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SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing 5 - 9 April 2010
Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center
Orlando, Florida, USA

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Important Author Dates

Post-Deadline Submissions
Late abstract submissions may be accepted, subject to chair approval

Author Notification:
7 December 2009

Manuscripts Due Date for
On-site Proceedings Volumes:

25 January 2010

Manuscripts Due Date for Post-
Meeting Proceedings Volumes: 
8 March 2010


Symposium Chair

Dr. Michael T. Eismann, Technical Advisor for the Electro-Optics Sensor Technology Division, Air Force Research Laboratory

Symposium Cochair

Dr. William Jeffrey, President and CEO, HRL Labs., LLC

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