

Schedule:

  • Friday, November 12th: Technical Presentations, Vendor Exposition and Luncheon
  • Saturday, November 13th: Training (AWBS and Measuring Mass Properties)

Technical Program: Technical presentations, the vendor exhibition and a luncheon (included with conference registration) are scheduled for Friday November 12th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Presentations to date include:

  • "Lessons from the Past: the Transition from Wood to Metal Aircraft Structures" by Scott Malaznik - Lockheed Martin Aeronautics    
  • "Weight Growth and the Cost of Optimism" by Doug Howarth - Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Slots are still available in the Technical Session. Contact Glen Maijala at glen.maijala@lmco.com or (661) 572-1086 to sign-up.

Training: Two SAWE advanced technical training courses will be offered:

  • Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS): This one-day class will present all the new features of Version 10 of the Automated Weight and Balance Software in a hands-on training class. Students will receive a complete overview of the software features to support weight control programs for military aircraft. The instructor will also allow time to address specific AWBS needs and questions of the students. Students are required to bring their laptop computer. A demo version of AWBS 10.0 will be provided at the beginning of the class.
  • Measuring Mass Properties: This full day course includes classroom discussion and hands-on laboratory exercises on how to measure mass, center of gravity, moment of inertia (MOI) and calculating product of inertia (POI).

Vendor Exhibition:

Space is still available for vendors to exhibit their products and services in conjunction with the technical & training sessions on Friday, November 12th and Saturday, November 13th. Register to be an exhibitor by contacting Richard Lidh at richard.lidh@lmco.com or (661) 572-7760.

Conference / Training Registration: Register by November 5th to avoid late fees

[ Register Online ]

Registration Form ]

Fees:

  • Technical Session -   $80 for SAWE member
  • Technical Session -   $50 for SAWE retiree, student or unemployed member
  • Training -   $200 for SAWE member
  • Late Fee -   $50 for registering after November 5th
  • Non-members assessed an extra $100 fee to register for technical sessions and training  
  • Lunch included in all Technical Session and Training fees
  • SAWE one-year Memberships are available for as low as $50 at SAWE Membership.

Conference / Training Registration Options:


Complete and return the registration form with payment to: 

Bill Childers
720 N. Bel Aire Drive
Burbank, CA 91501-1337

OR ... FAX the completed form to Bill Childers at (661) 572-6253 and pay at conference.

OR ... E-mail the completed form to william.childers@lmco.com and pay at conference.

Hotel Reservations / Information:

Hotel Reservations: There are a limited number of guest rooms blocked for the conference on Thursday night (Nov 11), Friday night (Nov 12) and Saturday night (Nov 13). Hotel reservations can be made by calling the hotel reservation department at (800) 228-9290, calling the hotel directly at (805) 643-6000 or online at Ventura Beach Marriott Registration.  Please identify yourself as part of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers group/meeting to credit our room block and receive a special conference room rate of $110. Discounted parking is also available - $5/day for self parking and $10/day for valet parking. Rates are subject to a local hotel and sales tax. The reservation cutoff date for receiving the conference
rate has been extended to November 5, 2010.

Hotel Information:

Ventura Beach Marriott
2055 East Harbor Blvd Ventura CA 93001 
Phone: (805) 643-6000 
Fax: (805) 643-7137

Directions: Ventura Beach Marriott Map 

Ventura & Vicinity Activities:

  • Downtown Ventura features an array of galleries, artisans and stage performances offering big talent in intimate settings. Historical highlights include Mission San Buenaventura, the Albinger Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Ventura County. City walking tours including the ever- popular "ghost hunts" are a popular activity. Discover a relaxed, eclectic and artsy side of California that you will not find elsewhere. The friendly people of Ventura await!
  • Winery Tours & Wine Tasting: California's Central Coast is recognized as one of the world's leading winegrowing regions, encompassing a wide range of geography and microclimates that appeal to a broad spectrum of grape varietals. As with Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties to the north, Ventura County boasts its own world-class wine experience with 15 different wineries. Ventura County Wine Trail Tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday departing at 11:00 AM directly from the Ventura Visitor Center.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

CMW

GEC Scales

i.e. Solutions, Inc.

Intercomp

Lockheed Martin

 

2010-10 Houston Regional Conference

Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2010

The Houston Chapter of SAWE is proud to invite you to beautiful Houston, TX this fall for an outstanding Regional Conference.  As home to the largest concentration of Offshore petroleum companies in the US, NASA/Johnson Space Center and so much more, Houston is the ideal location to hold a great Mass Properties Conference.    


We look forward to seeing you in the Fall!

Gold Sponsors:

        Boeing

 

Silver Sponsors:

       

 

Exhibitors:

    GEC Scales   Space Electronics  

Agenda

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, Sept 30th

 


 


 


 


8:00am

5:00pm

Registration Open

 


8:00am

5:00pm

Exhibitor Setup

 


8:00am

4:00pm

2011 International Conference Planning Meeting

 

8:00am

5:00pm

Training - Ship Inclining

 

8:00am

5:00pm

Training - Measuring Mass Properties

 

8:00am

5:00pm

ShipWeight User Group Meeting

 

7:30pm

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Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament

Friday, Oct 1st

 

 

 

 

7:30am

8:00am

Registration Open

 

7:30am

5:00pm

Exhibition Open

 

8:00am

12:00pm

Opening and Technical Sessions

 

11:30pm

1:00 pm

Lunch with Speaker

 

1:00pm

3:45pm

Technical Sessions

 

3:45pm

5:00pm

Networking

 

7:05pm

?

Houston Astros vs Chicago Cubs

Saturday, Oct 2nd

 

 

 

 

8:00am

?

“Friendly” Round of Golf

 

8:00am

5:00pm

Training – Spacecraft Weight Control

 

8:00am

5:00pm

Training – Marine Weight Estimating Methods

Around Houston

To see a Google Map of the Houston area, click here.

 

For airport information, click here.

Call for Presentations

 Call for Presentations

 

The Conference welcomes the submission of presentations in all the SAWE-related fields and would like to offer a special invitation to those presentations pertaining to the Offshore and Aerospace Industries.

Presentations are expected to last 20-25 minutes with a 5-10 minute Q/A session to follow.  Below is a template that can be used for your presentation.  

Presenters will receive a free Registration to the Conference.  If you are going to submit a Presentation, please do so by emailing our Technical Chair, Bob Hundl prior to registering so we can give you a discount code.


 


 

 


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Exhibitors

Exhibitors

An exhibitor can elect to display materials depicting products or services in a 10'x10' space in our Exhibition Hall.  Exhibitors will also have the opportunity to speak for a few minutes during our scheduled conference sessions.  In addition, Exhibitors' name, logo, and website link will be displayed on the Conference website and in the Program that is handed out to all attendees.

 

Exhibitor Registration is now open and inquiries for additional information may be sent to our Exhibitor Relations Chair,  Alfred Munoz.


Lodging

Houston Regional Conference and 2011 Planning Conference

September 30 - October 2, 2010
Houston, Texas

Hotel Booking with SAWE Discount

 

Hilton Houston WestChase Hotel Webpage

 

 

 


 


Nearby Attractions and Activities

The Houston Hilton Westchase is located within walking distance to many activities and attractions.  Please check back soon to see descriptions of those attractions and activities.


Registration

Please visit our external Registration site here.

 


ShipWeight User Group Meeting

ShipWeightShipWeight North American User’s Group Meeting & Training (SNAUG’10)

On September 30th 2010 we will be hosting the fourth SNAUG meeting.  The meeting will be held in conjunction with the Society of Allied Weight Engineers Houston Regional Conference on Mass Properties in Houston, Texas.

 

SNAUG would be of interest to active ShipWeight users as well as those who are considering acquiring it. 

 

The meeting will cover presentation of and training in:

New ShipWeight 10.0 features, including the new ShipWeight “Playground” (inputting weight information in a temporary check area prior to making the data go “live”)

  Enhanced functions; existing functions in ShipWeight that have been enhanced in version 10.0

Frequently overlooked functions; useful existing features that are often forgotten

Reporting capability

 

We are soliciting suggestions for specific topics that attendees would like to see presented.  In addition we hope to include user-presentations on their experiences with ShipWeight.  Please do not hesitate to contact us!

 

The meeting is an excellent opportunity to:

  Meet other ShipWeight users in an informal setting for exchanging experiences and discussions on best practices

  Meet and give feedback to us as developers of ShipWeight and weigh in with your opinions

Learn about new ShipWeight 10.0 functionality as well as refresh knowledge on existing features

Participate in making priorities for future development of ShipWeight

 

The registration fee is US$ 75 and this covers breakfast, lunch and snacks.  In the coming weeks we will be sending out more details on the meeting; in the meantime if you have any questions or know someone else who might be interested in attending and receiving future notices, please feel free to contact us at runar@bas.no.


Social Events

Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament

On Thursday, September 30th, we'll be holding a "friendly" tournament of Texas Hold 'Em.  There's a $20 buy-in that will be used to buy trophies and paid out as winnings.  Space is limited, so sign up soon.

Everything will largely be Bring Your Own... (drinks, snacks, beer, etc).  The Conference will provide ice, cups and paper towels.

Poker Details: No limit betting, no re-buys, no add-ons.  Blinds increase every 20-30 minutes.

 

Houston Astros vs Chicago Cubs

On Friday, October 1st, the Chicago Cubs are visiting the Houston Astros at 7:05pm.  The avid fan will enjoy unlimited hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, peanuts, soda and water along with a Mezzanine view of the game.  Tickets are only available first come, first served from the ballpark, so register soon for this one too!

 

"Friendly" Round of Golf

In response to popular demand, the Houston 2010 Regional Conference is proud to offer a day on the links on October 2nd.  We are currently entertaining 3 different course options that will be finalized near the time of the conference based on the level of response.  Golfers will be responsible for their own fees and transportation, but the Houston Chapter will help coordinate.

 

The 3 potential courses are Memorial Park, Blackhorse Ranch and Pine Crest.

 


Sponsorship

Sponsors

As a not-for-profit organization, SAWE relies on the contributions and support of our corporate partners to maintain and strengthen the Mass Properties state of the art.  Sponsoring companies are greatly appreciated and given the maximum visibility possible. 


Break Sponsors will have their name/logo displayed on signage at the Break stations.

Gold and Silver Sponsors will have their name/logo displayed on the Conference signage, banner and between Presentations.

 

Below is a matrix of additional benefits enjoyed by our Sponsoring companies.

If you would like to become a valued Sponsor, you may visit our Registration page and choose the level of Sponsorship you would like to contribute. For additional information, please email our conference chair, Rick Watkins.

 

Sponsor Benefits Matrix

 

 

  Name, Logo and Link on Conference Web Page Name & Logo listed in Conference Program* Recognition in Opening/Closing Remarks Registrations (with Lunch included) Presention Slot Recognition in SAWE Newsletter Logo on Conference Banner* Logo on Conference Signage* Conference Program Ad Space*

Break Sponsor

$500

X

X X 1 5 min X      

Silver Sponsor

$1000

X X X 2 5 min X X X 1/2 Page

Gold Sponsor

$2000

X X X 3 10 min X X X Full Page

 

*All images, ads and language for signage, banner and program must be received by September 13th, 2010.

Training

Registration is now open for the Training classes to be offered at the Regional Conference.  Please see below for detailed class descriptions.

 

Ship Inclining Experiment This class has been cancelled.

Instructors: William A. Fox, John J. McMullen Associates, Inc., SAWE Fellow


 The objectives of this one-day class are to provide the student with an introduction to the principles of naval architecture and to marine terminology, and to discuss and demonstrate the inclining of a vessel to determine its weight and center of gravity. ASTM F 1321-90, Standard Guide for Conducting a Stability Test, will be used as a text for this class.  Following the classroom session, the class will travel to, and board a vessel for a practical demonstration of an inclining. A brief light ship survey will be completed, drafts and specific gravity of the water will be taken, and inclining weight will be moved to obtain a plot of tangents and inclining moments. The resulting data will be processed and the vessel's light ship displacement and centers of gravity will be determined at the conclusion. The class will conclude with a short open-book test and exercise to confirm that the student has gained an understanding of the theory and practice of inclining a vessel.

 

 

Measurement of Mass Properties This class has been cancelled.

Instructors: H. Wayne Clay, Lockheed Martin, Kurt Wiener-Chief Engineer of Space Electronics

 

This class will demonstrate and teach Mass Property measuring techniques for missiles and control surfaces. The Mass Properties Measurement class will contain both a classroom presentation and a laboratory session. The class will consist of approximately three hours of lecture and five hours of hands-on laboratory session with participants making mass properties measurements.  The classroom discussion will include Mass definition and Mass measurement techniques. Force measurement methods such as spring scales, load cells, strain gauges, and rebalance technology will be discussed.  The MOI definition and its relationship to torque and acceleration and measurement techniques will be included.  The definition of Product of Inertia (POI) will be discussed and how it relates to Principle Axes definition, measurement, and calculation techniques.  Laboratory Exercises will include Mass measurement, MOI measurement using a torsion rod and the bifilar method. POI measurement/calculation and Principle axis measurement /calculation will be taught.  It is the intent of this class to provide the student with an understanding of the methods for measuring moment of inertia. The class will conclude with the taking of a test to verify that the class has provided the students with the basic understanding of how to measure moment of inertia of a missile or a control surface.

 

Spacecraft Weight Control  This class has been cancelled.

Additional information will be available soon.

 

 

Marine Systems Weight Estimating Methods

Instructors: Andy Schuster – SBM Offshore, Runar Aasen – BAS Engineering, Ålesund Norway, www.bas.no

 

The instructors have combined a vast amount of maritime experience and varied backgrounds and perspectives to create a very interesting and useful classroom course to be held at the conference hotel. It is a full day class split between the fundamental methods weight estimating for marine system and practical applications using MS Excel Spreadsheets and a ShipWeight by BAS Engineering. The class will begin with reviews of the weight estimating methods described in SAWE Recommended Practice 14 “Marine Weight Estimating and Margin Policy Guideline,” followed by practical examples. The class will cover the theory, and application of these methods on specific examples and for whole ship design. The appropriateness of each method for each stage of ship design, construction and operation will be discussed. The students will develop a ship weight estimate for a 200 foot ship using the methods in RP14 and then using the modern ship weight estimating software “ShipWeight.”

 

Students should bring laptops with MS Excel® and Windows 2000 or later to take advantage of all the exercises.

2010-05 SAWE International Conference - May 2010

Conference ProgramConference Announcement69th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 22-26, 2010
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

[ Register Online ]

Register Soon! 

Early registration discounts end May 7, 2010!

Download 2010 conference program and detailed schedule

2010 International Awards Banquet Video

VideoView videos from the 2010 International Conference Awards Banquet including the presentation of the new SAWE Richard Boynton Lifetime Achievement Award to Richard Boynton.

Videos from the 2010 International Conference Awards Banquet:

Presentation of Richard Boynton Lifetime Achievement Award
Full Awards Banquent Video
Silent Auction Video

 

Read the Middletown Press article on Richard Boynton's Lifetime Acheivement Award

 

Presentation of Richard Boynton Lifetime Achievement Award
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Full Awards Banquet Video
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Silent Auction Video
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Videos produced for the SAWE by Mark Belcher.

69th SAWE International Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors

The SAWE extends a deep and abiding “thank you” to our valued Sponsors and Exhibitors for their recent support of the 2010 International Conference. Without their partnership, our Conference would not be nearly as successful, nor would our Society be where it is today.  As a public expression of gratitude for their financial and technical contributions, we hereby display the names and/or logos of those companies, and encourage our members or other visitors to this website to consider these valued partners when you have a business need.

Thank YouSilver Sponsorships

Northrop GrummanIntercomp

Bronze Sponsorships
Altair EngineeringBoeing

Exhibitors

 

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Announcement69th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 22-26, 2010
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Gerry Tschabold
Vice President Vendor Relations
Navy Department (USN) - Naval Air Systems Command

William Griffiths
Deputy Vice President Vendor Relations
The Aerospace Corporation

Bonita Stratton
Chapter Vendor Coordinator
US Coast Guard

On behalf of the International Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Incorporated, I encourage your company to participate as an Exhibitor or Sponsor at the 69th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Virginia Beach was the site of the very successful 2002 Conference. The venue selected this year, the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel, promises to provide a memorable experience for all attendees.

Vendor company representatives provide conference attendees an awareness of the newest concepts, products, and services offered in a diverse range of technologies and transportation sectors. Each Exhibitor will have an 8’ x 10’ area to display their products and services in a secured exhibit area. Exhibitors and Sponsors are each invited to make a brief informational presentation in one of the Technical Tracks.

