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Call for Papers
Contributions are solicited for presentation with a primary interest in topics that support a system level view of
Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) and activities that support the transition of DEW system, sub-system, or technology
toward an operational system. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- HPM System Demonstration Results (Phaser, Thor, etc.)
Contributors should focus on achievements made in the integration and demonstration of HPM (to include Ultra-Short Pulsed Laser and Particle Beam) hardware systems and the capability they bring to the warfighter. Of high value will be the articulation of the complete system development process including capability gap identification, requirements definition and flow-down, specific technical hurdles overcome by the effort (e.g. SWAP, physics, integration, etc), and status of the effort to date including results if available. Attention should be given to the entire kill-chain, from how the system finds the target to the engagement and assessment of effectiveness (F2T2EA). Well-rounded presentations will be given highest consideration, to include lessons learned for any areas of particular challenge or difficulty.
HEL System Demonstration Results (GBAD, HEL RZR, MeHEL, etc.)
A number of High Energy Laser systems are under development and have been either totally or partially tested. This session focuses on laboratory or field test results that assess the overall performance of the laser system. Interesting topics may include information on system SWaP of the mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical subsystems, excepted or actual far field power-in-the-bucket measurements to include jitter and other efficiency losses due to beam quality and atmosphere, command and control, predictive avoidance, target acquisition, aim-point control and other important system level performance measures. Laser based plenary orals presented at the 2017 DE Systems Symposium are encouraged to provide an update (e.g. GBAD, HADES, SHiELD, and others). This year's plenary speakers are also encouraged to submit a more detailed presentation on important system facts to enhance the information provided during their plenary. Looking for one historical presentation on a notable demonstration.
HPM Modeling & Effects
Presentations should cover end-to-end modeling capabilities for HPM (to include Ultra-Short Pulsed Laser and Particle Beam) technologies. Citing specific examples of successful designs using tools and architectures such as Galaxy, AFSIM, etc will be preferred. Presentations including tips for most effective use of distributed computations are desired. Effects presentations should focus on national and international capabilities to support the growing need for predictive effects and to test HPM systems. Examples of effects driven system development, to include lessons learned, will be given highest consideration.
HEL Modeling & Effects
In this forum, presentations should address end-to-end high energy pulsed and continuous wave laser modeling capabilities to include through aperture optic effects, atmospheric propagation effects, laser-target interaction, lethality, and engagement assessment. The modeling spectrum from simple scaling law models, to scaling law models with wave optics/ physical model enhancements, to full physical/ wave optics models will be considered. Presentations covering the advantages/disadvantages/convertibility of coding languages (C/C++, MATLAB, Java, Python, Fortran, etc) and portability and usability on advanced computing frameworks such as AFSIM, Galaxy and other HPC systems are sought. Presentations that speak to the HEL community need to transition codes from science / research level modeling to mission planning and war gamming simulations, to near-real time tactical decision aids, and eventually fire control systems are also desired. This forum also welcomes presentations on modeling methods and techniques that allow the probabilistic assessment of present and future HEL system (HEL, BILL, TILL, sensors) performance in various engagement scenarios of interest worldwide.
Wargaming Exercise Tools & Results
It is of great interest to see comparisons between pre-exercise predictions on system performance/target effects/mission impact and the post-exercise results. Would also like inputs from the system-of-systems viewpoint and events that have happened (i.e. almost any Directed Energy system is going to part of a larger system of sensors, radars, kinetics, satellites, drones, IFF, existing C2).
Deployed or Warfighter-Tested Weapons
In recent years a number of Directed Energy Weapons exercised, operated and tested with or by the warfighter. These events build warfighter confidence in new technology and begin the process of normalizing the use of Directed Energy Weapons. This topic will focus on specific systems that have been deployed, are about to be deployed or have been tested by or alongside the warfighter. Papers providing a full program overviews or discussing unique aspects of the warfighter interactions are sought.
DE Employment Policy
DE Systems Engineering Processes
DE Integration Lessons Learned
The success of complex systems projects is strongly influenced by their architecture. A key role of a system architect is to decide whether and how to integrate new technologies in a system architecture. The objective of this "DE Integration" session is to identify challenges and discuss work related to the integration of DE technologies. This includes: identifying user and system requirements, describing any required deviations and waivers, discussing aspects of integration and testing, discussions surrounding deployment issues, operations training approaches, handoff challenges and operational support, and any other dependencies, unknowns and risks. Conclude with describing the challenge from your perspective, and your strategy for a successful DE integration. The ultimate goal of DE Integration is to completely redefine how we learn and fight, and to accomplish things that were not possible before DE technology was in our hands. Papers and presentations should focus on the leadership, education and practices used to overcome these DE integration challenges.
