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DIRECTED ENERGY
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY
Directed Energy Test & Evaluation Conference 2003
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19-21 August 2003 |
Albuquerque, New Mexico | |
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Co-Hosted by the
International Test & Evaluation Association
In Cooperation with the
Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center
Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate
National Directed Energy Alliance Test and Evaluation Group
Overview
Directed energy is an important and expanding technology area for the military.
Taken to include High Energy Laser (HEL) and High Power Microwave (HPM) systems, DE is creating a new class of
weapons. Military test and evaluation is now adapting to these radically new technologies. New measures, methods,
and facilities are required for adequate T&E of these systems.
This conference was the second in a series of conferences on Test and Evaluation of Directed Energy systems.
All plenary sessions were unclassified; however, breakout sessions were held at both the
classified and unclassified levels. Attendance at the classified sessions was limited to U.S. citizens.
Conference Agenda
| Tuesday, 19 August 2003 |
| 0800-1700 |
Short Courses |
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Tutorial I: Introduction to High Energy Laser (HEL) Systems
Dr. Denny Boesen, Northrop Grumman Information Technology (IT)
This course provides the student with an overview of high-energy laser systems. |
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Tutorial II: Introduction to Test & Evaluation in Light of Changes to DoD 5000.1 and 5000.2
Mr. Rick Graber, Northrop Grumman Information Technology (IT)
This course provides the student with an overview of test & evaluation and highlights the changes
to historical test & evaluation brought about by the revision of Department of Defense acquisition regulations. |
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Tutorial III: Introduction to High Power Microwave (HPM) Systems (FOUO, Export Controlled)
Dr. Kyle Hendricks, Narrowband HPM Sources Group, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
This course provides the student with an overview of high-power microwave systems. |
| 1200 |
Golf Tournament (Santa Ana Golf Club) |
1800-1930 |
Exhibitor Reception and Golf Tournament Awards |
Wednesday, 20 August 2003 |
| 0800 |
Introduction
Mr. Patrick M. Cannon, President, ITEA Roadrunner Chapter
Mr. Rick Graber, DEPS Conference Co-Chair
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Welcome
Dr. Marion L. Williams, Chief Scientist, Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center
Colonel Thomas A Buter, Deputy Director, Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate
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Speaker - A Vision of Directed Energy Test & Evaluation
Mr. David Duma, Deputy to the Director of Operational Test & Evaluation, Office of the Secretary of Defense |
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Speaker - High Energy Laser and High Power Microwave Overview
Dr. Nancy Chesser, Executive Secretary, Technology Panel for Directed Energy Weapons, Directed Technologies, Inc. |
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Speaker - Test & Evaluation Overview
Dr. Samuel Blankenship, Test & Evaluation Research and Education Center, Georgia Institute of Technology |
| 1015 |
Plenary Panel A - Political, Press, and Legal Issues of Directed Energy Test & Evaluation (Unclassified)
Panel:
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- Colonel David Karcher, USMC, Director, Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate
- Dr. Kirk Hackett, Directed Energy Weapons, Office of the Deputy UnderSecretary of Defense for Science & Technology
- Mr Michael Campbell, Industrial Lobbyist, General Atomics
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| 1345 |
Breakout Sessions |
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- Session 1: Safety of Directed Energy Test & Evaluation (Unclassified)
Chair: Commander Vincent DeInnocentiis, MSC, USN, Officer in Charge, Naval Health
Research Center Detachment, Directed Energy Bioeffects Laboratory
- Session 2: Directed Energy Lethality/Vulnerability Test & Evaluation -
Measuring and Testing Collateral Damage and Other Undesirable Effects (SECRET/US Only)
- Session 3: Requirements, Capabilities, Shortfalls, and Solutions for Directed Energy
Test & Evaluation Infrastructure (SECRET/US Only)
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| 1800-1930 |
No Host Reception
Heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar in the Exhibit Area |
Thursday, 21 August 2003 |
| 0800 |
Plenary Panel B - Warfighters'
and Warplanners' View of Legacy Operations vs. Directed Energy Supported Operations (Unclassified)
Panel:
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- Colonel Michael Vendzules, USAF, US Strategic Command, J010
- Lt Col Joseph Panetta, Program Manager for Advanced Tactical Laser, US Special Operations Command
- US Central Command, (invited)
- US Pacific Command, (invited)
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Plenary Panel C - Directed Energy
Test & Evaluation vs. Legacy Test & Evaluation (Unclassified)
Panel:
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- Dr. Ernest Seglie, Chief Scientist, Director of Operational Test & Evaluation
- Mr. Charles Garcia, Executive Director, White Sands Test Center
- Dr. Marion Williams, Chief Scientist, Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center
- Mr. Dan Macone, EC T&E Reliance Panel Representative, NAVAIR, Patuxent River
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| 1330 |
Breakout Sessions |
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- Session 4: Technologies Needed for Directed Energy Test & Evaluation (Unclassified)
Chair: Mr. Daniel S. Williams, Radio Frequency Directed Energy Team Leader, Army
Research Laboratory, Survivability/Lethality Analysis Directorate
- Session 5: Actual Directed Energy Test & Evaluation Plans and Results (SECRET/US Only)
- Session 6: Are We Taking the Red Directed Energy Threat Seriously? (SECRET/US Only)
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| 1700 |
Conference Adjourns |
Proceedings
Proceedings from this 2003 DE T&E Conference are
available for purchase through the DEPS online store.
Conference Organizing Committee
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