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SAE UPDATE PAGE 1 MAY 2006
MAY 2006VOL. 23, NO. 5
SAE International’s fi rst industry Vice President wins Medal of HonorRobert E. Spitzer, retired Vice President of
Technical Relations at Boeing, has received
the SAE International Medal of Honor. He
was presented the award during the SAE
2006 World Congress, April 3-6 in Detroit.
Established in 1986, the Medal of Honor
recognizes a member’s unique and sig-
nifi cant contributions to the society. Unlike
other SAE awards that honor technical
achievements or outstanding accomplish-
ments in the various fi elds of mobility, this
award recognizes an individual’s contribu-
tions to SAE overall.
Spitzer is being honored with this award
in recognition of his service as SAE’s fi rst
industry sector Vice President and the out-
standing leadership he demonstrated in this
role, both as a leader within the society and
as an external advocate to the mobility com-
munity. He has been an SAE International
member since 1995, and his contributions to
the society are numerous. Spitzer’s involve-
ment includes serving on the Board of Di-
rectors, Fellows Committee, Aerospace Pro-
gram Offi ce, Strategic Planning Committee,
Annual Nominating Committee, Aerospace
Council of the Technical Standards Board,
AeroTech Executive Committee, Aerospace
Congress & Exhibition General Committee,
and Whitlock Board of Award. He is also
involved with the Chicago and Northwest
SAE sections.
Most recently, Spitzer served as SAE Vice
President–Aerospace from 2002-2005. As
the first industry sector Vice President,
he set a high standard for demonstrating
how industry Vice Presidents can benefi t
the society through greater focus on the
sectors. His role was to serve the needs of
a diverse group of organizations and indi-
viduals—commercial and military aircraft
manufacturers, suppliers, government
agencies, engineers, business leaders, and
students—in the areas of regulation, safety,
Robert E. Spitzer, SAE International Vice President–Aerospace from 2002-2005, has been selected to receive the society’s Medal of Honor.
Vehicle Dynamics Conference shows future of automotive safetyAccelerating the rate of progress in vehicle
safety was the focus of SAE’s 2006 Auto-
motive Dynamics, Stability, and Controls
Conference and Exposition, held February
14-16 in Novi, MI.
The conference presented valuable in-
sight into next-generation safety system
technologies and their implications for both
the vehicle occupant and for automakers
and suppliers.
Panel discussions on collaborative R&D
and advanced systems integration high-
lighted the importance of human-factor data
in product development in this critical area
of automotive engineering.
“The event was timely, meaningful, and
included the most knowledgeable speakers
on the subject,” observed Walt Frankie-
wicz, Vice President of Special Projects at
ArvinMeritor, who was one of the ranking
executives in attendance.
Presentations from top safety engineers at
General Motors, BMW, Honda R&D, Ford,
DaimlerChrysler, and Nissan R&D, plus
suppliers Bosch, Continental Teves, TRW,
and Delphi, confi rmed the increasing power
of electronic controls and greater capability
of sensors are moving automotive safety
beyond passive systems and a focus on
crash-worthiness.
Crash avoidance is the next paradigm,
based on new technologies being developed
with a growing understanding of driver-
perception and behavior data.
Presenters and panelists, included safety-
research experts from the University of
Michigan, Virginia Tech, National Highway
Traffi c Safety Administration, the U.S. De-
partment of Transportation, and the Insur-
ance Institute of Highway Safety, noted that
huge strides have been made in making
vehicles and driving safer worldwide—but
the opportunities for improvement are
equally large.
Continental Teves Vice President Joe Gaus delivered one of the three keynote speeches at the conference. (Image courtesy of Bob Kuzawinski.)
GM’s Lutz to receive SAE Foundation’s 2006 Manufacturing Leadership Award
Robert A. Lutz, Vice Chairman, Global
Product Development, General Motors,
is the recipient of the 2006 Manufactur-
ing Leadership Award issued by the SAE
Foundation. Lutz will receive the award
at the Annual SAE Foundation Banquet on
May 24 at the Detroit Marriott in the GM
Renaissance Center.
The Manufacturing Leadership Award
recognizes individuals who have made
meaningful contributions to the develop-
ment of the automobile or truck industries.
Nominees must have achieved a signifi cant
level of success in their manufacturing
careers, demonstrated innovation and risk
taking, and established a new direction or
developed a position that challenged their
industry. Applicants must also have made
contributions outside the automotive in-
dustry exemplified through community
education, philanthropic, or government
activities.
The banquet benefits educational pro-
grams for students in elementary, middle,
and high school as well as college and
beyond offered through the SAE Founda-
tion.
Robert A. Lutz, GM’s Vice Chairman of Global Product Development, is set to receive the 2006 Manufacturing Leadership Award later this month at the Annual SAE Foundation Banquet.
See MEDAL OF HONOR, p. 4 See VEHICLE DYNAMICS, p. 10
Past recipients of the
Manufacturing Leadership Award
1997 G. Richard Wagoner Jr.
1998 Dennis K. Pawley
1999 James J. Padilla
2000 Donald E. Hackworth
2001 Shamel T. Rushwin
2002 Heinz C. Prechter (posthumously)
2003 Gary L. Cowger
2004 J. T. Battenberg III
2005 Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
CDS in full swing this spring As this issue prepares to go to print,
student teams all across the world are
making fi nal changes to their entries for
the 2006 Collegiate Design Series (CDS).
Each year from March through June,
engineering students set out to compete
in challenges that take concepts learned
in the classroom and apply them in a real-
world setting.
What promises to be an exciting 2006
season offi cially began in March with
the Clean Snowmobile Challenge (CSC),
hosted by Michigan Technological
University in Houghton, MI. In the CSC,
students are tasked to cost-effectively re-
engineer an existing snowmobile to meet
2012 standards for exhaust emissions and
noise output.
In the seventh edition of the event,
the University of Wisconsin–Madison
effectively defended its title by claiming
fi rst place overall in the regular class. The
school also captured Best Emissions hon-
ors with a score of 300. The University of
Minnesota–Duluth and Kettering Univer-
sity shared second place overall honors.
Thirteen teams competed in the regular
class, and two schools faced off in the
electric class, with Utah State topping
McGill University. Utah State also secured
best design and acceleration honors.
At press time, Auburn University was
putting the fi nishing touches on its cours-
es as it prepared to host the Mini Baja East
for the fi rst time, April 12-15. The event
captains expected the short events and
endurance courses to hold up well under
race conditions. As in all three of the
Mini Baja competitions, the vehicles must
be capable of surviving rough terrain;
however, in the East, teams also must deal
with water.
This year, the 140-plus teams registered
for the Mini Baja events are looking to
knock off Montreal’s Ecole de Technologie
Superieure, which swept all three events
last year. That was the fi rst time a team
achieved that feat since the competition
began in 1976. Aside from Mini Baja East,
teams will get their chances at Mini Baja
West, May 11-13 in Portland, OR, and
Mini Baja Midwest, May 24-27 in Milwau-
kee, WI.
At the Formula SAE competition, May
17-21 at the Ford proving grounds in
Romeo, MI, 139 teams are trying to oust
another repeat winner. Cornell University,
which has won three of the last four years,
is looking to capture a record 10th title.
This will be the 20th year the team has
entered the competition.
This year will also mark the fi rst run-
ning of Formula SAE West, June 14-17
at California Speedway in Fontana, CA.
Despite being in its infancy, the event is
expected to be hotly contested, with more
than 70 teams registered at press time in-
cluding four past winners of the Formula
SAE competition—Texas A&M, Univer-
sity of Akron, University of Texas–Arling-
ton, and University of Wollongong.
Surely not to be overlooked are the
aerospace events, Aero Design East (April
21-23 in Marietta, GA) and Aero Design
West (June 1-3 in Encino, CA), where
radio-controlled aircraft will take over the
skies.
To date, more than 25,000 engineering
students have graduated with SAE Col-
legiate Design experience. As this year’s
participants prepare to see the results of
months of work, there is no doubt that no
matter where they place in the fi nal stand-
ings, the experience will be considered
rewarding and pay dividends for years to
come.
Key ingredient for a successful SAE event—PeopleAs you read this column the 2006 SAE World
Congress will have taken place and SAE’s
full complement of spring conferences and
Collegiate Design Series competitions will
be under way.
Reflecting on the World Congress has
caused me to contemplate all of SAE’s
events and conferences—throughout the
aerospace, automotive, and commercial
vehicle industries—and the value that they
provide to mobility professionals like you
and me.
As I mentioned in March’s column, I have
been active in SAE since my collegiate days.
The reason was simple—there was always a
return on investment for me as an engineer.
Attending SAE events has always meant
seeing and hearing the latest news and
technology. In addition, the networking
opportunities have been outstanding. That
is more true today than ever.
As we all know, advances in mobility
technology are highly pervasive and race
at breakneck speed. Whether it is hybrid
technology in automobiles, lightweight
composite materials in aircraft, or emissions
reductions in commercial and off-highway
vehicles, knowing what the next few years
will bring is crucial to success.
That type of knowledge is the template
for creating an SAE event—whether it is a
technical conference with an exhibition, a
symposium focused on one specifi c technol-
ogy, or an executive briefi ng. Technology is
the driver; and that is refl ected in the make-
up of each event.
However, what drives the technology is
even more important—and that is people;
people like you. SAE’s members have al-
ways been some of the most innovative and
dynamic thinkers in the mobility industry,
ever since its beginning in 1905. SAE’s
events work well
because of the
knowledge and
support that you
provide.
Technical papers
presented at SAE
events are written
by the men and
women who ac-
tually developed
the technology. Panel discussions include
the top leaders in the mobility industry
because SAE committee members work
hard to get them involved. Those industry
leaders know that they will be speaking
at a venue that is highly respected in the
aerospace, automotive, and commercial
vehicle industries.
I have had the distinct pleasure of attend-
ing SAE events as a professional member,
as a member of the Board of Directors, and
now as President of this great organization.
Over and over, I am struck by the level of
commitment of SAE members. These are
busy professionals who take it upon them-
selves to ensure that an event is as successful
as possible. Achieving success takes many
long hours and hard work, and I would like
to thank them for their efforts.
I would also like to thank the employees
of SAE for their efforts and hard work in the
development and facilitation of the more
than 30 conferences and symposia held
annually throughout the United States and
around the world.
SAE’s membership is a diverse mix of
engineering talent from all across the globe.
I believe that our meetings and events refl ect
that mix; and I urge all of you to attend those
events that are relevant to your industry!
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SAE UPDATE PAGE 3 MAY 2006
PAMA DIRECT
FROM THE PAMA PRESIDENT
See TECHNICIAN DAY, p. 10
Our aging fl eet…and workforce gaining scrutinyThe Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) kicked off an effort in February to
bring industry, schools, and government
together on ensuring the proper growth of
our aviation maintenance workforce. To
meet the demands of ever more complex
aircraft and a rapidly growing fl eet, we
need to attract energetic and bright young
people to our industry. But that is only a
small part of the problem.
