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Introduction to Space Systems Safety Engineering

6th to 9th May 2008

Venue: Midlands Innovation Centre, Athlone Institute of Technology, Athlone, Co.Westmeath.

Provided by: International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety Training Academy

Course Outline

Space Industry Skillnet is association with IAASS is proud to present a three and half day course in the basic principles of system safety engineering with emphasis on space flight systems, ground systems and safety management/planning. It is a unique opportunity to recieve instruction in this critical topic from the leading space safety experts.

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Course Description

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of system safety engineering and hazard analysis of hardware and operations. The basic concepts and principles of the System Safety analytical process are stressed. The participant is introduced to relevant publications that require and guide safety analysis, as well as to general reference texts on subject areas covered. The course covers the types and techniques of hazard analysis in enough detail to give the participant a working knowledge of their uses and how they are accomplished in practice. Practical exercises worked by the participants in groups are used to develop skills in analytical techniques. This course establishes a foundation for the participant to pursue more advanced studies of system safety and hazard analysis techniques while allowing participants to effectively apply their skills to straightforward analytical assignments.

Learning by Doing

Following the detailed instructor led briefings the participants are encouraged to complete practical exercises in system safety that help embed the knowledge provided during the course.

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Who Should Attend this Course?

• Managers & Supervisors with responsibility for system safety
• Technical or Non-Technical personnel who perform safety analysis

Why you Need to Know This

• To design for safety
• To understand the significance and procedures of the safety process
• To identify resources for implementing safety
• To know what your prime contractor or integrator expect from you
• To get safety certification to fly

What You Will Learn

• System Safety Philosophy
• Hazard Analysis Basics
• Risk Assessment
• Preliminary Hazard Analysis Considerations
• Fault Hazard Analysis
• Fault Tree Analysis
• Operating and Support Hazard Analysis
• Ground Safety Considerations
• System Safety Management & Planning

How You Will Learn It

• Interactive Verbal instruction using Power Point
• Videos and Photographs
• Case studies
• Group exercises & problem solving

What You will Take Away

• The course binder with all presentations
• A selected set of documents
• All course documents on CD-ROM where possible
• Certificate of Course Completion

Course Instructors:

Larry Gregg

Larry Gregg works at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, USA. Mr. Gregg has been involved in the aerospace industry for over 35 years both in the US Air Force and as a support contractor for NASA. During his career, he has provided system safety support for expendable launch vehicles, satellite and launch vehicle facilities, and payloads flying both on expendable launch vehicles and the space shuttle. He provided support for both payloads and for the Joint DOD - NASA Payload Safety Review panel for US Air Force payloads such as the Defense Support Program, the Inertial Upper Stage, Global Positioning System, Space Test Experiments Platform, and the NASA/ESA Cassini-Huygens scientific mission to Saturn. Mr. Gregg teaches a number of courses in system safety for NASA and has taught payload safety for the last ten years. Mr. Gregg is a Certified Safety Professional in System Safety. He was honoured in 1997 as the Educator of the Year by the System Safety Society, and has been awarded the Silver Snoopy by NASA Astronauts for contributions to space-flight safety.

Paul D. Kirkpatrick

Paul Kirkpatrick works for NASA at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. Mr. Kirkpatrick has worked at KSC for 20 years after serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. During his time at KSC, he worked with the Space Shuttle at Launch Complex 39B and performing Solid Rocket Booster retrieval operations. Subsequent to those activities, he became a Payload Safety Engineer (PSE) in support of the Shuttle/Station Ground Safety Review Panel. He served as the Lead Ground PSE for significant major payloads such as the Advanced Communications Technology Satellite, all three Space Radar Missions, Chandra X-Ray Telescope and the first five ISS assembly missions as well as Mars Pathfinder and Deep Space-1. Mr. Kirkpatrick is currently the Chairman of the Ground Safety Review Panel. Paul continued his Coast Guard career, retiring for the Reserve in 2002. Mr. Kirkpatrick is also the Chairman of the Technical Training Committee with the IAASS. Paul has received numerous awards included the NASA Exceptional Service Medal and the Silver Snoopy.

Who are the IAASS?

The International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to furthering international cooperation and scientific advancement in the field of space systems safety. In October 2004 IAASS became member of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). For more information please visit www.iaass.org. The philosophy of the IAASS is best summed up in the following:

"Over the long run the safety of all human beings in the global commons of space is a responsibility that must be shared by all space-faring powers" (G. Rodney, NASA Associated Administrator S&MA 40th IAF Congress, October 1989, Beijing - China)

Course Schedule

The course will commence at 9.00am on Tuesday 6th May 2008 and end at 13.00 on Friday 9th May 2008. Sessions will break for coffee at in morning & afternoon and for lunch at approx. 12.15pm. Sessions are scheduled to end at 5.30pm each day. You can download a detailed course schedule here: Introduction to Space Systems Safety Engineering - 6th-9th May 2008 - Course Schedule

Course Fees

Complete Training Course: €750 (SIS or IAASS Member) (€950 Non-Member) Note: All course fees are Ex VAT.

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The fee includes all course materials & workbooks, Course CD, lunch, teas/coffees and course dinner on evening of Thurs May 8th.

Transporation will be provided for the lunch venue and dinner venue.

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Course Fees are Due upon Registration. There are limited places on this course and you are advised to book early to secure a place.

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Space Industry Skillnet is funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd., funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. See www.skillnets.com

Booking

Please download and use the following Space Industry Skillnet Booking Form to book a place on the course.

Members requiring assistance with any aspect of booking this course should contact the Network Manager, catherine.lenehan@gltechnology.ie

Contact & Directions

Participants requiring assistance with directions to the Midlands Innovation & Research Centre and/or accommodation in Athlone should contact the Network Manager, catherine.lenehan@gltechnology.ie

Local Map of Athlone with Location of Midlands Innovation & Research Centre.

To see location of MIRC on a detailed map see: MIRC Location Map

MIRC GPS Co-Ordinates: N 53o24.956' W 007o53.989'

Accomodation

There is a wide variety of accomodation in Athlone to suit all levels of taste & expense. You can find contact details for all hotels in the Athlone area at Athlone Hotels.

Note: The closest hotel to the training centre is the Creggan Court Hotel (5 Minutes). Most hotels are within 15 to 20 minutes of the training centre.

You can find out more about places of interest and places to eat at Athlone.ie