Conference Program | The Forum 2009: DoD's Prominent Conference on Technology, Programs and Partnerships

General Session Speakers

Mr. Tad Davis Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army	Dr. Thomas Killion Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research & Technology Chief Scientist Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army	*Commander Daniel M. Colman* Branch Chief *Defeat the Device* Joint IED Defeat Organization

Luncheon Speakers

Dr. Robert S. Walker Assistant Deputy Minister Department of National Defence *Chief Executive Officer Defence R & D Canada*	Mrs. Cindy McCain HALO Trust Board Member

Dr. Ruth Doherty Program Executive Officer Counter-IED Science & Technology Directorate Department of Homeland Security	Mr. Bob Olds Project Manager Navy Marine Mammal Program

The UXO/Countermine/Range Forum™ 2009
Conference Program
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Day 1 – Monday August 24, 2009	Day 2 – Tuesday August 25, 2009	Day 3 – Wednesday August 26, 2009	Day 4 – Thursday August 27, 2009
AM Early Registration Exhibit Move-In 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Classified Session on Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Defeat	7 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Opens 8 – 10 a.m. Technical Sessions	7 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Opens 8 – 10 a.m. Technical Sessions	7 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Opens 8 – 10 a.m. Technical Sessions
	10 – 10:20 a.m. Break	10 – 10:20 a.m. Break	10 – 10:20 a.m. Break
	10:20 a.m. – Noon Technical Sessions	10:20 a.m. – Noon Technical Sessions	10:20 a.m. – Noon Technical Sessions
Pre-Conference Training(s)	Noon – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon Speaker Dr. Robert S. Walker	Noon – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon Speaker Mrs. Cindy McCain	Noon – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon Speaker Dr. Ruth Doherty and Mr. Bob Olds Conference Closing
3 p.m. Conference Opens 3 – 5 p.m. General Session	1:30 – 3 p.m. Technical Sessions	1:30 – 3 p.m. Technical Sessions	1 – 5 p.m. Exhibit Move-Out
	3 – 3:20 p.m. Break	3 – 3:20 p.m. Break
	3:30 – 5 p.m. Technical Sessions	3:30 – 5 p.m. Technical Sessions
6:30 – 8 p.m. Opening Reception Exhibit Hall Opens		5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Final Networking Event

Geophysical System Verification (GSV):
A Physics-Based Approach for Munitions Response Beyond GPOs

SERDP and ESTCP will present a short course to highlight a more rigorous physics-based alternative to geophysical proveouts (GPOs): Geophysical System Verification (GSV). Over the last 15 years, numerous GPOs have been performed, and a significant body of knowledge has accumulated documenting technology performance. This accumulated understanding, along with the recognition that responses of munitions may be reliably predicted from physical models, presents the opportunity for both streamlining and enhancing the traditional GPO with a more rigorous physics-based approach. The course will describe the physics basis of this evolution, outline key elements of the GSV, and present an example of implementing this approach on a hypothetical site.

This course will take place Wednesday, August 26 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Palazzo Ballroom Salon A-C. Anyone who wishes to attend must register in advance and pay the $25 materials fee.

General Session Speakers

Luncheon Speakers

The UXO/Countermine/Range Forum™ 2009 Conference Program CLICK HERE for detailed conference program

Geophysical System Verification (GSV): A Physics-Based Approach for Munitions Response Beyond GPOs

The UXO/Countermine/Range Forum™ 2009
Conference Program
CLICK HERE for detailed conference program

Geophysical System Verification (GSV):
A Physics-Based Approach for Munitions Response Beyond GPOs