At the other end of the spectrum, thou-
sands of those who make our aviation
safety record the envy of the world are
starting to put retirement on their to-do
short list. Our dilemma is handling a
growing skills need with a shrinking pool
of professionals. Unfortunately, we have
seen a looming shortage of maintenance
technicians before and we look a little like
the boy who cried wolf. Given that, there
is concern that the industry may not make
the necessary investment in its technical
brain trust until it is too late.
Now, the FAA has also called several ag-
ing aircraft conferences because so many
of today’s aircraft are as old (or older) as
those who are repairing them. With so
many of our future retirees being the very
people that know so much about these
aging aircraft, our waning workforce chal-
lenges are further compounded.
We not only need energetic and bright
young people with the education and skill
to work on highly sophisticated modern
aircraft, we need those same people with
different advanced skills to accurately
maintain the legacy aircraft we are loathe
to retire.
These aging aircraft have their own set of
unique problems, primarily with corrosion
and fatigue; and wiring issues are high on
the list of equipment falling rapidly into
disrepair. As I have noted here in the past,
we need universal standards by which to
evaluate and ensure the continued airwor-
thiness of these aircraft.
Many are quick to point to poor wages
as the root of our diffi culty in attracting
young people to our industry, but it is not
that simple. Clearly, our industry must
compete with other industries in the global
marketplace for highly skilled profession-
als, but supply and demand has always
driven wages and when demand outstrips
supply, wages will increase.
In truth, however, very few industries
offer the earning potential that aviation
maintenance does—and that message
is not getting out to young people con-
sidering lucrative technical career paths.
Aviation maintenance and the ability to
guarantee airworthiness with confi dence,
within budget, and on a rigorous time
schedule is a valuable skill, and those that
master it are quite valuable, and quite well
compensated, indeed.
As an industry, we must make this case
to talented young people evaluating their
career options. The talent to succeed will
be richly rewarded in aviation mainte-
nance—and that is our ace in the hole, as
well as our challenge.
By encouraging continuous education
and professional development, and then
smartly and consistently marketing our
profession, we will make the case for a
diverse and fulfi lling career. Only then
will we have the many people with the
critical skills we need to address both the
growing aging aircraft and looming aging
technician issues we face.
Brian F. Finnegan,
President, Professional Aviation
Maintenance Association
National Maintenance Technician Day becomes House ResolutionThe efforts in support of PAMA’s initiative
to create National Aviation Maintenance
Technician Day are paying off. The reso-
lution was introduced to the U.S. House
of Representatives by Congressmen Dan
Lungren (R-CA) and James Oberstar (D-
MN), along with 20 co-sponsors, on March
14. Designated House Resolution (H. Res.)
726, the bill was referred to the Transporta-
tion and Infrastructure committee and the
Armed Services sub-committee for review
and recommendation.
Members are still being asked to grow
support within the rest of Congress in an
effort to achieve passage and a presidential
signature on this resolution in this congres-
sional session.
To identify local members of the Senate
and U.S. House of Representatives, includ-
ing address, phone, fax and e-mail informa-
tion, supporters can go to www.house.gov
and www.senate.gov and insert their ZIP
code or click in the “Find Your Representa-
tive” or “Find you Senator” box at the top
of the page.
When contacting representatives, sup-
porters are asked to, of course, speak from
their heart, but as a starting point, they can
consider modifying and inserting the fol-
lowing comment in their e-mail:
“America’s enviable aviation safety record
was created by the technical excellence and
personal pride of the women and men who
make their careers as aviation maintenance
professionals. Please co-sponsor H. Res.
726 declaring May 24 National Aviation
Maintenance Technician Day. Please contact
Congressmen Dan Lungren or James Ober-
star to pledge your support.”
Unapproved parts noticeMechanics working with Thompson fuel
pumps, part No. TF-1900, should be care-
ful of those that have been maintained by
Thunderbird Aircraft Parts of Bethany, OK.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
has accused Thunderbird of improperly
maintaining and approving for return to
service Thompson fuel pumps applicable to
various types of aircraft. Thunderbird holds
Air Agency Certifi cate No. IC2R893K, with
limited accessory ratings.
The FAA accuses Thunderbird of a variety
of discrepancies, including:
• Approving for return to service fuel
pumps that were not properly tested using
methods, techniques, and practices accept-
able to the FAA
• Approving for return to service fuel
pumps that were not maintained in ac-
cordance with the current manufacturer’s
maintenance manual or methods otherwise
acceptable to the FAA.
The FAA has recommended that mechan-
ics inspect their Thompson fuel pumps
to see if they were approved for return
to service by Thunderbird. Suspect parts
should be inspected for conformity to type
design.
The future of radionavigationMechanics who work extensively with
avionics will want to read the 2005 Federal
Radionavigation Plan. This document lays
out the government’s strategic plan for the
future of radionavigation in the United
States.
It should come as no surprise that there is
a heavy emphasis on GPS technologies. The
government plans to enhance GPS signals
over the next 15 years. The government has
begun the process of establishing a second
civil GPS signal (known as L2C) and hopes
to have a full complement of 24 satellites
orbiting by 2013; a third civil GPS signal
(known as L5) is slated to be completed (24
satellites) by 2015.
The plan recognizes the need to main-
tain backup navigation aids and provide
redundant radionavigation service where
required, but it also lays out an intent to
begin phasing out unnecessary systems.
The plan decrees that the LORAN system
is not necessary. A fi nal decision whether to
discontinue it is expected to be made later in
2006. Phase-down of VHF Omni-directional
Range (VOR) transmitter equipment is
scheduled to begin in 2010, and phase-down
of Category I Instrument Landing Systems
is scheduled to begin 2015.
Even though it was published in 2006, the
current version of the plan is described as
the 2005 edition. The government will ac-
cept comments on the current plan through
July 31, 2006. All such comments will be
considered in formulating the 2007 radio-
navigation plan.
Comments should be forwarded to Chair-
man, DOT POS/NAV Working Group, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Navigation
and Spectrum Policy (P-50), Room 6423-F,
400 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590.
E-mail: [email protected].
Hazardous materials penalties increaseLast month, this space reported on the
hazmat voluntary reporting program for
air carriers. This month, the penalties for
non-compliance are explored.
Hazmat training and compliance is a seri-
ous concern today for mechanics who do
their own shipping. In response to changes
in the law passed by Congress, the U.S. De-
partment of Transportation has published
policy providing the framework for apply-
ing the new hazmat penalties. The new civil
penalties will be $50,000 per violation—it is
not unusual to see eight separate regulatory
violations charged for a single transaction,
so this effectively moves civil penalty maxi-
mums to $400,000 per occurrence. This can
be doubled to $800,000 per incident for any
hazmat violation resulting in injury or sub-
stantial property damage.
The minimum civil penalty has reverted
from $275 to $250; however, a minimum
civil penalty of $450 applies to a violation
related to training.
Criminal penalties now apply to both
reckless and willful violations (as well as
to a knowing violation of the prohibition in
49 U.S.C. 5104(b) against tampering with a
marking, label, placard, or description on a
shipping document) of federal hazardous
material transportation law or the regula-
tions, orders, special permits, and approvals
issued thereunder. The maximum normal
criminal penalty (per criminal violation)
is fi ve years’ imprisonment and a fi ne of
$250,000 for an individual, $500,000 for
a corporation. The prison time can be
doubled to up to 10 years in any case in
which the violation involves the release of
a hazardous material which results in death
or bodily injury to a person.
Stricter rules for hexavalent chromiumOSHA is establishing new permissible
exposure levels (PELs) for hexavalent
chromium, Cr(VI). Mechanics may come
into contact with this, and breathe it in, in
a number of circumstances, such as:
• chromate-containing paints and coat-
ings
• chrome plating baths
• chromium-containing metals such as
stainless steel (e.g., when welding or cut-
ting).
When examining the new rules, pay
careful attention to the special exceptions
for aerospace industry. They permit the
use of respirators in lieu of certain other
controls, but they do not replace the new
limitations.
Based upon the best evidence currently
available, OSHA determined that at the
current PEL for Cr(VI), workers face a sig-
nifi cant health risk, particularly for lung
cancer, asthma, and damage to the nasal
passages and skin.
The new rule, which is effective May 30,
2006, establishes an eight-hour time-weight-
ed average exposure limit, and the PEL has
been reduced by a factor of 10. This means
that previously compliant workplaces using
Cr(VI) will have to carefully assess their
exposure levels to be sure to maintain com-
pliance—it also means that work involving
Cr(VI) should be a lot safer.
Treaty implementationMechanics who are in the practice of ob-
taining security interests against aircraft or
other assets should be aware of some new
standards that apply to the fi ling of security
interests against aircraft.
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SAE UPDATE PAGE 4 MAY 2006
A WORLD IN MOTION
UF Gator Motorsports team introducesstudents to engineering
Students from elementary through high
school often wonder what is the purpose of
learning math and science. Many just do not
understand the practical application of these
subjects, and constantly question when they
will use them in the “real world.” But stu-
dents from a middle school in Gainesville,
FL, experienced fi rsthand the answer to that
question during a fi eld trip to the University
of Florida (UF).
Nine students from Westwood Middle
School were introduced to engineering
through the university’s SAE chapter,
called Gator Motorsports. Team members
guided students through a tour of a research
facility lab and showed them the Formula
SAE and Mini Baja vehicles they have been
working on for competition. Team members
explained to the students how math and
science were used in the construction of
these vehicles.
The Gator Motorsports team has been
actively looking for opportunities to educate
others on the importance of engineering.
Team members established a community
outreach committee and rewrote the team’s
mission statement to ensure that community
outreach will continue.
Unsure of where to start with its outreach
program, the team turned to SAE’s A World
The University of Florida’s SAE chapter hosted nine students from Westwood Middle School at its research facility lab in Gainesville, FL. The team used AWIM materials to illustrate how math and science are used in engineering.
In Motion (AWIM) program. Kathleen
O’Connor, Manager of K-12 Education Pro-
grams at SAE International, provided the
team with boxes of materials and instruc-
tions to use with the students.
After touring the lab, students were divid-
ed into two teams and given a challenge and
a set of materials. Each team was instructed
to design and build a car that would travel
farther than the other team’s car. They had
to plan their design based on things like
which tube size would be most effi cient.
In a race of the two designs, Team 2’s car
ran off course, leaving Team 1 to claim fi rst
place. After the competition, the teams were
quizzed to see what they did right or what
they should have done differently. Team 2
said it had positioned its tube a little to one
side, causing the car to swerve.
After the race, students enjoyed snacks
and talked about career aspirations. Each
student also received a bag to take home
with goodies and information about UF
Engineering summer camps.
The Gator Motorsports team is hosting
another group of students in April, and is
looking into volunteering at local schools
that are already involved in A World In Motion.
Volunteers offer their support to AWIMThe fi rst A World In Motion (AWIM) Master
Teacher workshop was recently held at
Focus Hope in Detroit for participants nomi-
nated by industry volunteers. The Master
Teachers will present AWIM workshops
throughout southeastern Michigan.
