Calls for Papers DE M&S DE T&E Employment of DE FS Optical Comm HEL Lethality HEL Systems HP RF Non-Lethal DE USPL The Directed Energy (DE) Systems Symposium focuses on systems aspects of DE in a limited-attendance environment. This eleventh annual DE Systems Symposium consisted of co-located technical sessions organized by nine separate conferences, and includes joint technical and plenary sessions to encourage discussion outside narrow technical limits. To be considered for presentation in the Symposium technical program, an abstract must be submitted to a specific conference committee by 15 July. Instructions for submitting an abstract are available on the Symposium page. Directed Energy Modeling and Simulation Conference (to include experimentation) The modeling and simulation (M&S) of DE weapons, devices, systems, engagements, and missions is expanding in importance as DE systems are being developed and acquired. The heavy dependence upon M&S throughout the lifecycle of modern systems makes it a critical component for acquisition and transition success. Papers are solicited for the DE Modeling and Simulation Conference as described below: Papers are currently solicited for the 2016 DE M&S Conference. The Scope of the Conference encompasses the following:
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Directed Energy Test and Evaluation Conference The DE T&E Conference will assemble members from the government, academia, and industry to identify and assess current DE T&E capabilities as well as current/future capability gaps for testing developmental and transitioning systems. The goal of the Conference is to share information and build more collaboration among the members of the DE T&E community, and wherever possible, to take advantage of shared test methods, results, requirements, and objectives in order to save resources and improve test efficiency and quality. Papers are solicited for the DE Test and Evaluation Conference as described below:
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Employment of Directed Energy Weapons Conference The Employment of DE Weapons Conference provides a forum for the discussion of directed energy technologies employed as systems for the defense of the United States. The conference goal is to create an environment allowing for the exchange of ideas regarding the employment of directed energy weapon systems including laser and microwave technologies. Topics of interest include: operational employment concepts, systems developments, and barriers impeding employment. Papers are solicited for the Employment of DE Weapons Conference as described below: We are soliciting papers for the 2016 Employment of Directed Energy Weapons Conference focusing specifically on the technical and logistical challenges in providing a DE capability in an operational environment. Topic areas include:
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Free Space Optical Communications The implementation of Free Space Optical Communications systems is expanding in importance the demand for higher bandwidths and secure communications links grows exponentially. The goal of this Conference is to raise awareness about the on-going programs, share information and seek more collaboration among the members of the lasers and optics community. Our goal is to create a forum and environment for the exchange of information and ideas regarding the employment of free space optical communications systems to meet national and commercial needs. Papers are solicited for the Free Space Optical Communications Conference as described below:
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High Energy Laser Lethality Conference The High Energy Laser (HEL) Lethality Conference will assemble scientists and engineers interested in HEL weapon lethality. The objectives of the conference are: 1) address lethality requirements necessary to realize HEL weapons on the battlefield, 2) focus the conference on dynamic testing, modeling and analysis of complex targets, 3) use the forum as a means to inform the HEL community and potential HEL Weapons implementers of the latest findings regarding lethality work, 4) focus on specific missions of interest from a lethality viewpoint, and 5) to continue to cultivate synergism between the HEL communities to effectively transition High Energy Laser Weapons to the warfighter. Papers are solicited for the HEL Lethality Conference as described below: HEL lethality studies conducted by program offices and other research organizations working in the area of systems engineering and target system response will be featured. This includes engagement level analysis and system data supporting the development of HEL weapon lethality criteria for targets of interest. Work sponsored by program offices and other organizations conducting experimental as well as theoretical research will be presented. This includes basic optical, mechanical and thermal investigation on materials, components, and systems. Continuous Wave (CW), pulsed, and ultra-short pulsed (USP) laser effects will be covered. The technical committee plans to review the abstracts submitted and create a set of sessions that will emphasize lethality testing, modeling analysis and assessments, vulnerability assessments with special emphasis on current missions of interest. Joint sessions with other conferences are contemplated to fully exploit the interface between lethality, modeling & simulation and employment. Conference Committee
High Energy Laser Systems Conference The HEL Systems Conference was formed as a complement to the traditional DE Systems Symposium conferences and is focused on the major elements of an HEL Weapons System. The purpose of this conference is to not only review those elements but also the interface between these major elements. To that end, the HEL Systems Conference is soliciting contributions in the topic areas listed below. Papers are solicited for the HEL Systems Conference as described below:
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High Power RF Systems Workshop High Power Radio Frequency (HPRF) weapon systems, which deliver pulses of electromagnetic (EM) energy, can be used to disrupt, disable or potentially destroy critical electronic circuitry. HPRF delivers electromagnetic energy through coupling of the EM wave to target circuits through aperture or cable points of entry, inducing currents in the circuitry capable of causing a variety of effects. Non-kinetic counter-electronics (low collateral damage) applications of HPRF are characterized by: high intensity radio / micro-waves (can induce currents within electronic components causing a variety of effects); very short, intense high power and/or energy pulse producing a transient surge of current in electronics. Potential effects include: erroneous signals, system lock-up, shutdown, loss of communications between systems and physical damage. The High Power RF Systems Conference will highlight discussions of current scientific advances, programs, technology efforts, DE effects, M&S from physics-based to mission level, military utility, learning from past technical accomplishments and disappointments, and the future of directed energy. Papers are especially sought in Lessons Learned in DE System Integration and Employment/Deployment, and Potential Impacts of DE in the Battlefield. The Symposium Technical Program Committee will select contributions to the technical program based on submitted abstracts. Papers are solicited for High Power RF Systems Conference described below. Contributions do not need to fall within the emphasis or a focus area to be considered for presentation.
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Non-Lethal Directed Energy Weapons Systems and Enabling Technologies Conference The Non-Lethal Directed Energy Weapons Systems and Enabling Technologies Conference is accepting contributed abstracts. Conference Committee
Ultrashort Pulse Laser Workshop The Ultrashort Pulse Laser Workshop is the DEPS annual forum for ultrashort pulse laser technology, science, and applications. The goal of the meeting is to enable an enhanced understanding of the existing state-of-the-art in ultrashort pulse laser science and technology and its potential applications for National Security. Contributions are solicited for presentation at the Workshop in the topic areas listed below. The Workshop committee will select presentations based on the submitted abstract.
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