Call for Papers
Contributions are being solicited at the Open and CUI/LImited Distribution levels for in-person presentation at the 2024 Annual Directed Energy
Science and Technology Symposium with a primary interest in topics that support the research and
development of directed energy technologies and subsystems. The Symposium will be composed of oral
and poster presentations discussing the topics below, as well as plenary, social and joint sessions.
Please note, there will be no classified sessions supported at this event.
Focus Areas
The list of primary focus areas and links to the specific calls for papers is given below.
Please note that we are encouraging UK participation at this event.
In accordance with the Information Exchange Agreements between the United States and the United
Kingdom governments (MIEM UK-AF-16-0001 (RF DEW IEA) and/or MIEM UK-US-19-0001 [Laser Weapon Systems IEA]), employees from the United Kingdom government
and their affiliated contractors are welcome to participate in those CUI sessions
that have been given approval by the presenter's local Foreign Disclosure Officers (FDOs).
We ask that all U.S. presenters whose CUI materials fall under these
agreements submit their presentations to their FDOs or security officers in a timely manner and
seek approval to release to the UK, and to let DEPS staff know when/if their presentation has been
approved before the event.
Beam Control Systems and Technologies
The theme for this year's Beam Control session(s) is advancing beam control technologies in step with new advances in high power lasers.
The session(s) have a twofold purpose: 1) to address beam control transition requirements and opportunities for near term HEL weapons systems
and 2) to focus on maturing beam control technology to support future HEL weapons systems. Contributions consistent with these purposes are solicited, especially in the topic areas listed below.
- Beam control systems: Major experiments and demonstrations
- Advanced sensors and Target acquisition and Tracking Systems (especially in cluttered environments)
- Beam control and optics technology
- Atmospheric propagation in harsh environments
- Aero-optics
- Phased and tiled arrays
- Target effects detection
- High Rytov engagement - advanced adaptive optics
- High speed targets
- Aimpoint maintenance on extended targets
Papers and presentations are sought at the Unclassified, Distribution A, C and D levels.
Submission Instructions
Power and Thermal for DE
As DE technologies advance toward deployable systems, the supporting power and thermal management systems must
provide high efficiency and low SWAP solutions viable for multiple missions, platforms, and environments. Although
typically optimized for specific applications and missions, system approaches must be flexible and scalable to adapt
with evolving mission requirements. Contributions consistent with these purposes are solicited, especially in the
topic areas listed below.
- Prime Power - Prime Power considerations could include but are not limited to advanced batteries, fuel cells, power generation, power distribution and conditioning, significant component or subsystem improvements, corresponding modeling and simulations, and measured performance data.
- Pulsed Power Systems - Pulsed Power System considerations could include but are not limited to energy storage, voltage multiplication, switching, pulsed power distribution and conditioning, system EMI/EMC design, significant component or subsystem improvements, corresponding modeling and simulations, and measured performance data.
- Thermal Management Systems - Thermal Management Systems considerations could include but are not limited to energy storage (e.g. sensible and latent heat approaches), waste heat rejection, system optimization approaches, significant component or subsystem improvements, corresponding modeling and simulations, and measured performance data.
Unclassified papers and presentations are sought at Distribution Limitations A, C and D levels.
Submission Instructions
Directed Energy Bioeffects
Establishing a fundamental understanding of the interaction of directed energy and biology is essential to the
development, transition, and use of directed energy systems. Building upon that basic knowledge allows for the
development of tools for simulating effects, estimating collateral hazards, conducting probabilistic risk assessments
and answering policy-related questions. The scope of the session includes the following topics:
- The digital human
- Physics-level modeling, simulation, and analysis of Bioeffects
- Modeling, simulation, and analysis tools for collateral effects
- The transition from deterministic occupational exposure standards to probabilistic risk assessments
- Suprathreshold effects of directed energy on biology
- Biological framework for investigating possible DE weapon attacks
- Bioeffects for non-lethal weapons
- Navigating the approval process for employment
Papers, presentations and posters at the Distribution A, C, and D levels are being sought. Special priority will be given to Distribution C, D that is UK Releasable.
