Fiber optic gyros have been widely used to support a range of aerospace applications including launch vehicles, satellites, Mars rovers, and a series of missions to the moon and Mars. Much of the early motivation associated with fiber gyro development is associated with high value space applications with stringent requirements. The panelists will introduce themselves and their background followed by a moderated question and answer period.

Moderator:
Eric Udd, Columbia Gorge Research, LLC (United States)

Panelists:
Ramon DePaula, Retired, NASA (ex-Program Executive for Planetary Missions)
George Pavlath, Northrop Grumman Corp. (United States)
Aritaka Ohno, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd. (Japan)
Ric DiSoscia, Honeywell Technology (United States)
Doug Chamberlin, Honeywell Technology (United States)

 

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This panel is part of the Fiber Optic Gyros: 50th Anniversary Conference.

 

Event Details

FORMAT: Panel discussion followed by audience Q&A.
MENU: Coffee, decaf, and tea will be available outside the presentation room.
SETUP: Classroom and theater style seating.