8:10 am   Introduction
Tutorial Co-Chair: Hadi Navid, The Johns Hopkins University - APL
Tutorial Co-Chair: Nabil Copty, QinetiQ North America 

Session 1 - Modal Data Acquisition with an Eye to Modal Analysis

Instructor: Mark Marraccini
Spectral Dynamic, Inc.
www.spectraldynamics.com

The purpose of this tutorial is to educate engineers and technicians about data acquisition techniques in preparation for Modal Analyses. This tutorial will quickly review the data acquisition and analysis process and highlight measurements required for further analysis of modes of vibration. It will detail a planning process for developing an acquisition and analysis methodology for the required needs of modal analysis. A discussion of the requirement for the type of data and information about the Device to-be Tested (DTD) will aid the attendee in the process of gathering data and performing the Modal analyses. Attendees should come away with answers to these types of questions: what is modal analysis, what kind of data should I gather, how do I gather it, what do I do with it, how long will it take me to collect it??  


Session 2 - QCM: Theory & Practice

Moderator: Scott Wallace
QCM Research
www.qcmresearch.com
Although quartz crystal microbalances (QCMs) have been around for many years, there is still quite a bit of confusion concerning their use in the materials and contamination industries. This tutorial will address many of the frequently asked questions which have come up over the years, including: what they are, how they work, what factors affect their sensitivity, what is the best way to mount them, what environmental concerns need to be taken into account, what factors affect their stability, can they be used to measure particulate as well as molecular flux, how to clean the accumulated mass from the surface after the test.  


Session 3 - Modern Vacuum Generation Techniques and Residual Gas Analysis

Instructor: Steve Foster & Paul Dabrowski
Pfeiffer Vacuum
www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com
Residual Gas Analysis (RGA) is an analytical technique used for identifying the gases present in vacuum environments. The equipment used in performing RGA is simply referred to as a residual gas analyzer. Vacuum quality is a parameter important to many sub-atmospheric pressure applications and residual gas analysis in vacuum systems has evolved over the last 40 years to the point where it is routine in most areas of research and process environments. This widespread use of the application owes much to the development of the quadrupole mass filter which allowed compact mass spectrometers to be developed. We will look at the history of the Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (QMS) and some recent development trends that will enhance the utilization of these tools in the near future.  


Session 4 - Adding Measurements & Analysis to Your PLC Automation System

Instructor: Steve McAlonan
National Instruments
www.ni.com

This tutorial is designed to introduce attendees to the benefits that National Instruments LabVIEW and Programmable Automation Controllers can add to their existing PLC automation systems. The seminar will introduce the attendees to the strengths of NI software and hardware tools, from high speed measurements and direct sensor connectivity to running advanced control algorithms and designing custom hardware for industrial applications. Through the seminar the attendees will also learn about different methods of connecting NI PACs to PLCs and industrial networks. During the seminar they will see demos and learn about other National Instruments customers who have benefited from these tools.  

Question-Answer Discussions to Follow Each Session