Paper Submissions

Papers are sought from all areas of astrodynamics. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
  • Orbital dynamics, perturbations, stability
  • Trajectory design and optimization
  • Navigation, guidance and control
  • Attitude dynamics of rigid and flexible space structures
  • Papers which contain experimental results or current data are especially encouraged. In addition, proposals are solicited for appropriate subjects for special sessions from prospective session organizers. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
  • Parallel processing applications in astrodynamics
  • Attitude control and estimation for small satellites
  • History and future of the U.S. space program
  • Panel discussions
  • Papers will be accepted on the basis of extended abstracts. The extended abstract should be about 1000 words and should include a description of the problem addressed and the results obtained, as well as a brief summary of the solution procedure and relevance to astrodynamics research. Abstracts should also contain supporting figures and/or tables. The abstract must include paper, tittle, names, affiliations, addresses, telephone numbers and if possible fax numbers and email addresses of all authors.

    A "no paper-no podium" rule will be in effect for all presentations. An author will not be permitted to give his or her paper if a written paper has not been prepared and made available at the conference. AAS will not consider for presentation of publication any that has not been presented or published elsewhere. Authors will be required to sign a statement that the paper has not been previously presented or published.

    Special sessions may be as long as four hours on a selected topic. Their purpose is to invite discussions and the exchange of ideas on "hot topics" in the astrodynamics community and may take a variety of formats, e.g. panel discussions, invited speakers and/or papers, questions and answers, or interactive workshop. Prospective special session organizers should submit a proposal consisting of a title, a brief description of the session of less than 500 words, and a list of proposed activities and/.or invited speakers.

    Warning --- Technology Transfer Considerations

    Prospective authors are reminded that technology transfer guidelines have substantially extended the time required for review of abstracts and completed papers by US government agencies. Internal (company) plus external (government) review can consume 16 weeks or more. Authors should determine the extend of approval necessary early in the paper preparation process to preclude paper withdrawals and late submissions.

    Abstracts
    Two copies of the extended abstract and a floppy disk with a Microsoft Word or Word Perfect file should be submitted to each of the Technical Chairs. The deadline for submission of the abstract is February 15, 1997. Formal letters of acceptance with complete instructions will be sent to authors by March 15, 1996.
    AAS Technical Chair

    Felix Hoots
    GRC International
    Suite 310
    985 Space Center Drive
    Colorado Springs, CO 80915
    719/596-5395 719/596-6139 FAX
    email: fhoots@grci.com
    AIAA Technical Chair

    Bernard Kaufman
    Naval Research Laboratory
    Code 8103
    Washington, DC 20375
    202/767-0513 202/404-7516 fax
    email: kaufman@ssdd.nrl.navy.mil