advancing the science of flight technology

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47th AIAAAerospace

SciencesMeeting

Including

The NewHorizons Forumand Aerospace

Exposition58 January 2009

Orlando World Center Marriot

Orlando, Florida

CALL FORPAPERS

Abstract Deadline

4 June 2008

AdvancingtheScienceofFlightTechnologywww.aiaa.org/events/asm


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The AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting andExhibitis the first major multidisciplinaryevent of the year for aerospace scientistsand engineers from around the world. Itprovides an ideal forum for scientists andengineers from industry, government, andacademia to share and disseminate scien-tific knowledge and research results with aview toward new technology for aerospacesystems.

This meeting has traditionally been builtaround excellent technical paper presenta-tion sessions. Plenary Sessions that focus at-tention on program areas of current interestwill start some sessions followed by techni-cal papers providing additional discussionof these topics. Distinguished lectures andinformal evening events fill out the remain-der of the program throughout the week.

The contributed papers for this meetingare chosen by a competitive selection pro-cess based on peer review (as describedbelow). In addition, invited papers of thehighest quality review major trends andaccomplishments within or across variousaerospace disciplines. To facilitate simul-taneous sessions, papers will begin on thehour and half hour. Six to eight 30-minutepapers per session are planned (20 minutes

for presentation with 10 minutes for ques-tions and discussion), but session organiz-ers are encouraged to include one-hoursurvey papers where appropriate.

Listed below are the technical committeessponsoring this meeting, the areas in whichpapers are solicited, and the names andaddresses of the meeting organizers towhom abstracts should be submitted. Every

effort will be made to provide uniformlyrigorous evaluations and acceptance ratesfor all sessions.

This is a paperless meeting with papersincluded in the online proceedings and theafter-meeting CD-ROM. There will not be apapers room, nor will any papers be soldindividually at the meeting. Individual pa-pers may be purchased atwww.aiaa.org.

General inquiries concerning the program,format, or policies of the meeting and sug-gestions for special high-interest informationpresentations should be directed to theConference General Chair:

Abdi KhodadoustThe Boeing Company714.235.7746E-mail: [email protected]

Procedures for AbstractSubmission

Abstract submissions for the conference willbe accepted electronically through AIAAsWeb site atwww.aiaa.org/events/asm. This Web site will be open for abstractsubmittal through 4 June 2008 at 2359 hrsEST. The electronic submission process is asfollows:

On the right-hand side, click on Submit1.a Paper.

Click on View Call for Papers or Begin2.a New Submission.From the conference Call for Papers3.screen, identify the topic to which theprospective paper is best correlated, andclick the Select link next to that topic.Verify the topic selection and click4.Select again, then verify the rules andregulations on the subsequent page.Answer the prompts to enter paper title,5.author information (including e-mailaddress), and A/V requirements.When this information is complete,6.authors will be prompted to uploadthe abstract in any one of five formats:MS Word (version 2003 or lower),WordPerfect, Text, RTF, or PDF.

Authors having trouble submitting abstractselectronically should e-mail AIAA technicalsupport at [email protected] about manual abstract submis-sions or full draft manuscripts themselvesshould be referred to the appropriate Tech-nical Chair.

Authors will be notified of paper accep-tance or rejection on or about 27 August2008. Instructions for preparation of final

manuscripts will be provided by AIAA foraccepted papers only. Authors must submittheir manuscripts electronically to AIAAHeadquarters for publication no later than29 December 2008.

Rules for Abstract/ManuscriptSubmission

Abstracts are to be submitted subject to thefollowing general rules:

Abstracts must be received by 4 June

2008. A typical abstract should have atotal length of 5 -10 pages including figuresand tables. Draft papers are encouraged.The extended abstract or draft paper shouldclearly describe the purpose and scope ofthe work to be included in the full paper,methods used, key results, and contributionsto the state of the art. This submittal shouldinclude illustrations and data that supportthe results and contributions asserted.

Both abstracts and final manuscripts mustadequately address the accuracy of results.Abstracts will be reviewed and selectedbased on technical content, originality,

importance to the field, clarity of presenta-tion, accuracy validation, and the potentialto result in a quality final paper. Note thatall abstracts are chosen by a competitiveprocess based on anonymous peer reviewusing the above criteria. The review andacceptance process will be weighted infavor of authors submitting more relevantdocumentation of their proposed papers.The length of the paper should be appropri-ate for a conference papernot a majorproject, final report, or final thesis.

The abstract should not be submitted tomore than one technical program organiz-er. If an author is unsure which organizer ismost appropriate, it is the authors responsi-bility to communicate with the technical pro-gram organizers in question well before theabstract submission deadline to determinewhere to send the abstract. There is too littletime in the review process for an abstractrejected by one technical program chair tobe forwarded for review to another.

Early submissions are encouraged. Ab-stracts submitted after 4 June 2008 will berejected without review.

