Damage Assessment for System Safety (DASS)
Course Description
Sophisticated mathematical models and methods have been developed to estimate the level of impact of a hazardous condition. This course is intended to provide an overall understanding of these methods to help managers and system safety analysis reviewers understand the analysis conducted and results obtained by the experts in the field. Specifically, methods for modeling the impact of fire and explosion, debris distribution from an explosion, and toxic gas dispersion are discussed.
Objectives: To provide an overall understanding of the methods and models used to estimate the damage extent caused by hazardous conditions.
Who Should Attend: Individuals who desire to gain a broad perspective of system safety analysis.
Course
DASS 27-1 (hybrid)
DASS 27-2 (hybrid)
Dates
18-20 Aug 2026
09-11 Mar 2027
Course Outline
- Fire and Explosion Phenomena and Modeling
- TNT Equivalents
- Debris Field Caused by a Vessel Explosion or Missile Explosion in the Air
- Hazardous Material (liquid) Spill and Evaporation
- Toxic Gas Dispersion
- Expected Casualty Computation for Space and Missile Application
Prerequisite: Attendees should have an engineering or hard science background.
CEU: 2.1
Course Duration: 3.0 Days
Tuition: $2,400 (July 2026-June 2027)
This program is open to all eligible individuals. The Aviation Safety and Security Program operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.