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48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting
Including the
New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition
4 - 7 Jan 2010
Orlando World Center Marriott
Orlando, Florida
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Important Dates

Web Site Open for Abstract Submission: 12 January 2009
Abstract Deadline: 3 June 2009
Author Notification: 27 August 2009
Final Manuscript Deadline: 14 December 2009

Call for Papers

The contributed papers for this meeting are chosen by a competitive selection process based on peer review. In addition, invited papers of the highest quality review major trends and accomplishments within or across various aerospace disciplines. To facilitate simultaneous sessions, papers will begin on the hour and half-hour. Six to eight 30-minute paper presentations per session are planned (20 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for audience questions and discussion), but session organizers are encouraged to include one-hour survey papers where appropriate.

Listed in this call for papers are the AIAA Technical Committees sponsoring this meeting, the areas in which papers are being solicited, and the names and addresses of the topic organizers to whom questions should be addressed. Every effort will be made to provide uniformly rigorous evaluations and acceptance rates for all sessions.

General inquiries concerning the program, conference format, or policies, and suggestions for special high-interest sessions or presentations should be directed to:

Fernando F. Grinstein
Aerospace Sciences Meeting Chair
Los Alamos National Laboratory
B259
Applied Physics Division
P.O. Box 1663
Los Alamos, NM 87545
Phone: 505.665.2409
E-mail: fgrinstein@lanl.gov

Abstract Submittal Guidelines

Abstract submissions will be accepted electronically through the AIAA Web site at www.aiaa.org/events/asm. The Web site will open for abstract submission on 12 January 2009. The electronic submission process is as follows:
    1. On the right-hand side, click on “Submit a Paper.”
    2. Click on “View Call for Papers or Begin a New Submission.”
    3. From the conference Call for Papers screen, identify the topic to which the prospective paper is best correlated, and click the “Select” link next to that topic.
    4. Verify the topic selection and click “Select” again, then verify the rules and regulations on the subsequent page.
    5. Answer the prompts to enter paper title, corresponding author information (including e-mail address), and A/V requirements.
    6. When this information is complete, authors will be prompted to upload the abstract in any one of five formats: MS Word, WordPerfect, Text, RTF, or PDF.
The deadline for receipt of abstracts via electronic submis¬sion is 3 June 2009.

Abstracts should have a total length of 5–10 pages including figures and tables. Draft papers are encouraged. The extended abstract or draft paper should clearly describe the purpose and scope of the work to be included in the final manuscript, methods used, key results, and contributions to the state of the art. The submittal should include illustrations and data that support the results and contributions asserted.

Both abstracts and final manuscripts must adequately address the accuracy of results. Abstracts will be reviewed and selected based on technical content, originality, importance to the field, clarity of presentation, accuracy validation, and the potential to result in a quality final manuscript. Note that all abstracts are chosen by a competitive process based on anonymous peer review using these criteria. The review and acceptance process will be weighted in favor of authors submitting more relevant documentation of their proposed papers. The length of the final manuscript should be appropriate for a conference paper, not a major project, final report, or final thesis.

The abstract should not be submitted to more than one technical topic. If an author is unsure which topic is most appropriate, it is the author’s responsibility to communicate with the technical topic organizers in question well before the abstract deadline to determine the topic area under which the abstract best fits. There will be too little time in the review process for an abstract rejected by one topic to be considered for review under another.

Questions pertaining to the abstract or technical topics should be referred to the corresponding technical topic chair. Authors having trouble submitting abstracts electronically or those with questions should e-mail AIAA technical support at paper_tech_support@aiaa.org.

Authors will be notified of paper acceptance or rejection on or about 27 August 2009. Instructions for preparation of final manuscripts will be provided by AIAA for accepted papers only.

New for 2010: "No Paper, No Podium" and "No Podium, No Paper" Policies

If a written paper is not submitted by the final manuscript deadline, authors will not be permitted to present the paper at the conference. It is the responsibility of those authors whose papers or presentations are accepted to ensure that a representative attends the conference to present. If a paper is not presented at the conference, it will be withdrawn from the conference proceedings. These policies are intended to eliminate no-shows and to improve the quality of the conference for attendees.

Publication Policy

AIAA will not consider for presentation or publication any paper that has been or will be presented or published else¬where. Authors will be required to sign a statement to this effect.

Final Manuscript Guidelines

An Author’s Kit containing detailed instructions and guidelines for submitting papers will be made available to authors of accepted papers. Authors must submit their final manuscripts via the conference Web site no later than 14 December 2009.

Young Professional Presentation Program

Young professionals are encouraged to participate in the Young Professional Presentation Program, which provides young professionals under the age of 35 with the opportunity to present their work at a national AIAA technical conference. This program integrates young engineers into the regular sessions and allows them to give presentations covering continuing and in-process design or research works, in addition to completed projects. The Young Professional Presentation Program allows for oral presentations only; manuscripts are not required. Abstract will need to be submitted as specified in this call for papers. All submission deadlines and policies are the same as those specified in this call for papers.

Presentation topics for the Young Professional Presentation Program for the conference should derive from the topics listed in this call for papers and should be work with which the presenting engineer is engaged or intimately familiar. When submitting your abstract, follow the abstract submittal guidelines listed, making sure to click the “Young Professional Presentation” box.

WARNING⎯Technology Transfer Considerations

Prospective authors are reminded that technology transfer guidelines have considerably extended the time required for review of abstracts and completed papers by U.S. government agencies. Internal (company) plus external (government) reviews can consume 16 weeks or more. Government review, if required, is the responsibility of the author. Authors should deter¬mine the extent of approval necessary early in the paper prepa¬ration process to preclude paper withdrawals and late submis¬sions. The conference technical committee will assume that all abstracts, papers, and presentations are appropriately cleared.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

AIAA speakers and attendees are reminded that some topics discussed in the conference could be controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). U.S. nationals, who are U.S. citizens and Green Card holders, are responsible for ensuring that technical data they present in open sessions to non-U.S. nationals in attendance or in conference proceedings are not export restricted by the ITAR. U.S. nationals are likewise responsible for ensuring that they do not discuss ITAR export-restricted information with non-U.S. nationals in attendance.

Aeroacoustics

      Papers are solicited that address computational, experimental, and analytical results and techniques in all areas related to aeroacoustics and structural acoustics. Specific areas of interest include the following.

