Where
This is an online event.
The Seventeenth Annual AIAA Southern California Aerospace Systems and Technology (ASAT) Conference
Sponsored by
The Orange County Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Saturday, October 10th, 2020
ASAT will be Virtual on Zoom this year, due to the pandemic!
No Admission Fee!
Conference Chairs: Mr. Colin Helms, AIAA Senior Member Mr. Dino Roman, AIAA Associate Fellow
The AIAA Southern California Aerospace Systems and Technology (SoCal ASAT) Conference brings together seasoned and new engineers, researchers, leaders, managers, and students and provides a forum to exchange ideas, review achievements, and discuss the future of aerospace in the local area. Members, as well as non-members, are welcome.
Invited Keynote Speakers
- Morning: Mr. Marco Villa, COO, Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc., Topic: "Mission Assurance: The Tyvak Way"
Marco Villa is the COO of Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc., an industry-leading, small satellite solutions provider. Previously, Dr. Villa served as the Director of Mission Operations at SpaceX, where he managed Dragon spacecraft missions. Marco Villa’s established expertise plays an integral role in the management of daily operations, strategic efforts, and the acquisition and execution of satellite opportunities for civil, defense, and commercial organizations worldwide.
- Afternoon: Mr. Daniel R. Adamo, AIAA Assoc. Tech. Fellow, Astrodynamics Consultant, Topic: Potential Propellant Depot Locations for Beyond Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Human Transport
Mr. Adamo is an astrodynamics consultant focused on space mission trajectory design, operations, and architecture. He works with clients primarily at NASA and in academia. Until retirement in 2008, Mr. Adamo was employed by United Space Alliance as a trajectory expert, serving as a “front room” flight controller for 60 Space Shuttle missions. Along with console duties during simulations and missions, this job entailed development of trajectory designs, software tools, flight rules, console procedures, and operations concepts. Mr. Adamo began his career at the Perkin-Elmer Corporation where he developed and operated proof-of-concept software for computer-controlled polishing of optical elements. He has degrees in Physical Sciences and Optical Engineering from the University of Houston and the University of Rochester, respectively. Mr. Adamo is an AIAA Associate Fellow and the author of many publications (ref. http://www.aiaahouston.org/adamo_astrodynamics/). He has received numerous awards, including 14 NASA Group Achievement Awards.
| Schedule | |
| 8:00 - 8:15 AM | Enter Zoom Main Session |
| 8:15 - 8:30 AM | Welcome and Introduction |
| 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Morning Keynote Speaker |
| 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Zoom Breakout Sessions |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Student Zoom Poster Session |
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Afternoon Keynote Speaker |
| 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Afternoon Zoom Breakout Sessions |
| 3:30 - 4:00 PM | Wrap-Up/Feedback - Main Session |
Conference Registration (for online conference)
AIAA Member: No charge
Non-Member: No charge
Student: No charge
Please register by October 7th, 2020. Registration is required for online admission! Links to Zoom Sessions will be provided to All Registrants by October 8th.
Additional Information
Event Website: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eh5a0kyr3b4f9bb7&llr=vitem6fab&showPage=true
Section Website: https://engage.aiaa.org/orangecounty/home
Questions should be addressed to: Mr. Colin Helms at colinhelms@outlook.com or Mr. Dino Roman at dino.roman@boeing.com.