Bosch hosted a volunteer workshop in
January at its headquarters in Farmington
Hills. Approximately 25 volunteers and 10
teachers were in attendance with the focus
on the Challenge 1 JetToy and Skimmer.
Also in January, a collaboration between
SAE International and General Motors
produced three workshops for AWIM
volunteers in Warren, Flint, and Pontiac,
MI. Approximately 150 industry repre-
sentatives from the various GM locations
participated in the training, which included
a hands-on introduction to Challenge 1.
Some workshops also included Challenge
2 and 3 curricula.
On February 7, more than 50 additional
volunteers from GM, Quantum Signal, and
3M Automotive Innovation Center partici-
pated in volunteer training in Warren.
As part of a six-week AWIM project in
Clarkston, MI, volunteer engineers from
GM have been visiting fourth-grade class-
rooms at Pine Knob Elementary. Students
were separated into teams of three, with
each student being made the project, facil-
ity, or test engineer, and the GM engineers
visited once a week to help oversee the
project.
After learning some of the basic ideas of
engineering, students were tasked to design
a skimmer out of a skimmer hull pattern, pa-
per for the sail, drinking straws, and paper
clips. They then tested the effect of different
sail shapes and surface areas.
Highlights of other AWIM activities
around the country include:
Fourth-grade students at Pine Knob Elementary in Clarkston, MI, were separated into teams of three as part of an AWIM project, with each student being either the project, facility, or test engineer.
MissouriLast year after a one-day workshop for
teachers and volunteers, it was decided that
March 17, 2005, should be declared “AWIM
Day” in Wentzville, MO. This year on Janu-
ary 27, Mark Holly from the SAE St. Louis
Section helped conduct workshops on chal-
lenges 1, 2, and 3 to approximately 20 volun-
teers at the GM facility in Wentzville.
South CarolinaSAE provided Challenge 1 JetToy materi-
als to educators who attended a teacher
inservice training. Twenty-fi ve fi fth-grade
teachers were introduced to AWIM through
the workshop.
VirginiaIn February, SAE presented AWIM to more
than 20 pre-service teachers and faculty
during the annual NASA Conference. The
conference works with underserved popu-
lations from across the country. Those at-
tending had the opportunity to enhance
their knowledge and skill in teaching
mathematics and science using technology
at the elementary and middle school levels
during a presentation of the JetToy.
SAE WORLD CONGRESS
Abstracts being accepted for SAE 2007 World CongressThe SAE World Congress provides a unique
opportunity to showcase technical develop-
ments to the largest assembled audience of
mobility engineers. The numerous activi-
ties and committees of the SAE Land & Sea
Group have begun planning the technical
program for the SAE 2007 World Congress,
scheduled for April 16-19 at Detroit’s Cobo
Center. Abstracts are being invited in the
following areas:
• Electronics
• Environment/Emissions
• Materials
• Propulsion
• Safety/Testing
Abstracts should be submitted online at
www.sae.org/congress. The deadline for
submitting abstracts is June 1, 2006.
MEDAL OF HONOR continued from p. 1
and the environment. His leadership vi-
sion and the actions that he initiated have
been emulated by subsequent sector Vice
Presidents.
The long list of activities that Spitzer
undertook as Vice President–Aerospace
includes:
• Forming the Aerospace Executive Com-
mittee, a broad collection of individuals
representing the various sub-segments of
the industry
• Meeting with numerous industry
executives to promote the value of SAE
International
• Encouraging student participation in
SAE International
• Speaking at many aerospace conferenc-
es, including the World Aviation Congress
and Aerospace in the News
• Supporting efforts of groups such as
the Aerospace Council and the Air & Space
Group by encouraging the development of
strategic plans and global activities.
Spitzer also served as the focal point for
aerospace industry support of the SAE
Foundation Capital Campaign.
Spitzer’s career spans 40 years of aero-
space industry experience in the commer-
cial and military sectors.Joining Boeing in
1965, he retired in 2004 as Vice President,
Technical Relations, a position in which he
developed a company-wide network with
key government, academic, industry, and
technical organizations. From 1994 to 1999,
Spitzer was Vice President of Engineering
for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, respon-
sible for a broad range of technologies and
R&D activities. Also at Boeing, he held the
positions of Vice President of Research and
Engineering for Boeing Military Airplanes
in Wichita, KS, and Chief Engineer and
Program Manager for the Boeing portion
of the B-2 program in Seattle, WA.
Spitzer is a Fellow of the American Insti-
tute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and
a 2006 inductee for SAE Fellow grade of
membership, which recognizes outstand-
ing engineering creativity. In 2002, he was
presented with the SAE Franklin W. Kolk
Air Transportation Progress Award. Spitzer
also served on the ABET Industry Advisory
Council, the Board of Adler Planetarium,
and the NASA Aerospace Technology Ad-
visory Committee.
Spitzer received his master’s degree in
management as a Sloan Fellow from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He
holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in
aeronautical engineering from the Univer-
sity of Illinois, and a graduate degree in
aeronautical engineering from the California
Institute of Technology.
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SAE UPDATE PAGE 5 MAY 2006
CALLS FOR AWARD NOMINATIONSBruce R. Aubin Aerospace Customer Support Award for ExcellenceOpen to: Air transport individuals
Description: This award recognizes an
individual in the air-transport industry
working for an aerospace supplier (Tier 2 or
3) whose efforts contribute to the excellence
of the prime manufacturers and the viability
of airline operations. In the assessment of
his/her peers, the individual should have
contributed to the advancement in safety,
reliability, and product worthiness in the
air-transport industry through initiative,
dedication, and excellence in personal
interfaces in working with customers to
achieve operational effi ciency for custom-
ers and users.
Nomination deadline: May 1, 2006
Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/
awards/list/customersupport/
Clarence L. (Kelly) Johnson Aerospace Vehicle Design and Development AwardOpen to: Aerospace design & development
engineers
Description: This award recognizes an indi-
vidual or team that has had a distinguished
career involving signifi cant contributions
in the innovative design and development
of advanced aircraft and/or spacecraft.
Nominations will be judged primarily
for the technical value and originality of
the contributions that have expanded the
knowledge of aerospace engineering.
Nomination deadline: May 1, 2006
Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/
awards/list/johnson/
Franklin W. Kolk Air Transportation Progress AwardOpen to: Air transportation professionals
Description: This award recognizes an
individual or team for unique and out-
standing contributions to air transporta-
tion and/or contributions to the work
of the aerospace technical committees in
developing aerospace standards, specifi ca-
tions, technical reports, and data through
cooperative research. Selection is based on
originality and value of the contribution,
the impact and infl uence on the progress
and development of air transportation, and
peer recognition.
Nomination deadline: May 1, 2006
Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/
awards/list/kolk/
Marvin Whitlock AwardOpen to: Aerospace professionals
Description: This award recognizes an
individual or team for signifi cant technical
contributions and/or innovation related
to the operational availability of aircraft.
Operational availability includes areas
such as repair, design, tooling, maintenance
practices, logistics, inspection, modifi cation,
and safety.
Nomination deadline: May 1, 2006
Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/
awards/list/whitlock/
SAE Aerospace Engineering Leadership AwardOpen to: Corporate-level aerospace lead-
ers
Description: This award honors an indi-
vidual at the corporate official level for
outstanding contributions to the fi eld of
aerospace engineering. It recognizes an
individual who has applied leadership
skills in aerospace engineering to make
contributions leading to positive impact on
the aerospace community. Recognition may
be for a singular accomplishment or lifetime
achievement.
Nomination deadline: May 1, 2006
Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/
awards/list/aero_leadership/
Sid Olsen Engineering Manager AwardOpen to: Off-highway professionals
Description: This award recognizes an
outstanding engineering manager in the
off-highway industry who demonstrates
capabilities in fi eld-proven products and/or
services, successful protégés, development
of outstanding teams, unquestioned integ-
rity, charismatic leadership, and creation
of a supportive environment allowing a
customer/product focus.
Nomination deadline: May 1, 2006
Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/
awards/list/olsen/
AEM Outstanding Young Engineer Award for the Off-Highway IndustryOpen to: Off-highway or powerplant in-
dustry engineers
Description: This award recognizes a young
engineer who demonstrates outstanding
leadership skills, teamwork, integrity, in-
novation, community involvement, and
participation in SAE activities. Candidates
should be nominated by their managers or
supervisors.
Nomination deadline: May 15, 2006
Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/
awards/list/outstanding/youngoh.htm
Rumbaugh Outstanding Student Leader Award Open to: Graduating SAE student mem-
bers
Description: This award identifies and
recognizes an SAE student member who
has demonstrated outstanding leadership
skills in one or more SAE activities dur-
ing his/her fi nal year of undergraduate or
graduate studies. The purpose of the award
is to encourage a vision within the student to
become an SAE leader during his/her adult
career. Faculty advisers or SAE Section Of-
fi cers should submit nominations.
Nomination deadline: June 15, 2006
Submission: Visit http://students.sae.
org/awdscholar/awards/rumbaugh/
Bill Agnew Award for Outstanding AWIM VolunteersOpen to: A World In Motion (AWIM) vol-
unteers
Description: This award recognizes vol-
unteers who further develop students’
understanding and experience in math and
science by helping teachers use the AWIM
materials in the classroom. The nominee
must be a volunteer that has assisted a
teacher integrating the AWIM program in
the classroom and must have participated
in classroom activities during the current
academic year. Nominees do not have to
be professional engineers. College and/or
high school students who have served as
volunteers and non-engineers are eligible
for the award as well as professional en-
gineers.
Nomination deadline: June 30, 2006
Submission: Visit http://www.sae.org/
news/awards/list/agnew/
Gary Dickinson Award for Teaching ExcellenceOpen to: Middle school teachers using the
AWIM program
Description: This award recognizes an out-
standing middle school teacher or a team
of teachers who have made creative and
exemplary use of AWIM to further develop
Please join Detroit’s most distinguished leaders in industry as we present the2006 Manufacturing Leadership Award to Robert A. Lutz, Vice Chairman,
Global Product Development, General Motors Corporation.
Since 2001, Lutz has led a renaissance in the development of GM cars andtrucks. He’s been the guiding force behind the Pontiac Solstice, HUMMER H3,Buick Lucerne, Chevy HHR, and the Chevy Camaro concept.
He’s held leadership positions at Ford, BMW and the formerChrysler Corporation. Among his many achievements is thedevelopment of the Dodge Viper and the Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Proceeds from the event will benefit math and scienceeducational programs supported by the SAE Foundation.
For more information, please contact the SAE foundation at:
Phone: 248-273-2480Fax: 248-273-2494email: [email protected]
SAE Automotive Headquarters755 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1600Troy, MI 48084-4900
Robert A.Lutz
A special thank youis extended to thefollowing banquet
sponsors:
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OUNDATIONSAE
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SAE FOUNDATION BANQUETWednesday, May 24, 2006
7:30 Dinner • Black TieDetroit Marriott at the GM Renaissance Center • Detroit, Michigan
SAE magazines go digitalAs a new benefi t, members now have ex-
clusive access to the digital magazines of
SAE International.
