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Space Exploration Program Committee Briefing to the AIAA New Initiatives Subcommittee

Space Exploration Program Committee Briefing to the AIAA New Initiatives Subcommittee. 30 August 2005 John C. Mankins AIAA Senior Member NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Rationale: Why A Space Exploration Program Committee Is Needed.

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Space Exploration Program Committee Briefing to the AIAA New Initiatives Subcommittee

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  1. Space Exploration Program CommitteeBriefing to the AIAA New Initiatives Subcommittee 30 August 2005 John C. Mankins AIAA Senior Member NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

  2. Rationale:Why A Space Exploration Program Committee Is Needed • US and International space programs are embarking on a new, long-term emphasis on more ambitious exploration programs • Exploration research, technology, systems and infrastructures – and ambitious future human and robotic exploration missions using them – are a topic of intense interest within the aerospace community. At this time, no specific forum exists within the AIAA for Space Exploration to promote: • General knowledge and awareness of exploration programs • Understanding of relevant research and technology developments • Understanding and coordination of mission studies and plans • Inter-disciplinary interactions and activities • Moreover, due to their nature exploration programs and missions pose unique policy, management and international challenges above and beyond the technical challenges that might be expected from most large-scale space engineering programs. • In order to move forward effectively, and better engage the full breadth of the aerospace community, a new AIAA Space Exploration Program Committee is needed.

  3. Space Exploration Program CommitteeCharter • The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Space Exploration Program Committee will bring together experts on a wide range of topics relevant to future human and robotic space exploration programs.  • This Program Committee will as the AIAA focal point for emerging programs in support of space exploration and the Vision for Space Exploration in the aerospace industry, and keeps AIAA informed of progress and new developments.  • The Space Exploration PC will integrate related Technical Committees (TCs) to ensure that all of the program areas are represented.  • The Program Committee will have a finite life, related to its particular programs, which is currently projected to be six (6) years (with an initial review of the Space Exploration PC by the AIAA New Initiatives Subcommittee (NIS) at the end of three (3) years. • Space Exploration Program Committee activities will be similar to those of related Technical Committees, and include all aspects of AIAA, including conferences, public policy, education, standards, and international activities.

  4. Space Exploration Program CommitteeObjectives & Scope • The objectives and scope of the Space Exploration Program Committee will include: • Promote a broad, in-depth understanding of • NASA programs to develop systems of systems for the future human and robotic exploration of space. • Relevant international programs. • Relevant other non-NASA U.S. programs (government and industry). • Develop and implement working relationships among NASA program managers and Centers, and non-NASA aerospace managers, engineers and technologists. • Provide better visibility and communications between NASA and AIAA members, and technical committees concerning mutually supportive activities and technologies.

  5. Membership(1 of 2) • Membership on the Space Exploration Program Committee will include: • Aerospace industry • Non-aerospace industry • Academia • NASA • Other US Government Agencies/Organizations • International Organizations • This membership will involve (consistent with AIAA requirements): cross-functional technical representation; appropriate geographical representation; a limit of 35 full members (but may also involve ‘associates’ (under 35 years old) and ‘friends’ (who are cc’d on relevant correspondence); individuals who are (typically) not on more than one Technical Committee (TC); individuals who have (are will) join the AIAA. • Membership on the PC will be for 1 year, with optional extensions for a maximum total of three (3) years. • Candidate PC members will be required to complete and submit a formal ‘nomination’ form, including official and written endorsement from the individual’s employer that they will be funded and allowed to participate in PC meetings and activities, as appropriate.

  6. Andrew Aldrin (Boeing) Dana Andrews (Andrews Aerospace) Henry Brandhorst (Auburn University Robert Casanova (NIAC) Robert Frisbee (JPL) Anthony R. Gross (NASA/ARC) Jerry Grey (AIAA) Gilbert (Gib) Kirkham (NASA/HQ) Neville I Marzwell (JPL) Chris Moore (NASA/HQ) John Olds (GIT (sabbatical; Spaceworks Engineering, Inc.) Ian Pryke (George Mason University) Eric Rice (ORBITECH) Robert Wegeng (Battelle/PNNL) Plus…will invite the chairs of relevant / interacting AIAA Technical Committees to nominate candidate members for the Program Committee Membership(2 of 2) • John C. Mankins, Chair (NASA/GSFC) • Initial Candidate Members include…

  7. Space Exploration Program CommitteeActivities • Sessions at Conferences • Space 200x (August-September each year) -- systems / missions focus • Aerospace Sciences (January each year) -- technical focus • Spring Global Aerospace Conference (c. May each year) -- programmatic focus • Unique Conferences and ‘Forums’ (e.g., AIAA space exploration conference in January, 2005) • Close interactions with relevant Technical Committees (TCs) • Student Participation and Involvement in Activities • Workshops and Website Presentations • Technical Publications (articles, books, papers, etc.)

  8. Organization(1 of 2) • The following are the planned sub-committees for the Space Exploration Program Committee: • Steering Sub-committee • PC Chair (subcommittee chair) • PC Vice-Chair • PC Secretary • Membership Sub-committee • PC Vice-Chair (subcommittee chair) • PC Chair • International Member • At-Large Member • Activities Sub-committee • PC Conference Program and Technical Chair Assistance • Best Paper Selection Chair • Liaison with Other Conferences

  9. Organization(2 of 2) • Planned sub-committees for the Space Exploration PC (cont.): • Communications Sub-committee • PC Secretary (subcommittee chair) • Highlights Articles Editor(s) • Website Editor • Education Sub-committee • PC Workshop Coordinator • Seminars, Videos, Speakers • Engineering Curiculum Advisory • External Affairs Sub-committee • Liaison with other TCs • Informational Papers • Position Papers • Technical Affairs Sub-committee • Discipline Experts • Standards • Highlights Articles Inputs • Content for Website • Special Articles and Papers

  10. Aerospace Power Systems TC Adaptive Structures TC Communication Systems TC Electric Propulsion TC Guidance, Navigation & Control TC Hybrid Rockets TC Information and Command & Control TC Intelligent Systems TC Life Science & Systems TC Society and Aerospace Technology TC Space Colonization TC Space Transportation TC Liquid Propulsion TC Liquid Rockets TC Modeling & Simulation TC Multidisciplinary Design Optimization TC Nuclear and Future Flight Propulsion TC Solid Rockets TC Space Automation & Robotics TC Space Logistics TC Space Operations & Support TC Space Systems TC Others as appropriate… Strong Interactions with OtherAIAA Technical Committees

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