COURSE CONTENT

Day One

Welcome, Overview of safety at Explosive Research Laboratory (ERL), Explosive 101
High Speed applications
Introduction to High Speed Imaging
Lenses and Optics in High-Speed Video
Illumination and Lighting Considerations
Triggering, Synchronization, and Data Management

Day Two

Introduction to Phantom Camera Control (PCC) Software
Hand-On Exercises
Introduction to High-Speed Motion Analysis Software

Important

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is REQUIRED for all participants on Day 3.

Steel or composite toe shoes/boots are required in order to participate in the practical training at the Explosive Research Laboratory (ERL) at Idaho Springs. Participants must supply their own shoes/boots.

Day Three

Practical Training at our Explosive Research Laboratory (ERL) at Idaho Springs, CO
Practical Exercise: Group test result analyses using motion analysis software

Day Four

Practical Exercise: Group test result analyses using motion analysis software
Group Presentations
Wrap-Up (Q&A, Evaluations)

Detailed Course Schedule

Day One		Classroom
8:00	Welcome and Introduction	Dr. Vilem Petr (CSM)
8:30	Course Overview and Instructions	Dr. Vilem Petr (CSM)
8:45	Break
9:00	Introduction to Explosive, Detonation, Initiation, and Shock Wave Physics	Dr. Vilem Petr (CSM)
9:45	Break
10:00	High Speed Applications	Dr. Vilem Petr (CSM)
11:15	Lunch
12:30	Introduction to High-Speed Imaging	Frank Mazella (Vision Research)
13:45	Break
14:00	Lenses and Optics in High-Speed Video	Frank Mazella (Vision Research)
14:45	Break
15:00	Illumination and Lighting Considerations	Frank Mazella (Vision Research)
15:45	Break
16:00	Camera Triggering and Synchronization	Frank Mazella (Vision Research)
16:45	Q&A, Class Dismissal	All Presenters
17:30	Small Buffet Reception	Everyone

Day Two		Classroom
8:00	Introduction to Phantom Camera Control (PCC) Software	Frank Mazella (Vision Research)
8:45	Break
9:00	Introduction to PCC (continued)	Frank Mazella (Vision Research)
9:45	Break
10:00	Hands-on Exercises	All Groups
10:45	Break
11:00	Hands-on Exercises	All Groups
12:00	Lunch
13:00	Hands-on Exercises	All Groups
13:45	Break
14:00	Hands-on Exercises	All Groups
14:45	Break
15:00	Introduction to PCC Measurement Tools	Frank Mazella (Vision Research)
15:45	Break
16:00	Hands-on Analysis Exercises	All Groups
16:45	ERL Safety Overview and Q & A	All Presenters
17:00	Adjourn

Day Three		Explosive Research Laboratory
Reminder: PPE is REQUIRED for all participants at the ERL.
8:00	Meet on campus in Golden for transportation to the ERL at Idaho Springs
8:15	Transportation to ERL	Carpool
9:00	Safety Training/Group Picture at ERL	Dr. Vilem Petr (CSM)
10:00	Hands-On Explosive Experiments (8 parts)	All Groups
14:00	Transportation back to campus in Golden	Provided by CSM
14:45	Group Analysis of Recorded Data	All Groups
17:00	Adjourn

Day Four		Classroom
8:00	Review Pointers and Group Analysis of Recorded Data (continued)	All Groups
8:45	Break
9:00	Presentation Delivery	All Groups
10:45	Break
11:00	Presentation Delivery	All Groups
11:45	Wrap-up (Q&A, Evaluations, and Awards)	Everyone
12:00	Adjourn