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The major topic areas for this conference have been organized into four broad topics: Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Methods; Integration Methods; Optimization Methods; and Applications. Papers submitted to the first three topics should have their primary focus on presenting new methods and tools, whereas papers submitted to the applications area should have as their primary focus the engineering or decision support results.
Abstract Submittal Guidelines
Extended Abstract Deadline: 27 January 2006
Abstract submissions for the conference will be accepted electronically through the AIAA Web site beginning 1 September 2005. The system will allow for file upload in the following formats: Word, WordPerfect, Text, RTF, and PDF.
Full-length papers are encouraged, and extended abstracts of at least 1500 words are required. All abstracts (paper abstracts, works-in-progress, and student paper competition submissions) must be uploaded by the 27 January 2006 deadline. To be considered a full-length paper, each abstract must clearly describe the specific contributions and the current status of the work, and distinguish unambiguously between results at hand and those expected. Figures, data, and written findings must be included. A clear delineation of what work has been done and what work will be done is expected.
Authors having trouble submitting abstracts electronically or with questions should e-mail AIAA technical support at paper_tech_support@aiaa.org. AIAA technical support staff will not upload your paper for you.
Questions about the abstracts themselves should be referred to the conference technical co-chairs.
Authors will be notified of paper acceptance by 27 March 2006. An Author’s Kit containing detailed instructions and guidelines for submitting final papers to AIAA will be made available to authors of accepted papers. Presentation at the conference will not be permitted unless the author provides a complete manuscript to AIAA by 14 August 2006 for inclusion in the conference proceedings.
It is the responsibility of those authors whose papers accepted to ensure that a representative attends the conference to present the paper. A “no paper, no podium” rule will be in effect for all presentations. AIAA will not consider for presentation or publication any paper that has been or will be presented or published elsewhere. Authors will be required to sign a statement to this effect.
Special Sessions and Panels
Individuals who wish to organize special sessions should submit a short proposal describing the nature of the session as it relates to the topics of interest specified. The proposal should also include the names of the organizers and participants and should be submitted via e-mail to the conference technical chair, Thomas A. Zang (thomas.a.zang@nasa.gov). Note that any paper proposed as part of a special session must have an abstract submitted by the abstract deadline of 27 January 2006.
Student Paper Competition on Design Optimization
Undergraduate and graduate students who are working in the fields listed under the technical topics of interest (be it multidisciplinary or not) are encouraged to submit papers on design optimization. Co-authored papers (with advisors and/or other students) are welcome. However, the first author must be a student and the conference presentation should be made by a student author. It is understood that the student will have played a key role in the research and writing of the paper. Student authors of the best undergraduate and graduate papers will be presented an award from the AIAA MDO Technical Committee at the conference. Papers and accompanying presentations will be judged on the originality of the work, the paper’s potential importance to the field, and its clarity. Student paper competition abstracts are due on 27 January 2005.
To submit a paper to the Student Paper Competition:
- Submit your abstract via the normal submission process (see Abstract Submittal Guidelines). Your abstract will undergo the normal review process and, if accepted will be assigned to a technical session along with all other accepted abstracts.
- Before the abstract submittal deadline of 27 January 2006, contact via e-mail the general chair, Bernard M. Grossman (grossman@nianet.org), indicating that your paper is to be considered for the Student Paper Competition. Provide the title and authors of the paper, and the AIAA-provided tracking number in the correspondence. You will receive an e-mail confirming submission to the competition.
- Submit your final paper to the AIAA website by 10 July 2006. Note that this early deadline is to allow the evaluation committee time to review the candidate papers before the conference.
- An oral component of the paper will also be judged based on presentations made at the Student Paper Poster Session. The poster session will be arranged for the first day of the conference. The top papers in the undergraduate and graduate categories, based on review of the complete written paper will be invited to participate in the poster session. Finalists will be notified by 14 August 2006 and will be required to prepare a poster along with a five minute oral presentation summarizing the paper.
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 government agencies. Internal (company) plus external (government) review can consume 16 weeks or more. All reviews/approvals are the responsibility of the author. Authors should determine the extent of approval necessary early in the paper preparation process to preclude paper withdrawals and late submissions.
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Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Methods
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This track addresses methodologies for modeling individual components (disciplines or subsystems), so that they are suitable for use in large-scale modeling, simulation, analysis, and optimization applications. Representative subjects are: - Approximation Methods
- Muti-Scale/Multi-Resolution Modeling
- Decision Support
- Discrete Event Simulation
- System Dynamics
- Human Behavior
- Agent-Based Modeling
- Scalability
- Systems Analysis
- Expert Opinion
- Variable-Fidelity Modeling
- Uncertainty Analysis
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Operations
- Human Factors
- Cost, Risk, and Environmental Impact
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Integration Methods
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Papers for this topic should address the engineering, mathematical, computer science, software, and human factor challenges of producing useful integrated analysis models from component models of individual disciplines or subsystems. Specific topics of interest are: - Distributed MDO/M&S
- Architectures and Frameworks
- Composability
- Configuration Management
- System Sensitivity Analysis
- System Uncertainty Analysis
- Standards
- Verification, Validation, and Certification
- User Interfaces
- Visualization
- Science-Engineering-Operations Integration
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Optimization Methods
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The focus is on formal algorithms for continuous, discrete, and mixed optimization and on heuristic strategies for exploring the design space. Topics of current interest are: - Decomposition Methods
- Interactive Steering
- Evolutionary Optimization
- Game Theory
- Fuzzy Optimization
- Shape and Topology Optimization
- Multi-Criteria Optimization
- Design Space Exploration
- Gradient Based Optimization
- Non-Deterministic Design
- Value-Driven Design
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Applications
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This track is devoted to application of MDO and M&S techniques to challenging multidisciplinary applications. Papers should provide the context for the applications. Authors are encouraged to emphasize not just the strengths, but also the weaknesses of the techniques. The following examples illustrate the broad spectrum of applications of interest: - Systems of Systems
- Campaign, Architecture, and Mission Analysis
- Technology Assessment
- Simulation-Based Acquisition
- Decision Support
- Airspace Systems
- Aircraft, Rotocraft, Spacecraft, Launch Vehicles, and Entry Vehicles
- Operations Systems
- Space Habitats
- Sensors and Instruments
- Telescopes
- Ships
- Missiles, Weapons, and Military Operations
- Automobiles
- Consumer Products
- Materials
- Manufacturing
- Micro- and Nanotechnologies
- Biotechnology
- Fuel Cells and Chemical Processes
- Environmental Analysis
- Disaster Response
- Homeland Security
- MDO Benchmark Problems
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