This year, more than 150 companies are being invited to participate in our Conference. We expect that scale and balancing machine manufacturers, composites and advanced materials suppliers, computer software developers, and hardware vendors will attend. We also expect many vendors who are based outside the continental United States, including those who exhibited at or sponsored our recent conferences in Wichita, Kansas; Seattle, Washington; and Madrid, Spain. Conference attendees are encouraged to visit these displays and discuss the products and technologies with the attending representatives. Vendor-provided literature, samples, and software demonstrations will be available to take back to your place of employment and share with colleagues.

In the past, SAWE has provided a relaxed environment whereby vendors and attendees have successfully networked for mutual benefit. Similar to the Tuesday Government/Industry Day where customer and contractor meet to discuss their issues and potential solutions, the Exhibitor/Attendee relationship is a three-day affair of learning and exploring new avenues. Several Exhibitors have found this relationship so meaningful that they have become vital members of the SAWE, contributing also as officers and authors.

For more information, please visit the Exhibitor and Sponorship Oppotunities Page.

 

Silver Sponsorships

Northrop GrummanIntercomp

Bronze Sponsorships
Altair EngineeringBoeing

Exhibitors

 

 

Technical Tracks

Announcement69th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 22-26, 2010
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Robert J. Hundl
Vice President - Technical Director
The Boeing Company

Since its inception in 1939, the purpose of the SAWE has been to promote the exchange of technical information and new ideas in Mass Properties Engineering. The SAWE International Conference is the annual meeting that brings together mass properties professionals from throughout the world. These dedicated men and women work in close cooperation with and address the needs of industry, government, and other engineering and manufacturing organizations. The 2010 Technical Tracks are a result of input from these mass properties professionals with the combined efforts of the International Officers, the 2010 conference committee, and the Technical Committee.

We, as engineering professionals, again have the opportunity to learn firsthand about important initiatives, research, and the latest developments in our discipline through specialized technical tracks and discussions. Since ours is a community of practicing engineers as well as a unique engineering discipline, this interchange is a special opportunity for all of those who participate. We especially encourage young engineers to take the opportunity to learn directly from more experienced peers and colleagues. This conference is a forum for individual presentations and panel discussions on applied mass properties technology for the design, manufacturing, testing, and utilization of air, land, sea, and space vehicles and their associated systems/ subsystems.

The first and third days of the conference will consist of eight different technical discussion tracks. The supplier exposition again offers all attendees the opportunity to view new products, technology, and processes firsthand. This conference is the only one of its kind in the industry and always provides the opportunity for broadened personal contact with other members of the profession and leaders in industry and government(s).

Projected Technical Papers

3490 Automotive Mass Properties Estimation
Brian Weigard, Retired
3491 The Secret Life of the Center of Gravity
Robert Zimmerman, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
Kristen M. Terry, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
3492 Explosion Welding and Bi-Metal Transitions for Weight Management
Michael Blakely, Dynamic Materials Corporation
3493 An Expanded Study - SAWE Paper 3468, Quantifying Uncertainty and Risk in Vehicle Mass Properties throughout the Design Development Phase
William Boze, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding
Elizabeth Heaney, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding
3494 An Error Propagation Analysis of Small Engine Mass Properties Measurements
Anthony Primozich, 577th AESG/YJ, Wright-Patterson AFB
3495 Using PHP/MySQL to Manage Potential Mass Properties Impacts
Benjamin Hagar, Jacobs Engineering
3496 Aircraft Structural Weight Reduction via Damage Tolerance and FEM Techniques
Dr. Arif Zaidi, Cessna Aircraft Company
3497 New Mass Properties Engineers’ Aerospace Ballasting Challenge Facilitated by the SAWE Community
Amanda Cutright, Brendan Shaughnessy, NASA Langley Research Center
3498 Introduction of a Mass Management Software - Our experiences
Claudia Rosenberger, usb GmbH
Uwe Küper, EADS, MEG 68
3499 Some Estimating Methods for Weight Allowances for Marine Systems
Andy Schuster, SBM Atlantia
3500 Technical Feasibility Study for the Measurement of the Inertia Properties of an Aircraft
Giorgio Previati, Massimiliano Gobbi, Giampiero Mastinu, PolitecnicodiMilano, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Milano, Italy
3501 Simulation-based Transitional Stability Criteria for Submarines
David Tellet, U. S. Naval Sea Systems Command
3502 Development of Inertia Model for 787 Flight Simulator and Flight Test
Patrick Mitchell, The Boeing Company
Allan Balliet, The Boeing Company
3503 Carefree Handling For Current Aerodynamically Instable Fighters: Resulting Requirements On Mass Properties Handling As Well As In-Service Operation
Gregor Lehnertz, EADS - Military Air Systems
3504 Method for Finding Min and Max Values for Error Range for Calculation of Moment of Inertia
Runar Aasen, BAS Engineering
Bruce Hays, DRS Defense Solutions-Advanced Technology Center
3505 Early Stage Weight and CoG Estimation using Parametric Formulas and Regression on Historical Data
Runar Aasen, BAS Engineering
Stein Bjorhovde, BAS Engineering
3506 System and Subsystems Mass Analytics
Stefano Morandotti, Altair
3507 A Practical Method to Improve Moment of Inertia Measurement Accuracy for FORMOSAT-3 Satellites
Heng-Chuan Hung, Tawian National Space Organization (NSPO)

 


Government / Industry Workshops

Announcement69th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 22-26, 2010
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront


Jeffrey A. Cerro
Government / Industry Committee Chairman
NASA Langley Research Center


International Mass Properties Engineers in all disciplines will be very interested in attending this year’s Government/Industry workshop. The SAWE continues, through the work of this committee, to lead the development of recommended practices in the field of Mass Properties Engineering (MPE). In fact, an initial item of consideration is to rename the G/I committee
the Standards and Practices Committee (SPC). This is to acknowledge our broader goal of developing MPE standards beyond our earlier scope based primarily on U.S. Government acquisition programs. A strategic plan for the SPC is available to members online. This year has been quite productive for the current G/I committee, members have created new recommended practices to deal with aerospace vendor weight control and mass/inertia distribution in marine vehicles. Both of these documents are SAWE Board approved and are available to members online as free products. New processes are in place to assist members create Recommended Practices as well. Last year’s G/I chairman, Mr. David Tellet, has continued his work on modifications to our top level Functional Recommended Practice. These modifications are required by the SAWE executive committee and will result in FRP-1 being available for BOD vote at this year’s conference. The top level RP and our strategic plan are also being processed by our current G/I committee; and their continued development will be discussion topics in the committee breakout sessions.


Government/Industry day will allow for the initial presentation of general material in a joint session and then consist primarily of the committee breakout sessions. Conference attendees are welcome to participate in discussions in any of the following meetings. I encourage your participation in Tuesday’s activities to help us ensure that G/I work is focused on supporting the needs of our member base.

Planned Government/Industry Day Summary of Events: 


Opening Session: A short session to present to the SAWE member body the status of current activities and
plans for future work. Coordination of sub-committee work to support overall G/I goals will be shown.


Sub-Committee Breakouts, Parallel Sessions:



  • Marine Systems

  • Offshore Marine Systems

  • Airline Affairs

  • Military Aircraft

  • Missiles and Space Systems

  • Ground Systems

I hope you will make it to the SAWE’s Government/Industry meeting day this year and help us move into the future with an ever stronger voice in setting the standards for Mass Properties Engineering across the globe.


For questions or comments regarding this year’s G/I activities please contact me at the above email address.


Government/Industry Luncheon:


Professor Ahmed NoorProf. Ahmed Noor
Old Dominion University


This year’s Government/Industry Luncheon will provide a “crystal ball” view into the future of engineering. Our distinguished speaker is Dr. Ahmed K. Noor, Eminent Scholar and William E. Lobeck Professor of Aerospace Engineering, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. He is also the Director of the Old Dominion University’s Center for Advanced Engineering Environments, funded by NASA in Hampton, Virginia.


Dr. Noor taught at Stanford University, Cairo University (Egypt), University of Baghdad (Iraq), the University of New South Wales (Australia), George Washington University, and the University of Virginia before joining Old Dominion University.


He is a Fellow of the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) and of five other professional societies: the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Academy of Mechanics, and the U.S. Association for Computational Mechanics. He is a Founding Member of both the International and U.S. Associations of Computational Mechanics, and he is a Past President of USACM.


His current professional activities focus on intelligent collaborative design and synthesis environments; advanced learning technologies (Future Digital Learning Ecosystems/Learningscapes); aerospace structures; structural and computational mechanics; multiscale modeling, simulation, and visualization; 3D virtual worlds and immersive visualization.


Dr. Noor will describe a vision of “Engineering in the Year 2020 and Beyond” including grand challenges; future engineering careers and the skill sets needed for the engineering profession; the roles of professional societies, industry, and academic institutions; and new emerging technical disciplines like smart unmanned robotic systems. Dr. Noor will also discuss the “immersive classroom concept” which provides a true interactive experience. Corporations as well as academia can benefit from the engineering education and communication processes being presented.


It is not enough to just talk about the future of collaborative product development. Here is a chance to see it with your own eyes. It is a glimpse you will not soon forget!


 

Social Events

Announcement69th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 22-26, 2010
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Sunday - 23 May 2010

Nauticus National Maritime Center and Naval Base Cruise
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Victory RoverNauticus is a Maritime-themed Science Center containing interactive exhibits and The Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Enjoy a two-hour Naval Base Cruise aboard the Victory Rover while discovering the Hampton Roads harbor.

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is owned and operated by the United States Navy and located on level two of Nauticus. The museum houses a rich collection of authentic uniforms, weaponry, underwater artifacts, detailed ship models, artwork, and is currently host to one of the largest battleships in the world, the USS Wisconsin.

Berthed at Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided or audio tour that will take you back in time to experience this majestic Iowa-class ship that earned five battle stars during World War II.

Leave hotel at 9:00 am. Return to hotel at 3:00 pm.

Opening Reception
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Monday - 24 May 2010

Norfolk Botanical Gardens – Day Event
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Norfolk Botanical GardensEnjoy the 155 acre Norfolk Botanical Garden with over 30 themed gardens. There is a 35-minute narrated boat tour for all. At the time of our conference, there should be nearly 70 types of plants in bloom. Roam the grounds on your own or take the 20-minute narrated tram tour. You may enjoy lunch on your own at the Garden Cafe?. This is the perfect choice for a bistro- style lunch. Guests can dine while enjoying the spectacular views from the terrace or you may choose to eat inside the cafe?.

 

Tuesday – 25 May 2010

Private Dinner Cruise - Evening Event
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Spirit of Norfolk

This evening event will take you for a two-hour cruise on the Elizabeth River. You will be entertained with a guest speaker/author who is a civil war historian, John Quarstein. Mr. Quarstein will engage you as he relives the Battle of the Monitor/Merrimac. Enjoy a night of dancing while eating from the unlimited dinner buffet which includes unlimited beer and wine. This event promises to be a big hit, so bring your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening under the stars.

Leave hotel at 5:30 pm. Board ship at 6:30 pm. Cruise from 7-9 pm followed by return to hotel.

Wednesday – 26 May 2010

Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center - Day Event
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Virginia Beach AquariumThe Virginia Beach Aquarium is in Virginia Beach and contains two buildings – the Bay & Ocean Pavilion and the Marsh Pavilion – as well as the nature trail that connects them.

The Bay & Ocean Pavilion – from the rivers to the Chesapeake Bay and finally, into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, this journey of water through Virginia introduces you to the many aquatic animals and plants that are native to the state. See the largest collection of Chesapeake Bay fishes and meet a horseshoe crab at the Chesapeake Bay touch pool. Observe Loggerhead, Kemp’s Ridley, and Green turtles in the Chesapeake Light Tower Aquarium. Watch in wonder as sharks, stingrays, and other ocean dwellers navigate Norfolk Canyon Aquarium. Learn about the science of oceanography through engaging, hands-on exhibits.

Virginia Beach AquariumThe Marsh Pavilion is home to river otters, seahorses, snakes, and other marsh dwellers. Take a closer look at life in the “macro-marsh,” where plants and animals are magnified up to ten times their normal size. Then walk outside on an elevated deck through a half-acre aviary to see 55 different species of native birds.

You can also enjoy an IMAX Show (on your own or included if there is a group of 15 or more registered guests). Enjoy lunch at the Aquarium’s Osprey Cafe? with an array of sandwiches, pizza, calzones, salads, hamburgers, etc., prepared by chefs on the premises. Dine inside or take a seat outside and enjoy the sights.

Awards Banquet
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Thursday – 27 May 2010

Military Aviation Museum - Day Event
8:30 am - 11:30 am

Military Aviation MuseumThe Military Aviation Museum, located at the Virginia Beach Airport is a private airport used by the Fighter Factory to maintain, display and fly World War 2 and Korean War era fighters, bombers, trainers and seaplanes. The art deco building, grass landing strip, checkered water tower and hangars are home to one of the world’s largest private collection of vintage aircraft.

Many aircraft have been fully restored to their World War II condition and are available for flight demonstration, static display or movie production or commercials.

Transportation to and from the museum (approximately 20 minutes) will be via the museum’s authentic, double- decker London Bus. Upon arrival at the museum’s hangars, guests will be provided with a two-hour guided tour of the facilities and aircraft. Depending on restoration schedules, guests may be treated to a discussion of ongoing restoration work at the affiliated Fighter Factory in Suffolk, Virginia. The tour bus will return to the hotel at approximately noon.

Leave hotel at 8:30 am and return by 11:30 am.

 

Training Program

Announcement69th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 22-26, 2010
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

SAWE Training

George Lindberg
Vice President – Training
General Electrodynamics Corporation

Anthony Primozich, PE
Deputy Vice President – Training
US Air Force
Errol Oguzhan, PE
Deputy Vice President – Training
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.
Don Forrester
Conference Training Co-Chairman
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding
  William Fox
Conference Training Co-Chairman
Alion/John J. McMullen Associates, Inc.

 

As the SAWE Training committee prepares to welcome you to the 69th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties, we are anticipating that the following slate of classes will be available for your professional development. The classes are offered to expand your expertise as a Mass Properties Engineer (MPE), and in that vein we hope that SAWE members will consider registering for classes in fields outside of their own area of expertise or industry. The classes consist of lectures, exercises, and discussion. Each student will receive a copy of the training materials and a certificate upon completion. Some classes require that students bring their own laptop.

 

Classes Scheduled for 69th Annual Conference:

Class Instructor
Introduction to Naval Architecture  John Capin
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding
INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook Tutorial
John Clark
Northrop Grumman Information Systems and Director of Education and Training for the INCOSE Hampton Roads Area Chapter
Aircraft Weight and Balance Course
Tom Oole, SAWE Fellow
United States Air Force – Retired
Ship Inclining Experiment

William A. Fox, SAWE Fellow
Alion/John J. McMullen Associates, Inc.

Marine Weight Control and Weight Estimation Methodology Dominick Cimino, SAWE Fellow and Marine G/I Co-Chair
NAVSEA
SAWE RP7: Mass Properties Management and Control of Military Aircraft
Dudley Cate, SAWE Fellow
NAVAIR - Retired
Aircraft Weight Estimating, SAWE RP8: Weight and Balance Reporting Forms for Military Aircraft
Dudley Cate, SAWE Fellow
NAVAIR - Retired

Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training (Updated for new AWBS Version 10)

Harold Smoot
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Exhibitor Technology Classes Various

 

Schedule

Day Class Title
Sat SAWE RP7: Mass Properties Mangement and Control for Military Aircraft
Introduction to Naval Architecture
INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook Tutorial - Day One
Sun Aircraft Weight Estimating and SAWE RP 8: Weight and Balance Reporting forms for Aircraft
Aircraft Weight and Balance - Day One
INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook Tutorial - Day Two
Mon Marine Weight Control and Weight Estimating Methodology
Aircraft Weight and Balance - Day Two
Tue Exhibitor Technology Class - Collier Research - Hypersizer (9 - 11 am) New!
Exhibitor Technology Class - GEC Scales (2 - 4 pm) New!
Wed Ship Inclining Experiment
Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training


Conference Schedule

Announcement69th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 22-26, 2010
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

 

[ Download 2010 conference program and detailed schedule ]

Conference General Schedule

  Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Morning BOD
Meeting
Training Training Tour:
Nauticus
Maritime
Museum
Technical
Tracks
Training Tour:
Botanical
Gardens
G/I Sessions Technical
Tracks
Training Tour:
Military
Aviation
Museum
G/I Lucheon
Afternoon Training Training Technical
Tracks
Training Technical
Tracks
Training Open
G/I Sessions
Evening Open Welcome
Reception
Open Spirit of Norfolk
Dinner Cruise
Awards Banquet

 

 


Registration and Hotel Information

Announcement69th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 22-26, 2010
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

General Information

Online Registration
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Location

The 69th Annual International Conference of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers will be held at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a modern 21-story hotel located directly on one of the most popular oceanfronts on the East Coast. It offers modern amenities that are sure to meet your every need plus spectacular views of the ocean.

