Of necessity, NASA has pioneered numerous modes of electricity generation and storage in order to power space missions with unique power requirements. Thermoelectric generation, solar generation and electrochemical systems have been perfected in order to power missions that have lasted from days to decades. On Saturday, November 12, we have the privilege of hearing Dr. Rao Surampudi (bio)of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory speak on NASA’s latest power generation systems. Dr. Surampudi will provide a glimpse into the cutting edge technologies that may transition to the commercial and consumer markets in order to satisfy the world’s growing appetite for energy.
Refreshments and light snacks will be served.
Speaker: Dr. Rao Surampudi
Title: Advanced Power Generation and Storage at NASA JPL
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2016
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Location: CSU Channel Islands Boating Center
3880 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, CA 93035 (Google Map, driving directions below)
Cost: Free. Your RSVP via the form below is kindly requested.
Rao Surampudi is the Manager of the Power Systems Program Office at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). He has over 40 years research and development experience in the development of advanced power generation and energy storage technologies for various aerospace and terrestrial applications. He led the development of primary lithium batteries and rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries for NASA and DOD applications and Direct Methanol Fuel Cells for terrestrial applications. He has also supported a number of flight missions including Mars Path Finder, Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Exploration Rovers and Mars Science Laboratory. He has authored/co-authored more than two hundred publications/presentations and over thirty patents. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Indian Institute of Technology. He is the recipient of the prestigious NASA Exceptional Technology Achievement Medal and several other awards from NASA and JPL.
Driving from north of Oxnard, CA
- Merge onto US-101 S. to Los Angeles
- Take the exit toward Victoria Ave./ Channel Islands Harbor 0.2 mi.
- Turn left at Valentine Rd. 0.1 mi.
- Turn right at S. Victoria Ave. 5.4 mi.
- Turn right at W. Channel Islands Blvd. 0.5 mi.
- Turn left to stay on W. Channel Islands Blvd. 417 ft.
- Slight left at Harbor Blvd. 0.5 mi.
- Turn left into the Channel Islands Boating Center Parking Lot
- If you have passed the Whale’s tail restaurant you have gone past our location.
Driving from south of Oxnard, CA
- Merge onto US-101 N toward Ventura
- Take the Victoria Ave. exit toward Channel Island Harbor 0.2 mi.
- Turn left at S. Victoria Ave. 5.5 mi.
- Turn right at W. Channel Islands Blvd. 0.5 mi.
- Turn left to stay on W. Channel Islands Blvd. 417 ft.
- Slight left at Harbor Blvd. 0.5 mi.
- Turn left into the Channel Islands Boating Center Parking Lot
- If you have passed the Whale’s tail restaurant you have gone past our location.