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available. Since then, feedback have been collected <strong>and</strong> contributed to improve the code by integration of new models, such<br />
as a multi-grid field description, or technologies, such as a script comm<strong>and</strong> layer. In parallel, this interaction with the user<br />
community have helped to identify key issues that should be taken into account to support a community based development<br />
of the next generation spacecraft-plasma interaction simulation library (SPIS). The current status of PicUp3D is presented <strong>and</strong><br />
analyzed with respect to the initial objectives of the project.<br />
Author<br />
Open Source Licensing (Computers); Computerized Simulation; Plasma Interactions; Electrostatics; Mathematical Models<br />
20040111101 DPL Science, Inc., Saint Lazare, Quebec, Canada<br />
An Educational Multimedia Presentation on the Introduction to Spacecraft Charging<br />
Lin, E.; dePayrebrune, M.; 8th Spacecraft Charging Technology Conference; March 2004; 11 pp.; In English; See also<br />
20040111031; No Copyright; Avail: CASI; A03, Hardcopy<br />
Over the last few decades, significant knowledge has been gained in how to protect spacecraft from charging; however,<br />
the continuing technical advancement in the design <strong>and</strong> build of satellites requires on-going effort in the study of spacecraft<br />
charging. A situation that we have encountered is that not all satellite designers <strong>and</strong> builders are familiar with the problem of<br />
spacecraft charging. The design of a satellite involves many talented people with diverse backgrounds, ranging from<br />
manufacturing <strong>and</strong> assembly to engineering <strong>and</strong> program management. The complex design <strong>and</strong> build of a satellite system<br />
requires people with highly specialized skills such that cross-specialization is often not achievable. As a result, designers <strong>and</strong><br />
builders of satellites are not usually familiar with the problems outside their specialization. This is also true for spacecraft<br />
charging. Not everyone is familiar with the definition of spacecraft charging <strong>and</strong> the damage that spacecraft charging can<br />
cause. Underst<strong>and</strong>ing the problem is an important first step in getting everyone involved in addressing the appropriate<br />
spacecraft charging issues during the satellite design <strong>and</strong> build phases. To address this important first step, an educational<br />
multimedia presentation has been created to inform the general engineering community about the basics of spacecraft<br />
charging. The content of this educational presentation is based on relevant published technical papers. The presentation was<br />
developed using Macromedia Flash. This software produces a more dynamic learning environment than a typical slide show<br />
, resulting in a more effective learning experience. The end result is that the viewer will have learned about the basics of<br />
spacecraft charging. This presentation is available to the public through our website, www.dplscience.com, free of charge.<br />
Viewers are encouraged to pass this presentation to colleagues within their own work environment. This paper describes the<br />
content of the multimedia presentation.<br />
Author<br />
Education; Multimedia; Satellite Design; Spacecraft Charging; Artificial Intelligence<br />
20040111216 <strong>NASA</strong> Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, USA<br />
A Web Centric Architecture for Deploying Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Design Processes<br />
Woyak, Scott; Kim, Hongman; Mullins, James; Sobieszczanski-Sobieski, Jaroslaw; [2004]; 9 pp.; In English; 10th<br />
AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis <strong>and</strong> Optimization Conference, 29 Aug. - 1 Sep. 2004, Albany, NY, USA<br />
Contract(s)/Grant(s): NNL04AA10C; 23-090-20-15; Copyright; Avail: CASI; A02, Hardcopy<br />
There are continuous needs for engineering organizations to improve their design process. Current state of the art<br />
techniques use computational simulations to predict design performance, <strong>and</strong> optimize it through advanced design methods.<br />
These tools have been used mostly by individual engineers. This paper presents an architecture for achieving results at an<br />
organization level beyond individual level. The next set of gains in process improvement will come from improving the<br />
effective use of computers <strong>and</strong> software within a whole organization, not just for an individual. The architecture takes<br />
advantage of state of the art capabilities to produce a Web based system to carry engineering design into the future. To illustrate<br />
deployment of the architecture, a case study for implementing advanced multidisciplinary design optimization processes such<br />
as Bi-Level Integrated System Synthesis is discussed. Another example for rolling-out a design process for Design for Six<br />
Sigma is also described. Each example explains how an organization can effectively infuse engineering practice with new<br />
design methods <strong>and</strong> retain the knowledge over time.<br />
Author<br />
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization; World Wide Web; Architecture (Computers); Computer Systems Programs<br />
20040111288 <strong>NASA</strong> Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, USA<br />
Development <strong>and</strong> Application of the Collaborative Optimization Architecture in a Multidisciplinary Design Environment<br />
Braun, R. D.; Kroo, I. M.; August 14, 1995; 19 pp.; In English; Copyright; Avail: CASI; A03, Hardcopy<br />
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