Accommodations

Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
3001 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 1-757-213-3001
Fax: 1-757-213-3019

A block of rooms, available until April 21st April 28th, has been set aside for our use and includes both Government and Non-government rate rooms. Be sure to mention the SAWE Room Block code SA2 when reserving a Government room at $89.00 plus $12.57 state, local, and occupancy tax (total cost per night $101.57 per night). Non-government rate rooms are available at $149.00 plus $20.37 state, local, and occupancy tax (total cost $169.37 per night) and may be reserved under the Block Code SAW. These rates are available for two nights prior to and after the conference. A credit card valid through your check-out date is required for all reservations.

Complimentary internet access is available on the second floor of the hotel where our conference will be held. An Internet Cafe? area will be available in the vicinity of our conference rooms for your use. Wireless internet access is also available in your hotel room at a cost of $9.95 per day.

Transportation to/from the Airport

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is the closest and the recommended airport for Virginia Beach. It is not necessary to rent a car unless you choose to venture away from the hotel and surrounding area on your own. The hotel is located approximately 19 miles from the Norfolk Airport. While there are no courtesy shuttles to the hotel, there are taxis to/from the hotel at a cost of $35 to $40 each way or an airport shuttle operated by Carey Transportation that services Virginia Beach hotels for $39 for one person, one way, plus $5 for each additional passenger. The Carey shuttle can be found outside the baggage claim area at a booth marked “Airport Connection.” For advanced reservations and current pricing, call 866-823-4623 (toll free). Another option is Airport Express International which offers 24-hour limo/van transportation to the oceanfront hotels from Norfolk Airport. Their current rate is $40 one way for up to 3-persons with advanced reservation and $10 per person for each additional rider. For service from midnight to 6 am, there is a $10 surcharge. Airport Express is located just outside the airport’s Baggage Claim area and credit cards are accepted. Advanced reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 1-877-455-7462.

Local Trasportation

A low-cost trolley called the Virginia Beach Wave is available for travel along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, a 3-mile strip of shops, restaurants, and beach attractions. Trolley fares are as follows:

  • Standard Fares - Adults and children over 38” tall are $1 per ride while children under 38 inches are free. Seniors (age 60 and over) and persons with disabilities are charged $.50 per ride
  • Farecards - If you are planning on using the trolley more than once, purchase of an unlimited farecard is recommended. A one-day unlimited farecard costs $3, a 3-day farecard costs $5, and a 5-day farecard costs $8.

The trolley runs approximately every 15 minutes and there is a stop very close to the Hilton hotel. Farecards can be purchased at Transportation Kiosks along the route. The hotel’s Concierge Desk can provide more information on the Trolley as well as local restaurants and other stops of interest.

Parking

If you choose to rent a car, parking is available directly across from the hotel on Atlantic Avenue and is easily accessed by an enclosed walkway that connects directly to the hotel. Self-parking is complimentary, but requires a room key or a Hilton receipt upon leaving the garage. Valet parking is also available for a fee of $11 per day. For day visitors who are not staying at the Hilton Hotel, valet parking is complimentary.

Pets

The Virginia Beach Hilton Oceanfront Hotel does allow pets up to a maximum of 75 lbs. However, there is a non- refundable Pet Service Fee of $75. We recommend that you contact the hotel directly for any further information on pets.

Other Hotel Information

  • Check-in time 4:00 pm
  • Check-out time 11:00 am
  • Restaurant on-site plus beachfront ocean dining 
  • Pool and fitness center available to all guests

Virginia Beach Weather

The climate in Virginia Beach during late May can vary considerably. Daytime high temperatures can easily reach the low to mid 80’s, or it can be quite cool, with highs in the mid 50’s to low 60’s, particularly on the waterfront. It is suggested that all attendees bring a light to medium jacket or sweater and comfortable shoes for “exploring” the many attractions available in the area.

Conference Registration

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Conference registration is required for all those wish to attend or participate in any conference events including technical sessions, training, social events, banquet, luncheon, etc. A Conference Badge is required for participation in all conference events. Advanced registration is strongly advised. Payment of all applicable Registration Fees by check, credit card, or cash is required before or at the time you obtain your Conference Badge at Registration (there will be no exceptions). General Registration Fees are as follows. Students, Retirees, Authors, Presenters, please see the fees identified under Special Conference Registration.

Registration Level Fee (1) Welcome
Reception
Gov/Ind.
Luncheon
Awards
Banquet
Access to
Conference
Papers
(3) 
SAWE Members
3 Day - Members $550 No Yes No Yes
2-Day - Members $450 No No No No
1 Day - Members $225 No No No No
3 Day - Retired Members & Students $30 No No No No
1 Day - Retired Members & Students $10 No No No No
Board of Directors Meeting (6) $25  
Non-Members (2)
3-Day - Non-Members $650 No Yes No Yes
2-Day - Non-Members $550 No No No No
1-Day - Non-Members $325 No No No No
Authors and Presenters
Author (non-student) (4) No No No No
Author (student) (5) Yes Yes Yes Yes

 

  1. All registrations made after May 7, 2010 will be increased by $50. If you anticipate that your company will miss this deadline, please add this fee. If you do meet the deadline, the $50 fee can be refunded to you.
  2. Rather than incur a $100 increase in registration fee for being a non-member, consideration should be given to becoming an SAWE member at a cost of $50.
  3. Access to the SAWE papers presented at this conference will be provided by means of a password and link to access them electronically. It will be forwarded to all qualifying registrants soon after the conference. As a membership benefit, members have free access to all papers from conferences one year or more past.
  4. Complimentary one day registration on day of paper or presentation for one individual per paper only.
  5. Student Authors - Complimentary 3-day registration for all co-authors.
  6. Board of Directors Meeting - Saturday, May 22, 8 am - 4 pm - Includes continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon break. Board van at hotel at 7:45 am.

 

 

Training Registration

Each Full-Day Class $300
Each Half-Day Class $150
Each Vendor Class $20


* Prices do not include required conference registration fee.

Students must pay a full conference registration for the day of the class (Monday to Wednesday) and the weekend classes require at least a one-day conference registration. SAWE membership is required for all students.

Registration must be completed by May 14, 2010 to ensure your seat in the class but advance registration is not required if space remains after the aforementioned registration date. Class sizes are limited, and enrollment is subject to availability. SAWE reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if registration does not meet the minimum requirements for student interaction.

Non-Member Fees

A $100 fee will be charged to non-members who wish to attend the conference. SAWE suggests that you instead purchase a membership at $50, which includes the $5 enrollment fee, or purchase a membership with the SAWE Handbook on CD for $75. Membership is $45 annually.

Social Events

Reservations for special/social events should be made at time of conference registration. Space is limited and is subject to availability. Payment must be received upon request of event registration and will not be confirmed until payment is received. All event registration information will be retained by the Social Events Chairs and may be verified at time of conference check-in if desired. All social events are detailed in this announcement, and prices are listed below.

Hotel Events:

Sunday - Welcome Reception $60
Tuesday - Government/Industry Lunch* $40
Wednesday - Awards Banquet $60


* Government/Industry Lunch included with full 3-day registration.

 

Tours:

Sunday Tour – Nauticus National Maritime Center $44
Monday Tour – Norfolk Botanical Gardens $36
Tuesday Event – Spirit of Norfolk $70
Wednesday Tour – Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center $47
Thursday Tour – Military Aviation Museum $8

 

Inquiries

Inquiries about SAWE should be made to the Executive Director.

Ron Fox
Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.
5734 E. Lucia Walk
Long Beach, CA 90803-4015 USA
Phone: 562-596-2873
Fax : 562-596-2874

For inquiries about the 2009 Conference please use the conference Contact Form.

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2010 Conference Photos69th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 22-26, 2010

Pictures from the 2010 SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties are now available online.

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2009-11 Southwest Regional Conference - November 2009

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November 13, 2009
November 20, 2009
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel, California

Conference date has changed to November 20, 2009.

Early Registration Ends November 6, 2009.

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2009-05 SAWE International Conference - May 2009

Conference Announcement68th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Wichita, Kansas
May 16-21, 2009
Hyatt regency Wichita

 

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Invitation

68th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Wichita, Kansas
May 16-21, 2009
Hyatt Regency Wichita

Thomas Schultz

Thomas M. Schultz
International SAWE President
The Boeing Company

I am pleased to invite you to attend the 68th Annual International Conference of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas.  This year our conference is hosted by the Wichita Chapter, who previously hosted in 1998.  The Wichita area, with its rich traditions both as a key player in U.S. Western expansion as well as a hub of aviation, will be a key aspect of this conference.

Our conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel near Downtown Wichita, the exact same site we enjoyed in 1998, but beautifully refurbished and updated.  With the attached Century II Convention Center, it will make a splendid site for our conference.  From the hotel, it is a short ride on the Q-line trolley (or the hotel shuttle) to most of the Downtown attractions, where the restored Old Town shows off the city’s historic architecture now housing new shops, restaurants, and attractions.  A short stroll up the Arkansas River riverwalk also leads to the Exploration Place science center and Keeper of the Plains exhibit, where Wichita’s iconic symbol celebrates the area’s rich Native American history.  And that is just the beginning of the opportunities that await.

Our own rich tradition is first and foremost as a technical organization.  Continuing the vision Lyle Hackney and Edward Fife had in the 1930s, the Vice President – Technical Director, Government/Industry Chairman, and Vice President – Training are working to provide professional forums for an exchange of technical papers, presentations, and discussion that will continue to further our knowledge and application of mass properties engineering.  Our Society is a unique example of practicing engineers learning directly from practicing engineers.  Is your chapter or company represented in that lineup?

Exhibitors and Sponsors from around the world will be on hand to showcase their products and services to those of us who use them on a daily basis.  On behalf of the entire organization, we cannot thank these companies enough for their generous contributions which help improve the overall quality both of our conference and our engineering organization.  The best way we can repay them is by visiting them to learn more about their innovative solutions.

Events are planned for every day that will showcase the best Wichita has to offer.  Guided tours will take us across the area and throughout downtown.  With its historic location on the Chisholm Trail, Wichita is known for cattle and beef.  So if you are a steak lover, this is THE conference for you.  And if your sights are a little more modern, Big Dog Motorcycles and the Kansas Cosmosphere Space Center celebrate the best of modern transportation technology big and small.

Our conference will conclude on Wednesday, May 20, with the Awards Banquet where we honor those deserving members and chapters that have distinguished themselves by their dedicated service to our Society.  In addition, we announce the scholarship recipient and Best Paper awards for the conference.

On behalf of the international officers and host organizing committee, we are striving to deliver a program that will advance your mass properties knowledge and create an atmosphere to enable you to catch up with old friends while making new ones along the way.  Your presence is equally necessary to make that program a success.  I look forward to seeing you in Wichita, the Air Capital of the World, this May.

Conference Chairmen

68th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Wichita, Kansas
May 16-21, 2009
Hyatt Regency Wichita

Patrick BrownVictor Graham

 

Patrick Brown Victor Graham
Conference Co-Chairman
Cessna Aircraft

Victor Graham
Conference Co-Chairman
Cessna Aircraft

 

The 2009 Conference is in Wichita, Kansas, the Air Capitol of the World. After an 11 year hiatus, the Wichita Chapter of the SAWE joyously welcomes the SAWE back to Wichita. Many things have changed since your last visit. Wichita’s downtown was revitalized including many fine shops and restaurants suitable for all discerning customers. A $100 million, 30 acre Wichita WaterWalk project was completed. The project is anchored by an interactive waterway featuring waterfalls, fountains, and an outdoor amphitheater.

The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Wichita (on the WaterWalk).  From the hotel, it is a maximum 15 minute walk to most of the downtown attractions like Exploration Place (Kansas' premier science center, offers hands-on exhibits that focus on flight, Kansas natural history, medieval life in a three-story castle, and traveling exhibitions.), and Old Town (site for specialty shops, restaurants, and nightclubs). The Sedgwick County Zoo, home to 2,500 animals of over 500 species and Botanica the Wichita Gardens are only a short bus ride away.  Finally, for all of you aviation enthusiasts there are the Wichita Aviation Museum and the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center (which some of you may remember from 1998).

We are planning many enjoyable activities that will appeal to your cents and sensibilities during your stay.  The Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center is planned for Sunday. There are four galleries and plenty of activities for all ages and backgrounds.  In fact, the Hall of Space Museum is one of only three museums in the world to display flown spacecraft from all three early-manned American space programs – Mercury (Liberty Bell 7), Gemini (Gemini 10) and Apollo (Apollo 13).

The Monday night event at the Exploration Place promises to be unforgettable. Besides supping in a gorgeous location overlooking the Wichita WaterWalk on the Arkansas River, attendees will have access to the hands-on aviation and history of Kansas exhibits. Within sight of, and just a short walk from, the Exploration Place is the Keeper of the Plains (symbol of the city and featured on the conference announcement cover page). 

We have an engaged committee putting on this year’s conference.  Help us make this one of the most memorable SAWE Conferences ever. Come to Wichita for the 2009 Conference; enjoy the hospitality, friendliness, and charm of the Midwest.

Sponsors and Exhibitors

68th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Wichita, Kansas
May 16-21, 2009
Hyatt Regency Wichita

Gerry TschaboldWilliam GriffithsGerry Tschabold
Vice President Vendor Relations
Navy Department (USN) - Naval Air Systems Command

William Griffiths
Deputy Vice President Vendor Relations
The Aerospace Company

On behalf of the International Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Incorporated, I invite all companies, large and small, to participate as exhibitors and sponsors at the 68th International Conference on Mass Properties in Wichita, Kansas. Wichita has been a previous conference host and is expected to be one of our most popular conference sites. Vendor company representatives bring conference attendees an awareness of the newest concepts, products, and services offered in all technology areas and transportation sectors. Each exhibitor will have a table or booth in the Exhibit Area at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Wichita and may make a brief presentation in one of the Technical Tracks.

This year, more than 150 companies will have been extended invitations to participate in our Conference. We expect that scale and balancing machine manufacturers, composites and advanced materials suppliers, computer software developers, and hardware vendors will attend. We also expect many vendors who are based outside the continental United States, including those who exhibited or sponsored our recent conferences in Southern California, Seattle, and Madrid, Spain. You are encouraged to visit these displays and discuss the products and technologies with the attending representatives. Vendor-provided literature, samples, and software demonstrations will be available to take back to work to share with colleagues.

For more information, please visit the Exhibitor and Sponorship Oppotunities Page.

 

Silver Sponsorships
IntercompBoeing
Northrop GrummanAirbus

Bronze Sponsorships
GECAltair Engineering

Exhibitors

 

 

2009 SAWE International Conference - Exhibitor Information


2009 SAWE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
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Invitation to Exhibitors
68th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 16-21, 2009 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Wichita, Kansas

[ Click Here for online Exhibitor Registraion ]

The Wichita Chapter of SAWE invites you to display the products and/or services of your company in the exhibitor hall of our meeting facility during the 2009 SAWE International Conference

What to expect from SAWE:

  • 8'x10' exhibit space (16' ceiling clearance) with 1 table (3'x6') for $850.00
  • Display hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm for the duration of the Conference technical sessions
  • Exhibits stored and displayed in secure areas at all times
  • Recognition from SAWE for exhibitors (signage, introduction at the Conference opening session, and the opportunity for a 5-10 minute presentation at one of the technical sessions)
  • Onsite support from the local Vendor Coordinator and from the International VP of Vendor Relations

Requested from Exhibitors:

  1. A firm commitment prior to 4/17/09
  2. Facility needs - electrical hookup, Internet (hard-wire), display screen
  3. Exhibitor-supplied extra equipment - backdrop, models, podium
  4. Size and weight of any shipped items
  5. Company name, address, representatives including phone numbers and email addresses (there is no additional conference fee for the first 2 representatives)
  6. Corporate or event sponsorships are also available - See 2009 Confernece Sponsorship for more information

SAWE International Conferences typically attract 150 to 200 attendees, so there is ample opportunity to network with a mix of Mass Properties Engineers, from managers to subject matter experts, to recent college graduates. Many will be interested in what you have to offer. The sooner you sign up, the better your chances of procuring a prime location in the exhibit hall.

For more information, please contact SAWE Vendor Relations.

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Technical Tracks

68th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Wichita, Kansas
May 16-21, 2009
Hyatt Regency Wichita

Robert HundlPatrick MitchellRobert J. Hundl
Vice President - Technical Director
The Boeing Company

Patrick M. Mitchell
Deputy Vice President - Technical Director
The Boeing Company

Since its inception in 1939, the purpose of the SAWE has been to promote the exchange of technical information and new ideas in Mass Properties Engineering.  The SAWE International Conference is the annual meeting that brings together mass properties professionals from throughout the world.  These dedicated men and women work in close cooperation with and address the needs of industry, government, and other engineering and manufacturing organizations.  The 2009 Technical Tracks are a result of input from these mass properties professionals with the combined efforts of the International Officers, the 2009 conference committee, and the Technical Committee.