      Please direct questions to:

      Daniel J. Bodony
      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
      Department of Aerospace Engineering
      104 South Wright Street
      313 Talbot Labs
      Urbana, IL 61801
      Phone: 217.244.3844
      Fax: 217.244.0720
      E-mail: bodony@illinois.edu

    • Jet noise (subsonic and supersonic; flight effects)

    • Shock-associated noise (jet screech, broadband shock noise)

    • Jet noise suppression

    • Cavity tones and their suppression

    • Computational aeroacoustics

    • Turbo-machinery noise; core noise

    • Combustion noise

    • Propeller noise (ducted and un-ducted)

    • Rotorcraft noise

    • Airframe noise

    • Sound-structure coupling; sonic fatigue

    • Duct acoustics

    • Atmospheric sound propagation/sonic boom

    • Statistical energy analysis methods

    • Modal analysis and synthesis

    • Active noise control

    • Vibration control techniques

    • Other


Aerodynamic Measurement Technology

      Papers are solicited on topics related to advanced and novel aerodynamic measurement techniques for ground-based or flight applications. Submissions are encouraged for all flow speed ranges, from incompressible to hypersonic and all thermodynamic conditions including those at high enthalpy and with combustion. Topics of particular interest include the following.

      Also, papers are solicited emphasizing detailed uncertainty and error analysis of advanced diagnostic techniques; novel calibration and data processing methodologies; measurement of vorticity, property space or time derivatives; and property correlations. To be included in an Aerodynamic Measurement Technology session, papers should emphasize advancements or innovations in the measurement technique itself, rather than the particular fluid dynamic problem to which the technique is applied.

      Please direct questions to:

      Mark Sheplak
      University of Florida
      231 MAE-A Building, P.O. Box 116250
      Gainesville, FL 32611-6250
      Phone: 352.392.3983
      Fax: 352.392.7303
      E-mail: sheplak@ufl.edu

    • Techniques applied to micro-flows and flow property measurements near surfaces

    • Planar and three-dimensional flow visualization and temporally resolved imaging

    • Thermal anemometry and measurements of temperature, density, sound and acoustic array technology, pressure, or species concentration fields

    • Techniques for boundary layer transition, skin friction, heat transfer, and surface temperature and pressure (including temperature- and pressure-sensitive paint techniques)

    • Advanced diagnostics utilized as sensors in flow control applications and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) based measurement approaches and technology

    • Aerodynamic data acquisition, processing, and display

    • Aerodynamic probe miniaturization

    • Techniques for acquiring multiple properties

    • Techniques for measuring plasma flow interactions

    • Novel diagnostics applied in harsh environments such as those found in gas turbine engines and those involving cryogenic, high-G, in-flight, or high temperature applications


Air Breathing Propulsion Systems Integration

      Papers are sought that discuss the science and technology of optimizing air vehicle propulsion, air vehicle power systems, and air vehicle interface integration. Topics of interest for these sessions include, but are not limited to, the following:
      • Propulsion Systems Engineering: propulsion architecture definition; requirements, schedule, cost, and risk; total system performance responsibility
      • Installed Performance and Controls: steady-state, dynamic, MDO, and real-time models; integrated flight/propulsion control; hardware/software integration
      • Propulsion Aerodynamics (experimental and computational): inlet/nozzle analysis, integration; application of flow control to inlets and nozzles; secondary air systems and bay ventilation; throttle-dependent drag and jet effects
      • Power/Thermal Management: integrated propulsion/power/thermal architecture; power/fluid systems integration; thermal management systems
      • Engine Physical Integration: performance-based specification development, interface control, and associate contractor/supplier management
      • Propulsion Operations: reliability and maintainability; field support; removal and installation; overhaul and maintenance; prognostics and health maintenance
      • Flight Certification: validation and verification; FAA compliance/regulations
      • Environmental Factors: corrosion, icing, noise, bird strike, safety zone, etc.
      • Full Range Of Systems: V/STOL, UAV, commercial/transport, missile, lighter-than-air, propeller-driven and non-turbine (reciprocating/rotating) systems
      Please direct questions to:

      Vance Dippold III
      NASA Glenn Research Center
      21000 Brookpark Rd., M.S. 5-12
      Cleveland, OH 44135
      Phone: 216.433.8365
      E-mail: vance.f.dippold@nasa.gov


Aircraft Design

      Papers are sought on all aspects of aircraft airframe and systems design. Review papers are especially sought that describe recent developments and trends in aircraft design.

      Please direct questions to:

      Gil Crouse, PhD
      Associate Professor
      Auburn University
      211 Aerospace Engineering Bldg
      Auburn, AL 36849
      334.844.6843
      334.844-6803 (fax)
      E-mail: crousgl@auburn.edu

    • Vertical take-off and landing vehicle design

    • Short take-off and landing vehicle design

    • Subsonic vehicle design

    • Transonic vehicle design

    • Supersonic vehicle design

    • Hypersonic vehicle design

    • Micro air vehicles and other unmanned air vehicle design

    • Aircraft design education

    • Other


Applied Aerodynamics

      The Applied Aerodynamics Technical Committee is soliciting papers on topics related to aerodynamic design, vehicle aerodynamics, and aerodynamic phenomena to include, but not limited to the following topics.

      An invited session (jointly with Fluid Dynamics TC) is proposed called “Workshop on Selected Flow Mechanisms Affecting Flight Mechanics”: Session comprised of four invited papers and an hour-long discussion would be on workshop planning and initial CFD/experimental design to study flow mechanisms identified in the previous meetings (2009, summer, and annual) as having the most relevance to address flight mechanics issues.

      Papers are also sought for a special session on moving body simulation including store separation.

      Please direct questions to:

      Jacob George
      California Institute of Technology
      M/C 301-46
      1200 E. California Boulevard
      Pasadena, CA 91125
      Phone: 626.395.4794
      E-mail: jageorge@caltech.edu

    • Unsteady aerodynamics

    • Vortical/vortex flow

    • High angle of attack and high lift aerodynamics

    • Transonic, supersonic, hypersonic aerodynamics

    • Low speed, low Reynolds number aerodynamics

    • Unmanned aerial vehicle designs/tests

    • Airfoil/wing/configuration aerodynamics

    • Weapons carriage and store separation

    • Innovative aerodynamic concepts/designs

    • Aerodynamic design methodologies

    • Optimization methods in applied aerodynamics

    • Wind tunnel and flight testing aerodynamics

    • Ground-to-flight scaling methodology and wind tunnel correlations

    • Simulation of vortices in ground test facilities

    • Active flow control

    • Aerodynamic-structural dynamics interaction

    • Applied CFD to unique configurations with validations against experimental data

    • Applied CFD in engineering

    • Propeller/rotorcraft aerodynamics

    • VSTOL/STOL aerodynamics

    • Icing or roughness effects on vehicle aerodynamics

    • Other

    • Special Session: Results from the 4th Drag Prediction Workshop

    • Special Session: Test Facility Nozzle Contour Design

    • Special Session: Moving Body CFD Simulation


Atmospheric and Space Environments

      Papers are sought that provide the aerospace community (ground operations, aviation, rockets, launch vehicles, and spacecraft) with scientific and technical information concerning interactions between aerospace systems and the atmospheric/space/planetary environment. In addition, new or refined information improving the basic understanding of the atmosphere, space, or their applications to aviation and aerospace vehicle design and operations issues is solicited. Atmospheric and Space Environments includes the areas of:
      • Aircraft wake vortex technology
      • Atmospheric dynamics
      • Aviation weather accident prevention
      • Meteorological applications to aerospace operations
      • Satellite and ground-based measurement systems
      • Environment standards
      • Meteoroid and debris environment
      • Space environment
      • Planetary and lunar surface environments
      • On-orbit spacecraft-environment interactions
      Potential ASE contributors are reminded that these and additional topic areas such as Aircraft Icing will also be represented at the 2nd Atmospheric and Space Environments Conference planned for August 2010.

