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<b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#c00000">Calling All Robotics, Software, and Space Aficionados!!<br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#c00000">This meeting is for you!
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</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#c00000">(Complimentary Lunch provided)</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Model Based Systems Engineering, Design, and Simulation for Project Orion</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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Sponsored by IEEE Huntsville Computer Society (CS), Huntsville Employee Network (HEN), and Joint Robotics & Automation Controls Systems (JRACS) chapter.. That said, you don’t need to be an IEEE member to attend.<br>
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So you've heard the buzz about Model Based Design and Systems Engineering and you're rightfully skeptical. Very few people and projects have ever done this successfully. We're pleased to have Paul Sullivan of General Dynamics C4 Systems present this topic
to you:<br>
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Since our community is largely defense and space oriented, Paul will present a model of Project Orion; the nuclear powered space ship proposed in the 1950s. He will show you the Rhapsody SysML model for it, execute a simple yet complete simulation of the
SysML model using the model's states, and then demonstrate a parametric trade study for various technologies to initially launch Orion: 100% nuclear, chemical rocket, and rail gun. Paul will also present a 3D mockup model using CATIA v5 CAD and Adobe 3D PDF
via SAP/Right Hemisphere, complete with flyby and simulated flight motion<br>
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For those unfamiliar with Project Orion, it was a project conceived by General Dynamics’ General Atomic. General Atomics is now a separate company renowned for its Predator and Reaper UAVs. The crew compartment in this colossal spacecraft exceeds was designed
for a 100 man crew to travel in comforts similar to a 1950s era Cruise Liner. Dr. Werner Von Braun of NASA’s Marshal Space Flight Center requested a 1000 ton, 40 crew version to be launched with his Saturn V first stage, but the project was shelved for a
variety of reasons..</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#c00000">Title: Systems & Software Co-Design &
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Simulation for Project Orion in SysML and UML</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><br>
<b><span style="color:#c00000">Date: Monday, May 21<sup>st</sup>, 2012</span></b><br>
<b><span style="color:#c00000">Location: Alabama Robotics Technology Park, in Auditorium</span></b><br>
<a href="http://www.alabamartp.org/" target="_blank">http://www.alabamartp.org/</a>
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<b><span style="color:#c00000">Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm</span></b><br>
<b><span style="color:#c00000">Speaker: Paul Sullivan of General Dynamics</span></b></span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The meeting takes place the
<a href="http://www.alabamartp.org/" target="_blank">Alabama Robotics Technology Park</a> (RTP). This state-of-the-art facility contains classrooms to teach engineers and technicians how to program robot and PLC/SCADA devices from Kuka, Cloos, Allen Bradley,
and others **free of charge by actual company trainers**, to companies that install the devices.<br>
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Their auditorium boasts comfortable seating for 100 at engineering desks and ergonomic chairs. The facility contains a large screen display t comparable to the screens at the Monaco Theater at Bridge Street! A SysML model of Project Orion will be shown and
integrated with a 3D pdf simulation of the Orion Spacecraft. The crew compartment in this colossal spacecraft exceeds 4,000 long tons and is designed for a 100 man crew (this is roughly 15 times larger than the Saturn V).<br>
*<b>NOTE</b>* I leave it to you to challenge these facts. </span><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#00b050"><img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/330" border="0" height="32" width="32"></span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><br>
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The RTP also boasts an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) and radio test ranges; it is in the process of competing for certification to test Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Systems (UAV/S) in an FAA-sponsored program. It also houses an incubator for several innovative
small businesses that could make ideal partners for your company or others.<br>
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Huntsville Section will provide a <b><u>FREE</u></b> Boxed Lunch at 11:00am and Paul’s presentation occurs from 11:15 – 12:10pm. There is an optional tour of the manufacturing cell at the RTP from 12:15 – 1:00pm. Those that wish to stay for the tour are welcome,
and those who wish to leave early to get back to work are free to leave at their convenience.<br>
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Well, I can type for hours on this announcement, but I won’t. You will have to come to this
<b><u>AWESOME</u></b> technology exchange and see for yourself! J <br>
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This facility is a MUST see, and <b>WELL</b> worth the 20 mile drive (we encourage car-pooling, since we support
<b><span style="color:#00b050">GREEN</span></b> initiatives and conserving scarce resources.<br>
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<b>We look forward to your attending!</b><br>
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<b>R.S.V.P.</b> to <a href="mailto:Sonya.Dillard@nasa.gov" target="_blank">Sonya.Dillard@nasa.gov</a> by noon on Friday, 5/18/2012, and request one of the following selections for your boxed lunch: Beef, Turkey, Ham, or Veggie sandwich. If you do not specify
in your email, you will get the default Turkey sandwich. </span><b><span style="font-family:Wingdings;color:#00b050"><img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/330" border="0" height="32" width="32"></span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><br>
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<b><u>Speaker’s Bio: </u></b><br>
Paul Sullivan is a seasoned engineer and practitioner of Model-Based Design and Engineering, using his skills on project varying from Air Traffic Control to Air, Land and Sea Attack to Commercial Aircraft.
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He started his career as Marine Corps Officer where he acquired C4ISR systems including GCCS, C2PC, AFATDS, ATACC/CTAPS(TBMCS), TAOC, TCO, and IAS/NIPS, NBC-HAZWARN, and TRSS (REMBASS). He has since worked at Procter & Gamble, Mead Johnson, Harman-Becker, plus
Spirit AeroSystems and Boeing Charleston (Global Aeronautica) designing and the implementing SAP ERP for Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing including 3-D CAD and BOM and Work Instructions integration to the Shop Floor. All eleven implementations were
FAA, FDA, or Automotive systems of record.<br>
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Paul Sullivan works at General Dynamic C4 Systems in Huntsville, and has B.S. in Computer Science and M.S. in Software Engineering.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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