CALL
FOR PAPERS
The
19th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting
Hilton
Savannah Desoto, Savannah, Georgia
ABSTRACT DEADLINE: October 6, 2008
The 19th Space Flight Mechanics Meeting will be
held February 8 - 12, 2009, at the Hilton Savannah Desoto in Savannah, Georgia.
The conference is organized by the American Astronautical Society (AAS) Space
Flight Mechanics Committee and co-sponsored by the American Institute of
Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Astrodynamics Technical Committee. Papers
are solicited on topics related to space flight mechanics and astrodynamics,
including, but not limited to:
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¥ Asteroid and non-Earth orbiting
missions ¥ Atmospheric re-entry guidance and control ¥ Attitude dynamics, determination and control ¥ Attitude-sensor and
payload-sensor calibration ¥ Dynamical systems theory applied to space flight problems ¥ Dynamics and control of large space structures and
tethers ¥ Earth orbital and planetary mission studies ¥ Flight dynamics operations and spacecraft autonomy ¥ History of the US
space program |
¥ Orbit determination and
space-surveillance tracking ¥ Orbital debris and space environment ¥ Orbital dynamics, perturbations, and stability ¥ Rendezvous,
relative motion, proximity missions, and formation flying ¥ Reusable launch vehicle
design, dynamics, guidance, and control ¥ Satellite constellations ¥ Spacecraft guidance, navigation and control (GNC) ¥ Trajectory / mission / maneuver design and optimization |
Papers
will be accepted based on the quality of an extended abstract (see below), the
originality of the work and ideas, and the anticipated interest in the proposed
subject. Papers that contain experimental results or current data, or report on ongoing missions, are especially encouraged.
Final
manuscripts are required before the conference. The working language for the
conference is English.
SPECIAL SESSIONS
Proposals are being accepted for suitable special sessions,
including panel discussions, invited sessions, workshops, mini-symposia, and
technology demonstrations. A proposal for a topical panel discussion should
include the session title, a brief description of the discussion topic(s), and
a list of the speakers and their qualifications. For an invited session,
workshop, mini-symposium, or demonstration, a proposal should include the
session title, a brief description, and a list of proposed activities and
invited speakers and paper titles. Prospective session organizers should submit
their proposals to the Technical Chairs.
BREAKWELL STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD
The AAS Space Flight Mechanics Technical Committee announces
the John V. Breakwell Student Travel Award. This award provides travel expenses
for up to three (3) U.S. and Canadian students presenting papers at this
conference. Students wishing to apply for this award are strongly advised to
submit their completed paper by the abstract submittal deadline. The maximum
coverage per student is limited to $1000. Details and applications may be
obtained via http://www.space-flight.org.
INFORMATION FOR
AUTHORS
The official conference website
is located at:
http://www.space-flight.org/AAS_meetings/2009_winter/2009
winter.html,
which is accessible from the AAS website at http://www.space-flight.org. Conference information, rules and regulations are
maintained and updated via the web; authors should refer to the official
website for the most current information.
The abstract submission
deadline is October 6, 2008. Please be aware that this date has been set at the
latest possible date for the convenience of contributors and that there are
no plans to defer this deadline due to the constraints of the conference
planning schedule. Should the number of submissions exceed the limited number
of presentation slots, preference will be given to the earliest submissions.
Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by November 17, 2008.
To submit an abstract, use the
web-based submission system accessible from the official conference website. By
submitting an abstract, the author affirms that the paperÕs majority content
has not been previously presented or published elsewhere. Detailed author
instructions will be sent by email after the abstract has been submitted. As
part of the online submission process, authors are expected to provide:
1. A paper title, as well as the name, affiliation,
postal address, telephone number, and email address of the corresponding
author.
2. A two page extended abstract of at least 500 words, in
the Portable Document File (PDF) format. The extended abstract should provide a
clear and concise statement of the problem to be addressed, an explanation of
its significance, the proposed method of solution, the results expected or
obtained, and supporting tables and figures as appropriate. A list of pertinent
references should be included.
3.
A condensed abstract
(100 words maximum) to be included in the printed conference program. The
condensed abstract is to be entered into the text box provided on the web page,
and must avoid the use of special symbols or characters, such as Greek letters.
Technology Transfer Warning - Technology transfer guidelines
substantially extend the time required to review abstracts and papers by
private enterprises and government agencies. These reviews can require four
months or more. To preclude late submissions and paper withdrawals, it is the
responsibility of the author(s) to determine the extent of necessary approvals prior
to submitting an abstract.
Visas – Applications for visas to enter the Unites States can take
more than six months in some cases. Be sure to apply for a visa well in advance
of the conference.
No Paper / No Podium and No Podium / No Publication Policy
- Completed
manuscripts are to be electronically uploaded to the web site prior to the
conference in PDF format, be no more than
twenty pages in length, and
conform to the AAS paper format. If the completed manuscript is not
contributed on time, then it will not be presented at the conference and will
not appear in the conference proceedings.
Any paper which is not presented for any reason will be considered to be
withdrawn and will not appear in the conference proceedings. Prior to
presentation, the presenting author will provide the session chair with a short
biographical sketch and, if requested, a paper copy of the manuscript and
presentation.
Questions concerning the submission of papers should be
addressed to the technical chairs:
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AAS Technical Chair Dr.
Alan M. Segerman |
AIAA Technical Chair Dr.
Peter C. Lai |
All
other questions should be directed to the General Chairs:
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AAS General Chair Dr.
Matthew P. Wilkins |
AIAA General Chair Dr.
Mark E. Pittelkau |