2014 E-Week Awards Banquet – (2/20/14)

Every year, National Engineers Week (EWeek) [Now known as DiscoverE] is held on the third week of February. EWeek is observed by more than 70 engineering, education, and cultural societies, and more than 50 corporations and government agencies. The purpose is to call attention to the contributions to society that engineers make and to emphasize the importance of learning math, science, and technical skills. The celebration of EWeek was started in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in conjunction with President George Washington’s Birthday. President Washington is considered as the nation’s first engineer, notably for his survey work.

Each year one of the member technical societies hosts the event. In 2014, the Huntsville Section of IEEE is proud to announce hosting the 2014 EWeek banquet. The 2014 EWeek banquet for the Huntsville, Alabama area is scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2014 in the Jackson Center, Huntsville, Alabama. The social hour will start at 5:30 P.M. with dinner served at 6:30 P.M. Our guest speaker for this event is Mr. Tim Pickens, Founder of Pickens Innovations.

The meal choices will be either Grilled Chicken Breast with Marcela Sauce or Vegetarian. The per person cost will be:

If reserved by 2/7/14 $37
Reserved 2/8/14- 2/14/14 $42
Reserved 2/15/13- Event day $47

In order to allow time for preparation of the program, please forward the names of the Awardees and title of the awards to egrigorian@ieee.org by February 9th, 2014.

E-Week Banquet – Thursday 2/20/2014

Jackson Center

6001 Moquin Drive

Huntsville, Alabama

United States 35806

Click below to RSVP online:  (Meal fees apply, pay via paypal)

https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/22927

P.O.C.  Eric Grigorian, P.E., Chairman, IEEE Huntsville Section, 256-658-7447 (Cell), e-mail: egrigorian@ieee.org

IEEE Section Tour: Emerson Network Power (1/22/14)

All societies and members are welcomed to join us as we visit different businesses in the area, to learn more about their latest technologies.

This Section Tour will be limited to the first 30 guests to respond. You do not have to be an IEEE member to attend, guests are welcome. Lunch may be purchased onsite from Moe’s Southwestern Grill – burritos, tacos, nachos, salads ($7-8 range). If you do not wish to have lunch, just meet us in the lobby for the Tour. You may also suggest other businesses for future tours.

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014

11:00am – 12:45am

Emerson Network Power, Avocent Headquarters

4991 Corporate Drive

Huntsville AL 35805-6201

For Mapped Location:    http://goo.gl/maps/6VRZL

Click here to Register:

Meeting Agenda:

11:00 – 11:45am           Lunch (for purchase, Moe’s Southwestern Grill)

11:45am – 12:45pm     Tour of Facilities (Meet in the Lobby Area)

About Emerson Network Power:

We provide new-to-the-world solutions, established expertise, and smart innovation in AC and DC power, renewable energy, precision cooling systems, infrastructure management, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, and connectivity.

With a global network in over 150 countries and backed by local service and support from over 2,000 certified professionals, we are uniquely positioned to provide systems and integrated solutions wherever you are located.

IEEE Section Tour – Benchmark Electronics (Dec. 19th)

All societies and members are welcomed to join us as we visit different businesses in the area, to learn more about their latest technologies.

This Section Tour will be limited to the first 30 guests to respond. It will be a joint meeting with the Computer Society.  You do not have to be an IEEE member to attend, guests are welcome. Lunch will be in the on-site cafeteria. If you do not wish to have lunch, just meet us in the lobby for the Tour. You may also suggest other businesses for future tours.

Benchmark Electronics – Huntsville Division
4807 Bradford Drive
Huntsville,  Alabama
United States 35805

Meeting Agenda:

10:50am – 11:00am (Sign in at the lobby)

11:00am – 11:40am (Purchase your own lunch in the on-site Cafeteria)

11:40am – 11:45am (Meet in the lobby for Tour)

11:45am – 12:45pm (1 hour tour of facilities)

(Note)

BEI Huntsville is an ITAR facility, which means that all attendees coming for lunch/the tour will need to be checked in in the front lobby and receive identification badges, and also all these folks will need to have a valid form of identification, such as a valid driver’s license.

If any of the attendees are not US citizens or don’t have a valid green card, then we’ll need to know this and make special provisions. All attendees need to be either personally escorted, or in an escorted group.

AESS Presentation-13 December 2013: Space-Time Adaptive Processing for Radar Applications

Space-Time Adaptive Processing for Radar Applications

Scott Goldstein, Mike Picciolo, and Wil Myrick

Dynetics, Inc., Chantilly, VA Office

Friday, 13 December 2013, 11:00 – 1:00

Dynetics Solutions Complex, 1004 Explorer Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35806

(see map at www.dynetics.com/pdf/HuntsvilleAlabama.pdf)

RSVP by noon on Wednesday, 11 December, to charlene.neely@dynetics.com, and include citizenship status

Lunch is Provided, Please bring $10 to help with Lunch Costs

Presentation Abstract

Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP) is an advanced signal processing methodology for the Ground Moving Target Indication (GMTI) mode of airborne and space borne surveillance radar systems. It is used to mitigate platform-motion-induced spread-Doppler clutter that interferes with the echo from moving ground targets, in addition to mitigating jamming interference.

The tutorial will develop and clearly illustrate the GMTI problem from first principles, showing the need for STAP processing, including the STAP radar signal environment and its mathematical model. Traditional STAP processing solutions will be derived from a detection probabilistic perspective – the most pertinent metric for radar. Additionally, the course covers state-of-the-art STAP techniques that address many of the limitations of traditional (ideal) STAP solutions, offering insight into future research trends and multidisciplinary applications.

