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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
Technical Contact:	Howard Yoon, NIST, phone: 301/975-2482, fax: 301/869-5700, email: hyoon@nist.gov
General Information:	Teresa Vicente , NIST, phone: 301/975-3883, email: teresa.vicente@nist.gov
Website:	Homepage
Payment Contact:	Brittney Hunt, Utah State University Research Foundation, phone: 435-797-4783, fax: 435-797-4160, email: brittney.hunt@usurf.usu.edu
Registration:	NON U.S. CITIZENS PLEASE NOTE: All foreign national visitors who do not have permanent resident status and who wish to register for the Spectrophotometry Short Course must supply additional information. Failure to provide this information prior to arrival on the site will result, as a minimum, in significant delays (up to 24 hours) in entering the facility. Authority to gather this information is derived from United States Department of Commerce Department Administrative Order (DAO) number 207-12. For Non U.S. Citizens, please complete the Foreign National Visitors Form before you register for the course. Please fax completed form to Teresa Vicente at 301-948-2067 Registration Form Please complete the Registration Form and fax it to Brittney Hunt at 435-797-4160 or mail it to: Utah State University Research Foundation 1695 North Research Park Way North Logan, Utah 84341 Registration Fee: $2,000.00 Registration closed on 03/09/2010 Refund requests must be submitted in writing by 03/09/2010 This short course is limited to 15 attendees on a first come, first served basis.
Accommodations:	A block of rooms has been reserved at the Crowne Plaza at 3 Research Court, Rockville, Maryland. The special rate is $129.00 per night plus 13% tax. Please contact the hotel directly at (301) 840-0200. 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 16, 2010 will be filled on a space available basis.