      Please direct questions to:

      Andy Broeren
      NASA Glenn Research Center
      21000 Brookpark Rd., MS 11-2
      Cleveland, OH 44135
      Phone: 216.433.5338
      Fax: 216.977.7469
      E-mail: abroeren@nasa.gov


Atmospheric Flight Mechanics

      Papers are solicited that present new theoretical, computational, or experimental results in atmospheric flight mechanics. Topics of interest include recent simulation and flight test evaluation of a variety of vehicle configurations, including X-vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and missiles. Papers covering advanced technologies to meet challenging atmospheric flight problems during ascent/abort and reentry flight phases of launch vehicles are welcome. Interesting and novel flight mechanics problems or lessons learned during the development and testing of these vehicles would be of particular interest. Specific areas of relevancy include, but are not limited to the following.

      Please direct questions to:

      Charles F. Suchomel
      Air Force Research Laboratory
      AFRL RBAA
      B045 R256
      2130 8th Street
      Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
      Phone: 937.904.8653
      Fax: 937.656.7868
      E-mail: charles.suchomel@wpafb.af.mil

    • Aerodynamic Prediction Methods

    • Aircraft Flight Dynamics, Handling Qualities, and Performance

    • Launch Vehicle, Missile, and Projectile Flight Dynamics

    • Small/Mini/Micro Aerial Vehicles

    • Planetary Entry and Aeroassist Technology

    • Other


Computer Systems

      Abstracts are solicited on a wide range of topics in aerospace-related applications of computer systems. Areas of interest include:
      • High-performance computing and computational simulation
      • Computer architecture
      • Multi-core processors
      • Network architecture
      • Distributed computing
      • Embedded systems
      • Real-time systems
      • Visualization
      • Operationally responsive computer systems
      • Digital avionics
      • Parallel algorithms and optimizations
      • Performance benchmarking
      • Aerospace-related information systems
      • Applications of MEMS and nanotechnology in computing systems
      • Applications of commercial off-the-shelf systems (COTS)
      In addition, high-performance computing (HPC) grand challenge problems are of particular interest. Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts, either before or after the meeting, to the Journal of Aerospace Computing, Information, and Communication for publication.

      Please direct questions to:

      Chiping Li
      Aerojet
      P.O. Box 6555
      Folsom, CA 95763
      Phone: 916.355.4753
      E-mail: chiping.li@aerojet.com


Education

      Aerospace engineering is both the most specialized and the most diversified of fields, thus challenging the aerospace community to effectively educate engineering students to meet a dynamic environment. As the complexity of our field continues to increase, the multidisciplinary aspects of the aerospace curriculum must be strengthened while maintaining or improving the more traditional fundamentals of engineering science. For this year’s meeting, papers are especially encouraged that address these issues, including but not limited to:
      • New, more effective pedagogies for improving understanding of the fundamentals of engineering science and subdisciplines such as aerodynamics and propulsion
      • Curricular development addressing the multi-disciplinary nature of aerospace system analysis and design
      • Novel teaching approaches that incorporate nontraditional methods
      • Best practices for ABET assessment
      • Broader innovative collaboration of industry and academia in engineering education
      Topics for papers and/or open forums:
      • Innovations on the horizon—new directions in research and development by industry and educational institutions
      • Translating the effects of globalization and green engineering practices from industry to the classroom
      • Better preparing graduates for a rapidly evolving work environment
      Please direct questions to:

      Dolores S. Krausche
      Florida Center for Engineering Education
      P.O. Box 271
      Gainesville, FL 32602
      Phone: 352.378.1304
      E-mail: dsk@atlantic.net


Energetic Components and Systems

      The science of energetic materials is critical to the aerospace community. Energetic components, both explosive and pyrotechnic, provide critical performance attributes to aeronautical and astronautical missions. The successful engineering and application of the controlled use of the energetic materials in these components is a result of fundamental understanding of the scientific phenomena that govern the performance of these materials. Papers relating to the science of energetic materials and devices are sought for sessions for ASM 2010. Paper topics are solicited in the following, non-inclusive list of study areas:
      • Energetic materials synthesis/characterization
      • Energetic materials compatibility/aging/ surveillance
      • Analytical method development for analysis of energetic materials
      • Testing and diagnostics of energetic materials events
      • Numerical simulation of energetic materials/components
      • Nano-scale phenomenon of energetic material performance
      • Reduced toxicity energetic materials
      • Practical applications and novel uses of energetic materials
      Please direct questions to:

      Karl K. Rink
      University of Idaho
      Mechanical Engineering
      Moscow, ID 83844-0902
      Phone: 208.885.9447
      Fax: 208.885.9031
      E-mail: karlrink@uidaho.edu


Fluid Dynamics

      Papers are solicited in the areas of experimental, theoretical, and computational fluid dynamics relevant to aerospace applications, including basic research and development, applied research, and advanced technology development. Papers that present new insight into flow physics, introduce innovative applications, address emerging technical areas, or combine experimental, computational, and/or theoretical approaches are strongly encouraged. Authors who have recognized expertise in a particular area and who are interested in writing a comprehensive review are encouraged to contact the conference organizer. Potential subject areas include, but are not limited to the following. With your submission, please indicate your preferred session topic, choosing from the bulleted topic areas listed.

