Join IEEE for an insightful event showcasing the key elements of telecommunication modernization tailored for Corporate Information Technology and Operational Technology. Explore topics ranging from SCADA traffic to teleprotection and data management through five specific presentations. Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of technological advancements!8:00 AM: Light Breakfast8:15 AM: Opening Remarks8:30 AM: Fiber Optic Fundamentals and Application9:30 AM: Teleprotection Channel Performance & Migrating to Packet-based Telcom Networks10:45 AM: Optimizing Fiber Assets with Optical Multiplexing11:45 AM: Lunch (included)1:00 PM: Rotating Machines to IBRs, “db” Levels to “bps”, Protection Systems Provide Grid Stability2:15 PM: Amplify Capital Expenditure Efficiency with Long-Haul Repeaterless SolutionsCo-sponsored by: Hamraz SalehiAgenda: 8:00 AM: Light Breakfast8:15 AM: Opening Remarks8:30 AM: Fiber Optic Fundamentals and Application9:30 AM: Teleprotection Channel Performance & Migrating to Packet-based Telcom Networks10:45 AM: Optimizing Fiber Assets with Optical Multiplexing11:45 AM: Lunch (included)1:00 PM: Rotating Machines to IBRs, “db” Levels to “bps”, Protection Systems Provide Grid Stability2:15 PM: Amplify Capital Expenditure Efficiency with Long-Haul Repeaterless SolutionsBldg: Forum RiNo, 3000 Lawrence St, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80205, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/398657

This presentation will communicate new methods to measure the physical dimensions of structures of rotating objects observed by radar systems. Using a pure CW waveform, it is possible to dimension structures that are rotating in the Doppler dimension by exploiting Micro-doppler cyclic signal processing methods that allow for the replacement of absolute time with the relative periodicity of a rigid body rotating structure across a fixed axis. The formulaic breakdown is given to determine a rotating object’s rotation rate, main body diameter, fin/stabilizer lengths, and the number of fins/scatterers on a rigid body with high precision that is not dependent on the range resolution of the radar. An example that shows dimension determination using live data from an artillery round and a terrier-sounding rocket will be provided and discussed. Co-sponsored by: James Gowans Speaker(s): Dr. Tod M. Schuck, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420035

Pike Solar is the largest solar facility in the Coloado Springs Utilities electric system, consisting of 400,000 photovoltaic panels. Through our Power Purchase Agreement with Juwi, we are able to use the 175-megawatts generated by the solar plant to power approximately 46,300 homes a year. Steve Schaarschmidt, PE. Transmission Operations engineer with Colorado Spring Utilities, will describe this system and distribution systems needed to support this new renewable resource. This presentation will begin with an introduction to the grid-following inverter, then explore the medium-voltage collection system and the interconnection to the high-voltage transmission system. It will cover the operating characteristics of utility-scale solar generation, experience to date between the array owner and the hosting utility, as well as some problems that come along with these installations. Presentation will be both in-person and virtual. Attendees can attend both in-person or virtually. The virtual presentation will be via zoom. The zoom link to join the presentation will be sent to all registrants who have indicated on the registration form that they are attending the meeting virtually. The link will be sent out shortly before the meeting. Parking for In-Person Presentation: When arriving at the Mesa Rd. facility please park in the back (east side) of the building and enter through the doors labelled “Mesa Conference Room Refreshments: Pizza, soda and water will be provided for the in-person presentation. Solar Field Site Visit: Colorado Springs Utilities is in the process of arranging an on-site visit to the solar field for the day after the presentation, May 16, at 6:30PM. A separate event notice will be sent out to all registered attendees (or given out at the presentation) if the on-site visit can be successfully arranged. Speaker(s): Steve Schaarschmidt, Agenda: Pizza and Drink Introductions Presentation Room: Mesa Conference Room, Bldg: Please park in the back (east side) of the building and enter through the doors labelled “Mesa Conference Room, Colorado Springs Utilities Conservation & Environmental Center, 2855 Mesa Rd., Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419587

The first demonstration of a laser took place a little over six decades ago when Theodore Maiman excited a ruby rod with a flash lamp to generate a pulsed red laser with a peak power on the order of a kilowatt. Since that day, the output power of lasers has increased by a factor of over a trillion times. As these precision light sources mature, the growing number of applications has been nothing short of astonishing. With current peak powers exceeding a petawatt (1015 W), these systems are being utilized to study the fundamental physics of high energy density plasmas, x-ray generation, particle acceleration, and more. The Advanced Laser for Extreme Photonics (ALEPH) system at Colorado State University has been developed with these different classes of experiments in mind. Capable of operating at 0.85 PW at Hz level repetition rates, this system has demonstrated robust electron acceleration up to 7 GeV, microfocus x-ray sources for computed tomography of dense objects, and ultrahigh energy density plasmas for studying fusion and atomic physics at near solid density. Current and future work will be presented along with plans for a future, high power laser facility at CSU. Speaker(s): Reed, Agenda: 6:00 pm Doors Open 6:30 pm Online Broadcast starts 6:45 pm Main Presentation 8:00 End Room: C120, Bldg: Engineering, 400 Isotope Drive, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, 80521

Schedule 6:00 – Check-in, Chapter Business and Networking 6:30 – Dinner Served 7:00 – Presentation 8:00 – Adjourn Summary: Title: Aluminum Conductor Composite Core (ACCC) Conductor Description: Join the IEEE PES/IAS Denver chapter during our May technical meeting. Our guest speaker this month is Jack Beathard from Lamifil North America. Aluminum Conductor Composite Core (ACCC) conductor is able to to carry approximately twice as much current as a traditional aluminum-conductor steel-reinforced conductor (ACSR) of the same size and weight, making it popular for retrofitting an existing electric power transmission line without needing to change the existing towers and insulators. Utilities are also using ACCC to increase efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on high ampacity transmission applications. In this presentation we will look to cover ACCC industry trends, the rise of state level conductor efficiency standards, and how we see the utility industry implementing this technology into the power grid. Speaker(s): Jack Agenda: Schedule 6:00 – Check-in, Chapter Business and Networking 6:30 – Dinner Served 7:00 – Presentation 8:00 – Adjourn Room: Upstairs Meeting Room, Bldg: The Original Brooklyn's, 2644 W Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80204, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419564

Did you know that this May 18th, IEEE has been in Denver for 109 years? To celebrate it, we are hosting a picnic party for IEEE members, family, and friends! We will be providing food, drinks, desserts (read: cake), games, and prizes - Come meet other engineers in the area! Time: Saturday, May 18, 2024 (11:00am – 2:00pm) Venue: (https://maps.app.goo.gl/M7xBYwhmQPyFFQmV7?g_st=ic) Denver, CO 80227 (not to be confused with Bear Creek Lake Park) Please let us know if you have any dietary preferences in the registration form. Chairs and officers are welcome to promote their IEEE Tech Societies and Affiliates - bring your swags and society information! Bldg: Picnic Site 1, Bear Creek Park 1, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80227