by Dr. William G. Duff
As Chairman of the 2000 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, and on behalf of the EMC Society, the Washington/Northern Virginia EMC Chapter and the Symposium Committee, I invite you to attend this special EMC event. The theme of the symposium is “A Spectrum of EMC Challenges for the Next Millennium.” The symposium will highlight numerous EMC challenges that must be addressed in the future and will, hopefully, provide some solutions. The symposium will be held during the week of August 21-25, 2000 in Washington, DC at the Washington Hilton and Towers Hotel.
We plan to have a great technical program with thirty-six technical sessions featuring two hundred papers on the latest developments in EMC technology. There will be an open forum session where attendees can interact directly with the authors of selected papers. To take advantage of the unique opportunities that Washington, DC has to offer, we are planing to have six organized sessions that will address some of the specific “EMC Challenges” that the regulatory community and various government agencies will have to address in the new Millennium. The “EMC Challenges” sessions will be of particular interest to local government agencies and contractor personnel. These sessions may be attended by individuals with a limited registration (which is available at a significantly reduced fee). The limited registration will only provide admission to the “EMC Challenges” sessions. Tickets to Social Events or a Symposium Record may be purchased separately.
Exhibits of EMC products and services will supplement the technical program. Approximately two hundred exhibitors will participate in the symposium.
The latest developments in EMC technology will be on display and the exhibitors will be happy to describe how their products or services may help you with your EMI problems. Individuals that are interested in the “Exhibits Only” will be admitted for a nominal fee. I encourage you to visit the exhibit area and take advantage of the opportunity to learn about the latest in EMC products and services.
Our social program will begin on Tuesday evening with a reception at the Air and Space Museum - the most visited museum in the world! The Wednesday evening gala will include an Exhibitors Reception followed by a Moonlight Tour of the Washington Monuments. On Thursday, we will have the Awards Luncheon. These social events will provide an opportunity for attendees to interact informally.
I would like to thank the symposium committee, attendees, exhibitors, presenters, companions and volunteers that are involved in making this symposium a huge success.
The “EMC Challenges Sessions” will address some of the specific EMC issues that the regulatory community and various government agencies will have to address in the new Millennium. These sessions may be attended by individuals with a “Limited Registration” or a “Regular Registration.”
“EMC Challenges” — Providing Spectrum for Use by the Private Sector
Chairperson — Julius Knapp — Federal Communications Commission
“EMC Challenges” — Providing Spectrum for Use by the Federal
Government
Chairperson — TBD
“EMC Challenges” — E3 and Spectrum Support to the Warfighter
Chairpersons — Bill Lenzi and Steve Caine — Joint Spectrum Center
“EMC Challenges” — Dealing With EMI Problems in the Transportation
Industry
Chairperson Andy Drozd — Andro Consulting Services
“EMC Challenges” — Using COTS Equipment for Military/Critical
Applications
Chairperson Dave Dixon — Naval Undersea Warfare Center
“EMC Challenges” — Impact of EMC Metrology on Specifications and
Standards
Chairperson Dr. Motohisa Kanda — National Institute of Standards and Technology