SECTION V - PROPULSION SUBCOMMITTEE
CHARTER
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SCOPE:
The Propulsion Subcommittee is established and maintained by the GTTC to
promote:
1. The arts, sciences, and technologies associated with the duplication and simulation of propulsion environments.
2. The testing of aerospace propulsion systems, subsystems, and components.
3. The development of test techniques in ground test facilities such as wind tunnels, space environmental facilities, engine test and other appropriate facilities.
STRUCTURE:
The Propulsion Subcommittee is staffed entirely by members of the GTTC. Staffing needs are accommodated each
year by the Membership Subcommittee in reviewing the needs of the Propulsion
Subcommittee in selecting new members. Normal tenure on the Propulsion
Subcommittee is four years.
The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Propulsion Subcommittee serve one year terms. The Chairperson may select a Secretary for the subcommittee at his/her discretion. The Vice-Chairperson is elected annually by the members of the Propulsion Subcommittee at the Aerospace Sciences Meeting (ASM) GTTC meeting with the term of office beginning immediately at the close of the next summer GTTC meeting. The Vice-Chairperson then assumes the Chair position after a term of one year.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Support
and promote the GTTC's activities.
2. Support
and promote technical conferences, symposia, and courses for benefit of the
technical community.
3. Encourage
the development and effective dissemination of new technology in propulsion
ground testing.
4. Provide
technical expertise and formal consultation to government and industry.
5. Promote
cost effectiveness and flexibility in facility design and testing.
6. Promote,
where appropriate, standard methodologies for ground testing techniques.
7. Provide
recognition for significant technical contributions and contributors in
propulsion ground testing.
8. Provide
information on ground testing to students and professionals to aid in their
career development.
9. Coordinate with appropriate TCs to broaden understanding and to promote cooperation.
OPERATION:
1. Meet
two times annually at times and locations concurrent with the scheduled GTTC
meetings.
2. Present
a formal report at each GTTC meeting.
3. Organize
appropriate sessions for the Joint Propulsion Conference (JPC), the AIAA
Advanced Measurements and Ground Testing Conference and the ASM.
4. Assist
the Conferences Subcommittee in identifying a technical chair for the
GTTC-sponsored sessions at the JPC.
5. Remain
cognizant of activities of Propulsion Subcommittee affiliated Working Groups,
Subcommittees, and other appropriate activities.
6. Provide
support to the GTTC and GTTC Publication Subcommittee concerning articles for
the GTTC newsletter, the annual Aerospace America highlight article,
preparation of position papers, input to the GTTC Annual Report to TAC, and
review of proposed AIAA Journal articles.
7. Provide
representation to the GTTC Awards and Upgrades Committee for honors and awards.
8. Maintain liaison with groups, agencies , and organizations (e.g., the Turbine Engine Test Working Group) which are involved with aerospace propulsion ground testing..
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