Armed with Science

Col. Laurie G. Moe Buckhout, chief of the Electronic Warfare Division in U.S. Army Operations, Readiness, and Mobilization, will discuss the next generation warfighter and explain how the Army is using the science of ground electronic warfare to counter a dynamic and adaptive enemy. The appearance of advertising on this Web site does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the (Department of Defense), of the products or services advertised on this site. Read transcript(pdf)

Dr. John Parmentola, the U.S. Army's Director for Research and Laboratory Management, will discuss new areas of science and how the discovery of new knowledge from research in these areas has great potential for developing new extraordinary capabilities for our Soldiers. The changing threat environment is continuing to put formidable demands on our current and future military capabilities; capabilities which are essential for defending U.S. interests globally, as well as for winning our nation's wars. Fundamental to realizing superior land warfighting capabilities is the discovery of new knowledge from research in areas highly relevant to the Army mission. The appearance of advertising on this Web site does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read transcript(pdf)

U.S. Navy Aerographer’s Mate 1st Class Gary Primo, Ice Analyst at the National Ice Center, will discuss the role of the Naval/National Ice Center in monitoring sea ice for safety of navigation and operations, and to monitor the changing Arctic climate. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read transcript(pdf)

Michael Jeffries is a hydrographer for the Navy and the Technical Director of the Fleet Survey Team, and he will discuss the techniques and tools of ocean bottom mapping; the use of expeditionary Fleet Survey Teams; and how the data they collect is used to build precise nautical navigation charts. The appearance of advertising on this Web site, does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read transcript(pdf)

Geoff Chester will discuss the U.S. Naval Observatory's Master Clock (one of the most precise clocks in the world). Mr. Chester will also discuss the nature of atomic time keeping; why a precise time reference is critical to military operations; and how the next-generation Master Clock will work. The appearance of advertising on this Web site does not constitute endorsement by the DOD, of the products or services advertised on this site. Read transcript(pdf)