George Washington University's Virginia Science and Technology Campus (VSTC) based in scenic Ashburn, Virginia has launched the "Tech Acceleration Zone (TAZ)" initiative to bring public and private sector together to build better, faster and more cost effective business technology solutions and help grow the regional technology economy. TAZ is pleased to present regular TAZ Transformation Workshop for education, training, and networking. Agend...

Developed for commercial transportation officials, representatives of federal agencies, staff of non-governmental relief organizations and emergency managers, this course is instrumental in understanding how any organization involved in the accident response can most effectively support the family assistance efforts. NTSB Transportation Disaster Assistance specialists, clinicians and other professionals will present a variety of disaster respo...

The Background: The George Washington University Virginia Science and Technology Campus (VSTC) based in scenic Ashburn, Virginia will launch the "Technology Acceleration Zone" initiative in Fall 2015 to drive public value through private growth in partnership with transformation catalysts Launch Dream, LLC and GOVonomy, Inc. The Goal: The goal of the GW Technology Acceleration Zone is to systematically bring federal, state and local government...

This course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of the procedures and methods used and the skills required with all aspects of helicopter accident investigation. Examples from recent investigations will be used to demonstrate particular aspects of the investigative process. Overview NTSB Legal Authorities, mission, and structure NTSB "party" process Operational and mechanical aspects of helicopter performance Fracture recogniti...

This intensive, hands-on, three-day course covers a wide range of aircraft occupant survivability issues, including case studies highlighting key components of accident survivability, cabin safety and emergency equipment. The material will be presented in seminar and workshop format by staff from NTSB, NASA-Langley Research Center, and the FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute. Overview Introduction to crashworthiness Flight attendant emergenc...

The George Washington University Virginia Science and Technology Campus (VSTC) based in scenic Ashburn, Virginia will launch the "Technology Acceleration Zone" initiative in Fall 2015 to drive public value through private growth in partnership with transformation catalysts Launch Dream, LLC and GOVonomy, Inc. The Goal: The goal of the GW Technology Acceleration Zone is to systematically bring federal, state and local governments, government te...

This course, led by NTSB senior investigators, details how the Safety Board investigates railroad and rail transit accidents and what it expects of participants in an investigation. Overview NTSB overview and history Authority of the NTSB Office of Railroad, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials NTSB go-team and the on-scene investigation The “party” process Post on-scene investigation Services and support provided to families of accide...

This seminar will provide an introduction to injury biomechanics, including terminology, and outline the state of knowledge of the biomechanics of impact to the main anatomical regions. The circumstances under which trauma is generated, the effect of variations in the population on injury outcomes, and the consequences for occupant restraint for both vehicle and airplane design. This course is recommended for engineering students and professio...

Day 1: Cognitive Interviewing for Accident Investigators - BASIC This session provides the foundational knowledge and skills needed to conduct interviews of participants in, and witnesses to, transportation incidents or accidents. Emphasis will be on the cognitive interviewing technique to maximize the amount and quality of information obtained during investigative interviews. Day 2: Cognitive Interviewing for Accident Investigators - ADVANCED...

This course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of the procedures and methods used and the skills required to investigate an aircraft accident. Examples from recent NTSB investigations will be used to demonstrate particular aspects of the investigative process. Overview Site documentation and management Operational and mechanical aspects of aircraft performance Turbine and reciprocating engines Fire and explosions Fracture reco...