A Practical Approach to Space Environment Effects
Workshop Detail:
This workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of the space environment, its potential effects on spacecraft materials and designs, and strategies to mitigate associated risks. Attendees will gain insight into the challenges of designing and operating spacecraft in the harsh space environment, learn the latest tools and techniques for assessing and managing risks, and engage in hands-on activities to reinforce their understanding of key concepts. Through lectures, case studies, and group exercises, attendees will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to develop reliable, cost-effective designs.
This workshop will cover a wide range of topics including:
- Space environment factors
- Spacecraft charging
- Radiation effects
- Case studies on mission failures
- Practical guidance on simulation, testing, and analysis
The workshop will give attendees the opportunity to learn from and network with industry experts who have collaborated with prestigious space organizations. It also provides the opportunity to learn from the successes and failures of past missions, helping attendees to avoid common pitfalls and to adopt best practices in their own work.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for those involved in the design of space systems and satellites. Attendees will learn critical simulation and test approaches from world renowned industry experts aimed at identifying design challenges and program risks earlier and more effectively.
Schedule:
April 28 – 29, 2025
Registration includes lunch and breaks daily.
Workshop Fee:
Space environmental effects workshop and early admission (before Jan. 31, 2025): $1,800
Space environmental effects workshop and general admission (Feb. 1 – April 25, 2025): $2,000
Instructors
Michael Campola
Michael is currently the leader of the Radiation Effects and Analysis Group at National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Goddard Space Flight Center (NASA-GSFC). Michael joined the Flight Data Systems and Radiation Effects Branch at NASA-GSFC in 2007. Throughout his career, he has been working on the center’s spaceflight projects to capture system-level radiation response through analysis and ground-based testing of semiconductors with research into promising future technologies through the NASA Electronic Parts and Packaging (NEPP) program. The primary goal of this work and research is to provide support for mission success through implementation of Radiation Hardness Assurance (RHA) practices. He is a member of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society (NPSS).
Nicole Pothier McGillivray
Nicole Pothier McGillivray, Carrington Shield Strategies, LLC: Nicole specializes in spacecraft charged particle interactions. With expertise in radiation effects and spacecraft charging, she’s contributed to diverse platforms. Nicole holds degrees in Meteorology/Climatology, Planetary Science and Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Science. She joined the industry in 2015 at Electro Magnetic Applications, Inc. (EMA), transitioning to roles at SEAKR Engineering, Inc., and Maxar Space Systems in 2018 and 2022, respectively. Nicole founded Carrington Shield Strategies, LLC (CSS) in 2024, for which she serves as the Owner and Chief Engineer. CSS was founded to provide the aerospace community at large with consulting services in the area of space environment effects. Thriving on challenges, Nicole passionately solves complex problems in the aerospace industry.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Cancellations received more than 28 days prior to the conference start date are subject to a processing fee of 4% of the total registration, plus any direct expenses incurred by EMA.
- Cancellations received 15 – 28 days prior to the conference start date are subject to a $250 cancellation fee plus any direct expenses incurred by EMA.
- Cancellations received 8 – 14 days prior to the conference start date are subject to a $500 cancellation fee plus any direct expenses incurred by EMA.
- No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than seven days prior to the conference start date.
- No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather or travel disruptions/cancellations.
- Registrations may be transferred without incurring any penalty or fee.
Contact us:
Email: ema.expo@ema3d.com
Phone: (720) 974-1215