Beginning with the April 2006 issue of
Automotive Engineering International (AEI),
members now have the option to read—in
digital format—the full print edition. Aero-space Engineering will go digital with its May
issue, and SAE Off-Highway Engineering
will follow in June. Print subscriptions will
remain unchanged for members and other
subscribers, but the digital edition will be
available exclusively to members.
With the digital edition, members can
electronically page through an issue or go
straight to a favorite department or inter-
esting feature. The “share” feature allows
readers to e-mail—along with a personal
note—any editorial items of interest to col-
leagues. The “search” feature enables key-
word browsing of the entire issue.
The product’s screen resolution and speed
are well above the industry benchmark.
Readability is further enhanced by zoom,
pan, and paging features. Hotlinks are
included for all issue advertisers, giving
members immediate access to detailed
product information.
When an issue is digitally available, mem-
bers will receive an editorial alert via e-mail
from SAE providing a link to the digital mag-
azine. At any time, logged-in SAE members
may access the digital magazines from the
homepages of any SAE magazine or through
the membership area of the SAE Web site. Is-
sues will also be archived for members-only
access from the same central location where
current editions are featured.
MEMBER NEWS
students’ understanding and experience in
math, science, and engineering. The AWIM
curriculum must have been implemented
between September and May of the current
academic school year.
Nomination deadline: June 30, 2006
Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/
awards/list/dickinson/
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SAE UPDATE PAGE 6 MAY 2006
MEMBER UPDATE
SAE elects 32 Fellow members Thirty-two mobility professionals have
received the prestigious status of Fellow
by SAE International. Fellow is the highest
grade of membership that SAE can bestow
on a member. Fellow grade honors mem-
bers who have made a signifi cant impact
on mobility technology through research,
innovation, and creative leadership.
The 32 members elected this year have
made notable achievements and personal
contributions in engineering, science or
technology, engineering leadership, or en-
gineering education. This class of SAE Fel-
lows received public recognition among its
peers in ceremonies at the 2006 SAE World
Congress, April 3-6, in Detroit, MI.
Those members named as SAE Fellow for
2005-06 are:
• H a r i N . Agrawal, Senior
Technical Special-
ist, Ford, is be-
ing honored for
supervising the
development of
several CAE tools
and processes that
are used to pre-
dict fatigue life of
automotive sheet
metals and dis-
crete joints under complex proving ground
loads. Agrawal has received many awards
during his career including Ford’s highest
technical award, the Henry Ford Technology
Award. He has also received SAE’s Henry
Ford II Distinguished Award for Excellence
in Automotive Engineering twice. He has
more than 100 internal and external technical
papers and articles to his credit.
• Alex C. Alki-das, Senior Staff
Research Engi-
n e e r, G e n e r a l
Motors Research
& Development
and Planning, re-
tired, is a lead-
ing authority on
heat transfer in
internal-combus-
tion engines. His
research has pro-
vided knowledge on heat-transfer processes,
not only in conventional engines (both gaso-
line and diesel), but also in low-heat rejec-
tion engines and in engine exhaust systems
with advanced emissions control devices.
Alkidas has written many publications on
topics related to combustion with emphasis
on heat transfer.
• Steven D. Ar-nold, Director, In-
novation and New
Concepts, Honey-
well Turbocharg-
ing Systems, is
being recognized
for his innovative
designs of turbo
machinery for in-
ternal-combustion
engines, intake
charge handling
and control systems, including variable
geometry turbines, electrically assisted
turbochargers, and other innovative confi gu-
rations for compact two-stage compression
with wide fl ow range, exhaust gas recircula-
tion, and mixing. Arnold has authored nu-
merous papers and publications and holds
more than 20 patents relating to turbocharger
technologies.
• M. K. Gajen-dra Babu, Profes-
sor and Chair-
man, Centre for
Energy Studies,
Indian Institute
of Technology–
Delhi, is being
recognized for
his contributions
in developing
unique computer
simulation models for combustion and gas
exchange processes in both conventional
and alternatively fueled gasoline and die-
sel engines. He is considered a pioneer in
India as one of the fi rst designers of the
gasoline injection system for SI engines to
operate on gasoline and methanol. Babu
has authored numerous technical papers
and articles, which have been published
internationally.
• Don B. Chaf-fin , Professor,
Industrial and
Operations Engi-
neering, Biomedi-
cal Engineering,
O c c u p a t i o n a l
Health, Univer-
sity of Michigan,
is recognized as
an educator in
the fi eld of ergo-
nomics and occupational biomechanics.
His research has contributed to improve-
ments in workplace safety, vehicle interior
ergonomics, and digital human modeling
technology. In more than 30 years at the
University of Michigan, he has introduced
hundreds of students to SAE and the au-
tomotive industry. Chaffi n has authored
more than 25 SAE papers with colleagues
and students on computerized human rep-
resentations.
• Stephen J. Charl ton , Ex-
ecutive Direc-
tor, Heavy Duty
E n g i n e e r i n g ,
Cummins, is be-
ing recognized
for his work in
the development
of diesel engine
emissions-con-
trol technologies.
Specifi cally, he is
being honored for his work in the develop-
ment of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and
electronic control technologies for heavy-
duty diesel engines to meet 2002 emis-
sions regulations; and for his work in the
development of the technical foundation of
the world’s fi rst diesel engine to meet U.S.
EPA Tier II Bin 5 emissions standards with
demonstrated durability and fuel economy
improvement. Charlton has co-authored
and authored numerous publications and
journals, and holds seven patents relating to
EGR technology.
• Subir Chow-dhury, Chairman
& CEO, ASI Con-
sulting, is being
recognized for his
leadership in the
automotive qual-
ity movement,
from QS-9000 to
Six Sigma, and his
extensive writings
on quality-related
principles. Additionally, he is being rec-
ognized for his commitment and drive to
ensure that prevention and quality become
a way of life in the mobility and manufac-
turing industries. Chowdhury is author of
12 books on Six Sigma and QS-9000, which
have been used by both engineering and
business schools, as well as by automotive
OEMs and suppliers.
• Galen B. Fish-er, Principal Re-
search Scientist,
Delphi Research
Laboratories, Del-
phi, is known for
his contributions
to understand-
ing the surface
chemistry of au-
tomotive exhaust
catalysts by us-
ing both surface
science and bench reactor studies. Fisher
has authored more than 70 publications,
presented over 100 external presentations
to scientific institutions and societies, is
co-editor of a book on catalytic reaction
mechanisms, and holds 10 patents. His work
is cited in other publications more than 3700
times.
• Harendra S. Gandhi, Manag-
er, Ford Technical
Fellow, Ford Sci-
entific Research
Laboratories, is
being recognized
for his sustained
contributions to
the development
of automotive
c a t a l y s t s a n d
catalytic exhaust
treatment systems that have served as the
foundation of emissions-control technology
for the last 30 years; for his contributions
to environmental policy initiatives and
cleaner air worldwide; for his contributions
to the broad technical community in the
fi elds of chemistry, chemical engineering,
and catalysis; and for his contributions
and leadership to the mobility community.
Gandhi has authored more than 70 technical
papers and has been awarded more than 40
U.S. patents.
• V. Ganesan,
Professor of Me-
chanical Engi-
neering, Internal
Combustion En-
gines Lab, Indian
Institute of Tech-
nology–Madras,
is being recog-
nized for his con-
tribution toward
the development
of software and
hardware that considerably reduces tailpipe
emissions from two- and three-wheeled
vehicles, the predominant mode of trans-
portation in developing countries. His
contribution on the use of hydrogen in
internal-combustion engines has also been
noteworthy. Ganesan has authored four
engineering textbooks related to mobility
engineering. Additionally, his research fi nd-
ings have been published in more than 250
technical papers.
• Zhiyu Han, Vice President of Product
Development, Great Wall Motor Co., is an
undisputed technical innovator in the de-
velopment of physics-based spray and fl ow
models for direct-
injection spark-
igni ted (DISI )
gasoline engines.
His work has im-
proved the under-
standing of the
mixing processes
and the mecha-
nisms for smoke
and hydrocarbon
emissions in DISI
engines. Further,
Han developed practical engineering
methods that enable combustion system
optimization at the pre-prototype stage,
making pioneering contributions in the
use of advanced modeling techniques for
rapid and cost-effective engine design and
development. Han has authored more than
35 published papers, served as editor of two
SAE special publications, and holds six U.S.
patents related to DISI.
• Daniel M. Hancock , Vice
President, GM
Powertrain En-
gineering Opera-
tions, is being
honored for his
leadership and
technical compe-
tence as a man-
ager in the devel-
opment and ap-
plication of many
new and unique automotive technologies.
His 37-year career, progressing from Project
Engineer to the highest levels of technical
and general management, included the
early development and implementation
of automotive electronics, major strides in
engine reliability, and pioneering work in
hybrid powertrain systems. Before becom-
ing Vice President of Powertrain Engineer-
ing Operations, he showed outstanding
leadership in organizing and implementing
the integration of all of GM Europe power-
plant and powertrain manufacturing and
engineering.
• Kozo Ishida,
Executive Vice
President, Horiba,
is recognized as
a leader in the
development of
emissions mea-
surement instru-
mentation and au-
tomation systems
for engine R&D.
His achievements
include develop-
ment of a vast array of instruments such
as high-sensitivity non-dispersive IR gas
analyzers widely used by industry to
certify vehicles to emissions regulations,
laser diagnostics for particulate measure-
ment, spectroscopic multi-component gas
analysis, and automated vehicle driving
systems. Many of his accomplishments have
evolved into standard emissions measure-
ment techniques that are widely used in the
automotive industry. Ishida has co-authored
and authored numerous publications and
holds patents in the U.S., UK, Korea, and
Japan relating to emissions measurement
technology.
• Yung-Li Lee, Senior Technical Specialist,
DaimlerChrysler, is being recognized for his
organization of numerous technical sessions
for SAE and his technical accomplishments in
continued on p. 7
Galen B. Fisher
Harendra S. Gandhi
V. Ganesan
Zhiyu Han
Daniel M. Hancock
Kozo Ishida
Don B. Chaffi n
Hari N. Agrawal
Alex C. Alkidas
Steven D. Arnold
M. K. Gajendra Babu
Stephen J. Charlton
Subir Chowdhury
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SAE UPDATE PAGE 7 MAY 2006
MEMBER UPDATE
the area of fatigue
and reliability,
as demonstrated
by his numerous
publications on
the subject in-
cluding his recent
textbook, “Fatigue
Testing and Anal-
ysis: Theory and
Practice.” Lee is
a Program Chair
and technical ses-
sion organizer for the SAE World Congress.
Lee has authored eight book chapters and 23
journal papers on the use of reliability and
statistical methods to improve fatigue testing
and duty cycle development.