Authors will be notified of paper accep-tance by 27 August 2008. An Authors Kit,containing detailed instructions and guide-lines for submitting papers to AIAA, willbe made available to authors of acceptedpapers, and is also available at www.aiaa.org by clicking Conferences and Events,then Submit/Edit a Paper.

Final manuscripts are due at AIAA by 29December 2008.

A No Paper, No Podium Policy is ineffect for this conference. If a written paperis not submitted by the final manuscriptdeadline, authors will not be permitted topresent the paper at the conference. Inaddition, it is the responsibility of thoseauthors whose papers or presentations areaccepted to ensure that a representative at-tends the conference to present the paper.

Additional guidelines and exceptions tothe aforementioned guidelines (except fordeadlines) can be made at the discretion ofeach technical program organizer.

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Young Professionals

Young professionals are encouraged toparticipate in the Young ProfessionalsPresentation program that provides youngprofessionals under the age of 35 withthe opportunity to present their work at anational AIAA technical conference. Thisprogram integrates young engineers intothe regular sessions and allows them to

give presentations covering continuing andin-process design or research works, inaddition to completed projects. The YoungProfessionals Presentation program allowsfor oral presentations only; published pa-pers are not required. Please note that theYoung Professionals Presentation programdoes not violate the no paper, no podiumpolicy; the program is fully supported bythe Technical Activities Committee.

Presentation topics for the Aerospace Sci-ences Meeting Young Professionals Pre-sentation program can derive from eitheraeronautics or astronautics, but should be

work with which the presenting engineer isengaged or intimately familiar. When sub-mitting your abstract through the Web siteto the appropriate Technical Chair, pleasenote that this is a Young Professionals Pre-sentation.

WarningTechnology TransferConsiderations

Prospective authors are reminded that tech-nology transfer guidelines have extendedconsiderably the time required for reviewof abstracts and completed papers by U.S.government agencies. Internal (company)

plus external (government) reviews can con-sume 16 weeks or more. Government re-view, if required, is the responsibility of theauthor. Authors should determine the extentof approval necessary early in the paperpreparation process to preclude paper with-drawals and late paper submittal.

International Traffic in ArmsRegulations (ITAR)

AIAA speakers and attendees are remindedthat some topics discussed in the confer-ence could be controlled by the Interna-tional Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

U.S. Nationals, which are U.S. Citizensand Green Card Holders, are responsiblefor ensuring that technical data they pres-ent in open sessions to non-U.S. Nationalsin attendance or in conference proceed-ings are not export-restricted by the ITAR.U.S. Nationals are likewise responsiblefor ensuring that they do not discuss ITARexport-restricted information with non-U.S.Nationals in attendance.

Aeroacoustics

Papers are solicited that address novel com-putational, experimental, and analyticalresults and techniques in all areas relatedto aeroacoustics and structural acoustics.Specific areas of interest include but are notlimited to:

Jet noise (subsonic and supersonic withflight effects)Jet screechBroadband shock noiseJet noise suppression, cavity tones andtheir suppressionTurbo-machinery noiseCombustor and other core noisePropeller noise (ducted and un-ducted)Rotorcraft noise, airframe noiseDuct acousticsAtmospheric sound propagation/sonicboomComputational AeroacousticsStatistical energy analysis methodsModal analysis and synthesis

Community noise and metrics Interior noise, sonic fatigue, active noisecontrolVibration control techniques

Also welcome are program overviews(especially full-scale ground and flight testdemonstrations), in-depth reviews, and sur-veys. Typical applications range from civil-ian aircraft and community noise issues tosonic fatigue and acoustic impact issues infighters, bombers, and high-speed missiles.

Please direct questions to:

Vladimir GolubevEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900386.226.6752 386.226.6747 faxE-mail: [email protected]

Aerodynamic MeasurementTechnology

Papers are solicited on topics related toadvanced and novel aerodynamic measure-ment techniques for ground-based or flightapplications. Submissions are encouragedfor all flow speed ranges, from incompress-ible to hypersonic and all thermodynamic

conditions including those at high enthalpyand with combustion. Topics of particularinterest include, but are not l imited to:

Techniques applied to micro-flowsand flow property measurements nearsurfacesAdvances in spectroscopic methodsincluding laser-induced fluorescence,absorption, Rayleigh, and RamantechniquesFlow velocimetry and velocity fieldmapping

Planar and three-dimensional flowvisualization and temporally resolvedimagingHolographic and interferometric methodsThermal anemometry and measurementsof temperature, density, sound andacoustic array technology, pressure, orspecies concentration fieldsTechniques for boundary layer transition,skin friction, heat transfer, and surfacetemperature and pressure (includingtemperature- and pressure-sensitive painttechniques)Advanced diagnostics utilized assensors in flow control applications andmicroelectromechanical systems (MEMS)based measurement approaches andtechnologyAerodynamic data acquisition,processing, and displayAerodynamic probe miniaturizationTechniques for acquiring multiplepropertiesTechniques for measuring plasma flowinteractionsNovel diagnostics applied in harsh

environments such as those found ingas turbine engines and those involvingcryogenic, high-G, in-flight, or high-temperature applications

Also, papers are solicited emphasizingdetailed uncertainty and error analysis ofadvanced diagnostic techniques; novelcalibration and data processing methodolo-gies; measurement of vorticity, propertyspace or time derivatives; and propertycorrelations. To be included in an Aerody-namic Measurement Technology session,papers should emphasize advancements orinnovations in the measurement technique it-

self, rather than the particular fluid dynamicproblem to which the technique is applied.

