CONFERENCE INFORMATION

14th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting

8-12 February 2004

Maui, Hawaii

Please note that the details of conference events are preliminary and subject to change.

The American Astronautical Society and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics invite you to attend the 14th Space Flight Mechanics Meeting.  The technical program features over 200 papers covering diverse areas of astrodynamics, including

·       Orbital dynamics, perturbations, and stability

·       Orbit determination and tracking

·       Trajectory design and optimization

·       Earth orbital and planetary mission studies

·       Attitude dynamics, determination and control

·       Spacecraft formations and satellite constellations

·       Trajectories about libration points

Additionally, several special sessions are planned.  Topics include solar sails, space surveillance processing, ACS sensor alignment and calibration, and optical satellite tracking systems.  We look forward to seeing you in February.

REGISTRATION

The following registration fees will be in effect for this conference:

AAS or AIAA Members

$310

Nonmembers (include one year membership in the AAS)

$395

Students

$200

Registration Schedule

Saturday

7 Feb

1:00 – 4:00 PM

Sunday

8 Feb

1:00 – 4:00 PM

Monday

9 Feb

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday

10 Feb

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday

11 Feb

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Registration and payment will be on-site only.  Cash, checks, and credit cards will be accepted.  Checks should be made payable to the "American Astronautical Society."

LODGING

The conference will be held at the Wailea Marriott, located in a lovely resort area in South Maui.  Since the month of February is the peak of the high season in Hawaii, it is imperative for attendees to make lodging arrangements as soon as possible.  The conference has negotiated a group rate of $159 single/double for a limited number of ocean view rooms.  This is an excellent rate for the Wailea area and is also within the maximum lodging allowance for government travelers.  Please see the conference Lodging Information link for hotel reservation details.

TRANSPORTATION

Maui is served by several major carriers flying into Kahului Airport (OGG).  Direct flights from/to the US Mainland are offered by domestic carriers, including Aloha, American, Delta, Hawaiian, and United Airlines.  Most international flights will require a connection through Honolulu (HNL) on the island of Oahu.  For local area travel, Hawaiian and Aloha Airlines handle the bulk of interisland flights, and multiple car rental and taxi agencies operate at Kahului Airport.  Public transportation is available on a limited schedule (Maui Shuttle Services) but does not include a stop at the airport currently.

Directions to the Wailea Marriott:  Kahului Airport is 16 miles from the conference hotel in Wailea.  Exit the airport on Keolani Pl.  Stay in the middle lane and continue onto Dairy Rd (Hwy 380).  Turn left onto South Puunene Ave (Hwy 350).  Puunene Ave veers right and becomes Mokulele Hwy (Hwy 311).  Continue on Mokulele Hwy for 6.4 mi (10.3 km).  Turn left onto Piilani Hwy (Hwy 31) and continue until the highway ends.  Turn right onto Wailea Ike Dr and continue downhill.  Turn right onto Wailea Alanui Dr.  The entrance to the Wailea Marriott is 0.1 mi (0.16 km) away on the left.  Total driving time is approximately 30 min.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

Technical sessions will start at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM each day.  Presentations are tentatively scheduled for 20 min: 15 min for the presentation and 5 min for questions.  Speakers must adhere to this time allotment so that attendees may schedule their time between parallel sessions.  Please note that a strict NO PAPER/NO PODIUM rule is enforced, i.e., speakers will not be allowed to present their work if they have not provided 50 copies of the written paper.

Speakers will have access to a computer with CD-ROM drive, LCD projector, and overhead projector for their presentations.  If using the computer projection system, speakers should contact their session chairs to load their briefings.  Additional A/V equipment requests must be made no later than 1 Jan 04; please contact Dr. Kim Luu, AAS General Chair.

SPEAKERS' BRIEFINGS

Authors who are making presentations and session chairs will meet for a short briefing at 7:30 AM on the morning of their session.  A continental breakfast will be served.

