Welcome to the Virtual TSS Encore!
Virtual TSS was a great success! Click one of these buttons to jump to a section of the program or simply scroll down to review all the great content and videos from the three-day event.
Day 1 Agenda
- Technical Papers and Video Presentations
- STEM Program (over 100 high school attendees!)
- Welcome and Congressman Wittman (VA-01) Keynote
- Claud A Jones, Frank C Jones, Jimmie Hamilton, and Geiger Awards Presentations
- Rosenblatt Award Presentation
- Technical Track: Energy Storage II
Tuesday
Technical Paper Presentations
Technical Paper Presentations Open for On-Demand Viewing (go to Thursday's sessions to see the live Q&A). This year's papers fit into three theme: Modern Shipbuilding, Ship & Fleet Design, and Electrical Power & Controls. If you want
to read the paper, watch the author's video presentation, or review their slides, please click on the title to expand the details.
Modern Shipbuilding
“Digital Transformation in Manufacturing” by John Sprague and Don Rogers (Download the presentation)
Ship & Fleet Design
“Integrating Unmanned Surface Vehicles into the Surface Fleet: The Case for a 'Nesting Dolls' Approach” by Jack Rowley (Download the paper or presentation)
Electrical, Power & Controls
“Package and Lifing Aspects of Gas Turbine Powered Microgrids with Energy Storage Responding to Pulsating Loads” by Ainsmar Brown and Karl Schoder (Download the paper or presentation)
“Supporting Future Warship Design Through the Use of Advanced High-Power Electrical Distribution Technologies & Concepts” by Patrick Lewis (Download the paper or presentation)
Virtual STEM Event Sponsored by Gibbs & Cox
Thanks to Gibbs & Cox generous support and the collaboration with USNA STEM Director CAPT Joe McGettigan, we hosted over 100 engineering-focused high school students for hands-on activities and exploration of professional naval engineering.
Please check out this website we used to guide our STEM exploration:
Welcome and Opening Keynote Remarks
Opening keynote remarks by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01)
ASNE Awards Ceremony Presentation of ASNE Awards
ASNE was honored to present these awards to worthy naval engineers:
ASNE Rosenblatt Young Engineer Award
During the Young Professionals Mentoring Roundtable, RADM Mark Hugel, USN, Ret. and Dr. Alexander Gray presented the Rosenblatt "Young Engineer" Award to Ms. Emily Heisler.
Young Professionals Mentoring Roundtable
Moderator: Dr. Leigh McCue, Editor, Naval Engineers Journal, Interim Chair, Mechanical Engineering, George Mason University
Panelists:
- Ms. Allyson Jones-Zaroff; HAZMAT Branch Manager, NSWC Philadelphia
- CAPT Laura Stubbs, USN (Ret.); Director Office of Diversity & Inclusion, School of Engineering & Applied Science University of Pennsylvania
- CDR Sarah Rice, USN; Engineering Duty Officer, Department of the Navy
- Ms. Katherine Wallentine; Operations Manager, Team Ships S&T Directorate VTG Defense
Wednesday
Welcome and Keynote Remarks
Welcome remarks by CAPT Richard White, USN (Ret.), TSS Committee Chair, and RADM Mark Hugel, USN (Ret.), ASNE President Keynote remarks by VADM Michael Moran, USN, Principal Military Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and
Acquisition)
Discussion Panel
Topic: New construction & modernization issues, challenges, and opportunities as the Navy migrates to a digital environment and digital engineering.
Moderators: CAPT Kevin Smith, USN, Constellation Class Frigates Program Manager (PMS 515) and Mr. John Ingram, President, Ingram Maritime Solutions LLC
Exhibit Hall Showcase
Thanks to our wonderful Exhibitors and Sponsors. This virtual showcase was great!
Discussion Panel
Topic: Naval Shipbuilding Best Practices and Lessons Learned: A European Perspective
Moderator: VADM David Lewis, USN (Ret.)
Panelists:
- Dr. Kare Christiansen, CEO, Odense Maritime Technology
- Mr. Hein van Ameijden, Managing Director, Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding
- Dr. Klaus Borgschulte, Managing Director, Luerssen Shipbuilding, Lurssen Wrft GmbH & Co.
