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This overview summarizes the HRTC (Hybrid Rocket Technology Committee) as of July 15, 2012, highlighting key members, recent activities, and ongoing initiatives. The structure includes leadership roles, such as Chair Steven Frolik and Vice Chair Brian Evans, along with subcommittees focused on awards, education, membership, publications, and technical programs. Recent accomplishments feature participation in the 2012 JPC, conducting short courses, and publishing essential research. Future plans emphasize enhancing membership, website improvements, and organizing the upcoming 2013 JPC.
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HRTC Overview as of 07/15/2012 T.C. Chair Mr. Steven Frolik Phone: (310) 336-5743 Email: Steven.A.Frolik@aero.org Subcommittees TC Members Best Paper Awards Brian Brady Continuing Education JosephMajdalani General Awards Scott Claflin Membership Scott Claflin Publications MadhanBala Technical Programs Marti Chiaverini Webmaster Brett Williams • 35 Total • 25 Regular • 0 Associate • 10 International • Category • 23% Industry • 17% Small Business • 20% Academia • 11% Government • 29% International • International members • Italy: 2 • Israel: 3 • Japan: 2 • South Korea: 2 • India: 1 • 3 Members Added • 2 Rotated Off Vice Chair/Chair-Elect Dr. Brian Evans Phone: (408) 541-1481 Email: brian@spg-corp.com Treasurer Dr. Jeff Michlitsch Phone: (310) 336-2783 Email:Jeffrey.M.Michlitsch@aero.org
HRTC Activities as of 07/15/2012 Recent Conference Performance Accomplishments • Conducted Hybrid Design Short Course at 2011 JPC • Organized 9 Sessions with 39 papers at 2012 JPC • Organized HRTC Student Meeting at 2012 JPC • Conducted HRTC Steering Committee Meeting in June 2012 • Submitted Aerospace America Year-End Article • Published “Fundamentals of Hybrid Rocket Combustion and Propulsion” in 2007 • Selected Best Paper and Best Student Paper awards at 2011 JPC • Hybrid related e-mail updates provided to HRTC members JPC 2012 Abstracts Received:39 Abstracts Accepted: 39 Sessions: 9 Withdrawals/No-Shows: TBD Issues / Help Needed • HRTC website needs improvement • Increase formal membership in HRTC Initiatives & Plans Financial Status and Other Activities • Evaluate Hybrid Design short course and determine when to offer it next • Encourage papers that address cost / benefit comparisons between hybrid and liquid/solid propulsion • Encourage liaisons between other committees • Organize a successful 2013 JPC • Continue Student HRTC Meeting • Currently $9075.03 in HRTC account