To explore the deeper dimensions of space optics, SOMTC invites you to use our services. Our world class facilities and capabilities as shown in this web site are available for commercial and academic ventures. Whether it's the analysis, design, fabrication, or test of space optics, SOMTC has the facilities and expertise.

To further examine our capabilities, view "The Future of Optics." (pdf)

Contact the SOMTC Deputy Manager Scott Smith.

SOMTC Employee Directory

Staff (SD70)

• Dr. Scott Smith - Director
• Mark Boudreaux - Deputy Director
• Robert Burdine
• Dr. Philip Stahl
• John Hraba
• Kevin Russell
• Patricia Puckett

Advanced Optical Systems Development Group (SD71)

• Lott(Whitt) Brantley - Group Lead
• Rita Keith

  Advanced Concepts Team

• Don Larson
• Gary Johnson
• Dr. Dennis Tucker
• Joe Mirandy
• John Rakoczy
• Michael Stallcup
  

  Optics Systems Team

• Dr. Andrew Keys – Team Lead
• Kenneth A. Herren
• Dr. Ruth Jones
• Dr. Joseph Grant
  

Optical Metrology and Analysis Group (SD72)  

• Dr. James Carter - Group Lead
• Vinson B. Huegele
• Dr. David. Zissa
• Dr. Martin Smithers
• Thomas Kester
• Ronnie Eng
• William B. Jones
  

Optical Fabrication Group (SD73)

• Dr. Helen Cole - Group Lead
• Deborah Burns

    Optical Mechanical Team

• Dr. David Lehner - Team Lead
• Charles W. Griffith
• Gary Thornton
• John West

    Coating Team

• Dr. Alan Shapiro - Team Lead
• Tommy Thompson
• Cydale Smith
• Teresa Coulter
• J.R. Griffith, III
  

Optical Test Group(SD74)

• Cary Reily- Group Lead
• Rita McDole

  X-ray Systems Team

• Jeff E. McCracken- Team Lead
• David R. Javins
• Joseph K. Norwood
• David W. Watson

  Mechanical Test Team

• Jeff Kegley -Team Lead
• Markus A. Baker
• Harlan J. Haight
• Kenneth B. Hale
• William Hogue
• Gregory A. St. John

  Electrical Test Team

• Richard Siler -Team Lead
• Ernest R. Wright
• Thomas A. Hill
• James R. Carpenter, Jr.