PAPER PREPRINTS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Authors are required to bring 50 copies of their paper to the conference.  The preprints will be on sale for $1.00 per paper in a designated room adjacent to the meeting rooms.  Bound copies of the conference proceedings may be ordered at the registration desk at a reduced prepublication cost.  Orders for the conference proceedings will be accepted at the time of registration.  After the conference the proceedings will approximately double in cost.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committee meetings will be held according to the following schedule:

AIAA Astrodynamics TC

Monday

12:00 – 1:30 PM

AAS Space Flight Mechanics TC

Tuesday

12:00 – 1:30 PM

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday:

Sunset Cocktail Reception, 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Monday:

Keynote Address by Dr. Joseph Janni, 8:30 – 9:00 AM

Monday:

Award Presentations and Dirk Brouwer Award Lecture, 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Tuesday:

Aloha Tuesday, all attendees encouraged to wear Aloha Attire

Tuesday:

Oceanfront Luau at Wailea Marriott, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Thursday:

Cultural Event, outrigger canoe paddling with Wailea Canoe Club, 7:00 – 9:00 AM

Thursday:

Tour of Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Reservations required)

A fun and exciting social program is integrated into the conference.  All registered attendees and their guests are invited to the Sunset Cocktail Reception to be held oceanfront on the grounds of the Wailea Marriott.  We will vote for the best attire on Aloha Tuesday, and winners will be presented with prizes.  A ticket to the Luau on Tuesday evening, featuring a sumptuous buffet and open bar, is included with registration.  Additional luau tickets for guests may be purchased at the reduced group rate, $60.  For the adventurous, the state champion Wailea Canoe Club offers all attendees and their guests an opportunity to experience the quintessential Hawaiian sport, outrigger canoe racing.  Sign up for this activity at registration.

LOCATION AND AREA ATTRACTIONS

Maui is one of the most remarkable places on Earth.  The Valley Isle is blessed with natural beauty, pleasant climate, varied terrain and coastline, abundant flora and fauna, rich cultural history, and gentle society.  Geographically speaking, the island is approximately 48 by 26 miles totaling 728 square miles, second largest among the Hawaiian Islands.  The landmass is roughly divided between the older West Maui mountains, stately Haleakala to the south, and connecting them, a narrow isthmus forming Central Maui.   The local population of 120,000 makes up a diverse society with many Pacific Rim, European, and Caribbean cultures contributing to the mainstream.  Hawaiian and Polynesian influences are evident in everyday life, from language to cuisine.  The tourism industry brings big-city amenities, including fine dining, world-class resorts and spas, numerous retailers and galleries, and an abundance of activity providers.  Harmonious combinations of luxurious resort areas and pastoral countryside, sunny beaches and lush rainforest, and balmy coastlines and the stark crater of Haleakala delineate the environment of Maui.

Activities abound to fill leisure hours.  Beaches are rarely crowded, and conditions for water sports are ideal.  Other choices include golf, tennis, biking, hiking, caving, horseback riding, and visiting historical and cultural attractions.  The undisputed highlight of the winter season is the annual migration of North Pacific humpback whales to the Hawaiian Islands to mate and give birth.  These wonderful creatures are frequently spotted in the channel between Maui and Lanai and Kahoolawe.  A number of websites provide information for visitors, including Maui Visitors Bureau and Maui, The Magic Isle.  Some recommended activities include visits to the Maui Ocean Center, Iao Valley, Haleakala National Park (both summit and Kipahulu areas), the black sand beach at Waianapanapa, and the spectacular red sand beach near Hana, taking a whale-watching cruise and a helicopter tour of the island, snorkeling or diving in Makena, at Molokini, and off Ulua Beach, driving to Hana through the waterfall-studded rainforest, watching the surfers at Hookipa, and kayaking, canoeing, or hiking the Keoneoio coast.  If time permits, visits to the neighbor islands of Kauai, the Big Island of Hawaii, Molokai, and Lanai are highly suggested, as each island possesses a distinct character.

 

AAS General Chair

Dr. Kim Luu
Air Force Research Laboratory
Detachment 15 AFRL
535 Lipoa Parkway Suite 200
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-1608 (Voice)
(808) 874-1603 (FAX)
email: kim.luu@maui.afmc.af.mil

AIAA General Chair

Mr. Robert A. Glover
AT&T Government Solutions, Inc.
985 Space Center Drive Suite 310
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 277-4935 (Voice)
(719) 277-9666 (FAX)
email: bob.a.glover@lmco.com

AAS Technical Chair

Dr. Shannon Coffey
Naval Research Laboratory
Code 8233
Washington, DC 20375-5355
(202) 767-2818 (Voice)
(202) 404-7785 (FAX)
email: shannon.coffey@nrl.navy.mil

AIAA Technical Chair

Dr. Andre Mazzoleni
Department of Engineering
Texas Christian University
2840 West Bowie Box 298640
Fort Worth, TX 76129
(817) 257-6317 (Voice)
(817) 257-7704 (FAX)
email: A.Mazzoleni@tcu.edu