We, as engineering professionals, again have the opportunity to learn firsthand about important initiatives, research, and the latest developments in our discipline through specialized technical tracks and discussions.  Since ours is a community of practicing engineers as well as a unique engineering discipline, this interchange is a special opportunity for all of those who participate.  We especially encourage young engineers to take the opportunity to learn directly from more experienced peers and colleagues.  This conference is a forum for individual presentations and panel discussions on applied mass properties technology for the design, manufacturing, testing and utilization of air, land, sea and space vehicles and their associated systems/subsystems.

The first and third days of the conference will consist of eight different technical discussion tracks.  The supplier exposition again offers all attendees the opportunity to view new products, technology and processes firsthand.  This conference is the only one of its kind in the industry and always provides the opportunity for broadened personal contact with other members of the profession and leaders in industry and government(s).

Projected Technical Papers

Monday, May 18
3464 Innovative Reusable Non-structural Acreage TPS Concepts for Future Space Launch and Re-entry Vehicles
Thomas Luce - Northrop Grumman
3465 Advances on Inertia Tensor and Centre of Gravity Measurement: The InTenso Plus System
Giorgio Previati, *Giampiero Mastinu, Massimiliano Gobbi (*corresponding author)
- Politecnico di Milano, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Milano, Italy
3466 Feasibility Study for the Measurement of the Inertia Properties of Huge Bodies
Giorgio Previati, Massimiliano Gobbi, Giampiero Mastinu
- Politecnico di Milano, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Milano, Italy
3467 Weight Analytics
Chuck Higgins - Altair Engineering
3468 Quantifying Uncertainty and Risk in Vehicle Mass Properties Throughout the Design Development Phase
William Boze - Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding
3470 New Mass Properties Engineers’ Aerospace Ballasting Challenge Facilitated by the SAWE Community
Amanda Cutright, Brendan Shaughnessy - NASA Langley
3473 Aircraft Structural Weight Reduction via Damage Tolerance and FEM Techniques
Dr. Arif Zaidi
3475 Mass Distribution, Weight, and Center of Gravity application using CATIA v5
Angelo Papanastasiou - Mecanica Solutions
3476 A Step by Step Procedure for Determining Product of Inertia using the Moment of Inertia Method
Kurt Wiener - Space Electronics LLC
Pres Overview of Buoyancy Analysis
Sylvain Poirier, Bombardier Aerospace
 
   
Wednesday, May 20
3469 Comparison of Power Distribution Systems for Land Vehicles
Jack Al-Kahwati - BAE Systems
3471 Principles of Aircraft Flotation Simulation
Dr. Paul Sinclair - Cessna Aircraft Company
3472 Factors Influencing and Methods for Preventing Tip-Up of Commercial Aircraft During Ground Operations
Paul VanGinhoven, Andy Ouellete - The Boeing Company
3474
U. S. Fighter Aircraft Design, Weight and Performance Trends
Dudley Cate - retired U. S. Naval Air Systems Command
3477 The Health of Mass Properties in the Marine Industries
David Tellet - U. S. Naval Systems Command
3478 Weight Report Sanity Checks using Informative Graphics
David Tellet - U. S. Naval Systems Command
3479 Managing and Controlling Weight on Combat Ground Vehicle Development Programs
Scott Kaiser, BAE Systems
3480 Buffalo Works Heavy Lift Aircraft
Wesley Smith, Jacob Bingenheimer, Joe Heincker, Neal Hockersmith, Joshua Chippeaux
Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
3481 Flight Test Analysis of LOX/propyline Upper State Engine
Deepak Verma, Kay Gemba
California State University, Long Beach, CA
Pres Overview of B-1A Crash
Otto Waniczek, Northrop Grumman
   


2009 International Conference Call for Papers

SAWE Instructions to Authors

SAWE Copyright Release Form

Training Program

68th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Wichita, Kansas
May 16-21, 2009
Hyatt Regency Wichita

SAWE Training

Andy Schuster

Errol OguzhanAndy Schuster
Vice President - Training
GustoMSC

Errol Oguzhan, PE
Deputy Vice President - Training
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

Bryan Strong Bryan Strong
Conference Training Chairman
Bombardier-Learjet


At the 68th Annual Conference, we are anticipating the following classes for your professional development.  The classes are offered to expand your expertise as a Mass Properties Engineer (MPE), so we hope that SAWE members will take classes in fields other than their own area of expertise or industry.  The classes consist of lectures, exercises, and discussion.  Each student will receive a copy of the training materials and a certificate upon completion.  Some classes require that students bring their own laptop.

The two day class number 5601, Aircraft Weight & Balance, will not be offered at the 2009 SAWE International Conference.  The training committee suggests that a combination of Class 5602, Introduction to Aircraft Weighing and Class 6601, Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) could be used to garner much of the information presented in Class 5601.  If you are a company and have more than five personnel required to take Class 5601, it is further suggested you contact SAWE Training for information on On-Site Training available for Class 5601, Aircraft Weight & Balance.

Classes Scheduled for 68th Annual Conference:

Class Instructor
Structural Analysis/Optimization Brett Anderson, P.E., SAWE Fellow
The Boeing Company
Introduction to Aircraft Weighing New! Darrin Mcloud, Bombardier - Learjet
Airline Weight and Balance Operations Tony Kiscellus
American Airlines
Airline Operations and CG Curtailment Guidelines Tony Kiscellus
American Airlines
Measuring Mass Properties Jerry Pierson, SAWE Honorary Fellow
Lockheed Martin
SAWE RP7: Mass Properties Management and Control of Military Aircraft Dudley Cate, SAWE Fellow
NAVAIR - Retired
Aircraft Weight Estimating, SAWE RP8: Weight and Balance Reporting Forms for Military Aircraft Dudley Cate, SAWE Fellow
NAVAIR - Retired
Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training Steve Kross
United States Air Force – Retired
SAWE Conference Planning Committee Training Andy Schuster, SAWE Vice President Training
GustoMSC
Exhibitor Technology Classes Various

Schedule

Day Class
Saturday
16 May 2009

SAWE RP7: Mass Properties Management and Control of Military Aircraft
Structural Analysis/Optimization
Airline Weight and Balance Operations
Sunday
17 May 2009

Aircraft Weight Estimating, SAWE RP8: Weight and Balance Reporting Forms for Military Aircraft
Measuring Mass Properties Canceled
Airline Operations and CG Curtailment Guidelines
Monday
18 May 2009

Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training
Wednesday
20 May 2009

Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training Canceled
Measuring Mass Properties
Introduction to Aircraft Weighing
SAWE Conference Planning Committee Training



 

 

Government/Industry Workshops

68th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Wichita, Kansas
May 16-21, 2009
Hyatt Regency Wichita

David TelletDavid L. Tellet
Government / Industry Committee Chairman
Naval Sea Systems Command

The Government/Industry workshops held during each SAWE International conference provide unique opportunities for engineers in all disciplines and on both sides of the table to express their views, gripe a bit, and work together to develop and improve the mass properties guidance documents and processes that are so important to our industries.  This year’s workshops will emphasize “work” in that we need to build on the momentum gathered in the last couple of years and move forward with the development of the top and second level Functional Recommended Practices and start to examine revisions to long-standing recommended practices to better fit them into the systems engineering framework set out in FRP 1.  To do this, we will need to use the short time we have wisely, with less time spent on rehashing last year’s issues and arguments and more time on constructive discussions. In other words, less PowerPoint, more action. 

To help people prepare for the workshops, pertinent documents and presentations will be posted in the G/I section of the SAWE website for download.  Comments can be posted there as well if you want to get a head start on the discussions.  In addition to participation in individual breakout sessions, we hope people will stick around in the afternoon to join the discussion of FRP 1 and the development of its sub-tier documents.

Planned Government/Industry Day Summary of Events:

Morning Joint Session:

The morning session on G/I day (Tuesday) will be a short joint session for all transportation sectors to get a status of the preceding year’s accomplishments, ongoing efforts, and goals for the next year.

Transportation Sector Breakout Sessions:

In the morning (after the joint session) and in the afternoon, we will break out into our traditional transportation sector-based groups:

Marine Systems
Airline Affairs
Military Aircraft
Missile and Space Systems
Ground Systems

In addition, we are working toward inviting the ISO Offshore Weight Control Working group to have their Spring meeting during our conference and, if time permits, participate in discussions with the Marine Systems and other groups.

Afternoon Joint Session:

The afternoon joint session will start with discussions on FRP 1 and the continued development of its second tier documents. We also need to discuss how the current RPs are affected by the FRP 1 structure and how best to revise/restructure those RPs to best fit into the new system.  Finally, summaries from each breakout session will be presented and goals for the next year discussed.

Government/Industry Luncheon:

The Government and Industry luncheon is open to, and should be of interest to, all conference participants. This year’s distinguished speaker is Charles D. “Sam” Gemar (Lieutenant Colonel, USA), test pilot and former Space Shuttle astronaut.

Lt. Col. Charles D. "Sam" GemarCol. Gemar graduated from Scotland Public High School, Scotland, South Dakota, in 1973; and he received a bachelor of science degree in engineering from the U. S. Military Academy in 1979.

Col. Gemar enlisted in the Army in January 1973. In November 1973, he was assigned to the 18th Airborne Corps at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, where he received an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, and later a Department of the Army appointment to join the U.S. Military Academy Class of 1979. After graduation, he attended the Infantry Officers Basic Course at Ft. Benning, Georgia, the Initial Entry Rotary Wing Aviation Course and the Fixed Wing Multi-Engine Aviators Course, both at Ft. Rucker, Alabama. In October 1980, he transferred to the 24th Infantry Division, Ft. Stewart, Georgia, where he remained until January 1, 1985. While at Ft. Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, he served as an Assistant Flight Operations Officer and Flight Platoon Leader for the 24th Combat Aviation Battalion, Wright Army Airfield Commander, and Chief, Operations Branch, Hunter Army Airfield. Other military schools completed include the Army Parachutist Course, Ranger School, and the Aviation Officers Advanced Course.

Selected by NASA in June 1985, Sam completed a one-year training and evaluation program and became an astronaut in July 1986. He held a variety of technical assignments in support of the Space Shuttle Program including: flight software testing in the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (SAIL), launch support activities at the Kennedy Space Center, spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM) in mission control during Space Shuttle missions, Chief of Astronaut Appearances. Col. Gemar has flown three times and has logged over 580 hours in space. He flew on STS-38 (November 15-20, 1990), STS-48 (September 12-18, 1991), and STS-62 (March 4-18, 1994).

Sam was Distinguished Graduate of his class in undergraduate pilot training and Distinguished Graduate of his class in graduate fixed-wing and multi-engine pilot training. He was also recipient of the Defense Superior Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, two National Defense Service Medals, National Intelligence Medal of Achievement, NASA Achievement Medal, and three NASA Space Flight Medals. He received an Honorary Doctor of Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. He is Honorary Chair for Membership of the South Dakota Congress of Parents and Teachers. He is a member of the South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame. He was recipient of the South Dakota Newspaper Association 1993 Distinguished Service Award.

Col. Gemar and his wife, Charlene, have two children. He enjoys water sports, jogging, woodworking, and travel.

Note: If you have questions or comments regarding this year’s G/I activities, please contact me here.

Social Events

68th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Wichita, Kansas
May 16-21, 2009
Hyatt Regency Wichita

Sunday - 17 May 2009

Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center

Cosmosphere

Take off . . . to a place where excitement knows no boundaries.  It’s a place where outer space launches your inner child and where a world of activity revolves around you. Welcome to the Cosmosphere!  You don’t want to miss this opportunity to spend a day at a world class space exploration museum.  The Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center has many venues to tickle the space enthusiast’s quest for knowledge. You will have enough time to tour each of the four space galleries, see a show from ALL THREE Cosmosphere theaters (including IMAX, Justice Planetarium, and Dr. Goddard’s Lab), take a ride in the centrifuge, and shop in the Cargo Bay gift store. Lunch is provided.

Opening Reception (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)

Monday - 18 May 2009

Karg Art Glass and Ulrich Museum of Art – Day Event

Karg Art MuseumKargTake a trip to Karg Art Glass to see artisans at work creating unique blown glass sculptures (all for sale!).   Rollin Karg is a renowned glass artisan from the Midwest who designs and creates small and massive sculptural pieces from molten glass, usually shaped in a freeform, asymmetrical manner. He brings the glass to life through his dynamic use of color. Following the visit to Karg Art Glass you will be treated to lunch at one of Wichita’s eateries serving regional and local fare.  UlrichYou will end your tour at the Ulrich Museum of Art located on the Wichita State University campus. Aside from more than 6,000 works of contemporary art and more than 70 outdoor sculptures (ranked in the top 10 in the Nation), you will have the privilege of seeing the ‘On the Verge: Contemporary Ceramics’ exhibit.  The exhibit boasts the voice of six artists who consider ceramic tradition as they carve out new practices and stylistic modes in ceramic art today.

Exploration Place - Evening Event

Keeper of the PlainsThe Monday night event is our opportunity to share one of Wichita’s most unique venues.  This isn’t any normal eat and greet. Located on the WaterWalk, Exploration Place is within easy walking distance of the hotel (transportation will also be provided). While at the Exploration Place you will have access to two of the permanent exhibits, the History of Kansas and Exploring Flight and Design.  The Exploring Flight and Design exhibit celebrates the world of aviation from its very beginning to today’s aircraft industry.  You can try your hand at flying the Wright Flyer in a horizontal simulator or you can try flying one of today’s contemporary jets in a more traditional flight simulator. If that’s not enough, try creating your own wind patterns on a 40 foot wall of shimmering metal discs! And finally, why not end the night with a short stroll along the WaterWalk to the Keeper of the Plains? This spectacular sculpture is the symbol of the city and is the perfect way to cap the evening’s event. Dinner provided.

Tuesday – 19 May 2009

Trolley Tour - Day Event

TrolleyWorld TreasurersCelebrate the history of the River City! Step back in time to the days of Carrie Nation and Wyatt Earp. Take in the beauty of the winding Arkansas River to see today’s energy in Exploration Place and ongoing river projects.  The Trolley Tour lasts approximately 1 ½ hours and will end in Wichita’s Old Town where you will find more than abundant shopping and eating.  The day will end at Wichita’s Museum of World Treasures located (you guessed it) in Old Town. Experience a trip through time at one of America’s most exciting museums. You’ll be amazed as you discover 10 real dinosaurs, 2 Egyptian Mummies, and much more.

Dinner Shuttle to Old Town - Evening Event

Traditionally, there is no Tuesday night event.  This is no exception…sort of.  As anyone who goes on the trolley tour can tell you, Wichita’s Old Town is where it’s at.  Whatever it is that you may be looking for (good Eats, Live Music, Movie Theaters, Cigar Bars and Microbreweries), it’s all located in Old Town! As part of our Midwestern hospitality, continuous transportation will be provided from the hotel to Old Town at no cost from 6 P.M. until 10 P.M.

Wednesday – 20 May 2009

Botanica - Day Event

BotanicaWith 24 gardens, pavilions, and collections you will be hard pressed to find a place in Wichita more pleasant to spend the morning smelling flowers or a location for a grand lunch. Enjoy all of the Wildflowers, Perennials, Herbs, Iris, Azaleas, Peonies, Old-fashioned Roses, and Pansies which will be in full bloom during your stay. It will be your treat to eat lunch in the Centennial Pavilion overlooking the gardens (pictured here).  And if smelling flowers isn’t your cup of tea and you prefer nature of the more furry, slinky, feathery, or noisy kind, the Sedgwick County Zoo (ranked as one of the top zoos in the U.S.A) is a short drive away from the gardens offering you the opportunity to sneak away and spend time observing the more than 2,000 animals from 400 species.

Scholarship Fund Silent Auction - Evening Event

The San Fernando Valley Chapter, which hosted the 2006 International Conference in Valencia, California, successfully ran a silent auction prior to the Wednesday night Awards Banquet. The purpose of which was to benefit the SAWE Scholarship Fund.  The Wichita Chapter is going to continue that fine tradition. We expect a great turnout so don’t be late! We have already received many generous donations for the auction, but we could always use more. Please contact us.

Awards Banquet (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) 

Thursday – 21 May 2009

Big Dog Motorcycle Tour - Day Event (8:30 am - 12:00 pm)

Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC, started production in 1994 and has since built neary 25,000 motorcycles, becoming the world’s largest maufacturer of custom motorcycles. The company’s entire line of five motorcycles uses a V-twin 117 cubic inch engine (either carburated or fuel injected), 6-speed transmission, stretch one-piece steel tank, right side drive, super fat tires, chrome components, steel fenders, and an extensive variety of custom paint colors and graphics. The company’s motorcycles are distributed through 100 dealers throughout the United States. Designing, manufacturing, and distributing are performed at the company’s 175,000 square-foot world headquarters in Wichita. Come and see the excitement!