Submission Instructions
HEL Technologies and Effects
We invite abstracts for oral and/or poster presentation on Laser Technologies and Effects. The Laser Technologies and Effects session will assemble the high energy laser community hardware and modeling experts in an end-to-end review of the laser system, subsystems and the effects a HEL can create.
The objectives of these sessions will be to share current work and advances in
- laser sources (to include CW, long pulse and ultra-short pulse; 1 micron and above 1 micron),
- diode advancements for direct lasing and pumping,
- Beacon and Illuminator lasers,
- Beam combination techniques and technologies (coherent, incoherent, spectral),
- HEL system and subsystem aspects, such as advanced designs and modeling and model validation, in the areas of: beam control, power generation and power management, thermal management integration with the HEL,
- Laser-material interaction/effects research to include basic materials up to actual targets/surrogates and including modeling and validation of models,
- HEL lethality requirements, test/study planning, tool/model development and validation, test/study results to include mission level analysis
Papers, presentations and posters at the Distribution A, C, and D levels are being sought. Special priority will be given to Distribution C, D that is UK Releasable.
Submission Instructions
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are emerging technologies and processes that are proving
beneficial in numerous fields across defense and commercial applications. There is potential to apply these
processes in support of HEL engagements. The goal of the AI and Machine Learning session(s) is to explore AI and
ML as applied to the HEL engagement. Presentations and posters are solicited to increase the understanding of the
DE community on the capabilities and limitations of AI and ML. Particular interest in AI and ML applied to target
detection, identification, aim point selection, and engagement to include Battle Damage Assesment (BDA).
Submission Instructions
Mission-Level Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A)
The Mission-Level MS&A session will provide for the exchange of ideas among analysts evaluating configurations,
performance trade spaces, and value of directed energy technologies in scenarios of many-on-many force configurations.
Topics may range from perspectives for scenario development to complex analysis outcomes.
The following areas are invited for submissions:
- Realistic Scenario Development to Provide Insight and Value
- Directed Energy System Mission-Level Study Results
- Directed Energy in a Multi-Domain Spectrum of Effects Analysis
- Methods to Incorporate Man-in/on-the-Loop including Interface Evaluation for Situational Awareness and Man-Machine Teaming
- Incorporation of Battle-Management Systems
- Methods to Incorporate Directed Energy into Existing Kinetic Weapon Analysis Tools
- Methods to transition physics models and empirical data into mission-level simulations
- Generation of Wargaming Concepts and Incorporation in Wargames
- Validation Efforts for Mission-Level Modeling and Simulation
Papers, presentations and posters at the Distribution A, C, and D levels are being sought. Special priority will be given to Distribution C, D that is UK Releasable.
Submission Instructions
Atmospheric Propagation
The Atmospheric Propagation session(s) will serve as a forum for the presentation of research on the physics of
light propagation, optical remote sensing, and EO/IR effects in the atmosphere, to include distributed volume
turbulence, gravity waves, vortex shedding, stably stratified turbulence, persistent eddies, and cloud/aerosol/molecular
scattering and absorption, refractive effects such as mirages and over-the-horizon viewing, as well as characterization
of these phenomena.
The following is a nonexclusive set of paper topics appropriate for the special section:
- Distributed volume turbulence: Kolmogorov and non-Kolmogorov turbulence, optical beam properties, such as scintillation, phase variance, branch points, etc.
- Meteorological phenomena: Refractive layers, boundary layer measurements, stratified turbulence, gravity waves, vortex shedding, large scale eddies, micro-meteorology, cloud/aerosol extinction
- Atmospheric modeling and simulation: Multi-phenomena atmospheric characterizations and computationally efficient methods to incorporate physically realistic characterizations into M&S
- Exploitation and enhancement of numerical weather prediction (NWP) modeling: Turbulence (Cn2) and aerosol content are not common NWP products - how can these be elucidated from NWP?