• Jacques Le-maire, Rone-Pou-
lenc (Rhodia), re-
tired, introduced
fuel borne cata-
lysts for the con-
trol of diesel en-
gine particle emis-
sions. The non-
precious metal
catalyst, a reduc-
ible cerium oxide
form, combusts
collected soot on
diesel particle fi lters with return to fi lter
clean condition. He led complete system
development and qualifi cation for Peugeot
serial production in 1999 and obtained Swiss
VERT verifi cation for retrofi t to existing
on- and off-highway diesel engine vehicles
and equipment. Lemaire provides techni-
cal advice to governments and agencies
worldwide, and has had positive impact
on the recent strict diesel engine emission
standards in the U.S. and Europe. Lemaire
has authored and co-authored more than 56
papers and holds 10 patents in Europe and
the U.S.
• Teik Chin Lim , Professor
and Head, Me-
chanical, Indus-
trial, and Nucle-
ar Engineering
D e p a r t m e n t ,
Director of the
Vibro-Acoustics
and Sound Qual-
ity Research Lab,
University of Cin-
cinnati, is being
recognized for his contributions to vehicle
structural dynamics technology, including
innovative research in automotive noise and
vibration control, precision gear dynamics,
and spectral-based substructure models.
His pioneering work in the development of
gearing system dynamic compliance theory
during the early ‘90s led to a completely
new way of analyzing and designing geared
drives from the system viewpoint to achieve
quieter applications. Lim has published
more than 100 technical papers that directly
relate to mobility technology.
• Asad M. Mad-ni, President and
CEO, BEI Tech-
nologies, is being
recognized for his
contributions to,
and distinguished
leadership in, the
development and
commercializa-
tion of emerging
technologies for
electronic sensors and systems, including
the Quartz MEMS GyroChip. This chip is
used worldwide for automotive electronic
stability control and rollover prevention, air-
craft attitude heading and missile guidance,
and navigation and control. His scientifi c
and technical innovations have signifi cantly
enhanced the defense and security of the
United States and its allies; improved the
capabilities and readiness of the U.S. Depart-
ment of Defense, the tri-services, and NASA;
and enhanced the capabilities of many
automotive, commercial, and industrial
organizations.
• Gursaran D. Mathur , Tech-
nical Specialist,
Thermal Systems,
CalsonicKansei
North America, is
being recognized
for his pioneer-
ing work in the
area of two-phase
fluids flow and
heat transfer in
the design of heat
exchangers for mobile air conditioning (AC)
systems. His thorough experimental testing,
including the development of simulation
models for R-134a and alternative refriger-
ants, has provided detailed insights into
the operation of heat exchangers and AC
systems. Mathur has published more than
72 technical papers, edited seven technical
books, and written more than 150 confi den-
tial corporate reports and external technical
reports.
• P a u l C . Miles, Principal
Member of the
Technical Staff,
Sandia National
Laboratories, is
recognized for
his work in the
area of fl uid dy-
namics and mix-
ing processes
inside engine
cylinders. He has contributed to the under-
standing of scavenging fl ows in two-stroke
engines, residual gas mixing in SI engines,
and spray-swirl interaction and turbulence
generation in CI engines. The application
of this understanding has led to improved,
low-emission engine designs. Miles has
authored or co-authored over 35 technical
papers, a book chapter, and has been invited
to speak at numerous keynote or invited
lectures.
• Jwo Pan, Pro-
fessor, Mechani-
cal Engineering,
Univers i ty o f
Michigan–Ann
Arbor, has made
f u n d a m e n t a l
contributions to
fracture mechan-
ics, fatigue and
plasticity theo-
ries of signifi cant
importance to
automotive design and manufacturing of
sheet stampings, durability prediction,
crash simulation, spot-weld fatigue and
separation. He has a history of collaboration
with industry practitioners with the aim of
improving automotive products. Pan has
authored or co-authored more than 100
journal papers and has given more than 120
conference presentations.
• Gordon R. Pennock, Associate Professor,
Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University–
West Lafayette, is
being recognized
for his contribu-
tions in the areas
o f k inemat ics
and dynamics of
machine design.
Additionally, he
has developed
curriculum for
several courses at
the school. Pen-
nock has published more than 100 technical
papers, is co-author of a textbook on mecha-
nism and machine theory, and is contributing
author for three other books. Pennock serves
as an Associate Editor for the American So-
ciety of Mechanical Engineer’s publication,
ASME Transactions, as well as the Journal of Mechanical Design.
• Mohan D. Rao , Associate
Professor, Me-
chanical Engi-
neering, Michi-
gan Technologi-
cal University, is
being recognized
for his contribu-
tions in the areas
of vehicle NVH
research, includ-
ing innovative re-
search in the areas of: vibration damping,
modeling of elastomers, mounts and shock
absorbers, and development and teaching
of NVH short courses to the automotive
industry. Additionally, he is recognized for
being an outstanding teacher and mentor
to graduate students. Rao has more than 80
technical papers published in various jour-
nals, conference proceedings, and the SAE
Transactions.
• Rodney B. Rask, Combus-
t i o n S y s t e m s
Group Manager,
General Motors
R e s e a rc h a n d
Deve lopment ,
pioneered the
application of
Laser Doppler
Anemometry to
flows inside op-
erating engines, thus helping decrease fuel
consumption and pollutant emissions. With
his profound understanding of combus-
tion, optical diagnostics, and modeling/
simulation, he provided exceptional team
leadership to develop practical combus-
tion systems for direct-injection engines
incorporating both homogeneous and
stratifi ed combustion. Rask has authored or
co-authored 11 papers, and has nine patents
relating to engine combustion.
• Stephen W. Rouhana, Senior
Technical Leader,
Safety Research
& Development,
Ford, is being rec-
ognized for con-
tributions to the
fi eld of automo-
tive biomechan-
ics and occupant
protection in the
areas of injury mechanics and restraint
systems. He defined the “Abdominal
Injury Criterion,” a form of the Viscous
Criterion, and performed pioneering work
on four-point seatbelts. Rouhana is also be-
ing recognized for developments in injury
assessment technologies and methods, such
continued from p. 6
Yung-Li Lee
Jacques Lemaire
Teik Chin Lim
Asad M. Madni
Gursaran D. Mathur
Jwo Pan
Gordon R. Pennock
Mohan D. Rao
Rodney B. Rask
Stephen W. Rouhana
Richard O. Schaum
Rajendra Singh
Paul C. Miles
as the Frangible Abdomen for abdominal
injury, the IR-TRACC for thoracic injury, and
for research on methods to assess the risk
of noise-induced hearing loss from airbags.
Rouhana has authored or co-authored 45
journal and proceedings articles relating to
automotive safety.
• Richard O. S c h a u m , E x -
e c u t i v e V i c e
President, Daim-
lerChrysler, re-
tired, 3rd Hori-
zon Associates,
is being recog-
nized for playing
a key role in the
development of
Chrysler’s emis-
sions-control systems, which met regulatory
requirements at benchmark levels of cost
effi ciency. As the top Chrysler product de-
velopment executive, he led seven platform
teams to develop many innovative prod-
ucts and vehicle systems. While under his
leadership, these platform teams achieved
double-digit percentage improvements in
cost and quality, fi ve-star crash ratings, and
reductions in time-to-market of more than
one year. Schaum served on the Partnership
for New Generation of Vehicles and was a
panelist at the National Research Council
Workshop on Fuel Economy.
• R a j e n d r a Singh , Profes-
sor, Mechanical
Engineering, The
Center for Auto-
motive Research,
Ohio State Uni-
versity, is being
recognized for
excellence in ve-
hicle noise and
vibration control
research and education. He pioneered new
mathematical models of powertrain and
driveline systems and components, while
proposing improved dynamic design proce-
dures. Additionally, he is being recognized
for developing innovative graduate courses
in NVH. Singh has published more than 300
papers including 139 journal articles and
holds one patent.
• R o b e r t E . S p i t z e r , Vi c e
President, Exter-
nal Affiliations,
Boeing, retired, is
being recognized
for his leadership
in advocat ing
technical excel-
lence in aerospace
engineering. He
played a pivotal
role in guiding the development of innova-
tive engineering solutions for such aircraft
as the 737, YC-14, B-2, UAVs, and 777.
Spitzer’s dedication to engineering and
commitment to technological advancements
have earned him international recognition
and helped to make fl ying more effi cient,
safer, and customer friendly. He is actively
involved in various technical societies and
organizations, including SAE and AIAA.
• V. Sumantran, Executive Director, Engi-
neering Research Center and Passenger Car
Business, Tata Motors, is being recognized
for his work in the aerodynamic develop-
ment of high-efficiency Partnership for
New Generation of Vehicles while leading
a General Motors Research team. While
at GM, he also contributed to the next-
continued on p. 8
Robert E. Spitzer
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SAE UPDATE PAGE 8 MAY 2006
Members on the moveS t e v e n A r m -strong (Aff’05),
former Senior
Vice President
of Purchasing at
Volvo Car Corp.
has been named
Chief Operating
Officer of Volvo
Car Corp. Arm-
strong will be in
charge of the dai-
ly operations of Volvo’s R&D, manufactur-
ing, purchasing, and quality departments.
Patrick Leteinturier (Aff’98), Automotive
System Senior Principal at Infi neon Tech-
nologies, has been named Chairman of
the Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark
Consortium’s automotive and industrial
subcommittee. Leteinturier will lead the
consortium’s development of its next-gen-
eration automotive benchmarks.
Mohammad Vakili (Mbr’83), Manager of
Friction Material Selection at Continental
Teves in Auburn Hills, MI, was elected
Secretary/Treasurer of the Brake Manufac-
turers Council.
Ray Arbesman (Aff’98), Chairman of NU-
CAP Industries of Toronto, Ontario, Canada,
was elected Vice Chairman of the Brake
Manufacturers Council.
William L. Ko-zyra (Asc ’81) ,
Pres ident and
CEO of Continen-
tal Teves, has been
named to the Ex-
ecutive Board of
Continental AG.
Kozyra is respon-
sible for the Au-
tomotive Systems
division’s NAFTA
business.
Bradley Van Riper (Mbr’85), Vice President
of Research and Development at Truck-Lite
in Falconer, NY, was elected Director of the
Transportation Safety Equipment Institute.
Scott Berens (Aff’06) has been appointed
Engineering Manager at Phillips Industries
in Santa Fe Springs, CA, where he will
lead the development of advanced elec-
trical equipment to meet the current and
future demands of the commercial vehicle
industry.
T h o m a s R . Kurfess (Mbr’05),
t h e B M W E n -
dowed Chair in
Manufacturing
Integration, was
presented Clem-
son University’s
f irst Endowed
Chair Medallion.
Kurfess is a pro-
fessor of mechani-
cal engineering at
Clemson.
Dan Bassford (Asc’84), President and owner
of Sanford Rose Associates in Greensboro,
NC, was recognized as Sanford Rose’s Con-
sultant of the Month for January.
Tom Larson (Aff’05), Sales Engineer at
Trek, has been designated ESD Certifi ed
Professional—Program Manager by the
Electrostatic Discharge Association.