Speaker Bios

Dr. Scott Goldstein is the Chief Technologist for Dynetics, Inc., and the Manager of the Advanced Missions Solutions Group in Chantilly, VA. He has over 30 years of operational, engineering, leadership and management experience. He has performed fundamental research and development in Radar detection and estimation theory, Space Time Adaptive Processing, as well as in advanced systems concepts involving intelligence sensors, ISR, space superiority capabilities and cyber exploitation. He is a Fellow of the IEEE (for contributions to adaptive detection in radar and communications), a Fellow of the Washington Academy of Sciences and a member of the IEEE Radar Systems Panel.  He received the 2002 IEEE Fred Nathanson Radar Engineer of the Year Award.

Dr. Mike Picciolo is the Associate Chief Technologist for Dynetics and Chief Engineer of the Advanced Missions Solutions Group in Chantilly, VA.  He has in-depth expertise in Radar, ISR systems, Space Time Adaptive Processing and conducts research in advanced technology development programs. served an Engineering Director and Director of Advanced Programs at QinetiQ North America. Previously served as a Chief Technology Officer within ManTech and as a Chief Scientist at SAIC. Over 26 years of experience working for the Dept. of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Has deep domain expertise in SAR/GMTI radar, communications theory, waveform diversity, wireless communications, hyperspectral imagery, IMINT, SIGINT, and MASINT intelligence disciplines.

Dr. Wil Myrick is currently a Principal Engineer at Dynetics.  He is recognized as a world leader in MASINT in addition to having over 18 years of experience in STAP, SIGINT, communications, and anti-jamming for GPS.  He was awarded the U.S. Black Engineer of the Year Award for Career Achievement in Industry for his outstanding contributions to the MASINT community.  Dr. Myrick holds MS and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and a BS in Electronics Engineering from Norfolk State University.

Space-Time Adaptive Processing for Radar Applications

Scott Goldstein, Mike Picciolo, and Wil Myrick

Dynetics, Inc., Chantilly, VA Office

Friday, 13 December 2013, 11:00 – 1:00

Dynetics Solutions Complex, 1004 Explorer Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35806

(see map at www.dynetics.com/pdf/HuntsvilleAlabama.pdf)

RSVP by noon on Wednesday, 11 December, to charlene.neely@dynetics.com, and include citizenship status

Lunch is Provided, Please bring $10 to help with Lunch Costs

Presentation Abstract

Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP) is an advanced signal processing methodology for the Ground Moving Target Indication (GMTI) mode of airborne and space borne surveillance radar systems. It is used to mitigate platform-motion-induced spread-Doppler clutter that interferes with the echo from moving ground targets, in addition to mitigating jamming interference.

The tutorial will develop and clearly illustrate the GMTI problem from first principles, showing the need for STAP processing, including the STAP radar signal environment and its mathematical model. Traditional STAP processing solutions will be derived from a detection probabilistic perspective – the most pertinent metric for radar. Additionally, the course covers state-of-the-art STAP techniques that address many of the limitations of traditional (ideal) STAP solutions, offering insight into future research trends and multidisciplinary applications.

Speaker Bios

Dr. Scott Goldstein is the Chief Technologist for Dynetics, Inc., and the Manager of the Advanced Missions Solutions Group in Chantilly, VA. He has over 30 years of operational, engineering, leadership and management experience. He has performed fundamental research and development in Radar detection and estimation theory, Space Time Adaptive Processing, as well as in advanced systems concepts involving intelligence sensors, ISR, space superiority capabilities and cyber exploitation. He is a Fellow of the IEEE (for contributions to adaptive detection in radar and communications), a Fellow of the Washington Academy of Sciences and a member of the IEEE Radar Systems Panel.  He received the 2002 IEEE Fred Nathanson Radar Engineer of the Year Award.

Dr. Mike Picciolo is the Associate Chief Technologist for Dynetics and Chief Engineer of the Advanced Missions Solutions Group in Chantilly, VA.  He has in-depth expertise in Radar, ISR systems, Space Time Adaptive Processing and conducts research in advanced technology development programs. served an Engineering Director and Director of Advanced Programs at QinetiQ North America. Previously served as a Chief Technology Officer within ManTech and as a Chief Scientist at SAIC. Over 26 years of experience working for the Dept. of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Has deep domain expertise in SAR/GMTI radar, communications theory, waveform diversity, wireless communications, hyperspectral imagery, IMINT, SIGINT, and MASINT intelligence disciplines.

Dr. Wil Myrick is currently a Principal Engineer at Dynetics.  He is recognized as a world leader in MASINT in addition to having over 18 years of experience in STAP, SIGINT, communications, and anti-jamming for GPS.  He was awarded the U.S. Black Engineer of the Year Award for Career Achievement in Industry for his outstanding contributions to the MASINT community.  Dr. Myrick holds MS and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and a BS in Electronics Engineering from Norfolk State University.

IEEE Huntsville Section – Annual Meeting (Dec. 13th at 6:00pm)

Come celebrate with us the holiday season and our 60th year Anniversary!!! During this dining experience we will induct our new officers for 2014 and reflect on the many accomplishments of the current year. Please feel free to bring a guest, and help us have a Holly Jolly Christmastime!!!

To RSVP, please click here to REGISTER your attendance by 12/10/13.

Terranova’s Italian Restaurant
1420 Paramount Drive, Suite 1
Huntsville,  Alabama
United States 35806

Terranova’s Website, click here

For Terranova’s Menu, click here

Meeting Agenda:

6:00pm Meet and Greet(Get seated in private room)

6:30pm Order Dinner (Pay on your own, separate checks)

7:00pm Dinner, Dessert, and Beverages!!!

7:45pm Induction of Officers, IEEE Business & Announcements

8:30pm Meeting Adjourned