Pathways to Capabilities
The Directed Energy (DE) Systems Symposium focuses on systems aspects of DE in a limited-attendance environment.
The Systems Symposium consists of co-located technical sessions organized by six separate conferences, with joint
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technical and plenary sessions to encourage discussion outside narrow technical limits. The purpose of this third annual
Symposium was (1) to examine status of DE technologies to support transition to weapon acquisition,
(2) to understand employment opportunities and needs for DE technologies,
(3) to integrate the DE technology community with the warfighter to enable technology to warfighter transition and
(4) to provide a forum to enable technical exchange between the six conference technologies.
Some portions of the Symposium were conducted at the SECRET level. Attendance at all sessions was
limited to U.S. citizens with classified visit requests on file and who are employees of the U.S. Government or its contractors.
Highlights
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- Directed Energy 101
- Introduction to FEL
- Beam Control for Laser Systems
- HEL in the Extended Air Defense Simulation
- Uncertainty Analysis for Laser Effects Testing and Analysis
- Beam Directors 101
- Atmospheric Effects
- HEL Effects
- Active Denial Systems
- HPM Systems for Counter Materiel Applications
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- Multiple, co-located technical meetings
- Invited speakers
- Technical presentations
- Short courses
- Evening reception at Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Exhibit booths
- Employment opportunities
Agenda
Although last minute changes did occur, the technical program as originally published
is available here in PDF form.
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Location & Accommodations
Sessions were held at the Naval Postgraduate School, the
Monterey Convention Center, and the
Monterey Marriott, 350 Calle Principal, Monterey.
Companions Program
Monterey is a major California vacation destination, and many registrants were accompanied
by companions. Daytime activities for companions of registrants were planned.
At past Directed Energy Systems Symposia, these have included tours in the Monterey area.
In addition, companions were able to participate in the catered events at the Symposium that
are held in open, public areas upon payment of a separate companion's fee.
Symposium Contacts
