
October 4 - 5, 2023
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Join us for the HEL Optics Metrology Workshop at UAH.
Connect with fellow stakeholders in the optics for HEL (High-Energy Laser) community and contribute to the advancement of metrology processes and technologies. Together, we will focus on optimizing the deployment of HEL Defense Weapon Systems to achieve a new level of effectiveness.
Participants will earn 1.4 CEUs (14 professional development hours).
Workshop Goals:
- Survey the current landscape: Examine the current state of the HEL Optics Metrology Enterprise from substrate generation, to surface figuring, to coating.
- Identify improvement opportunities: Pinpoint areas that demand improvements and discuss possible solutions.
- Forge a unified path: Devise strategies to develop a common path that spans across DoD, government labs, industry and academia.
- Progress together: Collaborate with stakeholders and explore opportunities to join forces to drive common goals.
Workshop Details
Attention
Attendees must be U.S. citizens employed by the DoD or its contractors.
Industry and Academic
$170Includes workshop, $50 dining card, and reception.
Government and UAH
FREE
Enter the provided promo code at registration.
Includes workshop and reception.
The 2023 HEL Optics Metrology Workshop presentations and discussions will include Limited Distribution D information. This restricts participation in the workshop to U.S. citizens who are employees of the Department of Defense or its contractors.
For more information email james.hadaway@uah.edu to request an informative document be emailed to you.
Workshop Panels & Presentations
October 4 & 5, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Charger Union Theater
4705 Holmes Ave
Huntsville, AL 35899
Reception
October 4, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
UAH Student Services Building
1201 John Wright Drive
Huntsville, AL 35899
Parking is available free of charge for your convenience.
Parking
Intermodal Parking Facility
507 John Wright Dr NW
Huntsville, AL 35805
University Fitness Center
(across the street from the Intermodal Facility).
Government employees are encouraged to take advantage of special government rates at participating hotels. We recommend the following hotels located near the UAH campus.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Huntsville - Space Center
5101 Governors House Dr SW | Huntsville, AL

Huntsville Mariott at the Space & Rocket Center
5 Tranquility Base | Huntsville, AL 35805

Authorization is required for presentations to be given at the 2023 HEL Optics Metrology Workshop. All presentations must have an authorized distribution statement and appropriate release signatures. For further information about limited distribution statements, see DoD Directive 5230.24.
For more information email james.hadaway@uah.edu to request an informative document be emailed to you.
For more information email james.hadaway@uah.edu to request an informative document be emailed to you.
For more information, email james.hadaway@uah.edu to request an informative document be emailed to you.
For more information email james.hadaway@uah.edu to request an informative document be emailed to you.

