To commemorate our 20th anniversary, we compiled a history of how we started and who keeps us going. We thought it was entertaining and hope you will too.
Please take a few minutes and have a look -
more...
THE
BIRTH OF WILLIE
We're asked
often about the origins of Willie, our lab robot. So,
we're writing an online book about him! We've
published the prologue online.
read about
Willie right here...
T&E
UPDATE
The latest
issue of our newsletter is now available online.
read it here...
Instructor
Expert Instruction by Mike Violette and Steve Ferguson from
Washington Laboratories
Course Description
Noise and interference are facts of life in urban
environments and facilities that include sensitive electronics.
With the proliferation of devices and wireless systems, the
electromagnetic (EM) environment is becoming increasingly more
crowded and interference is growing.
The design of facilities must take into account the threats to
sensitive systems from high power communications, high frequency
wireless devices, mobile radio frequency devices and sources of
magnetic fields.
Research laboratories, hospitals, biotechnology and life
sciences organizations deal with extremely sensitive sensors and
systems during research and development. The small signals that
are detected in animal-cell activities are measured in
billionths of amperes, which can be overwhelmed by intruding
signals from mobile networks, hand-held transmitters, WiFi
access points, TV/AM/FM broadcast, electrical power 60 Hz fields
and other sources of man-made noise. Natural sources (lightning,
for example) also pose a hazard to sensitive electronics.
This course provides practical design guidance along with
detailed information on developing construction methods to
reduce radio frequency interference, transient and surge
threats.
Critical to the proper application of architectural shielding
methods is the understanding of the Electromagnetic (EM)
environment. This workshop also covers facility EM mapping and
how to understand and interpret the mapping results to mitigate
risk when locating new equipment in the environment. An
under-design results in operation limitiations. Over-design
could add millions of dollars to the construction. Understanding
the needs and options provides for control in a cost effective
manner.
Who Should Attend
A&E technical staff
Electrical engineers
Space planners
Facility managers
Construction site managers
Course Outline
The following will be covered
during the course:
Terms & Definitions
How does Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) affect
electronics?
Elements of an EMI Situation
Electromagnetic Propagation
Expert Instruction by Mike Violette and
Steve Ferguson from Washington Laboratories
Mr. Violette and Mr. Ferguson have worked on numerous
projects, detailing architectural design methods for research
laboratories, communications centers and secure government
facilities. Specific nuts-and-bolts methods to shield
sensitive spaces will be detailed during the workshop.
Contact Mike Violette or Steve Ferguson to discuss the details
of this course This course is also available to be presented
at your facility. Phone: (301) 216-1500.
For more
information on course content, please send your request to
info@wll.com
Fee/Registration
Single Student:
Early Registration Discount of 10% if you register 30 days
or more prior to a scheduled course. (Payment terms must be
established at least two weeks prior to start date.)
This course is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Class sizes are limited. Class fee includes continental-style
breakfast, lunch and afternoon breaks. Please contact us for any
special dietary needs and/or physical accommodations.
May 31, 2012 First Annual Maryland
Sister States Program International Gala Awards Sheraton Annapolis Hotel Keynote
Speaker: Governor Martin O’Malley For
more information, Contact:
Zach Feldmann