Big Dog Motorcycles

 

Registration and Hotel Information

68th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Wichita, Kansas
May 16-21, 2009
Hyatt Regency Wichita

General Information

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Location

The 68th Annual International Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Wichita in Wichita, Kansas.

Accommodations

Hyatt Regency Wichita
400 West Waterman
Wichita, Kansas, USA 67202
Phone: 1-316-293-1234
Fax: 1-316-293-1200

http://wichita.hyatt.com

Be sure to mention the SAWE when reserving a room to ensure that you receive the appropriate rate of $130.00 per night plus 13.3% tax (total cost $147.29 per night).  High-speed internet is available in all guest rooms.

A credit card is required for reservations, and the card must be valid through the check-out date. A room will not be confirmed unless a confirmation number is provided to you by the hotel. Reservations must be received on or before April 24, 2009. If reservations are not made by this date, you will not be permitted to use the special SAWE rate. In addition, the special SAWE rate is good for 3 days prior and after the conference.

[ Printable Hotel Registration Form ]

Hotel reservations are not included in conference registration and must be booked separately.

Transportation to/from the Airport

The nearest airport is Wichita Mid-Continent airport (ICT).  It is not necessary to rent a vehicle at the airport to get from the airport to the hotel, and you will not need a vehicle during the conference unless you expect to venture away from the hotel on your own.

Complimentary van shuttle service is available from Mid-Continent airport to the hotel. Please use the direct phone at the baggage claim area. Van should be there within 10-15 minutes. Guests may collect bags from flight while waiting. The shuttle’s hours of operation are: 5:30am - 12 midnight. Taxi costs approximately $8.50.

Conference Registration

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Conference registration is required for all those who wish to attend the conference technical sessions or training and who wish to receive conference credentials. Advance registration is advised and offers special discounted rates. Registration fees for 2009 are as follows:

3 Day - Members * $525
1 Day - Members $200
3 Day - Retired Members & Students $30
1 Day - Retired Members & Students $10


*G/I Luncheon is included in registration fee

 

A late fee of $50 will be charged for those who do not register prior to the May 1, 2009 deadline.

Training Registration

Each Full-Day Class $300
Each Half-Day Class $150
Each Vendor Class $20


* Prices do not include required conference registration fee.

 

Students must pay a full conference registration for the day of the class (Monday to Wednesday) and the weekend classes require at least a one-day conference registration. SAWE membership is required for all students.

Registration must be completed by April 24, 2009 to ensure your seat in the class but advance registration is not required if space remains after the aforementioned registration date. Class sizes are limited, and enrollment is subject to availability. SAWE reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if registration does not meet the minimum requirements for student interaction.

Non-Member Fees

A $100 fee will be charged to non-members who wish to attend the conference. SAWE suggests that you instead purchase a membership at $50, which includes the $5 enrollment fee, or purchase a membership with the SAWE Handbook on CD for $75. Membership is $45 annually.

Social Events

Reservations for special/social events should be made at time of conference registration. Space is limited and is subject to availability. Payment must be received upon request of event registration and will not be confirmed until payment is received. All event registration information will be retained by the Social Events Chairs and may be verified at time of conference check-in if desired. All social events are detailed in this announcement, and prices are listed below.

Hotel Events:

Saturday - Board of Directors Lunch $25
Sunday - Welcome Reception $35
Tuesday - Government/Industry Lunch* $35
Wednesday - Awards Banquet $65


* Government/Industry Lunch included with full 3-day registration.

 

Tours:

Sunday Event – Kansas Cosmosphere $35
Monday Event – Karg Art Glass and Ulrich Museum of Art $40
Monday Event – Exploration Place $65
Tuesday Event – Trolley Tour $30
Wednesday Event – Botanica $40
Thursday Event – Big Dog Motorcycles Tour $20

 

Other Information

Wichita’s average low is 54 F and high is 77 F for the conference time frame. Rain is always a possibility.  Please bring appropriate attire if you plan to venture out into the city; a light coat and an umbrella are advised.  Walking shoes will be preferred for the social events, and some classes and tours require special footwear.

Inquiries

Inquiries about SAWE should be made to the Executive Director.

Ron Fox
Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.
5734 E. Lucia Walk
Long Beach, CA 90803-4015 USA
Phone: 562-596-2873
Fax : 562-596-2874

For inquiries about the 2009 Conference please use the conference Contact Form.

May 2009 - Intl Conf

68th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Wichita, Kansas
May 16-21, 2009
Hyatt regency Wichita

 

The following training classes are being offered at this conference:

2008-05 67th International Conference - May 2008

2008 International Conference Announcement67th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Seattle, Washington
May 17-22, 2008
Seattle Renaissance Hotel


Invitation

67th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Seattle, Washington
May 17-22, 2008
Seattle Renaissance Hotel

Eric Peterson

Eric Peterson
International SAWE President
MTS Systems Corporation

I am pleased to invite you to attend the 67th Annual International Conference for the Society of Allied Weight Engineers in Seattle, WA .

This year our conference is hosted by the Seattle Chapter – an experienced group having previously hosted in 1987 and 1997. This chapter has a great mix of new and experienced members who will ensure the Pacific Northwest’s beautiful surroundings and rich tradition in aeronautical engineering will be interwoven into all facets of the conference.

The conference will be held at the Seattle Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Seattle. From the hotel, it is about a 20 minute walk to most of the Downtown attractions like Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, and the Seattle Art Museum. It is only a bit further down the hill to the shops and ships along the Seattle waterfront or a short monorail ride over to the Seattle Center and the landmark Space Needle.

We are first and foremost a technical organization. The Vice President/Technical Director, Government Industry Chairman and VP Training will lead a committee that will provide a professional forum for an exchange of technical papers, presentations and discussion that continue to further our knowledge and application of mass properties engineering.

Vendors and Sponsors from around the world will be on hand to showcase their products. On behalf of the entire organization, we thank these companies for their generous contributions which help improve the overall quality of our conference. Please visit them to learn more about their innovative solutions.

Events are planned for every day that will showcase the best Seattle has to offer. Guided tours will take us across Puget Sound, throughout downtown and of course, no visit to Seattle would be complete without a tour of the Boeing production facility in Everett which will be ramping up delivery of its new B787 Dreamliner.

Our conference will conclude on Wednesday May, 30 with an Awards Banquet where we honor those deserving members and chapters that have distinguished themselves by their dedicated service to the society. In addition, we announce the scholarship recipient and best paper award for the conference.

On behalf the international office and organizing committee, we endeavor to deliver a program to that will advance your mass properties knowledge and create an atmosphere to enable you to catch up with old friends while making new ones along the way. I look forward to seeing you in the emerald city of Seattle this May.

Conference Chairmen

67th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Seattle, Washington
May 17-22, 2008
Seattle Renaissance Hotel

Edward DavisPatrick MitchellEdward Davis and Patrick Mitchell
Conference Co-Chairmen
The Boeing Company
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The Seattle Chapter of SAWE warmly welcomes SAWE back to the United States after a wonderful (truly international) conference in Madrid in 2007. The 2008 Conference will be in Seattle, Washington, constantly voted as one of the United States’ most-livable cities. Like previous conferences hosted in the Seattle area in 1997 and 1987, you will find that Seattle is a wonderful host location for the conference. Seattle and Boeing have been inter-related since the early days of aviation, and this relationship and history is evident throughout the region today.

The conference will be held at the Seattle Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Seattle. From the hotel, it is about a 20 minute walk to most of the Downtown attractions like Pike Place Market (watch out for flying fish!), Pioneer Square (the original location of “skid row”), and the Seattle Art Museum. It is only a bit further down the hill to the shops and ships along the Seattle waterfront or a short monorail ride over to the Seattle Center and the landmark Space Needle.

We are assembling tours to most of these places during the week to enjoy the best parts of Seattle. In addition, we will be boating to the Tillicum Village on Blake Island to experience a traditional Native American salmon bake and cultural experience. For a 21st century Seattle experience, we are also arranging a Wet- Your-Whistle Beverage tour that will visit a local coffee roasting plant, brewery, and winery.

We have also planned a VIP tour of the Boeing Everett plant (home of the 747, 767, 777, and 787 Dreamliner) and a visit to the nearby Future of Flight Museum. Boeing and Seattle are very proud of the 787, and we are very excited to show off the airplane and facilities.

We have a very energetic committee putting on this year’s conference, and we know that you will find that this is a truly great SAWE Conference. Come to Seattle for the 2008 Conference, enjoy the tours, and consider staying (before or after) to enjoy the wonderful things that learn why we love it here in Seattle!

Sponsors and Exhibitors

67th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Seattle, Washington
May 17-22, 2008
Seattle Renaissance Hotel

Gerry TschaboldGerry Tschabold
Vice President Vendor Relations
Navy Department (USN) - Naval Air Systems Command

On behalf of the International Society of Allied Weight Engineers, I invite all companies, large and small, to participate as exhibitors and sponsors at the 67th International Conference on Mass Properties in Seattle, Washington. Since not every company was able to participate in our 2007 conference in Madrid, we have allocated very generous exhibit space at this conference, and we expect a large number of exhibitors. Seattle has been host to several very successful conferences and is one of our most popular conference sites. Vendor company representatives bring conference attendees an awareness of the newest concepts, products, and services offered in all technology areas and transportation sectors. Each exhibitor will have a table or booth in the Exhibit Area at the Seattle Renaissance Hotel in downtown Seattle and may make a brief presentation in one of the Technical Tracks.

This year, more than 150 companies will have been extended invitations to participate in our Conference. We expect that scale and balancing machine manufacturers, composites and advanced materials suppliers, computer software developers, and hardware vendors will attend. We also expect many vendors who are based outside the continental United States, including those who were in attendance in Madrid. You are encouraged to visit these displays and discuss the products and technologies with the attending representatives. Vendor-provided literature, samples, and software demonstrations will be available to take back to work to share with colleagues.

Vendor Invitation Letter

2008 Vendor Registration Form

Gold Sponsors

The Boeing Company

Silver Sponsors

Gulfstream Aerospace
Intercomp Company
Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems

Bronze Sponsors

Altair Engineering
AskMe Corporation
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding

Event Sponsors

General Electrodynamics Corporation
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding

Exhibitors

3PS Incorporated
Altair Engineering
The Boeing Company
General Electrodynamics Corporation
Gulfstream Aerospace
i.e.Solutions
Intercomp Company
Northrop Grumman Corporation
PlaneWeighs USA, Incorporated
SITA
Space Electronics LLC
Vishay Transducers, LTD
usb Management Consulting and Systems Development GmbH

 

Technical Tracks

67th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Seattle, Washington
May 17-22, 2008
Seattle Renaissance Hotel

Thomas SchultzThomas M. Schultz
Vice President - Technical Director
The Boeing Company

Since its inception in 1939, the purpose of the SAWE has been to promote the exchange of technical information and new ideas in Mass Properties Engineering. The SAWE International Conference is the annual meeting that brings together mass properties professionals from throughout the world. These dedicated men and women work in close cooperation with and address the needs of industry, government, and other engineering and manufacturing organizations. The 2008 Technical Tracks are a result of input from these mass properties professionals with the combined efforts of the International Officers, the 2008 conference committee, and the Technical Committee.

We, as engineering professionals, again have the opportunity to learn firsthand about important initiatives, research, and the latest developments in our discipline through specialized technical tracks and discussions. Since ours is a community of practicing engineers as well as a unique engineering discipline, this interchange is a special opportunity for all of those who participate. We especially encourage young engineers to take the opportunity to learn directly from more experienced peers and colleagues. This conference is a forum for individual presentations and panel discussions on applied mass properties technology for the design, manufacturing, testing and utilization of air, land, sea and space vehicles and their associated systems/subsystems.

The first and third days of the conference will consist of eight different technical discussion tracks. The supplier exposition again offers all attendees the opportunity to view new products, technology and processes firsthand. This conference is the only one of its kind in the industry and always provides the opportunity for broadened personal contact with other members of the profession and leaders in industry and government(s).

Projected Technical Papers

Monday - May 19, 2008
3436 Instant CG
Amith Kalaghatagi – GEC
3437 Development and Implementation of a Space Systems Mass Properties Process
Jesse Peterson – ATK Launch Systems
Otto Ratz – ATK Launch Systems
Angela Trego – ATK Launch Systems
3438 Making the Transition from the Comfort Zone to the Unknown
Todd Brown – General Atomics
Richard Raines – NAVAIR
Gerry Tschabold – NAVAIR
3440 E-Standards for Mass Properties Engineering
Jeff Cerro - NASA Langley Research Center
3442 Knowledge Management in a “Need to Know” Environment
Alan Jordan – The Boeing Company
3448 The Role of Effective Mass Property Management in a Global Product Creation Process
Claudia Heim – usb
Holger Pertermann – usb
3450 Boeing Usage of FEA-Based Structural Optimization Software
Greg Rucks – The Boeing Company
3452 Queuing Analysis Methods for Decision Making
Pat Brown – Cessna Aircraft Company
3453 Modernizing Inclining Experiment Tools and Methods
David Tellet - Naval Sea Systems Command
3454 Submarine Trim Dive Weight Growth
David Tellet – Naval Sea Systems Command
3455 Submarine Lead and Margin Attrition
David Tellet – Naval Sea Systems Command
3456 Level or Not to Level:The Analysis of a Single Engine Weighing Process
Jonathan Kaufman - Cessna Aircraft Company
3457 How Mass Properties Affect Satellite Attitude Control
Richard Boynton – Space Electronics, LLC (Retired)
3458 Methods of Determining the Longitudinal Weight Distribution of a Ship
David Hansch – Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding
3459 An Approach Towards Estimating and Validating Ship Stowage and Stowage Content Weight
Bill Boze – Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding
3460 Balancing a Satellite Mass About its Own Bearings
Paul Kennedy – Space Electronics, LLC
Kurt Wiener – Space Electronics, LLC
Pres BCA Weight Engineering Data Management Systems
Alan Jordan – The Boeing Company
Wednesday - May 21, 2008
3438 Making the Transition from the Comfort Zone to the Unknown
Todd Brown – General Atomics
Richard Raines – NAVAIR
Gerry Tschabold – NAVAIR
3439 The 747 Large Cargo Freighter Loading Schedule
Joyce Nugent – The Boeing Company
3441 Utilizing the Advantages of RFID Technology in Weight Engineering
Corrie Gowland – The Boeing Company
Melissa Marszalek – The Boeing Company
3443 Overhead Space Utilization in Long-Range Commercial Aircraft
Ralph Druckman – The Boeing Company
3444 Using Carbon Fiber to Create Thermally Conductive Sandwich Panels
Tim Dardis – The Boeing Company
3446 Weight Engineer Responsibility, Authority and Accountability
Ken LaSalle – The Boeing Company
3447 Developmental and Operational Considerations of the 747 Dreamlifter
Ryan Kwaterski – The Boeing Company
Pres E/A-18G – A New Dog in the Fight
Joe Ramey – The Boeing Company
Pres New Generation Load Control Systems
Tom Farncombe – Amadeus Corporation
   


2008 International Conference Call for Papers

SAWE Instructions to Authors

SAWE Copyright Release Form

 

Government/Industry Workshops

67th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Seattle, Washington
May 17-22, 2008
Seattle Renaissance Hotel

Jeffery CerroJeffery A. Cerro
Government / Industry Committee Chairman
NASA Langley Research Center

International Mass Properties Engineers in all disciplines will be very interested in attending this year’s Government/Industry workshop. It has been a long time coming but based upon recent industry comment and government experience, the process of maintaining and creating standards and best practices for engineering is under a state of proactive retrospection. SAWE has been an active part of the standards process before, during, and now after the early initiatives of U.S. acquisition reform goals. We understand how to participate in the modern process of creating industry/professional society based Voluntary Consensus Standards and can be a leader in making the process productive for us and all government/industry stakeholders. Our systems engineering based “Top Level Functional Recommended Practice (FRP)” is now at a draft state and should be available for broader membership review after the G/I day meeting. Discussion of this document as well as discussion on sub-tier documents pertaining to both Mass Properties Engineering “generic” and “technically specific” best practices will occur in the G/I workshop. Additional topics subject for status presentation may include Training Initiatives, Website development, and the SAWE Handbook. SAWE hopes to see many contributors and generally interested participants at this year’s G/I meeting. Vendors, please note that the definition of a consensus standards development process means your ideas are of primary importance to the creation of modern standards and your participation is encouraged.

Planned Government/Industry Day Summary of Events:

Joint Session:

The morning session on G/I day (Tuesday) will be a joint session where all transportation sectors meet together to listen to the past years activities and discuss advancement of those or other initiatives. Invited speakers have been solicited from industry to obtain input on recent initiatives related to the general fields of Mass Properties Engineering and Engineering Standards. A new SAWE Recommended Practice document hierarchy and associated proposed controlling FRP, “Mass Properties Control and Management for Commercial and Military Vehicle Systems” will be presented.

