Classification
Unclassified
Distribution
Distribution A, public release
Instructors
Major Alexander Hoese and Capt Joshua Rottenbacher Laser Clearinghouse
Duration
Half-day course, runs 1300-1700
Credits awarded
2 CLPs
Course Description
There is no charge for this course. Laser Deconfliction is special course offered in association with the Laser Clearinghouse and DEPS. This course is intended to teach the "Why, Who, What, How and What's New" of Laser Deconfliction (LD) - the process by which space assets are protected from accidental illumination by lasers with Predictive Avoidance (PA). PA is a critical piece of the testing process for DoD laser systems and a knowledgeable and proactive approach by the testing organization can maximize test windows and minimize frustration. The course is also intended to help the laser community work together in this area and provide a consistent source of information on current issues, capabilities developed by other groups, and what's in store for the future. The course has been updated to include decentralized and Special Use Space Range (SUSR) deconfliction methods and reflect the office's realignment into U.S. Space Forces - Space / Combined Joint Force Space Component (S4S-CJFSC). The goal of this course is to familiarize the student with the reasons behind PA, the process for working with the Laser Clearinghouse (LCH) as well as tools and points of contact available to hopefully simplify and clarify the process. In addition, the course will cover efforts in the community to standardize the process and make the safety requirements more in line with current probabilistic risk assessment methodology. Topics to be covered include:
- Intro (who, what, where, when, how)
- Policy - Defining the environment, present and future
- Implementation - How do we keep assets safe
- How do we identify risks, to include tools available
Intended Audience
Anyone who is currently involved or anticipates involvement in laser testing will benefit from this course. Test planners and managers as well as those technically involved with the testing are welcome.
Additional Information
No lunch is provided for this course. Registration is required. Please check the box in the "Special Short Course" section of the registration form.