In this position, he obtained Congressional authorization to build NOVA, currently the world's largest laser. In 1979, he joined BDM International in McLean, Virginia, as a member of senior management where he developed an advanced technology research group specializing in electro-optics and advanced computing. His research interests include development of advanced coherent laser receiver technology for application to radar and optical communications. He is a Fellow of IEEE and the Optical Society of America. Following the tour a chance to chat and choose from a varied selection of food and drinks will take place in Applebees at the intersection of University and Alafaya.
Parking is in back of the building.
He will recount his experiences on that day and show many of his fascinating slides. This will be a dinner meeting at Sweetwater's west of Melbourne on Wickham road. A Saturday tour of the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University including operation of their wind tunnel, control tower and simulators. These club members own airplanes and will try to provide flights to those who are not pilots and are interested in flying up and back. Please call Ed or Joel if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.