CALL FOR PAPERS

2007 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference

Mission Point Resort

Mackinac Island, Michigan

ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENSION: 16 April, 2007

The 2007 Astrodynamics Specialist Conference hosted by the American Astronautical Society (AAS) and cosponsored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will be held on August 19-23, 2007 at the Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island, Michigan. The conference is organized by the AAS Space Flight Mechanics Committee and the AIAA Astrodynamics Technical Committee. Papers are sought from all areas of Astrodynamics, including but not limited to:

  • Orbital dynamics, perturbations, and stability
  • Earth orbital and planetary mission studies
  • Trajectory design and optimization
  • Trajectories about libration points
  • Low thrust mission and trajectory design
  • Dynamical systems theory as applied to space flight problems 
  • Spacecraft guidance, navigation and control

á        Orbit determination and tracking

  • Attitude dynamics, determination and control
  • Satellite constellations and formation flying
  • Dynamics and control of large space structures and tethers
  • Artificial and natural space debris
  • Asteroid and Non-Earth Orbiting missions
  • Atmospheric re-entry guidance and control

SPECIAL SESSIONS


Proposals are solicited for appropriate special sessions, such as panel discussions, invited sessions, workshops, and mini-symposia. Potential special session organizers should submit a proposal to the Technical Chairs. For a panel discussion, this proposal should include a title of the discussion, a brief description of the topics to be discussed, and a list of the speakers and their qualifications. For an invited session, workshop, or mini-symposium, the proposal should consist of the title of the session, a brief description, and a list of proposed activities and/or invited speakers and paper titles.

Updated and additional information on the conference will be posted at the AAS Space Flight Mechanics Committee website: http://www.space-flight.org/.


INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS

 

Papers will be accepted on the basis of extended abstracts. Authors are required to use an automated web-based system for submitting author information, the extended abstract and a condensed abstract. If authors are unable to use the automated web-based system, they should contact the Technical Chairs for instructions on submitting papers by email.  The web site for submittal information is http://www.pxinet.com/aas.   The information required is as follows:

  1. Paper title as well as the name, affiliation, postal address, telephone number, and email address of each author.
  2. The text of the extended abstract, with a length of 500-1000 words, and containing supporting tables and figures. The extended abstract should provide a clear and concise statement of the problem addressed and the results obtained. Submissions without extended abstracts will not be considered. The extended abstract must be uploaded in the form of a PDF file.
  3. A condensed version of the abstract (100 words maximum) to be included in the printed conference program. Avoid using symbols and Greek characters in the short abstract. The short abstract must be pasted into the box provided on the web page.

The deadline for submitting abstracts is April 16, 2007. Notification of acceptance will be sent to the authors via email by May 15, 2007.  Detailed author instructions will be sent by email and placed on the AAS Space Flight Mechanics Committee website: http://www.space-flight.org.   Final manuscripts are required and must be electronically uploaded to the web site prior to the conference.  Authors are required to provide their session chair with a hard copy of their paper and a short biography of the presenter before the meeting.  The conference has a "no paper / no podium" rule for all presentations.


BREAKWELL STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD

The AAS Space Flight Mechanics Technical Committee also announces the John V. Breakwell Student Travel Award. This award will provide travel expenses for up to three U.S. and Canadian students presenting papers at this conference.  Students wishing to obtain this award are strongly advised to submit their completed paper at the abstract submittal deadline.  The maximum coverage per student is limited to $1000.  Further details and applications may be obtained at http://www.space-flight.org.  


WARNING - TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CONSIDERATIONS

Prospective authors are reminded that technology transfer guidelines have substantially extended the time required for the review of abstracts and completed papers by private enterprises and government agencies. These reviews can require four months or more. It is the responsibility of the authors to determine the extent of approval necessary for their papers to preclude late submissions and paper withdrawals.

 

Questions concerning the submission of papers should be addressed to the technical chairs.

 

 

AAS Technical Chair

Dr. Ronald Proulx
Charles Stark Draper Laboratory
MS 31
555 Technology Square
Cambridge, MA 02139-3563
(617) 258-1144 (voice)
(617) 258-2090 (fax)
rproulx@draper.com

AIAA Technical Chair

Dr. Thomas F. Starchville, Jr.
The Aerospace Corporation
M/S: CH1-410
15049 Conference Center Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 633-5341 (voice)
(703) 633-5006 (fax)
thomas.f.starchville@aero.org

 

For all other questions regarding the conference, please contact the General Chairs:

 

 

AAS General Chair

Rich Burns
NASA/GSFC
Code 591
Greenbelt, MD 20771
301-286-9818 (voice)
301-286-1719 (fax)
rich.burns@nasa.gov

 

 

AIAA General Chair

Dr. Daniel Scheeres
Dept. of Aerospace Engineering
University of Michigan
3048 FXB Bldg.
1320 Beal Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2140
(734) 615-3282 (voice)
(734) 763-0578 (fax)
scheeres@umich.edu