      Please direct questions to:

      Z. J. Wang
      Iowa State University
      Department of Aerospace Engineering and CFD Center
      2271 Howe Hall, Room 2249
      Ames, IA 50011
      Phone: 515.294.1614
      E-mail: zjw@iastate.edu

    • Integrated theoretical/experimental/computational studies on fluid flow problems

    • Transition: Experiments, computations, and applications

    • Turbulence: Experiments, computations, and applications

    • CFD method development

    • CFD applications including optimization

    • Flow control: Active, passive, and closed loop flow control; flow control actuators

    • Cross-disciplinary fluids dynamics involving aero-optics, aeroacoustics, fluid/structure interactions, combustion, multi-material and multi-phase flows

    • Uncertainty estimates in experiment and computation

    • Innovative flow measurement technologies and resultant observations

    • Aerodynamics of low Reynolds number flows

    • Unsteady flows

    • Internal flows (e.g., turbomachinery)

    • Micro/nano-fluidics

    • Extension of aerospace-related fluid dynamics concepts, tools, and processes to non-aerospace fields (e.g., automotive, materials processing, and electronics cooling)

    • Other


Gas Turbine Engines

      Papers are solicited in the disciplines of thermodynamics, aerodynamics, aeroelasticity, mechanical design and fabrication, combustion, heat transfer, icing, and controls as related to the science, research, technology development, and testing of gas turbine engines and related components for air vehicles in the subsonic and transonic flight regimes. Topics areas include but are not limited to the following:
      • Experimental and computational efforts related to inlets, fans, compressors, combustors, turbines, augmentors, transmissions, bearings, seals, and nozzles
      • Techniques for the advancement of engine component technologies, including design and manufacturing methods, materials, testing, diagnostics, and instrumentation
      • Improved analytical/computational methodologies for fluid, thermal, and structural analysis of engine components
      • Analytical and computational models for engine-level analysis/simulation
      • Advances in turbine engine systems and components
      • Advanced engine cycles and game-changing component technologies
      • Engine preliminary and detailed design methodologies
      • Variable cycle engines
      • Turbomachinery noise
      • Engine icing
      • Electric power generation
      • Comparisons of engine flight test with ground test data and simulation results
      • Auxiliary systems and structures, and their interaction with the primary engine system
      Please direct questions to:

      Anthony Watts
      Dynetics, Inc./Arnold Engineering Development Center
      1099 Schriever Avenue
      Arnold AFB, TN 37389-9013
      Phone: 931.454.6697
      E-mail: anthony.watts@arnold.af.mil


Ground Testing

      Ground Testing papers are solicited on unclassified topics related to all aspects of aerodynamics, propulsion, and space systems ground testing and related facilities. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
      • Test simulations for all aerodynamic flow regimes, propulsion (including propellant conditioning), and outer space environments
      • Design, development, and performance of new, modified, or unique ground test facilities, subsystems, and components thereof
      • Advances in test techniques, experimental uncertainty, and integration of computation with experiment, for reduced risk in predicted flight characteristics
      • Emerging requirements for aerospace ground testing that exceed current capabilities
      • Issues focused on computational fluid dynamic comparisons with wind tunnel and flight test data, including code development, validation, and verification
      • Integration and use of computing equipment for real-time test control, data acquisition, processing, validation, and presentation
      • Development, application, and validation of flow diagnostics in ground testing facilities, with special emphasis on pressure sensitive paints, temperature sensitive paints, video model deformation, infrared imaging, and optical diagnostics
      • All aspects of increasing “knowledge per test,” including new test techniques, instrumentation, automation, design of experiments, and experimental uncertainty
      • Unique or innovative uses of existing facilities
      • Improvements in the quality of wind tunnel testing and reduction of the cost and cycle times for these tests, with emphasis on test article design, fabrication, and usage, testing productivity, and test program management
      • Ground and flight test integration
      • Expert systems, artificial intelligence, and neural networks related to ground test issues
      • Knowledge capture for ground test related facilities, systems, and techniques
      • Development of educational and continuing education/career path opportunities in experimental testing for new students, technicians, and engineers

      In addition, timely surveys and reviews of these topics are sought. The Ground Test Technical Committee will also conduct a program to recognize “Outstanding Papers” presented in the Ground Test sessions.

      Please direct questions to:

      Victor A. Canacci
      Jacobs/NASA Glenn Research Center
      21000 Brookpark Road
      MS 6-2
      Cleveland, OH 44135
      Phone: 216.433.6222
      Fax: 216.433.6414 fax
      E-mail: victor.a.canacci@nasa.gov


High Speed Air Breathing Propulsion

      Papers are solicited which address the design, analysis, testing, and evaluation of technologies and systems that enable supersonic and hypersonic air vehicle propulsion. Topic areas include, but are not limited to:
      • Advances in propulsion systems including ramjets, scramjets, pulse detonation engines, and combined cycles (including rocket and turbine based)
      • Experimental and/or numerical results pertaining to high-speed inlets, isolators, combustors, injectors, nozzles, and integrated flowpaths
      • Instrumentation and diagnostics techniques
      • Engine component materials and manufacturing
      • Analytical/computational methods involving fluid, thermal, structural, or multidisciplinary analysis
      • Comparison of numerical simulation with flight or ground engine test data

      Papers on other topics related to high speed air breathing propulsion technologies and systems are also invited.

      Please direct questions to:

      W. A. Engblom
      Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
      600 S. Clyde Morris Boulevard
      Daytona Beach, FL 32114
      Phone: 386.226.7115
      E-mail: william.engblom@erau.edu


History

      As we embark on the second century of the aerospace industry, we can learn from the experiences of those who came before. In 2010, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first degree awarded in aeronautics, the first flight from a ship, the first letter sent by air and the first flight training schools. 2010 will be the 50th anniversary of the first weather satellite. This year’s history sessions will remind us of the early accomplishments of AIAA, its members, and the industry. Papers are sought covering significant advancements of flight, both in air and in space. All papers on the history of aeronautics and space flight will be considered.

      Please direct questions to:

      Scott Eberhardt
      The Boeing Company
      P.O. Box 3707, MC OR-MM
      Seattle, WA 98124-2207
      Phone: 425.266.3879
      E-mail: scott.eberhardt@boeing.com


Homeland Security

      Homeland security depends critically on a number of research areas, encompassing the full range of AIAA technical committees and beyond. We strongly encourage submission of abstracts for the relevant sessions, including examples such as:
      • Fluid dynamics and multi-phase flow relating to atmospheric dynamics, climate, oceans, and water supplies
      • Unmanned sensor platforms
      • Space assets and capabilities/limitations
      • Sensors and intelligent systems
      • Manned assets/operations
      • C2I, communications, and interoperability
      • Human factors and dynamics
      • Biometrics
      • Economic and legal considerations/impact
      • Air traffic and operations
      • Energy, lasers, directed energy, and non-lethal counter-asset/counter-personnel technologies
      • Modeling/simulation in any pertinent areas

      The above list is simply to suggest possibilities. All papers relating to homeland security will be considered.