Discussion Panel
Topic: PEO Unmanned and Small Combatants
Moderator: RDML Casey Moton, USN, Commander, PEO USC
Panelists:
- CAPT Peter Small, USN, Program Manager, Unmanned Maritime Systems, PEO USC
- Ms. Chijioke Orji
- Dr. Bob Brizzolara
- Dr. Andrew Nuss
Discussion Panel
Topic:
Naval Warship Upgrade and Modernization Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Moderator: Mr. Timothy Nichols, President, Ubiquitech LLC
Panelists:
- Mr. Perry Bingham, BAE Systems USA
- Mr. Tony Winter, Seaspan Shipyards Royal Australian Navy ANZAC Upgrade Team
- CAPT Ben Macdonald, RAN, Director, ANZAC Systems Program Office, Australian Department of Defence
- Mr. Adrian Woodhouse, Principal Engineer for ANZAC Class, Australian Department of Defense Mr. John Meldrum, Engineering Manager, BAES Henderson Shipyard
Thursday
Welcome and Keynote Remarks
Welcome remarks by CAPT Richard White, USN (Ret.), TSS Committee Chair, and RADM Mark Hugel, USN (Ret.), ASNE President. Keynote remarks by VADM William Galinis, USN, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command
Discussion Panel
Topic: SEA 05 Engineering Supporting a Robust Shipbuilding Program
Moderator: RDML Jason Lloyd, USN, Deputy Commander for Ship Design, Integration and Engineering, SEA 05, NAVSEA
Exhibit Hall Showcase
Grab your lunch, explore, and connect with our many exciting exhibitors in our Virtual Exhibit Hall!
Project Overmatch
Keynote remarks by RADM Douglas Small, USN, Commander, NAVWAR
Discussion Panel
Panel Topic: A 21st Century Warship Design, Acquisition and Construction Strategy: Meeting CNO's Challenge
Moderator: Mr. Howard Fireman, SES, Senior VP, ABS, Former Chief Naval Architect of the Navy
Panelists:
- Mr. John Hootman, SES, Deputy Director, OPNAV, N96B
- Mr. Carey Filling, SES, Director, Surface Ship Design & Systems Engineering, NAVSEA 05D
- Mr. Tom Rivers, SES, PEO Ships
Speakers:
- Overview of 50 Years of Warship Acquisitions by CAPT Barry Tibbitts, USN (Ret.)
- A Shipbuilder's Perspective: Modern Warship Design and Manufacturing Practices by Mr. Pete Jaquith
Technical Papers Live Q&A Topic: Modern Shipbuilding
Moderator: Dr. Eric Maxeiner, Naval Research & Technology Manager, Rolls-Royce Defense
Papers & Authors (download the papers and presentations in Tuesday's Technical Presentations):
- "Technological Tendencies in the Naval Shipbuilding Environment" by Rodrigo Pérez-Fernández
- "Digital Transformation in Manufacturing" by John Sprague and Don Rogers
- "Avoiding the Modernization Trap" by Ian Wing
Technical Papers Live Q&A Topic: Ship & Fleet Design
Moderator: CAPT Richard White, USN (Ret.), TSS Committee Chair
Papers & Authors (download the papers and presentations in Tuesday's Technical Presentations):
- "Effects of Hull and Control Surface Roughness on Naval Ship Maneuvering" by Dr. John Daidola, P.E.
- "Automation of Component Placement in Early-Stage Ship Design" by Julie Chalfant and DaMarcus Patterson
- "Technology Insertion OODA Loop Strategy for Future Flexible Surface Warship Acquisition and Sustainment" by CAPT Michael Good, USN (Ret.)
- "Integrating Unmanned Surface Vehicles into the Surface Fleet: The Case for a 'Nesting Dolls' Approach" by Jack Rowley
Technical Papers Live Q&A Topic: Electrical, Power & Controls
Moderator: Dr. Eric Maxeiner, Naval Research & Technology Manager, Rolls-Royce Defense
Papers & Authors (download the papers and presentations in Tuesday's Technical Presentations):
- "Latency of Superconducting Synchronous Motors for Electric Ship Propulsion" by David Torrey
- "Package and Lifing Aspects of Gas Turbine Powered Microgrids with Energy Storage Responding to Pulsating Loads" by Ainsmar Brown and Karl Schoder
- "Supporting Future Warship Design Through the Use of Advanced High-Power Electrical Distribution Technologies & Concepts" by Patrick Lewis
- "Fuel Cells in Commercial Marine Applications" by Dr. Sami Kanerva
- Automation Translation to Warship Controls" by John Garrity
Thanks again to all our sponsors!