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...

Hiroshima, Japan serves as an ideal setting for academics, practitioners, policy-makers, first-responders and students who desire to share ideas, knowledge, research and experience in a forum of peaceful dialog and constructive outcomes. This year marks the 4th anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck northern Japan on March 11, 2011. Subsequent to the twin natural disasters, the health and safety of Japan as well as t...

To remain competitive in a rapidly changing global economy, renewing investment in American infrastructure is crucial. In the first decades of the 21st century, our global economic competitors have led the way in planning and building the transportation, power and trade networks of the future. To modernize America’s aging infrastructure, the President has proposed the GROW AMERICA Act, a six-year funding bill that would increase investme...

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...

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 U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) are hosting a Tampa Bay Region Infrastructure Resiliency to Climate Hazards Tabletop Exercise on March 16, 2015. Because of your leadership role in the community, your knowledge and expertise, you have been identified as a valuable asset and are invited to participate in this pilot program. This Tabletop Exercise is designed to bring together Federal...

Day 1: NTSB Investigations: What Legal Professionals Need to Know This session provides legal professionals with foundational knowledge needed to advise clients about the statutory framework that defines NTSB investigations, and the regulations, rules and practices NTSB follows in conducting its investigations. Presentations will also provide key information about what NTSB investigators consider important in critical phases of an investigatio...

This webinar addresses assessment, planning, and adaptation to not only better prepare for the next emergency, but to sustainably manage flooding, and stormwater to maintain human health and a vibrant local economy. Participants will leave this webinar with knowledge about the latest innovative approaches to understand the effects of inland flooding and apply low-impact development (LID), site design, and smart growth practices at different sc...

Evolving the Government Acquisition Marketplace Today's Government acquisition environment is fragmented and leads to many agencies duplicating efforts and establishing redundant acquisition programs. This meetings’ panel will focus on GSA's vision of mobilizing federal-wide expertise and guidance to improve federal buying by creating the "Government Acquisition Marketplace", to assist in procurement decision making for all government bu...

Three courses in one training event - two days of photography instruction and practical exercises in addition to one day of digital image processing. Day One – Technical Photography The principles of digital imaging will be explained and demonstrated. Participants will create images to apply techniques discussed in class. Participants should be familiar with the operation of their digital camera prior to attending the course. Day Two ...