Theodore A. Malott (Mbr’82), Christopher J. Kowalsky (Asc’00), Brian B. Ginther
(Asc’02), Feng Dong (Mbr’96), Karl-Heinz Bauer (Aff’05), James A. Muezenberger
(Mbr’88), Brian Handlon (Mbr’03) have
been recognized with the 2005 BorgWarner
Product Leadership Award for exceptional
contributions in the areas of product de-
velopment, customer excellence, and col-
laboration.
generation math-
b a s e d v e h i c l e
d e v e l o p m e n t
process, which
reduced vehicle
development pro-
cess lead time.
As Director of
Advanced Engi-
neering at Saab
Automobile AB
Sweden, Suman-
tran helped launch the GM-FIAT Premium
Platform, which enabled new technology
development with special consideration to
the European requirements.
• J a m e s K . Thompson, Ex-
ecutive Director,
Link Engineering,
is being honored
for his major con-
tributions to auto-
motive noise and
vibration control.
His Ph.D. disser-
tation pioneered
sound-intensity
measurement for engines, and his tire
noise work is industry-leading in brake
NVH. He has also contributed signifi cantly
on ISO and SAE standards committees,
which, through his participation and con-
tribution as the technical lead for the U.S.
delegation, facilitated the development of
the fi rst brake-noise measurement standard.
Thompson has authored many publications
and recently drafted a book chapter on brake
noise dynamometer.
• Martyn V. Twigg, Technol-
o g y D i re c t o r,
Johnson Matthey,
is a leader in the
development of
vehicle emissions
control systems.
He is responsible
for major techni-
cal improvements
that were com-
mercialized and are now in series produc-
tion, including thermally stable three-way
catalysts mounted directly on exhaust
manifolds. These catalysts, along with tight
engine control, enabled ultra-low emissions
levels to be achieved economically. Twigg’s
work has markedly improved the diesel
oxidation catalyst technology that is used on
most European diesel cars, and he recently
pioneered third-generation catalyzed diesel
particulate filters that have just entered
production in Germany.
• Narayan Yoganandan, Professor and
Chair, Biomedical Engineering, Depart-
ment of Neurosurgery, Medical College of
Wisconsin, is an internationally recognized
expert in the fi eld of impact and injury-re-
lated biomechanics research, with specifi c
applications to motor vehicle crashworthi-
ness and occupant safety. His adult and
V. Sumantran
James K. Thompson
Martyn V. Twigg
Narayan Yoganandan Frank (Fuquan) Zhao
pediatric research
from head to toe
has led to identi-
fi cations of injury
mechanisms and
human tolerance,
and these data
were used in the
development and
promulgation of
Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety
Standards for frontal impacts. Yoganandan’s
research on rear impact-induced trauma led
to the understanding of the mechanism of
headache and neck pain, and the suscep-
tibility of females to long-term whiplash
injury.
• Frank (Fuquan) Zhao, Vice President
of Product Engineering/General Manager,
Research & Development Center, Brilliance
Jinbei Automobile, is being recognized for
his leadership role in engine development in
China and the U.S., and for his work in ad-
vanced automo-
tive powerplant
research. He has
made important
contributions to
the understand-
ing of combustion
and emissions is-
sues in port-fuel-
injection-spark-
ignition (DISI)
engines. Zhao has
published more than 100 journal and con-
ference papers. He is the lead author of the
book “Automotive Gasoline Direct-Injection
Engines” and the editor of fi ve other books
published by SAE.
To nominate a member for SAE Fellow,
review the qualifi cations and instructions
located on the SAE’s Web site www.sae.
org/news/awards/list/fellow or contact
Janiece Lang, SAE Membership & Sections,
at 724-772-7137 or [email protected]. Nomina-
tions are due to SAE by July 1, 2006.
MEMBER UPDATE
Steven Armstrong
William L. Kozyra
Thomas R. Kurfess
SAE members compete in Daytona AHRMA event
SAE members and Ohio State University graduates (from right to left) Leah Bober, Wes Orloff, and Ed Milich competed in the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) Vintage Racing Series event March 6-7, 2006, at Daytona International Speedway. Bober, a Powertrain Development Engineer with Harley Davidson, distinguished herself as one of only three female riders on the Daytona grid. Orloff, a Senior Calibration and Performance Engineer with Harley Davidson’s Middleweight Thermodynamics Group, won a second-place trophy in Battle of the Twins Formula 2 on a 1999 Buell X1 Lightning, in which he was clocked at more than 150 mph (241 km/h). Orloff also won two third-place awards in Sportsman 500. Milich, a Senior R&D Engineer with Measurement Analysis Corp., won two fi rst-place trophies in Vintage Superbike Middleweight on a 650cc 1980 Ducati and was clocked at 129 mph (208 km/h) on the front straight.
continued from p. 7
“The premier society dedicated to advancing mobility engineering worldwide”
Peer recognition …perhaps the most satisfying recognition that an individual can achieve!SAE administers more than 50 awards and recognition programs that recognize individuals for outstanding achievements in engineering. Information and nomination forms for SAE awards can be found at www.sae.org/awards.
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SAE UPDATE PAGE 9 MAY 2006
For more information about meetings and symposia, call SAE Customer Service toll-free
at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada). Additional meeting details
can be found on SAE’s Web site at www.sae.org/calendar/meetings.htm; symposia details
at www.sae.org/calendar/toptecs.htm.
Meetings and symposia schedule
MEETINGS UPDATE
SAE Ground Vehicle Design and Manufacturing Events
Ag Machinery Conference May 1-3, 2006 Cedar Rapids, IA
Government/Industry Meeting May 8-10, 2006 Washington, DC
8th International Conference on May 17-18, 2006 London, UKTurbochargers and Turbocharging
Defense Standardization Program May 23-25, 2006 Arlington, VA Conference
Cost Effective Low Carbon Powertrains June 8-9, 2006 London, UKfor Future Vehicles*
Integrated Powertrain & Driveline June 14-15, 2006 Essex, UK Systems 2006
Alternate Refrigerants Systems Symposium June 27-29, 2006 Scottsdale, AZ
Digital Human Modeling for Design and July 4-6, 2006 Lyon, FranceEngineering Conference
AWD Vehicle Symposium & Ride & August 21-24, 2006 East Liberty, OHDrive Event
Onboard Diagnostics Symposium: September 12-14, 2006 Toulouse, France2006 Update
Homogeneous Charge Compression September 24-26, 2006 San Ramon, CAIgnition Symposium
North American International Powertrain September 27-29, 2006 Toronto, CanadaConference
SAE Aerospace Events
Defense Standardization Program May 23-25, 2006 Arlington, VAConference
36th International Conference on July 17-20, 2006 Norfolk, VAEnvironmental Systems
General Aviation Technology Conference August 29-31, 2006 Wichita, KS
Aerospace Manufacturing and Automated September 12-14, 2006 Toulouse, FranceFastening Conference & Exhibition
(*) Co-sponsored by SAE
‘Reinvention’ is theme of 2006 Convergence Conference The technology of
automotive elec-
tronics, and its
potential to revo-
lutionize the au-
tomotive industry
of the future, will
be the focus of the
2006 Convergence
Conference and
Exhibition, Octo-
ber 16-18, 2006,
at Cobo Center in
Detroit, MI.
The event, ex-
pected to attract
more than 8000
leading execu-
tives, engineers,
and technologists
from around the globe, will feature speak-
ers and panel discussions on cutting-edge
topics, 15 technical sessions, and an exhibi-
tion showcasing advanced products and
technologies.
With the theme “Convergence Reinvents
the Automobile,” the conference will delve
into the fusion of advanced electronics,
advanced propulsion, materials, and tele-
matics.
“The synergy realized from these key
technologies will be paradigm-shifting for
our industry, enabling the reinvention of
the automobile and setting the stage for
truly sustainable mobility and signifi cant
industry growth,” said Convergence 2006
General Chair Larry Burns, Vice President,
Research & Development and Strategic
Planning, General Motors.
Technical sessions are grouped into three
technology tracks: alternative drivetrain
management, safety systems, and infotain-
ment. Presenters will include representa-
tives from Ford, General Motors, Daim-
lerChrysler, Nissan, Toyota, Robert Bosch,
Lear, Johnson Controls, Infi neon, and other
organizations.
Conference organizers have invited the
industry’s top executives to address hot-
button topics in automotive electronics,
mechanics, and communication. Keynote
addresses on international standards and
opportunities in the emerging markets of
China and India are currently planned.
Additionally, two panel discussions, Car
Makers Speak and Total Vehicle, will also
be held.
The event also provides opportunities for
networking with infl uential transportation
electronics personnel. The “Welcoming Re-
ception” will be held October 15 at 6 p.m.,
and the Industry Reception will be held
October 16 at 4:30 p.m. The event’s Banquet
and Closing Ceremony will be held October
18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Marriott Renaissance
Center.
The exhibit (October 16-18) will feature
more than 75 companies displaying the lat-
est electronics, mechanics, and communica-
tion technologies and products.
Attendees who pre-register by September
29 will save $200 off the registration fee. To
register, or for more information, visit www.
sae.org/convergence, phone 877-606-7323
(in the U.S. and Canada) or 724-776-4970,
or e-mail [email protected].
Larry Burns, Vice President of Research & Development and Strategic Planning at GM, will serve as General Chair of the 2006 Convergence Conference and Exhibition.
International experts to gather for Digital Human Modeling Conference in FranceThe 2006 Digital Human Modeling for
Design and Engineering Conference and
Exhibition, to be held July 4-6 at ENS a
Gerland in Lyon, France, will be an inter-
national forum for the exchange of new
and signifi cant technical information about
developments and applications of digital
human models
The event, which includes technical pre-
sentations and an exhibition of cutting-edge
products and services, brings together lead-
ing international digital human modeling
experts, biomechanics engineers, software
developers, ergonomics specialists, re-
searchers, and experts from government
and academia.
Technical sessions will cover the follow-
ing topics:
• Advanced Measuring Methods/3-D Hu-
man Modeling
• Applications of Human Models
• Advanced Size/Shape Analysis
• Biomechanics; Comfort and Discomfort
• Hand Modeling and Performance
• Human Behavior Representation
• Model and Database Connection
• Modeling of the Motion, Behavior and
Human Action
• Modeling of Vision for Design
• Physics Based Modeling; Safety Engi-
neering
• Verifi cation and Validation.
Additionally, a small group session will
enable authors to speak to the audience
and demonstrate their presentations in an
intimate setting.
The interactive Hand Modeling and Per-
formance session, new to this year’s event,
will focus on progress in new measuring
techniques, data, and modeling of the
hand’s interaction with objects.
The event’s attendees represent a wide
range of industries, including automotive,
aerospace, defense, off-highway, heavy-
duty truck, farm equipment, ergonomics,
service, manufacturing, human factors,
medical, fashion, and others.
