AFCCE News & Events
Apr 30

May, 2019 Luncheon Meeting

Friday, May 17, 2019

Use of drone based technology for antenna system assessments

Gary Cavell and John Kean of Cavell, Mertz, & Associates

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) based systems will be explained for use in antenna pattern, RF measurements and IR (thermal) imaging.

Techniques and challenges of drone technology for RF and antenna measurements will be presented along with how these methods compare with historical techniques.

The speakers will also show two of their equipment systems.

 


Luncheon meetings are open only to AFCCE members and their guests. The cost of the luncheon is $55.00 per person or $65.00 for reservations not received prior to the deadline.

AFCCE Members may register to attend the luncheon meeting below.


Networking starts at 11:45 AM with Lunch beginning at 12:30 PM

Please RSVP online with the form below by 5 pm Monday, May 13, 2019. To RSVP directly to John Reiser by phone at (703) 780-4824, or email [email protected].

All reservations requests and online payments will be confirmed by an email message or phone call. If you do not receive a confirmation email please email [email protected] to verify it was received.


Meeting Location
Holiday Inn at Key Bridge
1900 North Fort Myer Drive
Arlington, VA 22209

Driving Directions: The Holiday Inn provides free parking however, they have recently installed gates on the parking garage. You will need to take a ticket on the way into the garage and pick up a validation ticket at the meeting which you will use in lieu of payment on the way out.

Metro: The Holiday Inn is two blocks north of the Rosslyn Metro Station – Orange, Blue and Silver lines. Exit the station through the “back door” (up the stairs) and turn right onto North Fort Myer Drive.
Map & Directions


Lunch Menu

If you have special dietary requirements or allergies, please send a separate email to [email protected].

Main Course (Select one choice for all attendees in the form below)

  • Roast Top Round Sirloin
  • Pan Seared Peppered Salmon
  • Stir-Fry Vegetables

With:
Tossed Salad
Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Cherry Pie