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 |
AIAA General Chair |
AAS Technical Chair |
AIAA Technical Chair |