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ATA has been a leader in methods development for design, analysis, and test for more than 45 years.

As a result of this experience, ATA regularly produces technical papers and presents at conferences. Our
technical papers draw on our vast industry experience and cover topics in all areas of ATA business. Learn
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Jayson, E.M. Numerical and Experimental Investigations of a Hard Disk Drive Subject to Shock and Vibration. (Partial Ph.D. Dissertation, Mechanical Engineering), 2003.
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Jayson, E.M., J. Murphy, P.W. Smith, and F.E. Talke. Head Slap Simulation for Linear and Rotary Shock Impulses. Tribology International 36, 2003. pp. 311–316.
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Jayson, E.M., P.W. Smith, and F.E. Talke. Shock Modeling of the Head-Media Interface in an Operational Hard Disk Drive. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics 39, No. 5, Sept 2003.
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Napolitano, K.L. , and P.A. Blelloch. Automated Selection of Shaker Locations for Modal Tests. 21st International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC) on Structural Dynamics, Kissimmee, FL, Feb 2003.
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Napolitano, K.L. , and R.D. Brillhart. Calculating Modal Mass from Multiple-Shaker Sine Tests. 21st International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC) on Structural Dynamics, Kissimmee, FL, Feb 2003.
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Shelton, H., J.O. Sullivan, and K. Gall. Analysis of the Fatigue Failure of a Mountain Bike Front Shock. Jun 2003.
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Vold, H. Structural Control and Monitoring Using Adaptive Spatio-Temporal Filtering. Apr 2003.
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Blades, E., D. Marcum, and B. Mitchell. Simulation of Spinning Missile Flow Fields Using U2NCLE. AIAA-2002-2797. 20th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, 2002.
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Brillhart, R. Improving Test Efficiency and Accuracy with TEDS. 20th Aerospace Testing Seminar, Manhattan Beach, CA, Mar 2002.
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Brillhart, R. Integration of Multiple Tools for Efficient Test Data Manipulation. 10th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), Los Angeles, CA, Feb 2002.
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Brillhart, R., and D. Osterholt. Combined Test for Improved Delta IV RL10B-2 Development. 10th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), Los Angeles, CA, Feb 2002.
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Brillhart, R., and M. Dillion. Automated Test Setup in Modal Testing. 10th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), Los Angeles, CA, Feb 2002.
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Gessel, D., A. Slocum, A. Sprunt, and S. Ziegenhagen. Realistic Spring Probe Testing Methods and Results. 2002.
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Jayson, E.M, J. Murphy, P.W. Smith, and F.E. Talke. Shock and Head Slap Simulations of Operational and Nonoperational Hard Disk Drives. Sep 2002.
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Jayson, E.M., J. Murphy, P.W. Smith, and F.E. Talke. Effects of Air Bearing Stiffness on a Hard Disk Drive Subject to Shock and Vibration. Dec 2002.
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Ochinero, T.T., and M.W. Hyer. Warpage of Large Curved Composite Panels Due to Manufacturing Anomalies. 2002.
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Ochinero, T.T., and M.W. Hyer. Manufacturing Distortions of Curved Composite Panels. Mar 2002.
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Pray, C.M. , S.A. Hambric. Finite Element Study of Harmonic Forcing Function Scattering Mechanisms for Cylindrical Structures. Proceedings of 2002 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, New Orleans, LA, Nov 17-22, 2002.
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Vold, H. Twist, Windup, Torque and Torsional Vibrations by Counting Gear Teeth and Encoder Pulses; also Something on Shaft Angle Domain Analysis. February 2002.
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Waniewski Sur, T.A., C.E. Brennen, and F. Raichlen. Bow Wave Dynamics. Journal of Ship Research, Mar 2002.
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