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Spectroradiometry Short Course

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
100 Bureau Drive
Metrology Building 220, Room B343
Gaithersburg, MD 20899


March 4 - 7, 2008
Sponsors:
Optical Technology Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Audience:
Scientists, engineers, and technicians engaged in radiometric measurements.
Format:
Classroom lectures and hands-on laboratory experiments.
Purpose:
Participants will gain experience in spectroradiometric measurement and calibration techniques using lamps, integrating spheres, spectrometers, and filter radiometers. NIST will provide advice and assistance on spectroradiometric measurement and calibration issues, including traceability, measurement equations, and measurement uncertainty.
Topics:
  • Fundamentals of Radiometry
  • Properties of sources and detectors
  • Measurement Uncertainty
  • NIST Spectroradiometric Calibrations and Characterizations
  • BRDF and reflectance
  • Remote sensing and UV network applications
  • Measurement equations
  • Quality systems for calibration facilities
  • Hyperspectral Imaging
Registration Contact:
Teresa Vicente , NIST, phone: 301/975-3883, email: teresa.vicente@nist.gov
Payment Contact:
Andy Beall , NIST, phone: 301/975-5361 fax: 301/975-8943, email: andy.beall@nist.gov
Technical Contact:

Howard Yoon, NIST, phone: 301/975-2482, fax: 301/869-5700, email: hyoon@nist.gov

Website:
Homepage
Registration:

 On-Line Registration

Full Fee: $1,800.00

Registration closed on 02/25/2008

Refund requests must be submitted in writing by 02/25/2008

This short course is limited to 15 attendees on a first come, first served basis.

Accommodations:

A block of rooms has been reserved for the nights of March 3-6, 2008 at the Spring Hill Suites Gaithersburg. The special rate is $169.00 per night plus 12% tax. Please contact the hotel directly at 301/987-0900. To make your reservation, mention that you are attending the "NIST/ Spectroradiometry Short Course". Reservations should be made early to ensure the NIST group rate. Requests received after February 12, 2008 will be filled on a space available basis.


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contact: teresa.vicente@nist.gov