Title: Eyes on the Sky, Nowhere to Hide: Challenges in Full Sky Space Domain Awareness and CommunicationsAbstract: When satellites are lower than thirty degrees above the horizon, the non-negligible path length through the atmosphere exceeds 100 km. Operations in this regime are sometimes referred to as being "in the soup" because turbulence effects dominate both seeing and optical communications. Seeing conditions here are dominated by volume effects and loss of spatial coherence, while laser beam propagation enters the "deep" turbulence regime. Both cases operate at or beyond the margins of established theory. Additionally, whether operating on ground or in space, size, weight, and power (SWaP) restrictions are often chief concerns.In this talk, I address the problem of imaging space objects at low elevation angles via a combination of spatial and angular partitioning of the aperture. I demonstrate that in extreme anisoplanatic imaging conditions, overlapping angular viewpoint images allow snapshot light-field scene recovery and atmospheric tomography. I will also discuss how the atmosphere impacts coherent synthetic aperture imaging techniques from the ground. The performance of both techniques depends on the atmospheric outer scale size and models thereof. This outer scale also figures prominently in understanding discrepancies between theories, measurements, and simulation of optical scintillation caused by the atmosphere. Finally, I will show how modular aperture designs may allow for conformal geometries, as well as reduced SWaP and increased robustness in both ground and space based communications.About the Speaker: Jeremy Bos is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan Technological University. Before joining Michigan Tech, Bos worked as a NRC Postdoctoral Fellow under the Research Associateship Program with the US Air Force Research Lab in Kihei, Hawai'i. He received his PhD and BS from Michigan Tech in 2012 and 2000 respectively and his MS from Villanova University in 2003. Prior to returning to academia Bos spent ten years working as an engineer in the defense and automotive industries. He is a senior member of Optica, IEEE, and a Fellow of SPIE. Bos is an author on over 100 scholarly contributions including 7 patents. His research interests are in atmospheric optics, laser beam propagation, beam direction, and scene recovery.

If you're thinking of starting a business, it's important to take the right steps. This two-and-a-half-hour virtual webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success.Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as this training covers:* Business legal entity selection, * Registration and licensing, * Market research and planning, * Financial planning and sources of capital, * and more…Register today!Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO6igGD/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO6igGD/overview

This is not an introduction to government contracting for the 'faint of heart'. This is a 2.5 to 3.0 hour training session designed to help two groups of business: (1) those just exploring or brand new to government contracting and (2) those down the path a bit looking to backfill some gaps. You can join late or leave early and still learn something about government contracting, but those that stick around for the whole program will receive a practical, frank, overview of the government contracting process.This webinar covers the following areas:* Introduction to the Government Contracting Process * Components of a "GIB Ready" Business * Suggestions for an Initial Marketing Tool Kit * Reactive Business Development Strategies * Proactive Business Development Strategies * Introduction to the SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) database * Potential Next StepsIn addition to the instruction, attendees will have the opportunity to receive handouts that are practical tools in helping develop your government contracting programs. The handouts will also include the slide deck of the presentation which will include a number of live links to research resources, registration sites, and certification programs.This class will be delivered by one of the Florida APEX Accelerator Consultants at UCF. The Florida APEX Accelerator provides no cost government contracting consulting to small businesses.This event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/government-contracting-overview-5a1eVO7dUNB/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/government-contracting-overview-5a1eVO7dUNB/overview

Capability Statement Boot Camppowered by the APEX Accelerator at UCFA capability statement is a popular piece of marketing collateral in government contracting. It a one-page summary of the business much like a 'company resume' and can be a great tool to introduce your business. A capability statement will not be the only piece of marketing collateral that you use in government contracting, but it can be a great first step.The APEX Accelerator at UCF will present a detailed introduction to the capability statement and how it can be used in government contracting. Highlights will include:* An Overview of the Capability Statement * A Review of Key Components of a Capability Statement: Core Competencies, Differentiators, Past Performance * The Importance of Customizing Your Capability StatementOur speaker will also review some example capability statements as part of this discussion, and the hope is that there will be at least one or two clients who are willing to have their capability statements reviewed in front of the audience as well.Join us for this training session focused on the cornerstone of your government contracting marketing effort!This event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/capability-statement-boot-camp-5a1eVO7dc7p/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/capability-statement-boot-camp-5a1eVO7dc7p/overview

This is a Live Event: The U.S. Small Business Administration expanded its business development SBA Mentor-Protege Program. By pairing your small business with a mentor enterprise, small business owners should benefit from the expertise of their mentor and better compete for government contracts - both of which can drive up the value of their business when it's time to sell.Most small businesses could use the added capacity to be gained from a mentor-protege relationship. The SBA Mentor Protege programs can help them do that. Attendees will be briefed by the University of Central Florida APEX Accelerator regarding free technical assistance available to all small businesses in the government contracting arena. Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/sba-workshop-mentor-protege-program-insights-5a1eVO7dfDl/overview

Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We'll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/business-plan-writing-made-easier-webinar-5a1eVO6igcn/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/business-plan-writing-made-easier-webinar-5a1eVO6igcn/overview