Course Name: Loads and Dynamics: Learning from the Past and Looking to the Future with Curtis Larsen (Online)
Course Number: W07-LD01
Date/Time: Online
Location: Online
Bio: Curtis Larsen

Course Overview:

The NESC Academy will present the course Loads and Dynamics from December 4–6, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Loads and dynamics combines mathematics, physics, statistics, probability, structural and mechanical engineering, and systems theory into one field vital to the safety and success of every NASA mission. This comprehensive subject will be taught by Dr. Curtis Larsen, the NASA Technical Fellow for Loads and Dynamics, and his colleagues from NASA and industry.

The exploration of this topic will cover the following lessons:

• Introduction to Loads and Dynamics & System Integration—Curt Larsen
• Rollout Loads—Curt Larsen and George James
• Liftoff Facilitated Discussion—Apollo/Saturn and Shuttle Experience—Alden Mackey; Tom Modlin; Bob Ryan; and Curt Larsen, moderator
• Stud Hang-up—Curt Larsen, Clint Cragg, and George James

• Ascent Flight Facilitated Discussion—Apollo/Saturn and Shuttle Experience—Alden Mackey; Tom Modlin; Bob Ryan; and Curt Larsen, moderator
• Ascent Analysis—STS–107—Curt Larsen and George James
• Pogo Heritage, Part 1—Hal Doiron

• Pogo Heritage, Part 2—George Zupp
• Vibro-Acoustic and Shock Prediction and Testing—Dennis Kern
• On-Orbit Loads and Docking—Curt Larsen and Siamak Ghofranian
• Lunar Landing—George Zupp and Tom Modlin
• Culture Panel—All instructors, with Curt Larsen moderating
• System Integration—More Details, Recap, Organizational CommentsCurt Larsen and Alden Mackey

This online course is available to ITAR Approved NESC Academy members only.