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Dartmouth Airship Ventures Alumni Seminar 2009 090620

Dartmouth SV Alumni Seminar: Adventures in Air and Space

Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley (DAASV) presented their Dartmouth Alumni Seminar 2009 at Moffett Field in Mountain View, CA on 6/20/2009. They were joined by members of Dartmouth Club of Greater San Francisco and the California Bay Area Chapter of the Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network to meet at Airship Ventures in Nasa Research Park.

We viewed the Zeppelin airship taking off and landing and attended lectures about lighter-than-air travel and space travel. We also had a very pleasant picnic lunch outside where we could watch the airship Eureka passing by, giving passenger rides around the San Francisco Bay Area. Twelve seats on the airship were made available for DAASV to give out as part of the charity fund raising activity.

More information:
http://www.daasv.org/
http://www.dartmouthsf.org/
http://www.denbayarea.org/
http://www.airshipventures.com/
http://engineering.dartmouth.edu/alumni/astronaut.html

These images are available for download by Airship Ventures, Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley, and their guests, (C) George Hamma 2009. If any images are published, a photo credit to George Hamma would be appreciated.
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  • The first activity of the day was to go to the Flight Operations Center next to famous Hanger 1 to view the Zeppelin airship Eureka taking off. This giant building was designed to hold the rigid airships of the 1930s.

    The first activity of the day was to go to the Flight Operations Center next to famous Hanger 1 to view the Zeppelin airship Eureka taking off. This giant building was designed to hold the rigid airships of the 1930s.

  • There was also a gathering of rocketry enthusiasts eager to fire off their homemade rockets from the area near the Flight Control Center. Not everyone involved appeared to be totally enthusiastic.

    There was also a gathering of rocketry enthusiasts eager to fire off their homemade rockets from the area near the Flight Control Center. Not everyone involved appeared to be totally enthusiastic.

  • The Airship Ventures' airship Eureka loading passengers for the first trip of the day.

    The Airship Ventures' airship Eureka loading passengers for the first trip of the day.

  • The Airship Ventures' airship Eureka after takeoff, headed toward the Flight Operations Center.

    The Airship Ventures' airship Eureka after takeoff, headed toward the Flight Operations Center.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. Note the two engines, one on each side, well away from the passenger-carrying gondola below.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. Note the two engines, one on each side, well away from the passenger-carrying gondola below.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. On this airship, every seat is a window seat.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. On this airship, every seat is a window seat.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. Because there is a rigid structure within the airship, the motors can be attached to the side, providing more efficient and effective control than with a blimp.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. Because there is a rigid structure within the airship, the motors can be attached to the side, providing more efficient and effective control than with a blimp.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. The aft engine drives two propellers for enhanced maneuverability at low speed.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. The aft engine drives two propellers for enhanced maneuverability at low speed.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka.

  • Scott and Al provide an important ice contribution for the later picnic.

    Scott and Al provide an important ice contribution for the later picnic.

  • The headquarters of Airship Ventures at the NASA Research Park.

    The headquarters of Airship Ventures at the NASA Research Park.

  • Setting up the sign-in table and the theme piece.

    Setting up the sign-in table and the theme piece.

  • Dartmouth has taken over the activity for the day.

    Dartmouth has taken over the activity for the day.

  • James and Scott log in guests as they arrive.

    James and Scott log in guests as they arrive.

  • Important nourishment is prepared for later.

    Important nourishment is prepared for later.

  • Janet has her own lighter-than-air decorations to set the theme.

    Janet has her own lighter-than-air decorations to set the theme.

  • More guests arrive.

    More guests arrive.

  • The airship is visible approaching Moffett Field.

    The airship is visible approaching Moffett Field.

  • Next to Hanger 1.

    Next to Hanger 1.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. It's coming in to land to exchange groups of passengers.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. It's coming in to land to exchange groups of passengers.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. The engines can be rotated to provide effective thrust for landing.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. The engines can be rotated to provide effective thrust for landing.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. Turning into the wind.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. Turning into the wind.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. Twelve passengers deplane, and another 12 get on board, in less than five minutes.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. Twelve passengers deplane, and another 12 get on board, in less than five minutes.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. The airship is surprisingly nimble for being so large - taking off for another tour.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka. The airship is surprisingly nimble for being so large - taking off for another tour.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka.

  • The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka.

    The Airship Ventures' Zeppelin airship Eureka.

  • We return to the venue after viewing the passenger exchange.

    We return to the venue after viewing the passenger exchange.

  • The crowd is gathering.

    The crowd is gathering.

  • New arrivals check in.

    New arrivals check in.

  • Lots of old friends and new ones are riveted with the opportunity to share their lives and anticipate the day's activities.

    Lots of old friends and new ones are riveted with the opportunity to share their lives and anticipate the day's activities.

  • New graduates, parents, and siblings are all in attendance.

    New graduates, parents, and siblings are all in attendance.

  • Gathering inside for presentations.

    Gathering inside for presentations.

  • James introduces the event and the first Zeppelin ride winners are announced.

    James introduces the event and the first Zeppelin ride winners are announced.

  • Congratulations for a pair of tickets to ride the Zeppelin.

    Congratulations for a pair of tickets to ride the Zeppelin.

  • The attendees at Airship Ventures anticipating the presentations to come.

    The attendees at Airship Ventures anticipating the presentations to come.

  • James introduces Brian Hall, President of Airship Ventures, who explained how the company was conceived and the Zeppelin airship procured.

    James introduces Brian Hall, President of Airship Ventures, who explained how the company was conceived and the Zeppelin airship procured.

  • The inside of the airship contains a rigid structure and flexible lower part maintained by air pressure.

    The inside of the airship contains a rigid structure and flexible lower part maintained by air pressure.

  • Katharine Board, Pilot, explained her history and how she came to be at Airship Ventures.

    Katharine Board, Pilot, explained her history and how she came to be at Airship Ventures.

  • Katharine Board, Pilot, Airship Ventures, talked about the view from her office (piloting the airship).

    Katharine Board, Pilot, Airship Ventures, talked about the view from her office (piloting the airship).

  • Katharine explained how pressure is adjusted using the air-filled ballonets.

    Katharine explained how pressure is adjusted using the air-filled ballonets.

  • Katharine also explained the adjustable motors that could both provide motive force for flight and thrust for maneuvering on takeoff and landing.

    Katharine also explained the adjustable motors that could both provide motive force for flight and thrust for maneuvering on takeoff and landing.

  • Following their presentations, there was an extended and enthusiastic question-and-answer session with Brian and Katharine.

    Following their presentations, there was an extended and enthusiastic question-and-answer session with Brian and Katharine.

  • Everyone seemed to be very attentive.

    Everyone seemed to be very attentive.

  • There was much to learn about the business model, airship operations, and the excitement of creating a new enterprise.

    There was much to learn about the business model, airship operations, and the excitement of creating a new enterprise.

  • New graduates and families enjoyed their first young alumni activity.

    New graduates and families enjoyed their first young alumni activity.

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