To register for the 2006 Digital Human
Modeling for Design and Engineering
Conference and Exhibition, or for more in-
formation, visit www.sae.org/events/dhm;
call 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada)
or 724-776-4970, or e-mail customerservice@
sae.org. Attendees registering before June
23 will save $100 off the registration fee.
AWARDS
SAE-published book on U.S. auto history wins second awardThe Antique Automobile Club of America
(AACA) has presented “Pioneers, Engi-
neers, and Scoundrels” by Beverly Rae
Kimes with its Thomas McKean Memo-
rial Cup. This marks the second award
received by the SAE publication since it
was published for the organization’s 100th
anniversary in 2005.
“Pioneers, Engineers, and Scoundrels”
is a portrait of the American automobile
industry’s early years, focusing on individu-
als who dreamed, schemed, innovated, suc-
ceeded, and failed in their quests for fame,
fortune, glory, and knowledge.
The award was presented in February
during the AACA Annual Banquet at the
Wyndham Plaza Hotel in Philadelphia,
PA. The trophy honors the book that rep-
resents the year’s most important original
research in automobile history. It is named
for Thomas McKean, AACA President
from 1946-47, whose extensive collection
of books, catalogues, and other automotive
materials formed the basis for the Automo-
bile Reference Collection of the Free Library
of Philadelphia.
In addition, the publication was named
“Best of Books” at the International Auto-
motive Media Awards in November 2005,
where Kimes was selected to receive the
Recognition of Lifetime Achievement.
Kimes, an automotive editor and author of
hundreds of articles and numerous books,
began her career in 1963 at “Automobile
Quarterly” and is considered by many to
be the most honored automobile historian
in America. She is a past president of the
Society of Automotive Historians, and has
served as Executive Editor of the Classic
Car Club of America since 1981. Five of her
books have won the Cugnot Award of the
Society of Automotive Historians for best
book of the year, and she has received the
society’s Benz Award for best article of the
year four times.
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“The good news is that injuries and deaths
leveled off (to roughly 43,000 per year in
the U.S.) in the last decade—and, in some
instances, have declined. But more must be
done,” said keynote speaker Joe Gaus, Vice
President of Electronic Brake and Safety
Systems at Continental Teves.
Gaus said that moving into a crash-avoid-
ance paradigm requires enhanced vehicle
intelligence, as well as “understanding the
intention of the driver and arbitration of the
data to do the right thing.”
The challenge is to integrate discrete safety
systems, such as those based on video and
radar, with other technologies to assist the
driver.
“We believe the foundation for future
safety technologies is a system that auto-
matically detects unstable driving situations
and corrects to help the driver maintain
control,” said Gaus.
Current systems such as electronic stabil-
ity controls that take their inputs from an
array of onboard sensors, will be the foun-
dation of what experts at the conference
see as even more intelligent and integrated
safety features.
According to the conference speakers,
these systems will be increasingly holistic
in function, integrating active and passive
features. They will sense the environment
outside the vehicle and within (driver at-
tention levels and potential distractions)
and offer various types of warnings to the
driver (visual, audible, vibratory). They will
take action to prevent collision and protect
the occupants, as some systems on high-end
luxury vehicles are doing today.
“Some sort of artifi cial intelligence may
be needed in vehicles to manage all of these
active-safety systems we’re installing,” said
Peter Sweatman, Director of the University
of Michigan’s Transportation Research In-
stitute.
He added that much research in the hu-
man-factors area still needs to be done.
“Driver science is not suffi ciently developed
to support the technology,” Sweatman
said.
Bob Lange, Executive Director, Vehicle
Structure and Safety Integration at GM,
whose inspired keynote speech kicked off
the conference, hammered home the need
for more human-interface research.
Lange stressed that the challenge for engi-
neers and vehicle developers is the intersec-
tion between technology as it is applied to
the vehicle and how it interacts with those
in the vehicle.
Lange predicted that future safety systems
will “tailor the force constraints on each
individual occupant.”
VEHICLE DYNAMICS continued from p. 1
The U.S. has signed the Cape Town Treaty,
which provides for worldwide recognition
of liens that are properly fi led with the FAA
(at least among the signatory nations). The
treaty provisions appear to take precedence
over normal state law for processing liens.
One change is that under prior law, non-
filed liens took precedence if they were
subject to prior ‘actual notice.’ So if given
notice that another lien existed, even though
TECHNICIAN DAY continued from p. 3
it was not fi led, that would be enough to
make it ‘fi rst’ in the order of precedence
above a lien.
Under the new standards, international
liens will be decided purely on the basis
of having been fi led with one of the inter-
national repositories (including the FAA
Registry). The effective date for the new
standards was March 1, 2006.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTNew seminar teaches leadership skills Managing Engineering and Technical Pro-
fessionals, a new SAE seminar, provides
engineering supervisors and managers with
practical techniques for coaching, guiding,
and motivating engineers, technicians, and
designers. The seminar will be held June
5-7, 2006 at SAE Automotive Headquarters
in Troy, MI.
Ideal for engineers or technical profession-
als who have been recently promoted into
management positions, the seminar covers
the value of managers to an organization,
the evolution of management thought, the
psychology of effective leadership, the latest
legal and ethical issues, and tips on practical
issues such as delegating, meeting manage-
ment, and negotiating.
The seminar will be instructed by Michael
A. Anleitner, President of Livonia Technical
Services, a consulting and training fi rm that
provides technical and managerial exper-
tise. Anleitner has authored three papers
selected for publication in SAE Transac-
tions and received the SAE Excellence in
Oral Presentation Award. Throughout the
seminar, a mixture of lecture and attention-
grabbing exercises will be used to develop
attendees’ skills.
The seminar will also covers: how to avoid
the most common errors made by supervi-
sors and managers; how to make change
exciting and interesting; the importance
of “emotional leadership;” techniques for
constructive coaching; and basic project
management skills.
The Managing Engineering and Technical
Professionals seminar will also be offered
September 6-8. To register, or for more in-
formation, visit www.sae.org/seminarinfo,
call 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada)
or 724-776-4970, or e-mail customerservice@
sae.org.
New book looks at latest in accelerated testingThe latest and most practical knowledge in
accelerated testing theory is covered in “Ac-
celerated Testing: A Practitioner’s Guide to
Accelerated and Reliability Testing,” a new
book published by SAE.
Development and quality assurance tests
are defi ned in detail and presented from
a practical viewpoint by authors Bryan
Dodson and Harry Schwab. Testing funda-
mentals, plans, and models, and the equip-
ment and methods most commonly used in
accelerated testing, are covered.
Chapters include: Probability Fundamen-
tals; Distributions; Parameter Estimation;
Accelerated Test Plans; Accelerated Testing
Models; Environment Stress Screening; and
Test Equipment Methods and Application.
A companion CD that accompanies the
book includes examples created in Microsoft
Excel templates,
statistical tables, a
burn-in optimiza-
tion template, a
random number
generator, govern-
ment documents
and military tables,
and the AMSAA
Reliability Growth
Handbook in the
Word format.
“Accelerated Testing: A Practitioner’s
Guide to Accelerated and Reliability Test-
ing” (Product Code: R-304) is available
for $79.95 ($63.96 for SAE Members). To
order, or for more information, visit store.
sae.org, phone 877-606-7323 (in the U.S.
and Canada) or 724-776-4970, or e-mail
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New book focuses on multiplexing andnetworking research“Multiplexing and Networking, Volume
2,” a new book published by SAE, covers
the latest multiplexing and networking
trends and technology. The book contains
63 papers covering six years of research
(2000-2005).
Following an introduction, “Multiplexing
and Networking on the Rise,” by Editor
Ronald K. Jurgen, papers are organized
in fi ve categories: Multiplexing and Net-
working Systems; Protocols; Gateways and
Middleware; Network/Protocol Testing;
and Viewpoints on Future Trends.
The book spotlights the increasing com-
plexity of controls and systems in modern
vehicles, and the necessities for greater con-
formance testing of networks, and a greater
number of gateways among them.
Jurgen has ed-
ited more than a
dozen books in
SAE’s Progress in
Technology Auto-
motive Electronics
series. He is also
Editor of the “Au-
tomotive Electron-
ics Handbook”
and the “Digital
Consumer Electronics Handbook.”
“Multiplexing and Networking, Volume
2” (Product Code PT-128) is available for
$89.95 ($71.96 for SAE Members). To order,
or for more information, visit store.sae.org,
phone 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada)
or 724-776-4970, or e-mail customerservice@
sae.org.
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Big Beaver Borough, PA, USA – BeaveRun Motorsports Complex
May 8-10 Applied Vehicle Dynamics
June 2006 Troy, MI, USA - SAE Automotive Headquarters
June 5-7 Concurrent Engineering Practices Applied to the Design of Chassis
Systems
June 5-7 Motor Fuel: Technology, Performance, Testing, and Specifi cations
June 5-7 Managing Engineering & Technical Professionals
In the fast-paced and competitive environment of today’s global economy,
the work of technical professionals is often the difference between success
and failure in an organization. Providing leadership for engineers is uniquely
challenging, and the transition from working engineer to fi rst-line technical
supervisor is one of the most diffi cult career challenges that an engineer
may face. First-time engineering supervisors and mid-level managers who
wish to sharpen their skills and learn new techniques for guiding, coaching,
and motivating working engineers, technicians, and designers will fi nd
this seminar valuable. A mix of lecture and attention-grabbing exercises
are used to develop intense and lasting learning results.
June 12 Statistical Tolerance Design
June 15-16 Program and Risk Management
June 15-16 Automotive Lighting
June 15-16 Acquiring and Analyzing Data from Sensors and In-Vehicle
Networks
The evolution of personal computers, data acquisition hardware, and
analysis software has provided engineers with the ability to measure and
interpret data quickly, make design enhancements, and ultimately move
a product to market faster. As in-vehicle networks become increasingly
more sophisticated, both in terms of the number of controllers and the
speed at which they communicate, they are becoming a virtual gold mine
for the test engineer. If the data is already available on the vehicle and
can be accessed from the standard onboard diagnostic connector under
the dashboard, the user only needs to add the missing sensors, if needed.
This course will provide you with information on current trends and
applications in PC-based data acquisition and analysis. Hardware and
software possibilities, as well as relevant technical standards to determine
what can practically be acquired from the in-vehicle network and how
to combine this with sensor data, will be covered. In addition, a practical
guide for analysis and presentation techniques will be covered along
with practical, hands-on examples. Students will have the opportunity
to utilize a classroom PC with data-acquisition hardware and software
to acquire and analyze test data.