Reporting / discussion is also planned for the following topics:

  • The status of “bottoms-up” recommended practice development in the areas of:
    • on-board weight and balance
    • measurement accuracy
    • vendor weight control
  • The status of SAWE textbooks and handbooks
  • SAWE website developments
  • Future Standards - E-standards, Simulation and Object Oriented Programming

Transportation Sector Breakout Sessions:

In the afternoon of G/I day we will break into our traditional transportation sector based groups so that each of those groups may focus on activities which are more specific to their particular products. The breakout meetings scheduled for this year are:

  • Marine Systems
  • Airline Affairs
  • Military Aircraft
  • Missiles and Space Systems
  • Ground Systems

Towards the end of the afternoon we will reconvene in a joint session to hear a summary of accomplishments from the breakout sessions and to summarize our goals for SAWE year 2008-2009. Any conference participant interested in attending a breakout session is welcome to participate and gain more in-depth knowledge of a particular group’s activities.


Government/Industry Luncheon:

The Government and Industry luncheon is an excellent opportunity to attend a talk given by a renowned government or industry representative. The luncheon is open to and should be of interest to all conference participants. This year’s distinguished speaker is yet to be announced.

 

Training Program

67th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Seattle, Washington
May 17-22, 2008
Seattle Renaissance Hotel

Andy SchusterSAWE TrainingAndy Schuster
Vice President - Training
GustoMSC

At the 67th Annual Conference, we offer the following classes for your professional development. The classes are offered to expand your expertise as a Mass Properties Engineer (MPE), so we hope that SAWE members will take classes in fields other than their own area of expertise or industry. The classes consist of lectures, exercises, and discussion. Each student will receive a copy of the training materials and a certificate upon completion. Some classes require that students bring their own laptop.

Classes Scheduled for 67th Annual Conference:

Class Instructor
Airline Fuel Conservation - NEW! Dave Anderson
The Boeing Company
Structural Analysis/Optimization Canceled Brett Anderson, P.E., SAWE Fellow
The Boeing Company
Helicopter Conceptual Design Lou Lucero, SAWE Honorary Fellow
The Boeing Company - Retired
Airline Weight and Balance Operations Canceled Tony Kiscellus
American Airlines
Airline Fleet Weights vs. Individual Weights Program Canceled Tony Kiscellus
American Airlines
Airline Operational CG Curtailments Canceled Tony Kiscellus
American Airlines
Measuring Mass Properties Wayne Clay
Lockheed Martin
Ship Inclining Experiment Bill Fox
McMullen Associates, Inc.
Mass Properties Management and Control of Military Aircraft Dudley Cate, SAWE Fellow
NAVAIR - Retired
Aircraft Weight Estimating and Use of RP8 for Weight Allocation Dudley Cate, SAWE Fellow
NAVAIR - Retired
Aircraft Weight & Balance Course Tom Oole
United States Air Force - Retired
Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training Steve Kross
United States Air Force – Retired
Marine Weight Control – based on SAWE RP 12 & 14NEW! Dominick Cimino
NAVSEA
Mark Redmond
Alion Corp.
Marine Systems Weight Estimation Methods – based on SAWE RP 14 Andy Schuster, SAWE Fellow
GustoMSC
SAWE International/Chapter Officer or Committee Chairman Orientation Andy Schuster, SAWE Fellow
GustoMSC
Exhibitor Technology Classes Various

 

Tours and Events

67th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Seattle, Washington
May 17-22, 2008
Seattle Renaissance Hotel

Sunday – 18 May 2008 – Seattle Center - Day Tour - Sold Out!

Ride the Ducks

Ride the Ducks

You haven't seen Seattle until you've seen it from a Duck! The Duck will pick us up at the hotel and give us a 1.5 hour land and sea tour of Seattle. We will see Pike’s Place Market, Pioneer Square, Freemont, and downtown Seattle from the street and then splash into Lake Union to explore Seattle from the water, including a sight of the famous Seattle houseboats (including the houseboat from Sleepless in Seattle)!

Seattle Space Needle

After the tour, we will walk across the street to have lunch at the Space Needle! Enjoy a delicious lunch and Seattle’s famous skyline from one of the best vantage points in the city. Included is a trip to the observation deck where you can read about the history of Seattle and of Washington State. And used the interactive video cameras to explore close-up views of Seattle, Lake Washington, Mt Rainier, and even Mt St Helens and Mt Adams on a clear day!

Experience Music Project & Science Fiction Museum

Science Fiction Museums

After lunch, we will visit the Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museums. Discover your inner musician and walk through Hollywood’s portrayal of the future! Learn about milestones in music and the diversity of music across history. Interactive exhibits allow you to discover your inner musician! The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame houses items like the coneheads masks, Star Trek phaser pistols, Captain Kirk’s command chair, a scale model of the Death Star used in filming, and even Klaatu the Robot. See how Hollywood and popular culture have portrayed the future and let yourself remember how you watched all those science fiction shows in the past!

After the museums, we will hop onto Seattle’s Monorail for a 20-minute ride to Pacific Place, Seattle’s premier shopping locale, and then we will have a short walk back to the hotel. This event will take approximately 6 hours. Please be advised that this tour does include walking. The majority of the tour will be gentle walking, but there will be some uphill walking also.

Monday – 19 May 2008 – Pioneer Square - Day Tour

Pioneer Square

Pioneer Square

Take a trip down to Historic Pioneer Square to do some shopping! Wander Pioneer Square on your own to visit the Smith Tower, Seattle’s first sky scraper, or see a Seattle landmark in Utili-Kilts, or even have some chocolate at The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. There are many shopping venues in and around Pioneer Square that range from local foods to clothing to toys. But if shopping isn’t for you, check out some of the museums in the area, to include the Gold Rush Museum and Smith Tower (which is MY favorite view of the city by the way). Enjoy a nice lunch and then meet the rest of the tour group under the Pergola for the Underground Tour!

Underground Tour

See where Seattle REALLY began! Like a lot of older cities, Seattle’s current street level used to be on the second story. Come down to Pioneer Square and take a tour of Seattle’s Historic Underground, where storefronts used to be. Discover Seattle’s colorful history and learn why the streets became as complicated as they are today. Enjoy the first few minutes of the tour in Doc Maynard’s Public House and then walk through history! This tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

The Day Event will last approximately 6 hours and will include transportation back to the hotel. We will walk to Pioneer Square as a group, or you may get there on your own. Please be advised that most of this day will be spent on your feet. Although return transportation hotel is provided, the Underground Tour is a walking tour that requires climbing some stairs.

Monday – 19 May 2008 – Tillicum Village - Evening Event

Tillicum Village

Tillicum

What is more stereotypical Pacific-Northwest than a visit to Blake Island and Tillicum Village? We will take a short boat ride from the Seattle Waterfront across Puget Sound to Blake Island. Upon arrival to Blake Island, we will sit down to a traditional Native American salmon bake and a wonderful ‘Dance on the Wind’ stage show featuring Northwest Coast First Nations dances and legends. Dinner includes salmon, clams, potatoes, vegetables, rice, bread, several toppings and garnishes, and dessert. Chicken may be requested for those unable to eat seafood. Transportation to and from the hotel is included. The tour is approximately 4 hours and begins at 6:30 pm. Departure from the hotel will be at 6 pm.

Tuesday – 20 May 2008 – Pike Place Market - Day Tour

Pike Place Market Food Tour

Pikes Place Market

Walk through Seattle’s famous public market that has over 100 years of history all dating back to the price increase for an onion. Taste some of the market’s delicious foods and learn about its history. Watch some flying fish, and it may be wise to duck every once in a while! Pike Place Market is full of all sorts of odds and ends, from World War II propaganda posters to ice cream parlors to gourmet cheese and wine shops. This 2 hour walking tour provides each participant with a personal audio device to hear the tour guide over the noisy market-goers. You will taste some of the foods from the various shops, and any food allergies will be accommodated by the tour guide so that everyone may enjoy something from every stop along the tour.

At the end of the tour, we will remain in the area for another few hours for those people who had something yummy on the tour and want to go back for more or those who would like to do some general shopping. Pike Place Market is one of the busiest places in all of Seattle, so even if you don’t enjoy shopping, there are many restaurants, coffee shops, tea shops, and even breweries around the market to keep you busy! Seattle Center, The Space Needle, the Seattle Aquarium, and the Seattle Art Museum are all only a short walk away if you would prefer to explore those also.

Transportation is not provided for this tour. We will walk from the hotel to Pike Place Market and then back to the hotel, so bring your walking shoes! Please note that it is approximately a 20-minute walk each way and includes some uphill walking. Seattle was built on the side of a hill, but we have chosen the gentlest hills to climb for our walks.

Wednesday – 21 May 2008 – Winery Tour - Day Tour

Wet Your Whistle Beverage Tour

Ste Michelle

Everyone knows that Seattle is renowned for its coffee, but we have other beverages here also, wine and beer! The Columbia Valley is home to several world-class wineries and even a few breweries. The only brand of beer that you’ll recognize around Seattle if you’re new to the area is Guiness, so be prepared to try some new things on this tour. We will visit a local coffee roaster and learn how they produce their delicious coffee and even sample some. Then we will take a tour of a great Northwest brewery, learn about their brewing process, and enjoy a few of their beers. Lastly, we will drive over to Chateau Ste Michelle Winery and discover how they’ve adapted French grapes to grow here in the Pacific Northwest. And of course we will have a taste of some of their famous wines. Not to worry, lunch will be provided with the tour.

Transportation is provided with this tour, but some walking will be required for each tour. This tour will last approximately 6 hours.

Thursday – 22 May 2008 – Boeing Tour - Day Event

Boeing Everett Factory VIP Tour - Sold Out!

Boeing

Come and tour the largest building on Earth by volume! Oh, and see Boeing’s new 787 also. We will start off the day by visiting Boeing’s Future of Flight Museum. Stand next to a real 747 vertical tail and realize just how huge this airplane really is. Learn about some of the new materials that are being used the 787. Even have your first look at a full- scale model of the passenger cabin of the 787! Or step over to one of the computer terminals and design your own airplane!

Then we’ll drive across the street for a special VIP tour of Boeing’s Everett Factory, home to the 747, 767, 777, and 787 assembly lines. We will walk the floor of the factory, and you’ll have an up close and personal view of the new 787. We’ll see what new technologies are being used to assemble the 787 versus those that are being used on the nearby 777. This is a once-in-a-lifetime offer that is not available to the general public. Cameras are not permitted inside the factory. Closed-toed shoes only.

All attendees must submit name, company, and citizenship (passport or photo ID) for a security check upon registration.

Transportation to and from the hotel is provided for this tour, but walking is required in both the museum and the factory. This tour will take approximately 5 hours. We will depart the hotel at 8 am. The factory tour begins at 11 am. Please be advised that if you plan to leave Seattle on Thursday, book your flight after 3:30 pm.

Registration and Hotel Information

67th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Seattle, Washington
May 17-22, 2008
Seattle Renaissance Hotel

General Information

Location

The 67th Annual International Conference will be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle, WA.

Accommodations

Seattle Renaissance Hotel
515 Madison Street
Seattle, Washington 98104 USA
Phone: 1-206-583-0300
Toll-free: 1-800-546-9184
Fax: 1-206-447-0992

http://www.marriot.com/seasm

Be sure to input the SAWE Room Block code SWESWEA when reserving a room to ensure that you receive the appropriate rate of $176.00 per night plus 15.6% tax (total cost $203.46 per night). Complimentary high- speed Internet is available in all guest rooms.

A credit card is required for reservations, and the card must be valid through the check-out date. A room will not be confirmed unless a confirmation number is provided to you by the hotel. Reservations must be received on or before May 2, 2008. If reservations are not made by this date, you will not be permitted to use the special SAWE rate.

Hotel reservations are not included in conference registration and must be booked separately.

Transportation to/from the Airport

The nearest airport is SeaTac Airport. It is not necessary to rent a vehicle at the airport to get from the airport to the hotel, and you will not need a vehicle during the conference unless you expect to venture away from the hotel on your own.

Unfortunately, the hotel does not have a specialized airport shuttle. They do recommend Gray Line of Seattle for your transportation needs. Gray Line offers a Downtown Airporter bus line whose first stop upon leaving the airport is the Renaissance hotel! The bus picks up at SeaTac approximately every half hour. For more information about this bus service, including schedules, telephone (800) 426-7532 or book online at www.graylineofseattle.com. Bus fare is approximately $17 round-trip.

Although Gray Line is, by far, the cheapest way to get from the airport to the Renaissance Hotel, there are many other ways. There is a taxi stand just outside baggage claim at the airport, and they will take you to the hotel for approximately $35. Shared ride shuttles or hired cars can also be booked for various rates. For more information on these options, please visit the Port of Seattle website at www.portseattle.org/seatac/ground/.

Conference Registration
Conference Registration is CLOSED

Conference registration is required for all those who wish to attend the conference technical sessions or training and who wish to receive conference credentials. Advance registration is advised and offers special discounted rates. Registration fees for 2008 are as follows:

 

3 Day - Members * $525
1 Day - Members $200
3 Day - Retired Members & Students $30
1 Day - Retired Members & Students $10


*G/I Luncheon is included in registration fee

A late fee of $50 will be charged for those who do not register prior to the May 2, 2008 deadline.

Training Registration

 

Each Full-Day Class $250
Each Half-Day Class $125
Each Vendor Class $25


* Prices do not include required conference registration fee.

Students must pay a full conference registration for the day of the class (Monday to Wednesday) and the weekend classes require at least a one-day conference registration. SAWE membership is required for all students.

Registration must be completed by May 8, 2008 to ensure your seat in the class but advance registration is not required if space remains after the aforementioned registration date. Class sizes are limited, and enrollment is subject to availability. SAWE reserves the right to cancel or combine classes if registration does not meet the minimum requirements for student interaction.

Non-Member Fees

A $100 fee will be charged to non-members who wish to attend the conference. SAWE suggests that you instead purchase a membership at $50, which includes the $5 enrollment fee, or purchase a membership with the SAWE Handbook on CD for $75. Membership is $45 annually.

Social Events

Reservations for special/social events should be made at time of conference registration. Space is limited and is subject to availability. Payment must be received upon request of event registration and will not be confirmed until payment is received. All event registration information will be retained by the Social Events Chairs and may be verified at time of conference check-in if desired. All social events are detailed in this announcement, and prices are listed below.

Hotel Events:

 

Saturday - Board of Directors Lunch $25
Sunday - Welcome Reception $50
Tuesday - Government/Industry Lunch* $55
Wednesday - Awards Banquet $60


* Government/Industry Lunch included with full 3-day registration.

Tours:

 

Sunday Event – Seattle Center $100
Monday Event – Pioneer Square $35
Monday Event – Tillicum Village $100
Tuesday Event – Pike’s Place Market $50
Wednesday Event – Beverage Tour $70
Thursday Event – Boeing Tour $50

 

Other Information

Seattle is well-known for its mild and damp climate. It is often cold and rainy in May, so please bring appropriate attire if you plan to venture out into the city; a light coat and an umbrella are advised. Walking shoes will be preferred for the social events, and some classes and tours require special footwear.

 

 

Conference Schedule

67th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Seattle, Washington
May 17-22, 2008
Seattle Renaissance Hotel

 NEW - 2008 International Conference Program (pdf)

Schedule subject to change.

