September 11-12, 2024 Join us for the 2024 HEL Optics Metrology Workshop at UAH. Connect with fellow stakeholders involved in the metrology of optics for High-Energy Laser (HEL) systems. Together, we will focus on forging a path to improve metrology processes and technologies and move defense HEL weapons from prototypes to deployed systems more effectively. The Goals of the Workshop: Assess the current state of the HEL optics metrology enterprise including methods, instruments, uncertainty, standards, and calibrations. Identify issues and shortcomings and discuss potential solutions. Continue to develop a common path across DOD, government labs, industry, and academia. Explore opportunities to collaborate and advance common goals. Workshop Details Registration Agenda Venue + Location Hotel Security Information Call for Presentations Attention Attendees must be U.S. citizens employed by the DoD or its contractors. Registration Industry and Academic $170Includes workshop, $50 dining card, and reception. Government and UAH FREEEnter the provided promo code at registration. Includes workshop and reception. Register NOW Security Information The HEL Optics Metrology Workshop presentations and discussions will include Limited Distribution D information. This restricts participation in the workshop to U.S. citizens who are employees of the Department of Defense or its contractors. Learn More Call for Presentations The 2024 HEL Optics Metrology Workshop solicits presentations that focus on improving optical component metrology processes and technologies to help transition defense HEL weapons systems from prototypes to deployed systems. The workshop will be composed of oral presentations, keynote addresses and panel sessions. Submission deadline: July 19, 2024. Acceptance Notification: On or before August 2, 2024. Learn More & Submit a Presentation Venue + Location Charger Union Theater Workshop Panels & Presentations September 11-12 Charger Union Theater4705 Holmes Ave Huntsville, AL 35899 Directions UAH Student Services Building Reception September 11, 5:00 - 7:00 pm UAH Student Services Building1201 John Wright Drive Huntsville, AL 35899 Directions View the Interactive UAH Campus Map Parking Information Parking is available free of charge for your convenience. Intermodal Parking Facility Parking Intermodal Parking Facility507 John Wright Dr NW Huntsville, AL 35805 University Fitness Center(across the street from the Intermodal Facility). Directions Hotel We recommend the following hotels located near the UAH campus. Drury Inn & Suites Space & Rocket Center 93 Wynn Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35805 Book Your Room Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville Space Center 4801 Governors House Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805 Book Your Room Holiday Inn Express & Suites Space Center 5101 Governors House Dr SW, Huntsville, AL Book Your Room Huntsville Mariott at the Space & Rocket Center 5 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805 Book Your Room Hyatt Place Research Park 6860 Governors West NW, Huntsville, AL 35806 Book Your Room The Westin Huntsville 6800 Governors West, Huntsville, AL 35806 Book Your Room Element Huntsville 6800 Governors West, Huntsville, AL 35806 Book Your Room Thank You to Our Sponsor. Questions? Please email james.hadaway@uah.edu for additional information. Complete the form below to receive 2024 HEL Optics Metrology Workshop updates. 2024 HEL Optics Metrology Workshop Updates Request Updates If you are unable to submit the form, email james.hadaway@uah.edu or opce@uah.edu to be added to the update distribution list. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES If you are a federal employee, you may be unable to access the form. Please email james.hadaway@uah.edu or opce@uah.edu to be added to the update distribution list.