      Please direct questions to:

      John S. Brader
      The Aerospace Corporation
      P.O. Box 92957
      M/S M8/234
      Los Angeles, CA 90009-2957
      Phone: 310.336-2431
      Fax: 310.336.1541
      E-mail: john.s.brader@aero.org


Intelligent Systems

      Papers are sought that describe the application of Intelligent System (IS) technologies and methods to aerospace systems, and the verification and validation of these systems. Papers should include either a new technique or tool with sample applications, or successful applications of existing techniques to problems of current interest to aerospace professionals. The systems of interest include military, civil and commercial aerospace systems, and those ground systems that are part of test, development, or operations of aerospace systems. Technologies which enable safe and reliable operation of complex aerospace systems or sub-systems with minimal or no human intervention (autonomy), or collaborative synthetic-human agent teams are of interest. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
      • Autonomous systems
      • Data fusion and reasoning
      • Evolutionary (genetic) algorithms
      • Expert systems
      • Fuzzy logic
      • Human-machine interaction
      • Intelligent and adaptive control
      • Intelligent data/image processing
      • Knowledge-based systems and knowledge engineering
      • Machine learning techniques
      • Model-based reasoning
      • Neural networks
      • Planning and scheduling algorithms
      • Qualitative simulation

      Please direct questions to:

      Ella Atkins
      University of Michigan, Department of Aerospace Engineering
      1320 Beal Avenue
      3009 FXB Building
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109
      Phone: 734.615.7456
      E-mail: ematkins@umich.edu


Meshing, Visualization, and Computational Environments

      The Meshing, Visualization, and Computational Environments TC solicits papers describing tools and techniques that facilitate simulation of real-world problems using CFD, CAA, CSM, and CEM. Although not limited to these topics, papers that describe advanced techniques and extreme applications in the following areas are particularly encouraged:
      • Geometry modeling for meshing, including CAD-CAE interoperability
      • Meshing techniques, including surface and volume grids, grid adaptation, and moving/deforming meshes
      • Applied meshing for real-world engineering application of Large Eddy Simulation (LES)
      • A Priori and a Posteriori grid quality metrics related to solution accuracy involving real-world configurations (e.g., Drag Prediction Workshop (DPW))
      • Post processing, including multi-dimensional and transient visualization of very large data sets, feature detection, knowledge capture, and engineering animation
      • Collaborative environments, including user interfaces, internet technology, virtual reality, and linkages to design optimization and advanced engineering environments

      Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts, either before or after the meeting, to the Journal of Aerospace Computing, Information, and Communication for publication.

      Please direct questions to:

      Raymond Maple
      Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
      PO Box 85, B555
      Wichita, KS 67201-0085
      Phone: 316.676.8675
      Fax: 316.671.3094
      E-mail: ray_maple@hawkerbeechcraft.com


Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

      Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) is a computational technology for the discovery and exploitation of interactions among disparate disciplines to improve performance, lower cost, and shorten the product/system design cycle, through the application of optimization algorithms. The influence of MDO reaches diverse phases of a product or system life, including manufacturability, operability and serviceability.

      Papers are sought on the development or application of multidisciplinary analysis and optimization methods. Papers are also sought on the development or application of computational frameworks, and on related technologies, such as visualization techniques and uncertainty quantification, that inherently support MDO. Papers incorporating more than one discipline or technology should explain the nature and benefit of interdisciplinary synergies at the system level. Papers limited to single discipline optimization should emphasize aspects of the optimization process such as sensitivity analysis, approximation or visualization. MDO applications of interest address aeronautical and mechanical systems that may incorporate any number of enabling technologies.

      Core topics of interest include:

      • Multidisciplinary analysis and optimization methods and applications
      • Uncertainty quantification and nondeterministic design optimization
      • Modeling and simulation methods
      • Shape and topology optimization
      • Computational design frameworks

      Please direct questions to:

      Andy Ko
      AVID LLC
      1750 Kraft Drive, Suite 1400
      Blacksburg, VA 24060
      Phone: 540.961.0067
      Fax: 540.961.0068
      E-mail: ako@avidaerospace.com


Plasmadynamics and Lasers

      Papers describing basic and/or applied research and development results in the areas of plasmadynamics and lasers and related topics are solicited. Efforts combining contemporary theoretical/computational analyses with experimental verification/validation and which represent notable advancements in the aerospace sciences are especially encouraged. Special consideration will be given to works reporting milestone R&D and/or engineering achievements related to aerospace system application of plasma and laser technologies. Survey papers on the current state of the art and historical perspectives are also desired. Specific topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
      • Plasma and Laser Physics: Including fundamental processes, laboratory plasma generation and characterization, experimental research or methods, plasma chemistry and kinetics, non-equilibrium reacting flows, properties, and advances in theory and/or computational simulation methods
      • Space Plasma Physics and Applications: Including spacecraft-plasma interactions, space laser applications, and space experiments
      • Laser Devices and Systems: Including the physics, engineering, and application of high-energy lasers, chemical lasers, electric lasers, laser material interaction, laser optics, and fluid-optic interactions
      • Highly Energetic Plasma Systems: Including the physics, engineering, and application of high-power gas discharge and plasma generation devices, arc-heater technology, explosively generated plasma applications, compact pulse power, and high temperature systems and environments
      • Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD): Including MHD power generation and propulsion technologies, terrestrial and aerospace systems applications, combustion plasma methods, innovative non-equilibrium plasma techniques, nuclear MHD systems, electromagnetic-fluid interaction and characterization, fundamental processes, and theoretical and/or computational simulation methods
      • Plasma and Laser Propulsion: Including innovative and efficient plasma formation and acceleration approaches, high power thruster concepts, electrode erosion issues, electrodeless discharge mechanisms, modeling of fundamental processes, experimental performance characterization, and beamed energy propulsion
      • Plasma Materials Processing and Environmental Applications: Including exhaust gas treatment, remediation, and hazardous materials disposal
      • Advanced Diagnostics: Including the development and utilization of laser-based diagnostics, flow field characterization methods, and plasma diagnostics
      • Weakly Ionized Plasma Physics and Aerospace Applications
      • Fluid-Optics Interactions: Including the propagation of laser beams through the atmosphere and the effects of aerodynamics on the transmission of laser beams

      Papers concerning dual use technologies which address non-aerospace issues of major public concern, such as energy, environment, and medicine are strongly encouraged. Suggestions for invited papers and joint sessions are also welcome.

      Students are strongly encouraged to present papers on their research at this meeting. There will be a student paper competition for those papers where the student is the primary author. Papers submitted and accepted for the PDL meeting whose principal author is a student and which are delivered by that student will be considered for a “Best Student Paper Award.” Please identify the principal author as a student (graduate or undergraduate student) at the time the abstract is submitted.

      Comprehensive abstracts of several pages that state the purpose and scope of the work, methods used, and relevant contributions including figures and preliminary results are recommended for accurate evaluation.

