Hypersonics Technology and Systems Conference

Sustained hypersonic flight within dense atmosphere has substantial utility. Advances in underlying technologies and integration into weapon systems offer the DoD significant enhancements in its ability to penetrate heavily defended areas and prosecute time-critical targets. Other nations are also actively pursuing these technologies; as such, defense against such systems is also of increased interest. The technologies required to enable the reliable use of hypersonic vehicles are multi-disciplinary. Some of these technologies that HTSC focuses on include:

• Thermal Protection & Management Systems
• Propulsion
• Aerodynamics & Aerothermodynamics
• Navigation, Guidance & Control and Electrical Systems
• Programmatic Review
• Defense Against Hypersonic Systems
• Detecting & Tracking Hypersonic Objects
• Sensing in a Hypersonic Environment
• Ground Test Facilities and Instrumentation
• Systems Engineering, Architecture, Analysis & Design
• Flight Testing
• Kill Chain, Mission Planning & C4ISR and Weapon Effects

HTSC’s emphasis is on systems and applied technology. This conference highlights the nation’s investments in systems integrated hypersonic technologies for both research and development and weapon platform integration for offense and defense. It brings together the best and brightest involved in the development and use of hypersonic technologies in a unique, limited-attendance forum which will facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration opportunities.