TFAWS 2023
Thirty-fourth annual TFAWS, hosted by Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
Held at The Hotel at The University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland
Conference dates were August 21-25, 2023
Marked the return of TFAWS to an in-person, non-virtual event
TFAWS 2022
Thirty-third annual TFAWS, hosted by Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
Held virtually due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conference dates were September 6-9, 2022
TFAWS 2021
Thirty-second annual TFAWS, hosted by Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Held virtually due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conference dates were August 24-26, 2021
TFAWS 2020
Thirty-first annual TFAWS, hosted by Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
Held virtually due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conference dates were August 18-20, 2020
This was the first time TFAWS was held in a virtual-only environment
TFAWS 2019
Thirtieth annual TFAWS, hosted by Langley Research Center (LaRC)
Theme: “30 Years of TFAWS: Power of the Past, Force of the Future”
Held at Newport News Marriott at City Center in Newport News, Virginia
Conference dates were August 26-30, 2019
TFAWS 2018
Twenty-ninth annual TFAWS, hosted by Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Held at the Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, Texas
Conference dates were August 20-24, 2018
TFAWS 2017
Twenty-eighth annual TFAWS, hosted by Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
Held at The Westin at Bridge Street Town Centre in Huntsville, Alabama
Conference dates were August 21-25, 2017
TFAWS 2016
Twenty-seventh annual TFAWS, hosted by Ames Research Center (ARC)
Held at Ames Research Center in Moffet Field, California
Conference dates were August 1-4, 2016
TFAWS 2015
Twenty-sixth annual TFAWS, hosted by Goddard Space Flight Center
Held at the DoubleTree Inn in Silver Spring, Maryland
Conference dates were August 3-7, 2015
TFAWS 2014
Twenty-fifth annual TFAWS, hosted by Glenn Research Center
Theme: “25 Years of Thermal and Fluids Innovation and Collaboration”
Held at the Cleveland Convention Center in downtown Cleveland, OH
Conference dates were August 4-8, 2014
First year the website transitioned to a common site theme and archive to be consistent with new NASA policies
TFAWS 2013
Twenty-fourth annual TFAWS, hosted by Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
Theme: “Analysis Excellence from the Ground Up and Beyond!”
Held at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida
Conference dates were July 29 – August 2, 2013
TFAWS 2012
Twenty-third annual TFAWS, hosted by Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Theme: “Promoting Excellence in all Aspects of Design, Analysis, Build, and Test”
Held at The Westin Pasadena Hotel in Pasadena, California
Conference dates were August 13-17, 2012
TFAWS 2011
Twenty-second annual TFAWS, hosted by Langley Research Center (LaRC)
Theme: “Developing Our Future in Aeronautics and Space Through Technology”
Held at Newport News Marriott at City Center in Newport News, Virginia
Conference dates were August 15-19, 2011
TFAWS 2010
Twenty-first annual TFAWS, hosted by Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Theme: “Innovating Technologies for Tomorrow through Teamwork Today”
Held at South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center in League City, Texas
Conference dates were August 16-20, 2010
This was the first year the NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) began sponsorship of TFAWS, which has continued through to the present day.
TFAWS 2009
Twentieth annual TFAWS, hosted by Marshall Space Flight Center
Held at The Shelby Center in Huntsville, Alabama
Conference dates were August 11-13, 2009
Emphasis was placed on the thermal/fluids design and analyses challenges in supporting NASA’s Constellation Program
TFAWS 2008
Nineteenth annual TFAWS, hosted by Ames Research Center (ARC)
Theme: “Analysis to Support the Next 50 Years of Space Exploration”
Held at San Jose State University in San Jose, CA
Conference dates were August 18 -22, 2008
Event was co-hosted by San Jose State University Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering
TFAWS 2007
Eighteenth annual TFAWS, hosted by Glenn Research Center (GRC)
Held at the Corporate College East, in Warrensville Heights, OH
Conference dates were September 10-14, 2007
TFAWS 2006
Seventeenth annual TFAWS, hosted by Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
Held at the University of Maryland
Conference dates were August 7-11, 2006
TFAWS 2005
Sixteenth annual TFAWS, hosted by Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
Held at the University of Central Florida, in Orlando, Florida
Conference dates were August 8-12, 2005
TFAWS 2004
Fifteenth annual TFAWS, hosted by Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Theme: “Fueling your Analytical Fire”
Held at the Pasadena Conference Center in Pasadena, California
Conference dates were August 30 – September 3, 2004
TFAWS 2003
Fourteenth annual TFAWS, hosted by Langley Research Center (LaRC)
Theme: “Heat Transfer and CFD: Bridging the Gap for the Next Generation”
Held at Old Dominion University (ODU)’s Peninsula Higher Education Center in Hampton, Virginia.