      Please direct questions to:

      Jim Menart
      Wright State University
      Dayton, OH 45435-0001
      Phone: 937.775.5145
      Fax: 937.775.5082
      E-mail: james.menart@wright.edu


Propellants and Combustion

      The Propellants and Combustion Technical Committee solicits papers on all areas of propellants and combustion relevant to aerospace sciences, technologies, and applications. New developments in all areas of analytical, numerical, or experimental contributions as well as review papers pertinent to propellants and combustion are of interest. Following the meeting, one paper will be selected for the Best Paper Award in the propellants and combustion area. Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following.

      Please direct questions to:

      Josette Bellan
      Jet Propulsion Laboratory
      California Institute of Technology
      4800 Oak Grove Drive
      MS 125/109
      Pasadena, CA 91109-8099
      Phone: 818.354.6959
      Fax: 818.393.6682
      E-mail: josette.bellan@jpl.nasa.gov

    • Rocket and Air-Breathing Combustion

    • Detonations, Explosions, and Supersonic Combustion

    • Spray and Droplet Combustion

    • Combustion Chemistry

    • Micro-Combustion and Micro-Propulsion

    • Combustion Diagnostics

    • Heterogeneous Combustion and Propellants

    • Turbulent Combustion

    • Laminar Flames

    • Advanced Combustion Concepts, Fuel Technology, and Environmental Impact

    • Other Topics in Combustion and Propellant Research


Sensor Systems Technology

      Papers are solicited on topics related to sensor systems technologies for airborne, space-based and ground-based applications. Topics of particular interest include:
      • Sensors, sensing systems, and sensing technologies utilized for acquisition and interpretation of remote sensing data
      • Detection and evaluation of physical parameters and fields associated with terrestrial, oceanographic, atmospheric, or extraterrestrial phenomena and effects
      • Detection and evaluation of environmental parameters associated with aerospace vehicles, their parts and components, as well as with the media in which they operate
      • Detection, recognition, tracking, and remote control of airborne objects
      • Measurement and evaluation of the environmental impact of airborne vehicles
      • In-flight measurement and definition of aerospace vehicle airflow parameters
      • In-flight measurements for evaluation and improvement of vehicle performance
      • In-flight vehicle health monitoring
      • In-flight vehicle control
      • Airborne applications of measurement techniques used at ground test facilities
      • Measurement and acquisition of inertial sensing data
      • Novel applications of advanced MEMS devices as primary sensors in the sensor systems defined above and in other related technology areas

      Please direct questions to:

      Matt Nixon
      Boeing-SVS
      4411 The 25 Way, NE, Suite 350
      Albuquerque, NM 87109
      Phone: 505.449.4687
      E-mail: matthew.d.nixon@boeing.com


Society and Aerospace Technology

      The Society and Aerospace Technology Technical Committee examines the societal benefits of aerospace technologies past, present, and future. The following sessions are planned:
      • The Delta Forum: International Aerospace Report – An invited panel to review the societal contributions of aerospace outside the U.S.
      • Interactions with Society: Aerospace on the Silver Screen – An invited panel to review the relationship of aerospace movies and television to technology developments in society.
      • Astrosociology Student Forum: This session is aimed at current students and recent graduates at space-related programs and departments. The purpose of this session is to elicit students' ideas and perspectives regarding the value of adding social-scientific (i.e., astrosociological) materials to existing courses and new courses in their curricula. This includes a human factors approach coupled with traditional social science theory and research. This session focuses on support of the idea of astrosociology in the classroom. Abstracts should elaborate on issues concerning the missing astrosociological perspective as a valuable source of relevant knowledge that allows for a more well rounded understanding of space exploration and related issues.
      • Astrosociology – Utilizing Space Assets to Solve Social Problems: What are social problems and why how can space assets affect them? We request abstracts regarding the identification of important social problems and their potential solutions or mitigations utilizing space assets. This includes the use of satellites and other technologies, scientific applications, and space-derived knowledge. Abstracts should also address the need and potential forms of collaboration necessary to carry out expanded programs between the space community and social science community that can impact favorably on human societies.

      Please direct questions to:

      The Delta Forum
      Timothy G. Howard
      Arganel Communications, LLC
      3245 Old Fence Road
      Ellicott City, MD 21042
      Phone: 301.713.1570 x143
      E-mail: tghoward@arganel.com

      Interactions with Society
      John Christian
      University of Texas at Austin
      Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
      1 University Station, C0600
      Austin, TX 78712
      Phone: 512.471.5144
      E-mail: john.a.christian@austin.utexas.edu

      Astrosociology
      Jim Pass
      Astrosociology Research Institute
      P.O. Box 1129
      Huntington Beach, CA 92647
      Phone: 714.317.6169
      E-mail: jpass@astrosociology.org


Software Systems

      Abstracts are solicited on a wide range of topics in aerospace-related applications of software engineering and software systems. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
      • COTS and Open-Source Software
      • Knowledge Management and Collaborative Software
      • Autogeneration of Software
      • Software Agents
      • Requirements
      • Validation and Verification
      • Testing
      • Software Education and Training
      • Real-time Software
      • Parallel Computing Software Issues
      • Object Oriented Programming
      • Safety-, Mission-, or Security-Critical Software
      • Formal Methods
      • Software Standards and Certification
      • Plug-and-Play Software

      Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts, either before or after the meeting, to the Journal of Aerospace Computing, Information, and Communication for publication.

      Please direct questions to:

      Lyle N. Long
      The Pennsylvania State University
      233 Hammond Building
      University Park, PA 16802
      Phone: 814.865.1172
      E-mail: lnl@psu.edu


Space Exploration and Colonization

      The nation’s Vision for Space Exploration encompasses robust human and robotic exploration missions beyond low earth orbit towards realizing a robust civil space program and the eventual development of space settlements on the Moon and Mars. The exploration goals include learning our past, improving life on Earth, and shaping our future, through scientific scrutiny, exploration, sound judgment, planning, and management. While the Apollo era shaped by the space race was widely popular and successful, the present environment presents unique challenges for the space program to be relevant, and to captivate the next generation. Experience in space has shown that operations outside the atmosphere and on extraterrestrial surfaces frequently encounter serious and unique challenges. These include the effects of radiation and microgravity on materials and humans, electrical charging, pervasiveness of lunar dust, hard vacuum, and significant thermal loads. New exploration strategies and technologies have to be developed to address these challenges and support mission logistics for human and robotic exploration, power generation, and resource utilization. The yearning of people to travel into space, even in short sub-orbital flights, is an important first step towards future space colonization by humans. Space tourism represents an important commercial aspect of this endeavor as we mature the technologies, achieve measurable successes, and develop the strong advocacy needed to enable us to move permanently to new residences elsewhere in the solar system hopefully within this century. Papers are invited that address the following specific topics within the broad portfolio of Space Exploration and Colonization. Submissions should contain sufficient detail for the program committee to evaluate the technical content of the final presentation and paper. Topics include the following.

