Welcome to the
Hypersonic Technology & Systems Conference
27 – 30 August 2018
Sustained hypersonic flight within dense atmosphere has substantial utility. Advances in underlying technologies and integration into weapon systems offer the DOD significant enhancements in its ability to penetrate heavily defended areas and prosecute time-critical targets. Other nations are also actively pursuing these technologies; as such, defense against such systems is also of increased interest. The technologies required to enable the reliable use of hypersonic vehicles are multi-disciplinary. These include aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, navigation, guidance and control, in addition to challenges of air-breathing propulsion, rocket boost, sensors and platform integration. This conference will bring together the best and brightest involved in the development of hypersonic technologies in a forum which will facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration opportunities. This conference will highlight the nation’s investments in hypersonic technologies for both research & development and weapon platform integration. This event will be held at the SECRET//NOFORN level. Attendance is limited to U.S. citizens with a final SECRET clearance.
2018 HTSC Keynote Address
To Be Announced
2018 HTSC Plenary
Rear Admiral Jon A. Hill
Deputy Director MDA
Rear Admiral Hill assumed duties as deputy director of the Missile Defense Agency in November 2016. He advises the director, MDA, in fielding the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) and manages MDA support to BMDS operational programs. Hill supports the development and implementation of BMDS policy, capabilities, priorities, and resources and serves as the operational interface with the Services, Combatant Commands, Joint Staff and allies.
Mr. Thomas Webber, SES
Director, Technical Center, USASMDC/ARSTRAT (Invited)
Dr. Knox Millsaps SES,
Acting Head
Naval Air Warfare and Wepons Department,
Office of Naval Research
Col K. Colin Tucker
Military Deputy,
Air Force Science,
Technology & Engineering,
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics)
Mr. Jeffrey McCormick
Principal Intelligence Analyst,
National Air and Space Intelligence
Center/Space, Missiles, and Force Employment
Group/Ballistic Missile Analysis Squadron
Mr. Jonathan Mautz,
Principal Intelligence Analyst, National Air and Space Intelligence Center/Geospatial and Signatures Intelligence Group/Persistent Infrared Analysis Squadron
Key Dates to Remember:
27 July 2018 - Final Presentations Due
27 - 30 August 2018 - Conference