Technical Tracks

Thomas 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

Government/Industry Workshops

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. 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.

Training Program

Andy 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:

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.

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