Aerospace Engineering Expert Witnesses in California

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Aerospace engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including aircraft design, spacecraft design, satellite communications, propulsion systems, and aerodynamics. Some of the most common aerospace engineering expert witness specialties also include flight testing, avionics, aircraft safety, aerospace materials, and navigation systems. They can opine on the effects of aircraft accidents, system failures, design flaws, material defects, and regulatory compliance.

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Dr. William Hartwell Woodruff, PhDView profile

ID: 111872

Dr. William Woodruff, PhD

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California

Dr. William Woodruff has over 30 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Aerospace Engineering. He earned his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois, and his MS and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan. Formerly, Dr. Woodruff held roles as a Consulting Engineer at ProAnalysis, Inc., as a Researcher at the NASA Langley Research Center,...

Dr. Kenneth Lee Orloff, PhDView profile

ID: 6249687

Dr. Kenneth Orloff, PhD

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California

Dr. Kenneth L. Orloff has 55 years of experience in Aeronautical Engineering. He earned his BS in Physics from Harvey Mudd College, his MA in Physics, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Santa Barbara. Today, this expert is Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as an Airline Transport Pilot, an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, and a Flight...

Aerospace Engineering Expert Witness FAQs

An aerospace engineering expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving aircraft design, aviation safety, flight systems, and more. They can offer insight into technical issues, standards, and practices.

Cases involving aircraft accidents, patent disputes over aerospace technology, product liability claims for aviation equipment, or regulatory compliance issues often require an aerospace engineering expert.

Yes, they can provide crucial insights into the technical aspects of aerospace designs and technologies, helping to determine if there has been a patent infringement.

Yes, there are many subspecialties including aerodynamics, avionics, propulsion systems, structural analysis, and materials science. The right expert depends on the specifics of your case.

They can analyze accident reports, maintenance records, and other data to determine if design flaws or manufacturing defects contributed to the accident.

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