DE Aerospace Deconfliction Tools (HEL & HPM)
As Directed Energy weapons transition to more active developmental testing, training and ultimately to shared battlespace operation, ROEs, CONOPS and integrated Fire Control Systems need to be updated and/or developed to protect Blue forces from accidental illumination by Blue lasers. These deconfliction tools can encompass the spectrum from Concepts of Operations, establishment of active hazard zones and situationally aware on-platform systems able to inhibit the laser. Additionally, hazard definitions need to be based on a probabilistic safety analysis similar to those of existing weapon systems, rather than the current deterministic analyses. Studies like JFLAME, JLASE, and the Satellite Assessment Center's (SatAC) probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) approach, as well as the recent DODI3100.11 update will support deconfliction tool development and implementation. The groundwork has been laid by conventional systems for deconfliction in the Joint battlespace. The DE community needs to draw from lessons learned and extend them to create the systems and tools to support DE fielding and operational deployment.
Test & Evaluation Capabilities for DE Systems
Directed Energy Weapon (HEL and HPM) System development and demonstrations will require advancement in Test and Evaluation capabilities. Warfighters will demand confidence in DEW performance for TTP's. How do we know DEW systems are performing as expected, and do we have confidence in the accuracy of the measurements provided by the T&E community? Presentations should address activities that support the transition of DEW system, sub-system, or technology toward an operational system. Our goal is to seek topics related to the T&E of the Symposium's DoD systems of interest, as well as broader topics including but not limited to instrumentation, targets, range capabilities, planning and execution, S&T efforts in support of planned T&E, as well as T&E results.
EA Capability Gaps and Solutions
EW warfighting requirements continue to evolve in their complexity to meet multi-domain battle. In 2009, an EW Capabilities Based Assessment identified 34 capability gaps that required solutions to meet the needs of the Joint Force. Following this study, the Defense Science Board (DSB) in 2014 released a report reinforcing these gaps, by identifying three comprehensive needs including Spectrum management, systems adaptation, and a shift to deliver decisive, distinguishable effects from deception through lethality. This topic will focus on the identified gaps and technologies the services required to ensure EW maintains freedom of maneuver through the EMS in support of achieving commanders' objectives.
Joint EMSO Readiness and Force Sufficiency
Control of the EMS is central to all modern military operations. Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) combines both EW, including traditional electronic attack, and Spectrum management operations. In modern complex and dynamic operational scenarios a framework for electromagnetic battle management must be established, standardized, implemented, and overseen, by operationally focused personnel. Furthermore, Joint EMSO is capturing the attention of Congress with legislative and policy language in both the US House of Representatives and the Senate, including H.R. 5522, the Joint EMSO Readiness Act, which calls for new Joint Campaign Modeling Capability and a Force Sufficiency Assessment. This topic will focus on the requirements and resources necessary for electromagnetic battle management to effectively command and control military capabilities required to conduct Joint EMSO.
Collaborative EW for Counter-Swarm/UAS
Cognitive and Collaborative EW is a critical component of future military conflicts. Collaborative EW infrastructure that networks military systems and platforms and provides for an adequate network protocol and cognitive processing can provide a range of effects against adversary systems including swarm tactics using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and missile systems. This topic will study the network infrastructure, cognitive processing, and real-time analysis necessary for effective collaborative EW systems to analyze, classify, communicate, and collaborate (sensor to shooter), then transmit the appropriate EW response against an incoming threat.
Advanced Modulation of HPM Weapons
While the intent in employment of high power microwave weapons has historically been based upon the simple physics of catastrophic voltage coupling, modern modulation techniques provide enhanced opportunities for delivery of more sophisticated disruptive effects. Technology now in development allows for high-power microwave systems to deliver modulated energy designed to exploit vulnerabilities of IT-based targets and this intersection of specific IT vulnerabilities and high-power electromagnetic energy provides more tailorable and scalable capability options for decisive EMS fires. This topic will discuss current initiatives to employ these new techniques and the types of modulation-based effects available from their use.
Battle Management for EM Fires
The contest for control of the EMS and the combat equities exposed to it is experiencing a watershed transition as sophisticated power handling technologies, sensor technologies, antenna applications, directed energy (DE)/laser applications, multispectral low-observability (MSLO) 'stealth' technologies, complex waveforms and computer networking capabilities are operationally maturing to support it. Evolution of warfighting toward force-level EMS Fires and Maneuver will occur as electromagnetic weapons and systems are coordinated via Electromagnetic Battle Management (EMBM) to adapt in concert. This shift will bring deep Blue Force advantages in speed, clarity, effectiveness, and lethality relative to adversaries. EMSO forces will support and provide C2 and oversight of EMS-related fires and systems via this EMBM architecture. This topic will visit developments of EMBM concepts, technology, architecture, doctrine and application.
High-Power EMS Component Supply Chain
Advancing the growing portfolio of electromagnetic weapons and systems will only be possible if deliberate attention is paid to ensuring that the fundamental building blocks of these technologies remain available. The components critical to high power systems such as power amplifiers, precision optics, tailored apertures, power storage, and cooling subsystems must be deliberately maintained. This consideration includes but is not limited to sustainable production centers, requisite technical expertise, supply chain security against corruption/compromise, and basic materials sufficiency/control. This topic will discuss the state, trends and vulnerabilities of supply chains supporting the production of high-power EMS components.
