In the fall of 2004 I traveled to Berlin to present a research paper at the 14th International Symposium on the "Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Materials" (PATRAM). The paper, a collaborative effort with co-investigator Zelda Iams and titled:
"Thermal Assault and Polyurethane Foam – Evaluating Protective Mechanisms"
is available here: Thermal Assault-pdf
Six of us set out from Seattle that September: Glenn, Gisela, and Me (with Laveta) on the 16th, followed by Floyd and Zelda on the 18th. At the conclusion of the conference Laveta and I flew on to Italy for an eight day tour (vacation). And yes, we all had our little adventures…
For the full story including more photo’s, the "Distinguished Oral Presentation Award"
and my trip to Miami to receive it, see: (PATRAM-2004 Berlin)
The Estrel, our hotel (and PATRAM conference center) in Berlin
The Reichstag (The dome is on the roof).
Tuesday mid-morning program in the "Paris" Room"
Dinner at the Museum, Laveta and Zelda- Reichsbahn locomotive at right.
Dinner cruse through Berlin on the river Spree
The Berliner Dom – Berlin’s Cathedral
The Colosseum
Onsite filming of Casanova in the Piazzetta San Marco
