2025 Models and Simulation Structures for the Future of the DAF Test Community

2025 Models and Simulation Structures for the Future of the DAF Test Community will be held May 20-21, 2025, at Edwards AFB. The event will take place in the 412th Conference Room (#TBC), 412th Wing Headquarters, Edwards AFB, CA 93524

Military: UOD
Civilian: Business
Content: Distribution A
Virtual Link: (TBD)

Objective: Strengthen connections yielding transformation of test capability, capacity and cost between AFOSR and AFTC, through a two-day Spring engagement with the goals: (1) Delineate vision, strategy and programmatic metrics of Models and Simulation Structures for the Future of the DAF Test Community; (2) Execute an event to link emerging science and DAF test needs leveraging fundamentals such computational methods, modeling, experimental measurements, and intelligent learning held at the 412th Test Wing, with test researchers across Air Force Research Laboratory technical directorates, industry and academia. Outcomes include identifying and expanding project teams that may realize revolutionary test methodologies and define the future of modeling and digital structures for DAF Test missions.

Agenda
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Registration
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Presentation Upload
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Lodging
https://af.dodlodging.net/propertys/Edwards- For Reservations with children and Pet Friendly Rooms Please contact the Lodging office directly for accurate reservations. Who May Stay Policy. Reservations.
High Desert Inn (on Edwards AFB)
Comfort Inn & Suites

Parking
To access and park at the 412th Wing Headquarters on Edwards Air Force Base, you'll need a military ID, civilian employment with proper identification, or be sponsored by someone who lives or works on base. In addition to that, if you need to be sponsored, you'll need a valid driver's license, auto registration, and proof of insurance. Edwards AFB is a closed base, so civilian visitors are generally not allowed without proper authorization.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Closed Base:

Edwards AFB is a closed base, meaning access is restricted.
Requirements for Access:

If you don't have a military ID, you'll need to be a civilian employee with the appropriate identification or be sponsored by someone on base.
Sponsor Requirements:

If you're being sponsored, you'll also need a valid driver's license, auto registration, and proof of insurance.

For more information on specific access requirements, it's best to contact the base's security office directly. The Edwards Air Force Base website offers a variety of resources and contact information.

Directions
The nearest airport to Edwards Air Force Base is Burbank (BUR) Airport which is 55.4 miles away. Other nearby airports include Ontario/San Bernardino (ONT) (62.5 miles), Los Angeles (LAX) (72.9 miles), Long Beach (LGB) (77.2 miles) and Santa Ana (SNA) (86 miles).

Directions to Edwards AFB

Local Area Dining
Information forthcoming.

Contact
Dr. Brett Pokines
Air Force Office of Scientific Research/RTA1
Phone: 703-588-1772
Email: TandE@us.af.mil