A special networking event will be held Wednesday morning: The poster presentation session will be supported by the
six plenary system talks where attendees can interact with the system teams as well as review an estimated 60 poster
presentations on near and far term technologies. Poster presentations can include basic research and
other topics not directly traceable to the impact on the system, unlike the system oral presentations.
Note that all persons wishing to present at the Directed Energy Systems Symposium will be required to submit an abstract.
(See Submission Instructions section below.) Important dates for presenters are listed in the table below.
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20 July
- Abstracts due
- 3 August
- Authors notified of acceptance
- 7 September
- Presentations due with release forms
- 14 September
- Papers due with release forms
- 24-27 September
- DE Systems Symposium
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Submission Instructions
General information on the submission of abstracts, presentations, papers and release forms is provided here. Presentations and papers will be considered
for acceptance at Distribution Limitations A and D and at Secret levels.
Note that it is the responsibility of the lead author to obtain all approvals and releases for
submitted abstracts, presentations, and papers. All submitted materials including unclassified presentations
must be appropriately marked for security classification as well as identification of any distribution restrictions.
Additionally, please identify the presenter (if different from the lead author) and update contact information.
Abstracts
The abstract deadline has passed.
Questions about abstracts may be directed to Stoudt_David@bah.com,
the Symposium chair.
Authors will be notified on or before 3 August of acceptance of their paper for presentation and/or publication.
Presentations and Papers
In order to assemble the presentations for the symposium in a timely manner, authors are
required to submit the sponsoring Program Office approved versions of
classified and unclassified presentations no later than 7 September. Any
presentation received after this date is subject to not being presented at the discretion
of the technical committee.
Authors are encouraged to submit papers as well as presentations. Submitted papers may, upon author
approval, be forwarded for consideration by editors of the Journal of Directed Energy,
a peer-reviewed publication.
Papers are due on or before 14 September and should be submitted in either Microsoft
Word format, which is preferred, or Adobe Acrobat format (pdf file). Specific format
instructions can be found on the following link: Journal Author
Instructions with the following exceptions: no page limit, single space paragraphs, double space between paragraphs
and integrated figures and tables. Include full information (including address, phone,
fax, and email) for corresponding author. It is the authors' responsibility to ensure that
the paper has not been published, nor under consideration, elsewhere.
Note that all submitted materials, including unclassified presentations, must be appropriately
marked for security classification as well as identification of any distribution restrictions.
Specific instructions for submitting presentations, papers and release forms are provided below.
UNCLASSIFIED SUBMISSIONS
Unclassified, public release (Distribution A) presentations and papers that are less than 5MB in size can be sent electronically
to Carolyn Bowman at graphic@deps.org. Unclassified presentations and papers that are Distribution C or D,
contain embedded videos, or are more than 5MB in size can be mailed on a CD to the following address or uploaded to a secure file transfer site such as AMRDEC.
DEPS Graphics
695 Conway Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88005
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Unclassified presentations must be received by 7 September 2018; papers by 14 September 2018.
CLASSIFIED SUBMISSIONS
Classified papers and presentations can be mailed via either US Postal Service registered mail or
via FedEx to the address below.
Outer envelope:
HEL JTO
Attention: Document Control
801 University Blvd. SE, Suite 209
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Inner Envelope
HEL JTO
Attention: Tisha Mangold
801 University Blvd. SE, Suite 209
Albuquerque, NM 87106
When sending Fed-X, please mail at least 7 days prior to the appropriate due date to ensure on time delivery.
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Please mail classified submissions NLT 31 August in order to guarantee receipt by 7 September.
Please ensure packaging on outer envelope does not display individual names or security classification; display
only destination and a valid return address. Remember also that the CD as well as the actual file(s) must be appropriately
marked. See Security Markings below. Example CD markings are as follows:
(U) This Is My Story, Date, Classified
By: (person name, office symbol, and title that is creating the document)
Derived From: (what documents were used to classify the document)
Declassify On: (date the document can be declassified)
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All Classified and Limited Distribution presentations must be received by 7 September 2018; papers by 14 September.
Please be sure and mail classified submissions in sufficient time to ensure deliery by the advertised due date.
Release Forms
Release forms are required for all papers and presentations submitted to the 2018 DE Systems Symposium.
These Microsoft Word release forms can be completed electronically, then
printed for signature and submission. It is the responsibility of the lead author to obtain all approvals and releases for
submitted presentations and papers. Submission instructions are provided on the form itself. Forms are due at the same time
as the corresponding presentation/paper.
Note that poster papers are considered presentations and the presentation release form
should be used in those cases.
Presentation Release Form
Paper Release Form
Last updated: 29 August 2018
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