- Atmospheric measurement devices beyond standard pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind: The potential implementation of turbulence measuring devices such as sonic anemometers, scintillometers, time-lapse photography, digital holographic instruments, etc.; aerosol/particle measurement devices such as water and alcohol-based condensation particle counters and particle sizers
- Deployable Equipment: Methods to measure real time atmospheric conditions along the beam path immediately prior to and during lasing to a non-cooperative target
Papers, presentations and posters at the Distribution A, C, and D levels are being sought. Special priority will be given to Distribution C, D that is UK Releasable.
Submission Instructions
Directed Energy Intermediate Force Capabilities / Non-Lethal Weapons
The theme for this year's session is "Directed Energy Intermediate Force Capabilities (DE -IFCs): Relevant across
the Range of Military Operations." This session seeks papers/presentations on DE-IFC weapon technologies that are
applicable and relevant to Gray Zone operations. The objective is to enable and improve US Forces' competition
across the entire force continuum, i.e., across the full range of military operations (ROMO).
IFCs enable the Joint Force to successfully compete across the competition continuum by providing active and
proportional measures between presence and lethal effects. IFCs supports the National Defense Strategy objectives.
DE IFCs:
- Allow the Joint Force to engage with scaled force technologies
- Methods to assess, validate, and communicate intent for enhanced and early decision making
- Limitation of collateral damage
- Precision targeting to focus effects on threats and avoid innocents
Papers/presentations sought include updates and information on prospective new DE-IFC technologies. The desired end-state of this DE IFC session is to: build awareness, understanding, and appreciation of directed energy IFCs among the DOD's research and engineering community. Presentations and papers will be considered for acceptance at Distribution A, C, and D levels.
Submission Instructions
HPM Technologies and Effects
We invite abstracts for oral and/or poster presentations on HPM Technologies and Effects. Presentations on HPM Technologies could include:
- Compact pulsed power for HPM
- HPM oscillators and amplifiers
- HPM sources
- High-power RF distribution systems
- Antennas and antenna arrays for HPM
- HPM system optimization
Presentations dealing with HPM Effects at all levels, from direct-drive component testing to full system level tests will be considered, both measured and/or simulated. Topics of interest include:
- Non-perturbing diagnostics
- HPM effect trends with electronic device technologies
- Statistical analysis for defense- and offense-conservative use of Pe curves
- Extrapolation of shielding effectiveness measurements to threat-level full system test results
Papers and presentations are sought at the Unclassified, Distribution A, C and D levels.
Submission Instructions
DE Weapons: Transforming Electromagnetic Warfare and EMSO in Modern Conflicts
Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs), encompassing laser, high-power microwave (HPM), and other electromagnetic
technologies, are revolutionizing the battlefield in contemporary warfare, notably in electromagnetic
warfare (EW) and electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO). These advanced systems offer precision
targeting and the ability to disrupt or destroy enemy electronics and communications without traditional
kinetic damage. In modern conflicts, DEWs have demonstrated their strategic value by providing forces
with the capability to silently neutralize enemy sensors, drones, and missile systems. Furthermore, the
integration of DEWs into EMSO enhances a military's ability to command the electromagnetic spectrum, a
crucial domain for information superiority and battlefield awareness. As nations increasingly invest in
DEW research and deployment, their role in shaping future military strategies and enhancing defensive and
offensive operations in the electromagnetic environment continues to grow.
This session will discuss the EMSO imperative of bridging EW and DEW and fielding capability today for
a decisive advantage in battle. What can the EW community help operationalize DEW (or what can the DEW
community learn from the operational experience of EW)? What can we learn about the use of EW in current
conflicts in Ukraine and Middle East and apply it the development and fielding of DEWs? How could DEW
technology today, if funded, fielded, and integrated with EW, better provide the U.S. and its allies an
enduring advantage in battle.
