- A Detailed Analysis of Airborne Electro- Optical Sensor System Missions, Platforms, and Capabilities
- New Directions in Electro-Optical Technology and Future Electro-Optical Sensor Systems: UAVs, Night Vision, ISR, Targeting, etc.
- Challenges and Solutions of Integrating EO Systems on Existing and New Airborne Platforms
- Proven Approaches and Lessons Learned in System Design, Platform Integration, and Mission Performance
- Evaluation of Vital Plans, Programs, and Initiatives Driving the Development of Advanced Airborne Electro-Optical Systems: OSD/Service Plans and Roadmaps, etc.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Airborne Electro-Optical (EO) Systems are being asked to play an increasingly significant role in carrying out the evolving new mission mix that includes everything from homeland security and the global war on terror, to air combat, ground and sea combat support, long range strike, global mobility, and strategic deterrence. Even as Airborne EO capabilities evolve, current and future military operations will demand even greater platform/sensor and enhanced multi-platform integration. Many of these capabilities can be designed into future fighter, UAV/UAS, ISR, and mobility platforms, but given increasing budget uncertainties, many older platforms may have to be upgraded and retrofitted with advanced capability EO “pods.” U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) proposed spending levels for electronics and electro-optics could approach $77 billion in the next fiscal year, many industry analysts believe. Analysts also project over $15 billion in DOD spending on electro-optics research, development and design through 2014.
This seminar provides valuable information and guidance to engineers, technicians, and project managers on airborne EO missions and capabilities. You will learn the fundamentals of how ultraviolet, visible, and infrared systems are used in such applications as target detection and tracking, reconnaissance, ground mapping, navigation, communications, countermeasures, and weapons delivery. You will examine proven techniques for selecting the right design approaches and technologies to achieve optimum performance. The wealth of practical “hands-on” experience that the instructor brings to this course is an invaluable resource.
- How are Sensors Being Developed and Integrated in “Pods” to Optimize Performance of Existing and Future Air Platforms?
- How do Current Defense Trends and Plans Effect Future Opportunities in Airborne Electro-Optical Systems?
- What are the Fundamental Design Considerations for Developing State-ofthe- Art Airborne Sensor Systems to meet Mission Requirements?
- How does the Intense Demand for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Translate into New Electro-Optical Solutions on the Battlefield?
- What Role must Advanced Airborne EO Systems Play in Achieving True Net-Centric Operational Capabilities?
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
MR. JOHN MINOR has over twenty five years of experience with advanced military sensors and weapons systems. His extensive career spans the military (USAF), industry, and Department of Defense (civilian) sectors. He is an internationally recognized expert in systems integration, flight test, and performance evaluation of advanced airborne electro-optical sensor and weapons systems. As the former Technical Director for the USAF Test Pilot School (2004-2008), Mr. Minor was in the unique position of directing the training for the next generation of test pilots, test navigators, and flight test engineers on new EO Sensor System capabilities. Mr. Minor is currently the Chief of Systems Engineering for the Ogden Air Logistics Center Engineering Directorate, Hill AFB.
Mr. Minor has participated in the development of numerous high-visibility electro-optical sensor system programs to include the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN), the Advanced Tactical Air Reconnaissance System (ATARS), the Electro-Optical Long Range Oblique Photography System (EOLOROPS), the F/A-18D(RC) Tactical Reconnaissance (F/A-18 TAC RECCE) system, the F-16 Theater Airborne Reconnaissance System (TARS), and the Tier III—Darkstar UAV EO Payloads. He holds BSEE and MSEE degrees (with distinction) from the University of New Mexico/Air Force Institute of Technology and he is a graduate of the USAF Test Pilot School Flight Test Engineering Course, Class 87B. |