June 16 Exhaust Flow Performance and Pressure Drop of Exhaust Components
and Systems
June 19-20 Piston Ring Design/Materials
June 26-27 Introduction to Brake Control Systems: ABS, TCS, and ESC
June 28-30 Advanced Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
June 30 A Familiarization of Drivetrain Components
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June 18 Fundamentals of Aerodynamics Applied to Race Cars
For racers and enthusiasts seeking to refine their competitive edge,
understanding the powers of airfl ow can provide tremendous styling,
performance and safety advantages. This seminar provides a basic
foundation in vehicle aerodynamics as it applies to racing or performance
vehicles. The powers of lift and drag are emphasized, particularly the drag
coeffi cient. These are illustrated through wing lift and drag curves, basic
equations and principles, various forms of drag making up overall drag,
and atmospheric charts. Also covered are wind tunnel designs, mass fl ow
rates, and Reynolds number (Re) for wind-tunnel model testing, inlet/
radiator/cooling design insight, computational fl uid dynamics (CFD), coast
down testing, and many “do’s and don’ts” of automotive design. Concepts
are accentuated by several math examples along with numerous pictorial
and verbal examples. In addition to a detailed set of learning materials,
attendees will receive a copy of the acclaimed textbook, “New Directions
in Race Car Aerodynamics, Designing for Speed” by Joseph Katz.
June 18 Tires and Handling for Racing and High Performance Vehicles
The pneumatic tire is extremely complex and not well understood.
Automotive and race engineers are forced to rely on experience as well as
trial and error methods when trying to get the most from their vehicles.
Capitalizing on the instructor’s 20-year struggle to understand how
tires work on a car, this seminar provides a practical applied approach
to understanding how a car gets around a corner, rubber friction, tire
behavior, and basic vehicle dynamics. While the information presented
explains tire technology and vehicle dynamincs in general, the seminar
uses racing and high performance settings to illustrate the major points.
Courses from SAEDetailed course descriptions are available online at www.sae.org/contedu. To register,
complete the online registration form, e-mail [email protected], or call SAE Customer Service
toll-free at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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May 2006 Troy, MI, USA - SAE Automotive Headquarters
May 1 Current Issues in Using Crash Injury Data
May 1 Designing with Glass
May 2-3 Automotive Glazing Materials
May 4 Basic Noise Control
May 4-5 In-Vehicle Multiplex Networking Applications
May 5 Noise and Vibration Measurement: Instruments and Facilities
May 8-9 Ignition Issues and Their Impact on Engine Performance, Effi ciency,
and Emission
May 8-9 Fundamentals of Statistical Process Control
As competition for market share increases, so does the need to monitor
processes and quality to ensure top-notch products. This hands-on
seminar will provide you with the skills to apply and maintain statistical
process control to assist your organization in the improvement of various
processes to achieve higher percentage yield or higher-quality products or
services. Quality characteristics (process outputs to track), measurement
systems, sampling strategies, types of control charts, construction of
control charts, and control chart interpretation will be covered. The
determination of the key process parameters and controlling them
to provide consistent results will improve quality and lower costs, in
particular, scrap and rework costs. Statistical theory and depth are kept
to a minimum while you learn how to utilize the tools.
May 8-9 Forensic Analysis of Medical Records in Injury Biomechanics and Accident
Reconstruction Studies
May 10-12 Statistical Methods for Quality Engineering
This seminar will help individuals responsible for product or process
development and testing to statistically assess the variation of the product
or process performance and make effective decisions with confi dence.
Technical personnel are consistently making changes to product and
process designs, and the resultant performance changes need a statistical
basis for moving ahead to the cost assessment and release phases. Various
continuous and discrete probability functions will be covered with the
normal distribution receiving the most emphasis. Other distributions
including Weibull, Exponential, Binomial, Poisson, Hypergeometric, and
nonparametric comparisons will be covered. Various confi dence intervals
and tests of comparison, including Z test, Student’s t tests, Chi-Square
test, F test, and ANOVA for the normal distribution for these probability
functions are covered.
May 15-16 Powertrain Selection for Fuel Economy and Acceleration Performance
May 15-17 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing—Level II
May 18-19 Simplifi ed Taguchi/DOE Methods
May 22 Race Engine Calibration for Optimal Performance
The engine control module (ECM), or onboard computer, is the tool used
to control the fuel injection rate, fuel injection timing, ignition timing, rate
of exhaust gas recirculation, and other functions. This course provides a
practical introduction to ECMs, including the uses for the various sensors.
It also covers the specifi c methods used to incorporate the various sensor
signals into the ECM’s control systems for the fuel injection rate, fuel
injection timing, and ignition timing. Background information will include
an understanding of the desired air:fuel ratio and optimum ignition
timing. While examples are tailored around the application of the ECM
to Formula SAE race engines, this course is useful for improving any
engineer’s understanding of the functions of the ECM for other types of
race engines as well as production engines.
May 22 Fundamentals of Aerodynamics Applied to Race Cars
For racers and enthusiasts seeking to refi ne their competitive edge,
understanding the powers of airfl ow can provide tremendous styling,
performance, and safety advantages. This seminar provides a basic
foundation in vehicle aerodynamics as it applies to racing or performance
vehicles. The powers of lift and drag are emphasized, particularly the
drag coeffi cient. These are illustrated through wing lift and drag curves,
basic equations and principles, various forms of drag making up overall
drag, and atmospheric charts. Also covered are wind-tunnel designs,
mass fl ow rates and Reynolds number for wind tunnel model testing,
inlet/radiator/cooling design insight, CFD, coast-down testing, and many
“do’s and don’ts” of automotive design.
May 22-23 Distributed Automotive Embedded Systems
May 24-26 Automotive Coatings: Materials & Applications
May 25-26 Metal Forming
May 25-26 The Role of the Seat in Rear Crash Safety
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Siemens VDO Automotive Electronics Corporation, supplier of automotiveelectronics systems and components, seeks the following for our Huntsville,AL facility. Hardware Engineers: design and development of Audio/Tele-matic system architecture according to customers’ system requirements; work on hardware integration solutions; among other duties. Min. B.S. to M.S. or foreign equivalent in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, varying levels of experience. Ref. #2200627. Product Design Engineers: design of ECU Electronics for automotive powertrain applications; reuse and integrate modules; design specifi c circuits; apply design/development tools as required (FMEA, 8D Methodology, etc.); among other duties. Min. B.S. to M.S. or foreign equivalent in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, varying levels of experience. Ref. #2200628. Please send resumes to: N.V., Human Resources, Siemens VDO, 2400 Executive Hills Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326, or reply by fax to: (248) 253-2991.
Siemens VDO Automotive Electronics Corporation, supplier of automo-tive electronics systems and components, seeks the following for our Huntsville, AL facility. Product Design/Hardware Engineers: design and development of IIS (Interior Infotainment Systems) electronics for auto-motive applications that meet customer and regulatory requirements; work on layout changes; lead design reviews; validation testing; create engi-neering change orders and accurate documentation; DFMEA; interface with Focus factory on manufacturing issues; schematics, CPLD & PFGA designs, Visual Basic 6.0 applications for automated product testing, EMI/EMC testing for automotive products; among other duties. Min. B.S. or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, varying levels of experience. Ref. #6200506. Please send resumes to: N.V., Human Resources, Siemens VDO, 2400 Executive Hills Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326, or reply by fax to: (248) 253-2991.
General Motors Corporation has an opening for an available position of Se-nior Research Engineer in Warren, Michigan. Posi tion re quires an individual with a Ph.D degree in Mechanical Engineering. Success ful candidate should also have Ph.D. disser tation in automotive chassis dynamics control & vehicle implemen tation. Job duties: Conduct research & development in au-tomotive chassis dynamics control & vehicle implementation using Mecha-tronics. Apply & develop modern control theories for automo tive applica-tions. Perform analysis & design of control & signal processing algorithms for vehicle testing. Perform model ing, algorithm design & simulation using Simulink, Matlab, C, & C++ programming language on both workstation & personal computer (PC). Conduct software coding, debugging, & evaluation of real-time chassis control algorithms. Perform at-the-limit vehicle testing, evalua tion, & data reduction. Publish papers/reports based on re search. Qualifi ed appli cants should send resume & verifi cation of reqs. to: General Motors Corpora tion, Resume Processing-CKL-60008, Mail Code 482-C31-B36, 300 Renais sance Center, Detroit, MI 48265-3000. General Motors Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employ er.
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation, which specializes in automo-tive electronic and supply manufacture, seeks Quality Engineers for our Newport News, VA facility to implement quality procedures and practices and provide product launch and line quality support. Min. BSME, including emphasis in project management methodology, decision techniques and eco-nomical analysis. Experience in CAD/CAE (ProE/ProMechanica, Nastran/Patran); maintain and operate a Class IV Neodymium-Yttrium Aluminum Garnett (Nd-YAG) laser in material property and relationship analysis; use of AutoCad to develop operating procedures for a three-dimensional free-space motorized stage. Please send resumes to: [email protected]. Ref. #1220059.
Tool Engineer. Detroit, MI. Investigate, design & engr high speed fl exible tooling systems (including robots, fi xtures & special machines) & production processes for automotive stamped parts & assemblies production, & optimal product quality, increased manufacturing line speed & enhanced worker safety during production. Dvlp & improve software for continuous improvement indicator audits to enhance daily based production data analysis & welding processes. Apply DOE, critical path method, GD&T, SPC, failure mode effect & root cause analyses to troubleshoot product & process problems & diagnose tooling systems for process variation reduction. Identify geometric dimensioning & tolerancing criteria using CATIA from mfg perspective to determine manufacturability of parts & lower-cost design alternatives. Master, Mechanical or Manufacturing Systems Engrg. 2 yrs exp in job or in Related Occupation of Engineer. 2 yrs Related Occ. exp must include dimensional variation reduction through data-driven case studies using SPC/DOE, &/or practice engrg analysis using CATIA system, to improve dimensional quality of stamped vehicle parts & body builds, which may be concurrent with Related Occ. exp. Mail resume to V. Richter, DaimlerChrysler Corporation, CIMS: 485-08-44, 1000 Chrysler Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326.
General Motors (GMC) seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to be based in Warren, MI. Manufacturing Engineer will also spend 75% of working time traveling to manufacturing sites. Position requires: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; 1 month experience as Mechanical Engineer &/or Mfg Eng (Internship exp. accept able); Exp. developing preven tive maintenance schedules; 1 univ course in produc tion management; & 1 univ course in fi nan cial manage ment. Job duties: Develop mfg process-es & tools & equip ment. Respond to cost estimate requests & com plete mfg planning stud ies. Develop preventive maintenance schedules for new tooling & equipment. Qualifi ed appli cants should send resume & verifi cation of reqs to GMC, Resume Process ing-CKL-60007, Mail Code 482-C31-B36, 300 Renais sance Ctr, De troit, MI 48265-3000. GMC is an Equal Oppor tunity Employ er.
Siemens VDO Automotive Electronics Corporation, supplier of automotiveelectronics systems and components, seeks Software Engineers for our Au-burn Hills, MI facility for design, development, analysis, implementation,testing, integration and maintenance of automotive embedded systems; participating in software development and process quality reviews; contrib-uting to location process improvement initiatives; working with real-time embedded systems. Min. B.S. to M.S. or foreign equivalent Electrical Engineering, varying levels of experience. Ref. #20200603. Please send resumes to: N.V., Human Resources, Siemens VDO, 2400 Executive Hills Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326, or reply by fax to: (248) 253-2991.
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