Submission Instructions
Directed Energy Education Workshop
The Directed Energy Professional Society is committed to developing the next generation of
scientists, engineers and leaders in directed energy. In support of those efforts there will be an
educational workshop designed to allow students studying in the area of directed energy to present
their work.
The DE Education Workshop is soliciting presentations and posters of
graduate and undergraduate students to present their current research to the community. Presentations and
posters will be accepted in any area related to directed energy. More detailed information is
available on the Directed Energy Education Workshop page.
If you would like to present exclusively in the Directed Energy Education, submit an abstract
online by completing this form.
Submission Instructions
| Important Dates for Presenters |
25 March 2024
- Abstracts due
- 5 April 2024
- Authors notified of acceptance
- 3 May 2024
- Open/CUI Presentations due with release forms
- 17 May 2024
- Papers due with release forms
- 20-24 May 2024
- Annual DE S&T Symposium
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Submission Instructions
General information on the submission of abstracts, presentations, papers and release forms is provided below.
Unclassified presentations and papers will be considered
for acceptance at Open/Distribution A and Limited Distribution C and D levels although some topic areas and their corresponding
sessions have more restrictive requirements as outlined in the calls.
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 must be appropriately marked for security classification as well as identification of
any distribution restrictions.
Abstracts
The abstract deadline has passed.
If you were unable to submit your abstract in
time or would like to still be considered for poster presentation, please contact Larry Grimes
directly at lawrence.grimes.1@us.af.mil.
Authors will be notified on or before 5 April of acceptance of their paper for presentation and/or publication.
Additional instructions for submitting papers and presentations will be provided at that time.
Authors may choose whether to release either the title or the abstract online. Those who do not yet
have public release approval are encouraged to submit the abstract or a simple title to serve as a
placeholder before the deadline, then select the appropriate options on the submission form to keep
the details off the Website listing.
The conference committee understands that to fully describe the work, the abstract may require
supplemental FOUO or classified information. To do so, authors should submit an unclassified
place-holder title and, if possible, abstract through the online submission form and then contact
the Conference Chair for further instructions.
Please contact webmaster@deps.org with any technical issues regarding
abstract submission. Subject matter questions regarding abstracts should be directed to a member of
the
symposium technical committee.
Note: While an automated email is sent confirming receipt of your abstract, some
military domains may block delivery of such an email. If you do not receive email confirmation, you may
check this online listing of submitted abstracts.
This listing is dynamically generated based on
abstracts received at the time the page is displayed and author permission (granted when submitted). If
the title of your abstract (or the abstract number assigned) is contained in this listing, it has been
received by DEPS.
Authors should note that all presentations are due by 3 May and papers by 17 May 2024.
This deadline should be kept in mind when scheduling presentation creation and
seeking institutional permissions to present at the Symposium.
Presentations should be in Microsoft PowerPoint format. The file name of the presentation must
include the abstract number. Any video material used must be imbedded within your presentation
and cannot exceed 20MB. Additionally, please note that when submitting unclassified presentations
on CD via mail, your CD will not be returned.
Authors are encouraged to submit papers based on their presentations to be published in the
Symposium proceedings. Papers should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format, and follow the
DEPS Conference Paper Format instructions.
With author approval, papers may also be forwarded for consideration by editors of the
Journal of Directed Energy, a peer-reviewed publication.
Papers and presentations must be assigned the appropriate authorized Distribution Statement as well
as with the pertinent security markings. See Security Markings below.
In addition to submitting abstracts for oral presentation, authors are encouraged to also submit
their abstracts for poster presentation.
Poster presenters will be given one minute to present a one slide overview to
attendees during a designated period prior to the scheduled poster sessions. The specific date and
time has to be determined but will be provided here soon.
Posters do not need to be submitted ahead of time. Bring them with you onsite.
Release forms are required for all papers and presentations submitted to the Annual DE S&T
Symposium. These PDF 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.