Time Event Room
Friday, May 16, 2008
1630-1830 SAWE International/Chapter Officer or Committee Chairman Orientation  
2000-0000 Hospitality Suite Presidential Suite
Saturday, May 17, 2008
0700-0900 Registration Desk Presidential Suite
0800-1700 Board of Directors Meeting Visions Room
0800-1800 Mass Properties Management and Control of Military Aircraft  
Sunday, May 18, 2008
0700-0900 Registration Desk 3rd Floor (South Room)
0900-1600 Seattle Center  
0800-1800 Aircraft Weight Estimating and Use of RP 8 for Weight Allocation  
0800-1800 Helicopter Conceptual Design  
0800-1800 Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training  
0800-1200 Airline Fuel Conservation  
1500-1900 Registration Desk 3rd Floor (South Room)
1800-2100 Opening Reception Visions Room
2100-0100 Hospitality Suite Presidential Suite
Monday, May 19, 2008
0700-1700 Registration Desk 3rd Floor (South Room)
0900-1600 Pioneer Square  
0800-0900 Opening Session Ballroom
0900-1200 Airline Fuel Conservation  
0900-1800 Aircraft Weight and Balance Course (Part 1 - Classroom)  
  Exhibitor Technology Class  
0900-1800 Integrated Product Design  
0900-1200 Systems Verification / Flight Technology - Space and Un-Manned  
0900-1200 Marine Systems Design  
1800-2200 Tillicum Village  
2300-0100 Hospitality Suite Presidential Suite
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
0700-1300 Registration Desk 3rd Floor (South Room)
1000-1600 Pike's Place Market  
0800-1530 Measuring Mass Properties  
1500-1800 MOI/POI Demonstration  
0930-1800 Aircraft Weight and Balance Course (Part 2 - Aircraft Weighing)  
  Exhibitor Technology Classes  
0800-0930 G/I - Joint Session  
1000-1200 G/I - Missiles and Space  
1000-1200 G/I - Airline Affairs  
1000-1200 G/I - Marine Systems  
1000-1200 G/I - Military Aircraft  
1000-1200 G/I - Ground Vehicles  
1000-1200 G/I - Functional Recommended Practices  
1200-1330 G/I Luncheon Ballroom
1330-1530 G/I - Missiles and Space  
1330-1530 G/I - Airline Affairs  
1330-1530 G/I - Marine Systems  
1330-1530 G/I - Military Aircraft  
1330-1530 G/I - Ground Vehicles  
1330-1530 G/I - Functional Recommended Practices  
1600-1700 G/I - Joint Session  
1800-0000 Hospitality Suite Presidential Suite
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
1000-1500 Wet Your Whistle Beverage Tour  
0800-1730 Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) Software Training  
1300-1730 Marine Systems Weight Estimation Methods Based on SAWE RP 14  
0800-1730 Ship Inclining Experiment  
0800-1200 Marine Weight Control - Based on RP 12 & 14  
0800-1730 Flight Technology - Manned  
1730-1830 Awards Banquet Social Ballroom Foyer
1900-2200 Awards Banquet Ballroom
2200-0100 Hospitality Suite Presidential Suite
Thursday, May 22, 2008
0830-1300 Boeing Future of Flight and Factory Tour (Sold Out)
 

 

May 2008 - Intl Conf

67th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Seattle, Washington
May 17-22, 2008
Seattle Renaissance Hotel

 

The following training classes are being offered in Seattle:

2007-05 66th SAWE International Conference

Announcing the
66th SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 26-31, 2007, Hotel Melia Madrid Princesa, Madrid, Spain
[Registration Information]
Airbus
EADS CASADARDOIntercomp
EADS DS SystemsBoeing
Northrop Grumman Newport News
CT IngenierosGECMedia ConsultoresM&I MaterialsAltair

Eric PetersonEric Peterson
International SAWE President
MTS Systems

2007 International Conference AnnouncementI am pleased to invite you to attend the 66th Annual International Conference for the Society of Allied Weight Engineers. The location of this year’s conference in Madrid is particularly important because it reflects the growing membership of our organization from locations outside the United States. We are truly an international organization and the Central European host chapter is our largest in terms of membership. The decision to select Madrid as a host city reflects the Society’s commitment to reflect our diverse and international membership. We anticipate many new attendees that will bring forth new and unique approaches to mass properties as well as vendors from parts of Europe that have never presented their products and capabilities.

We are first and foremost a technical organization. The Vice President/Technical Director and Government Industry Chairman will lead a committee that will provide a professional forum for an exchange of technical papers, presentations and discussion. In addition, the Vice President/Training and his committee have put together training opportunities that will enhance and further the career paths of our membership.

Our conference will conclude on Wednesday May, 30 with an Awards Banquet where we honor those deserving members and chapters that have distinguished themselves by their dedicated service to the society. In addition, we announce the local area scholarship recipient and best paper award for the conference.

The Central European chapter has done a wonderful job organizing a conference that promises to be a new experience in terms of format, technical content and attendance. I look forward to seeing you in beautiful Madrid Spain.

MIGUEL MASCARAY RUFAS Miguel Mascaray Rufas
Conference Co-Chairman
Airbus
José María Gutierrez Zuazua
Conference Co-Chairman
EADS
JOSÉ MARÍA GUTIERREZ ZUAZUA

The European Chapter of SAWE is proud to invite you to the 66th Annual SAWE International Conference on Mass Properties in Madrid (Spain). This historical city, with more that 5 million people, is the capital of Spanish Kingdom placed in the center of the Peninsula Ibérica at the South of Europe. This will bring you the possibility to know very interesting places travelling through Spain and Europe.

The International Conference will be held May 26-31,2007, at the Meliá Madrid Princesa Hotel. The location of the hotel in Princesa Street will permit you walking by the most emblematic places in Madrid downtown to enjoy the magnificent evening’s spring ambient in Madrid.

This year the International Conference is organized by the European Chapter outside from USA which represent for us an honor and, at same time, a big challenge to carry out a successfully Conference. Just from the beginning of our nomination, we wanted to get the success of the Conference looking around three axes: Technical, Social and Financial.

From a Technical point of view we are encouraging to the mass properties worldwide community to make Papers or Presentations. We think that we can offer to the attendance a good quantity and quality of Technical works.

From a Social point of view this Conference gives the opportunity to meet new members or colleagues and to know new companies linked to our professional activity. On the other hand, there are planned some events like a tour to Madrid city and surrounding, visit the “Monastery of El Escorial” build in XVI century during the reign of Philip II. Also there will be a day trip to the nearby cities of Segovia and Toledo where you can appreciate their monuments, art and history.

From a Financial point of view we have a big challenge to cover all the spending without an excessive charge to the attendees. This will be done looking for new sponsors, new exhibitors and minimizing costs.

We would like to thank to the SAWE officers the confidence and help received during these years of preparation to make the Conference a success.

We are aware of our big responsibility to organize this Conference, but we believe that putting together our effort and your participation, all of us will get our purpose: to make the conference a success.

We hope to see you in May in Madrid!

Sponsored by

Airbus

EADS CASADARDOIntercomp
EADS DS SystemsBoeing
Northrop Grumman Newport News
CT IngenierosGECMedia ConsultoresM&I MaterialsAltair

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Vendors and Sponsors

GERRY TSCHABOLDGerry Tschabold
International Vendor Coordinator
Navy Department - Naval Air Systems Command

We expect a large number of exhibitors and sponsors at this year’s conference due to its localization in Madrid. Vendor Company representatives will bring conference attendees an awareness of the newest concepts, products, and services offered in all technology areas and transportation sectors. Each exhibitor will have a table or booth in the Exhibit Area(s) at the Hotel Melia Madrid Princesa, st Princesa 27, Madrid 28008, Spain, and may make a brief presentation in one of the Technical Tracks. This year, more than 150 companies will have been extended invitations to participate in our Conference. I, along with the Host Chapter Vendor Chairperson, José María Gutierrez, welcome all new exhibitors, in addition to our regular vendors. Scale and balancing machine manufacturers, composites and advanced materials suppliers, computer software developers, and hardware vendors are expected to attend. You are encouraged to visit these displays and discuss the products and technologies with the attending representatives. Vendor-provided literature, samples, and software demonstrations will be available to take back to work to share with colleagues. Vendors: if interested in participating as a Vendor, Sponsor, or Technical Paper/Presentation Author, please contact me at the following: e-mail ; (301) 342-0216 or (757) 582-5077 (cell).

Gold Sponsorships:

Silver Sponsorships:

Bronze Sponsorships:

Events

Sunday, May 27

Opening Reception

The traditional welcome reception will be held in the Sabatini Room at the Hotel Melia Madrid Princesa. This will be a great opportunity to renew old acquaintances and make some new ones. “Vino español” will be served. Please join us at 6:00 pm for this gathering. Cost: €25 per person.

Tuesday, May 29

Government/Industry Luncheon

The Government/Industry luncheon will feature a prominent guest speaker from the aeronautics industry. While final arrangements are currently underway, we can expect a lively presentation relevant to current military aircraft programs. The luncheon starts at noon in the Sabatini Room. Cost: The Government/Industry luncheon is included with a full three-day registration or vendor registration, others: €40.

Wednesday, May 30

Awards Banquet

The Awards Banquet will be held in the Sabatini Room at the Hotel Melia Madrid Princesa at 9:00 pm preceded by a reception with “vino español” at 8:00 pm. Cost: €55 per person.

Registration

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location

The 66th Annual International Conference will be held at the Hotel Melia Madrid Princesa in Madrid, Spain.

Accommodations

Hotel Melia Madrid Princesa
Princesa 27
28029 Madrid, Spain

Contact: Ms. Rafi Alcántara
Phone: (34) 91 5418200
Fax: (34) 91 5411905

Hotel Reservations:

Please us this Hotel Reservation Form (pdf) (doc) to reserve at the special SAWE rate.

Rates: 170€/night (double room), 170€/night (single room) plus 7% V.A.T.

Dead line for reservation: 25th April 2007. Once the room blockage is covered, all reserves will be confirmed according to the availability of the hotel.

Hotel Web site: http://www.solmelia.com/solNew/hoteles/jsp/C_Hotel_Description.jsp?codigoHotel=2803

Advanced Training Registration

Training Fee is €250 per one-day class on Saturday and Sunday. Students must pay the conference registration fee (1-day or 3-day) and the training fee for classes on Monday and Wednesday. SAWE membership is requireed for all students. Advance registration by April 25, 2007 is expected but not required. Class sizes are limited and enrollment is subject to availability.

Advanced Conference Registraton

All those attending the conference technical tracks must register and receive conference credentials. Advance registration is advised and offers special discounted rates.

Registration fees for 2007 are as follows:

3 Day – Members (including G/I Luncheon) 475 €
2 Day – Members* 350 €
1 Day – Members* 175 €
3 Day – Retired Members & Students* 30 €
2 Day – Retired Members & Students* 20 €
1 Day – Retired Members & Students* 10 €

*(G/I luncheon not included)

Late Fees

A late fee of 50 € will be charged for those registering after the April 25, 2007 deadline.

Non-Member Fees

A fee of 100 € will be charged for non-members to attend the conference.

SAWE suggests you instead purchase a membership at $50 (which includes a $5 enrollment fee) or a membership with the Society’s Weight Engineer’s Handbook on CDROM for $75. Membership is $45 per year thereafter.

Special Events

Reservations for ticketed/special events will not be made unless payment in full accompanies the order. All tickets and/or receipts will be held at the Conference Registration desk. Special events are detailed in the conference announcement.

 

May 2007 - Intl Conf

SAWE 66th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
May 26-31, 2007, Hotel Melia Madrid Princesa, Madrid, Spain

The following training classes are being offered in Madrid:

Government/Industry Workshops

Jeffrey CerroJeffrey A. Cerro
Government/Industry Committee Chairman
NASA Langley Research Center

International Mass Properties Engineers in all disciplines will be very interested in attending this year’s Government/Industry workshop. In the United States SAWE is the professional society chosen to take on the responsibilities for maintenance and growth of U.S. based Mass Properties standards. Internationally, through application of “Open” standards development practices, newly developed SAWE standards should be acceptable as international standards. Join us in our workshops to discuss progress in the creation of these new Mass Properties Standards and Recommended Practices. Last years conference succeeded in producing a Recommended Practice document hierarchy which at the top has a single document to describe Mass Properties Engineering (MPE) tasks. This document then indicates eight more documents of both technical and managerial nature and together these nine documents describe the Functional aspects of Mass Properties Engineering, the general tasks which occur for all transportation modes. Detailed MPE standards and Recommended Practices will be referenced from these top level documents. Come and hear the status of our systems engineering level and our detail level standards activities. The Society’s development of a Marine Engineering Mass Properties textbook is a major accomplishment to be reviewed. Also panel or speaker topics will include current European issues in the implementation of MPE standards. SAWE hopes to see many contributors and generally interested participants at this year’s G/I meeting. Vendors, please note that the definition of an “open” standards development process means your ideas and contributions are also of primary importance to the creation of modern standards.

Joint Session

Traditionally SAWE G/I day (Tuesday) has largely been defined by U.S. activities related to that regions particular standards and best practice documents. By meeting in Spain this year, it is our opportunity to gain greater insight into the European and General International communities use and development of MPE best practices. With this prime consideration in mind a full G/I day joint session is planned. Topics of discussion for this large workshop format meeting include:

  • European development, utilization, and maintenance of MPE standards for the,
    • Marine
    • Aerospace
    • Ground Vehicle transportation sectors.
  • SAWE Functional Recommended Practice standards development
  • The future of MPE considering E-standards and OOP techniques
  • The status of SAWE textbooks and handbooks
  • Development of the new SAWE website
  • Yearly status of the SAWE G/I committees

Transportation Sector Breakout Sessions

SAWE International Conference meetings traditionally include separate meetings for each of our transportation sector groups:

  • Marine Systems
  • Airline Affairs
  • Military Aircraft
  • Missiles and Space Systems
  • Ground Systems

Meeting time and space is again being set aside on Tuesday so that breakout sessions can be held for each of these groups. Any meeting participant interested in attending a breakout session is welcome to participate and gain more in-depth knowledge of that group’s activities. Breakout sessions are scheduled in 2 hours blocks

Government/Industry Lunch

The Government/Industry luncheon will feature a prominent guest speaker from the aeronautics industry. While final arrangements are currently underway, we can expect a lively presentation relevant to current military aircraft programs. The Government/Industry luncheon is included with a full three-day registration or vendor registration.

Special Tours

Sunday, May 27

Madrid Tour

Tourist sight-see from a dedicated Bus with explanation of the history and special characteristic of the most important places in Madrid.

 
Monday, May 28

Royal Palace and Historic Madrid

Royal PalaceVisit to Royal Palace residences (guided), Shopping time and way back to the hotel.

Reception at Town Hall by Mayor

The city of Madrid is bringing us an opportunity to be welcomed by the Mayor at Town Hall in order to thank the Society of Allied Weight Engineers for placing the International Conference in Madrid. After this, we will go to dinner to a special “andaluz” restaurant (from the south of Spain) where we could taste typical Spanish dishes (ham, omelete…) at the same time we show a flamenco spectacle.

 
Tuesday, May 29

Visit to Segovia

Castle AlcazarSegovia, old city at 90 Km. from Madrid, visiting the “Acueducto” (water conduit) build by Romans 2000 years ago, the Castle “Alcazar” and the Gothic Cathedral. Segovia, whose old town and Roman aqueduct are World Heritage, is located on high ground between the channels of the rivers Eresma and Clamores. As well as the famous Aqueduct, a multitude of medieval churches, the Cathedral and Alcazar fortress make up a majestic landscape, which dominates these Castilian lands. Its modern Parador is one of the best places for travellers to try the city's most typical dish: roast suckling pig. Segovia is also an excellent starting point for travelling through the province and visiting the palace of La Granja or the Natural Park of las Hoces del Río Duratón, among other options.

 
Wednesday, May 30

Visit to Toledo

ToledoToledo is a very interesting city at 70 Km from Madrid. Toledo with over two thousand years of history has the special characteristic of being a melting pot where all the cultures and eras of Spain have come together and intermingled, and which together make up a small but rich example of the history of the land. Intellectual and cultural centre in the 12th and 13th centuries. Cradle of the Mudéjar style. Capital of the empire under Carlos I. Capital city of the Spanish church. Refuge and inspiration of El Greco. Their cultural influences, together with the tolerance and adaptability of its inhabitants, have made the entire city a monument, composed of innumerable buildings, fine examples of a pluralistic culture, where palaces and convents have been built with a mixture of granite masonry, Visigothic remains and Muslim filigree plasterwork.

 
Thursday, May 31

Special Historical-Technological Tour  Sold Out

This special tour will consist in two parts. In one hand the visit to Spanish facilities of ESA/NASA in Robledo de Chavela and in the afternoon the visit to historical monastery of El Escorial.

Visit to Madrid Deep Space Communication Complex (MDSCC-NASA)

Madrid Deep Space Communications CentreThe Visitors Centre (CEV) of Robledo de Chavela was opened in 2002, co-financed by NASA, INTA and INSA. The foundation objectives of CEV are:

  • Spreading of knowledge related to space science and technology
  • Technical training on space activities.
  • Promotion of space and science among schools and universities
  • Conferences on space issues
  • Monographs of launches and key milestones in space missions

The Visitors Centre is located inside a modern building at the entrance of Madrid Deep Space Communications Centre (MDSCC), in the municipality of Robledo de Chavela (Madrid). The Visitors Centre has the following facilities:

  • Exhibition Hall 1: mock-ups, graphics and instruments used in manned flights, about the history and functions of MDSCC and about the different centres that compose the Deep Space Network (Madrid, Canberra and California).
  • Exhibition Hall 2: it gathers information about space missions and the several planets that compose the solar system. In this exhibition, one can see a 1/1mock-up of the space vehicle that got to Mars in January 2004 (MER).
  • Exhibition Hall 3: It is composed of spacecraft and rockets mock-ups, as well as of several elements used in manned space missions, such A as –for instance- astronauts suits like the one used by NASA’s astronaut Miguel López Alegría.
  • Video Screening Room: Used to project videos and make presentations and conferences on space topics related to MDSCC and the DSN.

