Non-Cooperative Target ID Symposium Venue for New Software Debut

The Non-Cooperative Target ID information will be shared at this year's NCTI symposium in Dayton, OH. The Symposium will concentrate on the use of measured signature data to improve techniques in algorithm training and model validation. The Symposium will also feature the debut of an exclusive windows version of the NASIC NCTI radar processing software suite, which will be available to customers starting the second quarter of 2008. Want more information? Visit the NCTI Symposium website for more information.

2008 RASTE to Organize Tours at Wright-Patterson AFB

Excerpts by Holly H. Jordan
AFRL Air Vehicles Directorate

The 2008 Responsive Access to Space Technology Exchange has added technical tours to this year's agenda, showcasing some of the relevant technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. These include Wind Tunnel Facilities Tour (Click here for informative pdf) or Structural Test Facilities Tour Click here for informative pdf. Also new for 2008 is the FAST Program Overview. The FAST program seeks to mature hypersonic air vehicles and space launch technologies by designing, developing, and then testing the technologies in a series of ground-based experiments. These technologies could potentially be used on a variety of future reusable high-speed air and space vehicles. To learn more about the FAST Program visit the AFRL website. Be sure to register for RASTE 2008 by April 10, 2008 to receive a discount on registration fees. Visit the RASTE website for more information.

2008 NSMMS Adds Student Poster Session

The 2008 Naitonal Space and Missile Materials Symposium in Henderson, NV will be showcasing some up-and-coming talent with the addition of a Student Poster Session. Students will make valuable contacts, while experienced attendees will get a glimpse of future technologies and state-of-the-art processes in the world of space and missile materials. Visit the NSMMS website for more details.

The 2008 National Fire Control Symposium (NFCS) Boasts Impressive Plenary Panel

The National Fire Control Symposium will be held in Boston, MA this year and is boasting some impressive plenary speakers. The Keynote address will be giving by (Invited) Admiral Eric T. Olson, Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command. Additionally, several distinguished speakers have confirmed their participation: General James “Hoss” Cartwright USMC, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mr. James “Raleigh” Durham, Director, Joint Advanced Concepts OUSD, Rear Admiral Brad Hicks, Program Director, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, and several others. To view the complete list, please visit the Plenary Sessions Page on the NFCS website.

2008 ISHM Conference Expands to New Venue to Accommodate Exhibitors,

Attendees

The 2008 Integrated Systems Health Management Conference is has chosen the Northern Kentucky Convention Center (Covington, KY) to provide the space needed to expand the exhibit hall, increase poster participation, and accommodate increasing attendance numbers! Also new for 2008 is a full day Tutorial, offered on Monday, August 11, 2008.

A scheduled briefing and discussion of the FAST Program and its ties to the Health Management Community, will also be incorporated into this year's ISHM Conference. To learn more about the 2008 ISHM Conference, visit the ISHM Website.