Emerging Spectrum Technology
(EST) Workshop
12 March 2008
ITT Conference Center
Herndon, VA
The workshop will focus on the technology and regulatory aspects of implementing dynamic spectrum access (DSA) capabilities to facilitate more flexible use of spectrum resources. The memo from Ms. Paige Atkins, Director of the Defense Spectrum Organization (DSO) cordially invites you to participate in the workshop.
The workshop will serve as a technical exchange forum to discuss and recommend ideas, solutions and procedures that could be implemented to improve spectrum utilization through the use of DSA related technologies.
The one-day, unclassified workshop will be held at the ITT Conference Center, Herndon, Virginia. The intent of the workshop is to address the following objectives:
- Identify technical, regulatory and policy challenges and solutions related to DSA
- Exchange of technical information to support future spectrum planning
- Identify new opportunities for DSA implementation
- Highlight ongoing spectrum related DSA research
Registration, agenda and directions are located at http://www.est-workshop.net. If you have any questions, please contact:
Kenton Newby (DSO EST Contract Support), knewby@altimaxsolutions.com,
(301) 867-2719
Steve Yao (DSO EST Contact Support), steve.yao.ctr@disa.mil (703)
325-2981
Welcome
letter from The Honorable John Grimes and VADM Nancy Brown
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration and the Joint Staff Director for Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems are again cosponsoring the annual Defense Spectrum Summit. This year's event titled: “Challenges to Improved Spectrum Access for the Warfighter - Implications for the Future of Net-Centric Military Operations” is scheduled December 10, 2007 through December 14, 2007. The conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia at the Crystal City Hyatt located at 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway. This year's event will underscore the importance of our community working together to identify and manage the critical spectrum requirements both within the military community, as well as those within the broader domestic and international arenas. The conference provides an opportunity for a useful and up-to-date exchange of information between representatives of industry, academia, government, the members of our military services and the international community. Broad U.S. and international participation is encouraged and solicited.
The purpose of the annual DoD Spectrum Summit is to provide a forum for the Federal community, the International community and industry to discuss issues and share ideas for solutions - either policy or technical. The summit is designed to bring together these diverse stakeholders to focus on the urgent need for improved management and use of the electromagnetic spectrum which will lead to greater access when required. Bringing together senior leadership and other government, industry and international stakeholders provides an opportunity to elevate these critical spectrum access issues and to propose solutions and develop, at a high level, an agreed upon strategy and action plan for the coming year.
This conference is to provide an opportunity for participants to discuss DoD, FCC, Department of Commerce and Industry perspectives on spectrum management policy, requirements, and research & development and to learn about international innovations in spectrum engineering. There will be a unique opportunity to interact and network with representatives from all branches of the military, federal government agencies, manufacturers/contractors, and technology service providers.
Attendees will include Directors or Deputy/Vice Directors with the following responsibilities:
• Program Management
• Sensors
• ISR Space Systems
• Spectrum Policy and Planning
• Electronic Communications
• Satellite Operations
• Antenna Systems
This year’s summit will be sponsored by AFCEA International for organizing and administration.
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