CORM 2006 Information
CORM 2006
Light Measurement Techniques,
Instrument Calibration, and Uncertainties
Industry and National Metrology Institutes
Partners in Light Measurement Problem Solving
May 9-11, 2006
Green Auditorium: NIST Gaithersburg, MD
Second Announcement
The 2006 Annual CORM Technical Conference is structured to provide interaction between the optical radiation industry and National Metrology Institutes (NMI's) such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Research Council (NRC) of Canada, and National Center for Metrology (CENAM) of Mexico. The conference theme is radiation measurement problems and issues pertaining to:
- Imaging photometry and Colorimetry
- Spectral and photometric flux and intensity of LEDs, lamps and luminaires
- Ultraviolet lamps
- Detector responsivity
- Electronic displays
There will be a discussion period in each session, involving industry, NMI, and audience participation will be allotted to stimulate technological solutions and innovation. This is your opportunity to contribute as well as work with professionals in many different areas of metrology and optical measurements.
Schedule
Registration
Advance registration is required due to the NIST security requirements. No walk-in registration will be available. Use the ON-LINE REGISTRATION FORM
Deadline: April 30th (US citizen), April 24th (non-US citizen)
Subcommittee committee meetings and USMS workshop are no charge, but the participants are still required to register using the on-line registration form.
Accommodations
Please make hotel reservation by contacting a hotel directly. A limited number of rooms has been reserved at a special rate of $149 plus tax at
Hilton, Washington DC North / Gaithersburg
620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg MD 20877
Reservations can be made by calling +1-301-977-8900 and mentioning "CORM 2006".
Link to other hotels in Gaithersburg.
Transportation
Link to Directions to NIST from the airport.
There are numerous shuttles to/from the local hotels to NIST. The Hilton will provide shuttles as well. If you are staying at a different hotel, please check with hotel staff to see if there are available shuttles for transport to/from the conference.
Entering NIST: All CORM 2006 participants must enter NIST from the main gate on Clopper Road. Receive your CORM registration badge at the visitor center (trailer house) beside the gate. A photo-ID (drivers license, or a passport for non-US citizen) is required. Any visitors without advance registration are not allowed to enter NIST.
For questions, contact the CORM 2006 conference chairs:
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