      Please direct questions to:

      Mark Benton
      The Boeing Company
      Advanced Networks and Space Systems
      14900 Bolsa Chica Road
      Huntington Beach, CA 92647
      Phone: 714.896.2251
      Fax: 714.896.1808
      E-mail: mark.benton@boeing.com

    • Space, Lunar, and Planetary Environment and Challenges to Exploration

    • Exploration Strategies and Mission Logistics

    • Space Vehicle/Architecture Design

    • Surface Mobility – Robotic and Human Exploration

    • Research Enabled by Lunar and Mars Environments

    • Value Proposition for the Space Program - Applied Space Research Tailored to Present and Future Problems

    • Space Tourism/Adventure

    • Space Colonization

    • Promising Lunar Commercialization

    • Space Land Rights

    • Other


Space Operations and Support

      The Space Operations and Support Technical Committee is soliciting papers in all areas of space operations and ground support. Topics include, but are not limited to, original space operations research and reports in the areas of new technology, technology trends, operations procedures, standards and practices. Areas of interest include:
      • Human Factors
      • Space Policy and Law Factors
      • Human and Robotic Space Exploration Operations
      • Space Operations Tools and Technologies
      • Space Operations Policies
      • Ground Support in Space Operations
      • Public Safety for Launch and Reentry Planning and Operations

      Please direct questions to:

      Jeff Laube
      Northrop Grumman Space Technology
      One Space Park
      M2/2300BN
      Redondo Beach, CA 90278
      Phone: 310.812.2794
      E-mail: jeff.laube@ngc.com


Systems Engineering

      Papers in all areas of systems engineering (SE) are encouraged. All types of papers will be considered, including case studies, developmental work and technical analysis. Topics include but are not limited to systems engineering applications, integrated disciplines and technology, future trends and predictions in systems engineering, systems engineering education and research, and systems engineering life cycle processes and systems effectiveness.
      • Complexity and Change – SE Applications Today: How does systems complexity affect the practice of SE in different application areas, and how do organizations apply SE in their change programs? What is complexity in SE?
      • Future trends and predictions in SE: Can experience from today enable needs for the future of how SE should impact improvements in organizational change programs and technology? Do we see new areas of applied SE emerging?
      • Integrated Disciplines and Technology: How is information technology/knowledge management linked to SE? Is integration only a task for the Systems Engineers? How has integration of program management and SE been achieved – and is it really successful?
      • SE Education and Research: Is teaching SE a complex task? What are the ongoing research programs within SE, and what have we learned from the past years? Presentations of student research programs are encouraged, including findings and challenges.
      • SE Life Cycle Processes and Systems Effectiveness: How is Integrated Logistics Support/Acquisition Logistics integrated with SE? How have the new life cycle and SE standards proved useful?

      Please direct questions to:

      John C. Hsu
      The Boeing Company
      Mail Code C076-0228
      3855 Lakewood Boulevard
      Long Beach, CA 90846
      Phone: 562.593.5005
      Mobile: 714.349.6810
      E-mail: john.c.hsu@boeing.com


Terrestrial Energy Applications of Aerospace Technology

      The Terrestrial Energy Systems Technical Committee is sponsoring sessions on the use of aerospace technology in ground-power systems. Papers are solicited on development and application of technology common to the aerospace and terrestrial energy communities. Experimental, computational, and theoretical papers dealing with fundamental and applied energy conversion technologies will be considered for presentation. Topics include, but are not limited to:
      • Combustion modeling and measurement
      • Active and passive combustion control
      • Unwanted combustion, fires and explosions, control of liquid and gaseous environmental pollution
      • Typical energy power systems
      • Alternative energy sources, such as solar, wind, fuel cells, batteries, heat pumps, thermionic and thermoelectric devices
      • Waste minimization and treatment including materials recovery and thermal destruction of solid and liquid waste
      • Nano-energetic materials
      • Alternative fuels
      • Biofuels
      • Fuel transformation for clean and high energy density fuels
      • Power-system efficiency and economics
      • Global and national energy and environmental issues

      Please direct questions to:

      Darrell W. Pepper
      Professor of Mechanical Engineering
      Director, Nevada Center for Advanced Computational Methods
      University of Nevada Las Vegas
      4505 Maryland Parkway
      Las Vegas, NV 89154-4027
      Phone: 702.895.1056
      Fax: 702.895.0498
      E-mail: dwpepper@nscee.edu


Thermophysics

      The Thermophysics Technical Committee solicits abstracts of proposed papers on topics in thermophysics and heat transfer. Papers are solicited on topics related to all aspects of thermal energy transfer and aerospace applications therein. Contributions based on analytical, numerical and/or experimental studies are welcomed. Scientific and technical contributions are emphasized, rather than status reports on work-in-progress. Areas of specific interest include, but are not limited to the following.

      Extended abstracts should explain the purpose and scope of the work, methods used, actual results, and contribution(s) to the field. Authors are requested to include a single subject area from the above list. Each year, the Thermophysics Technical Committee has offered a best paper award for both the professional and student categories (with the student receiving a monetary award). Student submissions are strongly encouraged. Also, timely survey and review articles on the above topics are solicited. Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts, either before or after the meeting, to the AIAA Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer for possible publication.

      Please direct questions to:

      Subrata Roy
      Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
      University of Florida
      336 MAE-B, P.O. Box 116300
      Gainesville, FL 32611
      Phone: 352.392.9823
      Fax: 352.392.1071
      E-mail: roy@ufl.edu

    • Aircraft/Spacecraft Thermal Management

    • Ablation

    • Aerothermodynamics

    • Cryogenics and Cryogenic Systems

    • Direct Simulation Monte Carlo Methods

    • Electronic and Microelectronic Avionics Cooling

    • Electronic Thermal Management

    • Heat Pipes, Loop Heat Pipes, and Innovative Heat Pipe Designs

    • Heat Exchangers

    • Heat Transfer: Computational, Conduction, Convection (free and forced), Phase Change, and Radiation

    • Heat Transfer and Cooling in Turbomachinery

    • High-Speed Flows

    • Historical Perspectives in Thermophysics Research

    • Hypersonic and Low Density Facilities

    • Microgravity Effects on High Power Two-phase Thermal Management Systems

    • Microgravity Testing for Aerospace Applications

    • Micro-scale Heat Transfer and Micro-fluidics

    • Missiles Thermal Management

    • Non-equilibrium Flows

    • Non-equilibrium Radiation

    • Non-intrusive Diagnostics

    • Particle-laden Flow Modeling and Measurement

    • Rocket Plumes

    • Propulsion

    • Power Systems

    • Radiation Analyses (Surface Properties)