Conference dates were August 18-22, 2003.
First year for Open Lab, restricted number of simultaneous activities.
TFAWS 2002
Thirteen annual TFAWS, hosted by Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Theme: “Concurrent Engineering: Pushing the Limits”
Held at University of Houston-Clear Lake in Houston, Texas
Conference dates were August 12-16, 2002
TFAWS 2001
Twelfth annual TFAWS, hosted by Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
Held at the Bevill Center, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama
Conference dates were September 10–14, 2001
TFAWS 2000
Eleventh annual TFAWS, hosted by the newly renamed Glenn Research Center (GRC), previously known as Lewis Research Center (LeRC), and co-sponsored by the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI)
Theme: “Bridging the Gap Between Research Design”
Held at The Forum Conference Center in downtown Cleveland, Ohio (first time the conference was not held at or nearby the GRC facility when hosted by that Center)
Conference dates were August 21–25, 2000
First year for turbomachinery classes
TFAWS 1999
Tenth annual TFAWS, hosted by Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
Theme: “Engineering Excellence: Tools and Techniques…”
Held at the Bevill Center, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama
Conference dates were September 13-17, 1999
TFAWS 1998
Ninth annual TFAWS, hosted by Lewis Research Center (LeRC)
Theme: “Engineering the Future”
Held onsite at NASA LeRC and Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) in Cleveland, Ohio
Conference dates were August 31 – September 4, 1998
Welcome address by NASA Chief Engineer
TFAWS 1997
Eighth annual TFAWS, hosted by Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Held at the University of Houston-Clear Lake in Houston, Texas
Conference dates were September 8-11, 1997
First year hosted by another NASA center (JSC), and first year with conference proceedings preserved online.
TFAWS 1996
Seventh annual TFAWS, hosted by Lewis Research Center (LeRC)
Added NASA Delegates Meeting
Initiated CATFANS and thermal chat email lists
Decided to resume annual TFAWS if, and only if, other NASA centers would host in alternate years
TFAWS 1994
Sixth annual TFAWS, hosted by Lewis Research Center (LeRC)
Voted to hold TFAWS every other year
Lectures held at OAI and Hands-On classes at NASA and Contractor training rooms
TFAWS 1993
Fifth annual TFAWS, hosted by Lewis Research Center (LeRC)
Lectures held at OAI and Hands-On classes at NASA and Contractor training rooms
TFAWS 1992
Fourth annual TFAWS, hosted by Lewis Research Center (LeRC)
Partnered with OAI (Ohio Aerospace Institute)
Lectures held at OAI and Hands-On classes at NASA and Contractor training rooms
TFAWS 1991
Third annual TFAWS, hosted by Lewis Research Center (LeRC)
Fluids added for the fluids aspect of the host branch
Classes spread out across LeRC grounds
TFAWS 1990
Second annual TFAWS, hosted by Lewis Research Center (LeRC)
Added Hands-On training class (SINDA, PATRAN/Pthermal)
TSS (Thermal Synthesizer System) debuted as a presentation
Held at NASA LeRC and the Harley Hotel
TFAWS 1989
First annual TFAWS, hosted by Lewis Research Center (LeRC)
Prompted by the Space Station Freedom thermal analysis software requirements
SINDA 85 Class with Brent Cullimore
8 Papers
Held in the NASA LeRC Main Auditorium