Precision Target Geolocation from Airborne Platforms - NGA
Workshop IV
Sensor Models and Their Importance to the Warfighter
Agenda | Lodging | Registration
| Contact | Sponsorships
December 8-11, 2003
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Facility
12900 Federal Systems Park Drive
Fairfax, VA 22033 |
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The Workshop is sponsored by NGA and hosted by NDIA.
About This Conference
The first NGA Geolocation Workshop began in the
summer of 2001 at Purdue University as a small roundtable discussion
to update participants on precision target geolocation technology.
It has since grown to be a popular and well-attended annual event
sponsored by NGA and hosted by the National Defense Industry Association
(NDIA). This year’s NGA “Workshop IV” will be
held at the well-appointed auditorium facilities of Northrop Grumman
(formerly
TRW) just off the Fairfax County Parkway in Northern Virginia, and
will cover four days (December 8-11, 2003) with a bit of
something for everyone.
Tutorials will take place on Day 1 in a half-day Unclassified
format and will give newcomers to the field a grounding with several
college-level
lectures and demonstrations.
This year for Day 2 we are adding a full-day,
Secret
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, session called the “Replacement
Sensor Model (RSM) Community Forum” which
highlights the importance that mathematical sensor models play
as we strive for ever-increasing accuracy in targeting from airborne
platforms. As we look to extract the most out of our platforms,
sensors,
and data, we will look to complex techniques such as RSMs to further
reduce target geolocation errors. Through NGA’s workshops,
we hope to help others keep up with these important techniques
as well as to understand the current targeting needs of operational
users. At the end of Day 2, NGA and NDIA will host a social
at the
nearby Hyatt Hotel.
Classified sessions on Days 3 and 4 will offer insights from the
operational and technical professionals who are making precision
target geolocation the dynamic and highly successful field that
it is. In keeping with past Workshops, we will have up-to-date
operational feedback from analysis of airborne targeting in Operations
Enduring
Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF). We will also invite a panel
of expert, frontline targeteers to share with us their practical
and candid impressions of current targeting tools and what they
would
like to see improved. Finally, we will try a new format by rounding
out the Workshop on Day 4 with a half day of “Technology
Snapshots” where
you will get 30-minute briefs on new precision geolocation technologies
that have emerged since our last Workshop in 2002. We will again be making space available for vendors to show hardware
and software products that relate directly to our theme and give
you a chance to see their capabilities firsthand and dialog with
company representatives.
Conference Location
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The conference will be held at the auditorium facilities of Northrop
Grumman (formerly TRW) just off the Fairfax County Parkway
in Northern
Virginia.
Directions to the Northrop Grumman facility:
- Take I-66 West beyond the Beltway. Exit at the first Fairfax
Pkwy exit and bear to the right.
- Take the first left at the first light and proceed to the
next light and turn right and then immediate left. Northrop
Grumman
will be the large building on your right.
Parking
Free parking will be available at the facility.
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Agenda
Disclaimer: Parts of the workshop are classified as Secret
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Attendance to all sessions will be limited to U.S. citizens even
though Day 1 and some of the material will be
unclassified.
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Lodging
Lodging can be found at the Hyatt Fair Lakes Hotel, phone: 800-233-1234.
A room block with discounted room rates of $129.00 per night has
been set aside. Please reference the NGA conference when making
a reservation. Reservations must be made before Friday, November
7, 2003 to receive the rate. Reservations received after the cut
off date will be based on availability at the Hotel’s best
available rates.
Hyatt Fair Lakes Hotel is located at:
12777 Fair Lakes Circle
Fair Lakes, VA 22033
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Registration
The Registration for this workshop is now closed.
The conference registration fee includes: attendance at all sessions,
breaks, reception on the second night, participant materials, and
administrative costs. A cafeteria is located on-site. Breakfast and lunch
will be an additional fee.
Cancellations, Substitutions, and Requests for Refunds
All cancellations, substitutions, and requests for refunds must
be done so in writing. Substitutions are welcome! Registrants
who are unable to attend the training must fax or email their
cancellation or refund request to the attention of: Nicole Peterson
at 703-247-9474 or [email protected];
on or before November 15, 2003. No refunds will be
issued for cancellations received after
5:00 PM EST this date. Refunds will not be issued for no-shows.
A $75 administrative fee will be applied to ALL cancellations
received before November 15, 2003. If requesting a substitution,
please indicate if payment (if already received by NDIA) is to
be transferred to the new attendee, or refunded.
Security Clearance
If attending the classified sessions on December 9-11,
Security Clearance Verification should be received by December 1st. The
workshop is Secret
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. Please
FAX security clearance information to:
Kelli Dougherty and Nicole Peterson. The following
phone numbers apply to Security Clearances:
- Unclassified FAX: (703) 803-5456
- Classified FAX: (703) 968-1226
- Phone number: (703) 803-5408
Attendance to all sessions will be limited to U.S. citizens even
though Day 1 and some of the material will be unclassified. Identification Badges
Each attendee will be provided with an identification badge during
on-site registration. This badge must be worn while attending
all conference functions. ALL ATTENDEES MUST PRESENT A VALID,
Government PICTURE I.D. (Driver's License), when picking up their
badge. Conference badges are to be worn at all times during event.
Attire (Uniform/Dress code)
The appropriate dress for this conference is business casual.
Industry/Civilian: Business Casual (open collar)
Active Duty Military: Working Uniform (Class A) / (Modified Class
B) or service equivalent.
Special Assistance
If you require special assistance, please contact Nicole Peterson
at 703-247-9474 or [email protected].
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Contact
For general conference information, or to register for this event,
please contact Nicole Peterson at 703-247-9474 or [email protected].
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Sponsorships
Sponsorships opportunities for the conference luncheon, reception,
conference bags, lanyards, and breaks are available. Please contact
Nicole Peterson 703-247-9474 for more information.
Download/Print/View Sponsorship
Opportunities (PDF)
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