    • Radiators and Heat Rejection Systems

    • Spacecraft Contamination

    • Space Environmental Effects

    • Spacecraft Thermal Management and Modular Spacecraft

    • Surface Catalysis

    • Thermal Contact Conductance

    • Thermal Control

    • Thermal Protection Systems

    • Thermophysical Properties


      Emerging Topics:

    • Advanced Thermoelectrics

    • Integrated and Multidisciplinary Modeling and Simulation

    • Minimization of Entropy Production

    • Nano-scale Heat Transfer and Nano-fluidics

    • MEMS and Nanotechnologies

    • Multiphase Flows and Heat Transfer Continuum Methods for Transition-to-Rarefied Flows

    • Plasma Actuated Heat Transfer

    • Wireless Thermal Measurements

    • Other


3rd Symposium on Space Resource Utilization

      The 3rd Symposium on Space Resource Utilization is soliciting papers on research and development of processes, technologies and hardware that demonstrate the utilization of space resources on planetary bodies to support human or robotic exploration and science. Papers including analytical and hardware development results in the following areas are of particular interest:
      • Production of mission critical consumables including oxygen, hydrogen, water, and propellants
      • Physical processing of planetary surface regolith, rocks and dust including drilling, excavation, beneficiation, dust mitigation, and surface transportation
      • Production of metals, glasses, ceramics, and plastics from natural resources and from recycled hardware and consumables
      Additional areas of interest include:
      • Concepts for making use of natural thermal gradients, radiation, particle fluxes, vacuum and pressure differentials, atmospheric gases, and others which reduce the mass launched from Earth to further exploration and science objectives
      • Integration of ISRU systems with other surface systems including joint use technologies such as electrolysis or cryogenic storage systems Where possible, papers should include performance of hardware or hardware concepts in the space environment at the component, system, or system of systems levels.

      Please direct questions to:

      Diane L. Linne
      NASA Glenn Research Center
      MS 301-3
      21000 Brookpark Road
      Cleveland, OH 44135-3127
      Phone: 216.977.7512
      E-mail: diane.l.linne@nasa.gov


12th Weakly Ionized Gases Workshop

      The 12th Weakly Ionized Gases (WIG) Workshop will be held concurrently with the 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting. The workshop will consist of technical papers and invited presentations. Technical papers will be integrated into a series of 10 to 13 workshop sessions to be held throughout the week.

      Papers are solicited on broad topics related to the study of flight interactions with weakly ionized gases. Subject material for papers can range from basic R&D to applied and advanced technology. Papers regarding contemporary experiments, analytical and computational methods, new theory, results, test data, and conclusions are desired. Interdisciplinary papers and those that combine theory and analysis with experimental validation, with results and conclusions that can be directly applied, are of special interest. Survey papers and those that are of an historical perspective are also sought. Topics of interest include the following.

      Please direct questions to:

      Campbell D. Carter
      U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
      Propulsion Directorate
      AFRL/RZA
      1950 Fifth Street
      Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
      Phone: 937.255.7203
      Fax: 937.656.4659
      E-mail: campbell.carter@wfafb.af.mil

    • Air/fuel plasma properties and interactions

    • Internal and external plasma aerodynamics

    • Non-equilibrium thermal and chemically reacting flows, including combustion

    • Methods of on-board plasma generation

    • Plasma-based drag reduction and flow control

    • Shock attenuation in plasma flows

    • Electromagnetic (EM) and magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) interactions and applications, including flow control and energy extraction

    • Systems applications

    • Other


24th Symposium on Gravity-Related Phenomena in Space Exploration

      The 24th Symposium on Gravity-Related Phenomena in Space Exploration is being organized to explore gravity-related phenomena in technologies supporting human and robotic space exploration. The purpose of the symposium is to address specific technical problems associated with gravity-related phenomena that cross-traditional science and technology discipline lines. The symposium organizers solicit papers describing specific technologies or technology development efforts in which gravity-related phenomena such as non-isothermal fluids, multi-phase fluids, reacting systems, phase changes, etc. are involved. Technology areas may include cryogenic fluid systems, propulsion and power systems, life support and extra-vehicular activity systems, in-situ resource utilization and surface mobility systems, and other technologies that may be deployed in partial-gravity environments of lunar and planetary surfaces, or the near-zero gravity environment of cis-lunar or interplanetary space. The organizers especially welcome papers from the traditional fundamental science disciplines of combustion, fluid physics, materials science, biotechnology, and fundamental physics in which gravity plays a role, with special emphasis on results obtained in work conducted aboard the International Space Station. Papers are solicited from academic, commercial, and governmental institutions including international contributions.

      Please direct questions to:

      Kurt Sacksteder
      NASA Glenn Research Center, Microgravity Science Division
      21000 Brookpark Road
      MS 77-5
      Cleveland, OH 44135
      Phone: 216.433.2857
      E-mail: kurt.sacksteder@nasa.gov


29th ASME Wind Energy Symposium

      Papers are solicited for a broad range of topics related to wind energy conversion, both land-based and offshore, as well as ocean energy conversion. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
      • Aeroacoustics
      • Airfoil, Blade, and Wake Aerodynamics
      • Atmospheric Physics and Inflow
      • Hybrid and Off-Grid Systems
      • Testing
        • Non-Destructive Testing
        • Inspection and QA
        • Field Test Results
        • Laboratory Testing Techniques

      • Controls
        • Energy Capture Enhancement
        • Load Attenuation
        • Sensors and Actuators
        • Generator and Power Electronics

      • Structural Dynamics
      • Reliability
      • Fatigue and Failure
      • Innovative Components and Subsystems
      • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
      • Turbine Design and Development
        • Design Loads and Certification
        • Site Specific Design and Optimization
        • Offshore Systems

      • Electrical Systems and Machines
      • Utility and Grid Integration

      This conference will follow the abstract/manuscript submission and approval process used by the AIAA as outlined in this call for papers.

      Please direct comments or questions to:

      Matthew Barone
      Sandia National Laboratories
      P.O. Box 5800
      MS 1124
      Albuquerque, NM 87185-1124
      Phone: 505.284.8686
      E-mail: mbarone@sandia.gov


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AIAA Foundation International Student Conference Undergraduate Division

AIAA Foundation International Student Conference Masters Division

AIAA Foundation International Student Conference Team Division
Dates To Remember
07-Dec-2009
End early registration.

14-Dec-2009
Manuscript submission deadline.

21-Dec-2009
Online proceedings available to registered attendees.
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