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Location & Accommodations 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 (T&E) is currently adapting to these radically new technologies. New measures, methods, and facilities are required for adequate T&E of these systems.
The purpose of this seventh annual conference was to continue exchanging insights, experiences, and ideas regarding DE T&E. As major DE systems progress through the various phases of T&E, critical questions arise regarding our ability to perform appropriate and affordable T&E. In addition, important issues regarding the vulnerability of other, more conventional systems are also of great interest to the DE T&E community. This conference provided a forum to discuss the current and future issues facing DE T&E. Conference Highlights
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Papers are sought on topics related to (but not limited to):
Abstract Submission Abstracts submitted for consideration should be non-marketing and pertinent to the conference theme. All abstracts must be UNCLASSIFIED and capable of being cleared for public release. They should include the following information:
Technical sessions at the Conference are expected at three levels of classification.
Selection of a paper for the Conference will be based on the abstract content and applicability to the conference subject. Papers selected for presentation will be based on final session subjects, classification level and the preferences of the session chairs. Note: If too many oral presentation submissions are received, some of the presentations may be moved into the Poster Paper session. Authors will be notified of this decision. No classified papers will be selected for poster presentation. The UNCLASSIFIED, public release abstracts for all accepted papers will be made available to the public prior to the workshop. Abstracts do not need to be cleared for public release before submission but must be cleared before the conference. Please submit abstracts in Microsoft Word or compatible file format via email to
graphic@deps.org. Authors without access to email may
submit a diskette with hardcopy to the following address: Directed Energy Professional Society A release form, available here, should accompany each submitted abstract. Submit the completed form to the DEPS at the address above or FAX to 1-866-338-0967. Selected authors are encouraged to submit papers as well as presentations. Papers written in the recommended DEPS conference paper format will be published as part of the Conference proceedings and, upon author's permission, may be forwarded to the Journal of Directed Energy for consideration. Detailed submittal instructions will be provided upon abstract acceptance. Deadlines The deadline for submission of abstracts is 25 April 2008. Participation in classified sessions is restricted to U.S. citizens with a security clearance. Participation in the For Official Use Only sessions is restricted to U.S. citizens who are employees of the U.S. government or its contractors. Check back here for information regarding security to be posted as it becomes available. Commercial and government exhibits will be an integral part of this event. Ten by ten foot exhibit spaces will be available as well as a limited number of six-foot table tops. For more information, go to this ITEA web page or contact Bill Dallas at wdallas@itea.org. The DE T&E Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, located at 330 Tijeras Ave NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102. Classified sessions will be held at an off-site location and bus transportation will be provided. A block of rooms has been set aside at the Hyatt at the Albuquerque Government Per Diem Rate. Contact the hotel directly at (505) 842-1234 and request the DEPS rate when making reservations. The deadline for making reservations under the room block is 7 July 2008. Make your reservations early as the room availability under the block rate is limited. Previous Conferences This is the seventh in a series of conferences on this topic. The proceedings from some previous meetings are available. Event Committee
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