Visit to El Escorial

El EscorialThe Monastery of El Escorial, located some 30 miles northwest of Madrid in the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama, was built as a monument to commemorate the Spanish victory over the French in the battle of Saint Quentin on 10 August 1557 (feast day of St. Lawrence). Felipe II himself selected the site for the monastery, 1,028 meters (3,372 feet) above sea level, and personally oversaw the progress of the project. Architect Juan Bautista de Toledo initially designed the monastery, but after his death in 1567, his assistant Juan de Herrera continued the work. Construction lasted 21 years from 1563 to 1584, and for many years after its completion, El Escorial Monastery was the largest building in the world. The building is structured around a main axis that extends eastwards from the main facade through the Library, the Kings' Courtyard, the Basilica, and the Palace of Felipe II. In addition, the complex includes a Monastery, a Seminary, a School, and the Kings' Pantheon beneath the high altar of the Basilica.The decoration of the Monastery was entrusted to prominent Italian painters of the time who were responsible for the Gallery of Battles and the Library among other rooms. Works of Titian, Bosch, El Greco, and Velázquez also hang in the Chapter Rooms and Sacristy. Overall there are about 1,600 paintings and more than 500 frescoes in walls and ceilings. The Monastery has an interesting Museum of Painting and Architecture as well.

Technical Tracks

THOMAS M. SCHULTZThomas M. Schultz
Vice President - Technical Director
The Boeing Company

Since its inception in 1939, the purpose of the SAWE has been to promote the exchange of technical information and new ideas in Mass Properties Engineering. The SAWE International Conference is the annual meeting that brings together mass properties professionals from throughout the world. These dedicated men and women work in close cooperation with and address the needs of industry, government, and other engineering and manufacturing organizations. The 2007 Technical Tracks are a result of input from these mass properties professionals with the combined efforts of the ternational Officers, the 2007 conference committee, and the Technical Committee. We, as engineering professionals, again have the opportunity to learn firsthand about important initiatives, research, and the latest developments in our discipline through specialized technical tracks. Since ours is a community of practicing engineers as well as a unique engineering discipline, this interchange is a special opportunity for all of those who participate. This conference is a forum for individual presentations and panel discussions on applied mass properties technology for the design, manufacturing, testing and utilization of air, land, sea and space vehicles and their associated systems/subsystems. The first and third days of the conference will consist of eight different technical discussion tracks. The supplier exposition again offers all attendees the opportunity to view new products, technology and processes firsthand. This conference is the only one of its kind in the industry and always provides the opportunity for broadened personal contact with other members of the profession and leaders in industry and government(s).

For updates on Technical Track times and schedules, visit the Madrid SAWE 2007 website.

Projected Technical Papers

Monday, May 28
Track: Integrated Product Design
Paper # Title & Author(s)
3403 Topology Optimization on the Example of an Advanced Trainer Aircraft
  Hansjuergen Anton – EADS Deutschland GmbH
3407 Genetic Algorithms Applied to Weight Optimization
  Jorge Bes – DARDO
  J. M. Delfa – DARDO
3410 Initial Sizing Optimization of Anisotropic Composite Panels with T Shape Stiffeners
  J. Enrique Herencia – University of Bristol
  Paul Weaver – University of Bristol
  Michael Friswell – University of Bristol
3411 Design Optimization in Aircraft Component Pre-Design
  Tilo Klemt – Airbus Deutschland GmbH
  Kim Oltmann – Airbus Deutschland GmbH
3422 Weight Prediction of UAV Structures and Subsystems Using Parametric Design Methods
  Mario Zimmermann – IABG
3423 Weight Prediction by Use of a Numerical Case-Based Reasoning Approach
  Jan Pfaff – University of Stuttgart
  Michael Dugas – Airbus Deutschland GmbH
3424 Computer-Aided Weight and Cost Management in Vehicle and Aircraft Industry
  Hans-Peter Dahm – TGM GmbH Software
3425 Weight & Balance Control as a Master Integrated Configuration Control System for Large Operators
  Eli Koskas – Major, Israeli Air Force
  Yossi Didi – Major, Israeli Air Force
  Kobe Gal-Hassan – Lieutenant, Israeli Air Force
3427 SuperMassMatricesTool: Optimized Mass Matrices Business Process
  Michael Hiersig – Airbus Germany
  Holger Neumann – CeBeNetwork
3429 Advanced Weight Accounting System AWAS
  Frederic Merit – Airbus France
   
Track: Marine Systems Design
Paper # Title & Author(s)
3402 Use of an Aircraft Weighing Accessory Kit for Ship Inclining Experiments
  Andreas Schuster – Northrop Grumman Newport News
  William Fox – John J. McMullen Associates (Retired)
  Thomas Oole – U.S. Air Force (Retired)
3420 Submarine Equilibrium: Where Weight and Volume Meet
  David Tellet – Naval Sea Systems Command
Pres. SAWE Marine Vehicle Weight Engineering Textbook
  Dominick Cimino – Naval Seas Systems Command
   
Wednesday, May 30
Track: Product Lifecycle Management
Paper # Title & Author(s)
3401 A Method to Develop a Margin Plan
  Andreas Schuster – Northrop Grumman Newport News
3405 A Methodology of Weight Prediction for Joints in Aircraft
  Laura Beilstein – University of Stuttgart, Institute of Aircraft Design
  Claus Hanske – Airbus
3406 Weight Estimation in Preliminary Aircraft Design Using Weight Functions
  Michael Dugas – Airbus Deutschland
3415 How Likely do we Meet Weight Constraints Throughout the Mass Properties Lifecycle?
  Ralf Mauersberger – EADS Deutschland GmbH
  Timo Laudan – EADS Deutschland GmbH
  Werner Sellner – EADS Military Air System
3421 Structural Sizing for Weight Estimation in Preliminary Aircraft Design
  Jörg Wenzel – Airbus Deutschland
  Michael Dugas – Airbus Deutschland
3428 Method for Model-based Estimations of System Masses in Aircraft Pre-Design
  Carsten Koeppen – Airbus Deutschland GmbH
3430 Systems Weight Estimation Enhanced Method for Early Project Phases
  Isabel Banel-Caulel – Airbus France
 
Track: Flight Technology - Manned
Paper # Title & Author(s)
3408 Aspect and Taper Ratios Influence on Empennage Weight
  Ruben Gonzalez – Airbus
3409 Landing Gear Mass Prediction – A Combined Analytic and Parametric Approach
  Adrian Harrison – Stirling Dynamics Ltd.
  Edward Kay – Airbus UK
3412 Influence of Changing Aircraft Masses on Flight and Mission Performance
  Wolfgang Laengler – IABG
  Mario Zimmermann – IABG
3413 The Influence of Mass Balance on Control Surface Flutter on Combat Aircraft
  Wolfgang Luber – EADS Deutschland GmbH
3416 The Affects of Mass Distributions on Flutter
  Ruben Moreno Ramos – Airbus Spain
  Beatriz Mendez López – Airbus Spain
  Isabel Calvo Barredo – Airbus Spain
3418 Development of a Virtual Engineering Model for Global Aircraft Weight Prediction
  Kim Oltmann – Airbus Deutschland GmbH
3419 Effect of Unstable Modern Fighter Aircraft Design on Mass Control (An example of the Eurofighter aircraft)
  Roland Reinartz – EADS Deutschland GmbH
3426 Mass Modelling Affects on Aircraft Structural Dynamics
  S. Calverias – EADS Casa
  Dr. H. Climent – EADS Casa
  M. Oliver – EADS Casa
3432 Weight Estimation of a Two-seat Turboshaft-equipped Helicopter Transmission Drive System
  Patrick Hendrick - Professor, Free University of Brussels
  Frank Buysschaert - Research Engineer, Free University of Brussels
  Dimitri Vanbellinghen - Project Assistant, Free University of Brussels
3433 The Role of Mass Properties in U.S. Air Force Mishaps
  Anthony Primozich, PE - Aeronautical Systems Center, U.S. Air Force
 
Track: System Verification
Paper # Title & Author(s)
3404 Weighing a B747-400 Nose Up to Determine the Vertical Center of Gravity
  Pery Asher – Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI)
3414 A Reconfigurable Body for Assessing the Uncertainties Related to the Measurement of Inertia Properties
  G. Mastinu – Politecnico di Milano
3417 Effect of the Variation on the Inertia Properties of a Vehicle Powertrain
L. Muñoz – Politecnico di Milano
3431 Weighing Equipment Checklist Tips and Tricks: A Kaizen Project
  Jean-Marc Flamand - Bombardier Aerospace
   

Training Program

Andy SchusterSAWE TrainingAndy Schuster
Vice President - Training and HR
Northrop Grumman Newport News

At the 66th Annual Conference, the SAWE Training program offers the following classes for your professional development. The material offered in the classes should be complemented with on-the-job experience and other professional development before you are proficient in any area. As the classes are offered to expand the expertise of all Mass Properties Engineers, we hope MPEs from the marine field will take airline or aircraft classes. The classes consist of lectures, exercises, and discussion. Each student will receive a copy of the training materials and a certificate upon completion. The dress code is business casual since all the classes will be held in the hotel. SAWE reserves the right to cancel or merge classes if registration before April 25 does not meet the minimum standards for student interaction.

To register for training classes, click here.

Class schedule for Madrid:

Class Instructor Date Time
Fleet Weight vs. Individual Weighing Kiscellus Saturday, May 26 AM
CG Curtailment Guidelines Kiscellus PM
New Officer Training Schuster PM
SAWE Product Development Schuster PM
Measuring Mass Properties Clay Sunday, May 27 all day
Helicopter Preliminary Design Lucero all day
Structural Optimization Anderson Monday, May 28 all day
Airline W&B Ops Kiscellus all day
Marine Weight Estimating Schuster Tuesday, May 29 AM
Overview of RP-7 for Military Aircraft Cate all day
Overview of RP-7 - Class 1/2 Day Cate AM
MOI Exhibitor Class - Space Electronics Kennedy PM
AWBS Smoot Wednesday, May 30 all day

 

Tips to Help Justify SAWE Conference Attendance

Tips to Help You Justify SAWE Attendance

For many years now, the travel and training budgets at most organizations have been the focus of increasingly intense scrutiny. Cost cutting and budget control efforts are growing every day and the approval process associated with attending a conference such as the SAWE International Conference has become extremely difficult. This can make your obtaining approval to attend challenging at best and downright overwhelming for the young professional and experienced professional alike.

Don’t despair. There may be a light at the end of the tunnel. There are many steps that you can take to successfully justify your attendance to your management. These practices have proven successful for people who have traveled the same tunnel that you now face. In just about every organization, some type of justification, be it highly formalized or merely an informal memo, is needed by your management before they will commit the expenditure of time and funds necessary for you to attend a conference. When you prepare your justification to attend a conference of the SAWE, consider the following tips:

  • General benefits from attendance include the development of new technologies and improved practices that can lead to reduced labor hours and more accurate and reliable data for your organization.
  • Contacts with other individuals within your own industry, across other allied industries, and with suppliers, regulatory and academic professionals can help your professional growth and can provide valuable assets for the future.
  • Look at the agenda of various technical sessions and Standards and Practices workshops for particular subjects or issues relevant to a specific ongoing project or upcoming contract at your organization. Mention these in your justification.
  • If there are items of pertinent interest to you and your organization that do not seem to be addressed at the conference, contact the appropriate Standards and Practices Chair for your industry sector. Discuss your interest with the chair and suggest that the subject be added to the agenda. In most cases, you will find a receptive audience because others probably have the same interest.
  • If overhead funds are necessary for your attendance, develop your travel authorization request as early as possible. Many others are likely competing for the same funds and it may come down to “first come, first served”.
  • Training is an excellent reason for conference approval. There are many fine training courses offered by the SAWE at each conference plus there are numerous technical sessions that provide a wealth of information.
  • If you are a registered as a Professional Engineer, attendance at SAWE Conference technical sessions and training satisfies the mandatory requirements of most states for continuing education. If your organization supports and utilizes your qualification as a PE, they may put a priority on helping you maintain it. Mention this in your justification!
  • Mention in your request for approval that you will prepare a trip summary or memo that will be distributed to management and all interested parties within your organization. Look out for your entire organization during your attendance and, most importantly, follow through!
  • Consider writing a technical paper or preparing a technical presentation for the conference. Being an author or presenter will greatly improve your chances for approval. Be sure to follow your organization’s process for paper approval.
  • Highlight in your request that it is more cost effective to attend a large, multi-functional event such as the SAWE with its technical sessions, networking events, industry forums, training, vendor exposition, etc. than attend a number of smaller single purpose events to achieve the same result.
  • In your justification, clearly articulate the connection between your organizations needs and the opportunities offered by the conference. These connections may include networking, developing an awareness of current tools and technologies or practices, identifying and interviewing candidates for employment, seeking potential suppliers or contractors for mass properties-related activities, or gaining insight into upcoming regulations or customer requirements.
  • Just about every organization is directly affected by some new regulatory requirement. Describe in your justification the opportunity to learn more about the requirement, determine how it will impact your organization, ascertain how others in your industry plan to respond to the new requirement, or how you can influence the direction or applicability of the new regulation. Even a voluntary standard like a Recommended Practice or “best practice” may need input from your organization!
  • Volunteer for an office, role, or position within the SAWE at either the local chapter or international level. This demonstrates to your management that you are serious and have made a personal commitment that will benefit your employer. If you are a long-time or highly active member or hold an office within SAWE, mention it in your justification!
  • Don’t be a tourist! Your employer does not want to fund your vacation by approving travel to a SAWE conference. If you convey in your justification that you plan to actively participate and represent the interests of your organization, your chances of approval are greatly enhanced!
  • Mitigate the cost of your attendance to your management. Help them control their budgets by the following:
  • If your organization is an Exhibitor, Sponsor, or Corporate Member of the SAWE, you may be able to take advantage of complimentary or discounted registration or training fees that come with that status.
  • Don’t register late. Avoid late fees.
  • Book air travel and hotels rooms as early as possible to take advantage of lower rates and conference rates.
  • Be an author and qualify for complimentary registration for the day of your presentation.
  • Be on the lookout for specific subjects or issues that are relevant to a particular contract that may offer the opportunity to charge your time and expenses directly to a contract rather than general overhead.
  • Develop a concise and defendable estimate of your total costs of attendance considering registration fees taking advantage of any complimentary or discount rates, any separate ticketed or training fees, lodging costs using SAWE-negotiated conference rates, local transportation costs such as taxis, shuttles, or rental cars, and food per diem.

You’ve done your research. You’ve identified the many benefits of SAWE Conference attendance and have all the information you need. The next step is up to you. Don’t sit passively waiting for your organization to ask you. Be proactive and take the initiative to justify your attendance. That light at the end of the tunnel is not a train. It’s the welcome sign at the next conference of the SAWE! Lastly, when you have succeeded in influencing your organization to sponsor your attendance at a Regional or International SAWE Conference, don’t forget after your attendance to:

  1. Thank your sponsor.
  2. Provide your sponsor a timely trip report, and later a copy of the SAWE Journal highlighting pages that contain things like your Company’s Exhibit Booth or Sponsorship, Technical Papers or Presentations given by your company, Training Provided or Received by your company, key technical papers or outcomes from the Standards and Practice session that are important to your company or program.
  3. Apply what you learned to your company contracted programs and keep a running log of what you learned and applied. Use as reinforcement for your justification in following years this log of how prior attendance at SAWE conferences has benefited your organization’s performance on contracted programs.

 

2024-05-22 SAWE Virtual Forum #13: Collaboration and Mass Properties Engineering

SAWE Virtual Forum #13: Collaboration and Mass Properties Engineering

May 22, 2024 - 9:00 am to 10:30 am Eastern Daylight Time

Now part of the 2024 SAWE Virtual Conference!

Facilitated by:

Jeff Cerro, NASA Langley Vehicle Analysis Branch (Retired)

 

The SAWE is proud to present our 13th Virtual Forum, a panel and audience participation venue to inform and debate important issues in mass properties engineering.  This forum’s topic is Collaboration and Mass Properties Engineering. 

The topic will be introduced by coordinator Jeffrey Cerro (Retired) with 

Aerospace Sector panelist Amanda Cutright (NASA Langley representative to the Agency’s Digital Engineering Leadership Team) 
John Gallahorn (HII – Newport News Shipbuilding – Manager of Naval Architecture and Weight Engineering) 
Mark Beyer (Beyer Flight Sciences – Founder/President).  
SAWE began society discussions on the impacts of collaboration tools and processes at the 2017 Montreal International conference. Since that time the general aspects of engineering collaboration have evolved extensively and seen implementation.  We seek to determine how far Mass Properties Engineers have come in this venture and explore where we see emphasis needs to be placed in future activities.  Collaboration historically implies person to person, group to group interchange.  In our ever encompassing digital world it focuses on the needs for machine based interacting standards and procedures. What can we gain and what might we lose as this advancement unfolds? PDM/PLM/MBx/SysML/Digital Twins/Digital Thread/…  are some of the numerous acronyms and words we must understand to work in this environment. What training, standards, and processes do SAWE members need to define and utilize in the general activities of collaborative engineering?

Register for the 2024 SAWE Virtual Conference