Papers are also solicited jointly with theSensor Systems Technical Committee on top-ics related to sensor systems technologiesfor airborne and ground-based applica-tions. Topics of particular interest include:

Sensors, sensing systems, and sensingtechnologies utilized for acquisition andinterpretation of remote sensingIn situ measured imagery or other dataforms


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Detection and evaluation of physicalparameters and fields associated withterrestrial, oceanographic, atmospheric,or extraterrestrial phenomena and effectsDetection and evaluation ofenvironmental parameters associatedwith the vehicle and its parts andcomponents, as well as with the media inwhich they operateDetection, recognition, tracking, and

remote control of airborne objectsMeasurement and evaluation of theenvironmental impact of airbornevehiclesIn-flight measurement and definition ofaerospace vehicle airflow parametersIn-flight measurements for evaluation andimprovement of vehicle performanceIn-flight vehicle health monitoringIn-flight vehicle controlAirborne applications of measurementtechniques used at ground test facilitiesMeasurement and acquisition of inertialsensing data

In addition, papers are solicited on novelapplications of advanced MEMS devicesas primary sensors in the sensor systemsdefined above and in other related technol-ogy areas.

Please direct questions regarding Aerody-namic Measurement papers to:

Mark SheplakUniversity of Florida231 MAE-A Building, P.O. Box 116250Gainesville, FL 32611-6250352.392.3983 352.392.7303 faxE-mail: [email protected]

Please direct questions regarding SensorSystems papers to:

Matt NixonBoeing-SVS4411 The 25 Way, NE, Suite 350Albuquerque, NM 87109505.449.4687E-mail: [email protected]

Air Breathing Propulsion

Papers are solicited that address the de-sign, integration, flow-field physics, chem-istry, and thermodynamics of air breathingpropulsion. Topics include, but are notlimited to:

Experimental results pertaining to inlets,ducted and unducted fans, compressors,combustors, turbines, augmentors, andnozzlesTechniques for the advancement ofengine component technologies, such asdesign, manufacturing, materials, testing,diagnostics, and instrumentationAnalytical/computational methodsapplicable to engine componentsincluding fluid, thermal, and structuralanalysis

Advances in propulsion systems includingturbojets, ramjets, scramjets, pulsedetonation engines, combined cycles(including rocket and turbine based),nonchemical air breathing engines,systems integration, and propulsionaircraft integrationPapers comparing engine flight testingwith ground test and CFD simulationresults

Papers on topics not included here thatrelate to air breathing propulsion technolo-gies are also invited.


D. R. ReddyNASA Glenn Research Center21000 Brookpark Rd., M.S. 5-3Cleveland, OH 44135216.433.8133E-mail: [email protected]

Aircraft Design

Papers are sought on all aspects of aircraftairframe and systems design. Review pa-pers are especially sought that describerecent developments and trends in aircraftdesign:

AcousticsAdvanced systems integration(all-electric, energy-optimized, silentaircraft, etc.)AerodynamicsAircraft/aerospace history, trends, andpoliciesAircraft systemsComputational fluid dynamics

Cost effectiveness Design synthesis and optimizationEnvironmental impactInnovative aircraft concepts/configurationsInnovative aircraft systems conceptsMissions and mission effectivenessPropulsion integrationSafety


Charlie SvobodaThe Boeing CompanyP.O. Box 516, Mail Code 306-4035St. Louis, MO 63166-0516

314.216.1155 314.232.2854 faxE-mail: [email protected]

Applied Aerodynamics

The Applied Aerodynamics Technical Com-mittee solicits papers on topics related toaerodynamic design, vehicle aerodynam-ics, and aerodynamic phenomena to in-clude, but not limited to:

Wind-tunnel and flight testingaerodynamicsUnsteady aerodynamics

Vortical/vortex flowHigh angle of attack and high liftaerodynamicsTransonic, supersonic, hypersonicaerodynamicsLow speed, low Reynolds numberaerodynamicsAirfoil/wing/configuration aerodynamicsWeapons carriage and store separationInnovative aerodynamic concepts/

designsAerodynamic design methodologiesGround-to-flight scaling methodology andcorrelationActive flow controlUnmanned aerial vehicle designs/testsMissile/projectile/guided-munitionaerodynamicsAerodynamic-structural dynamicsinteractionApplications of CFD to uniqueconfigurations with validations againstexperimental dataPropeller/rotorcraft aerodynamics

VSTOL/STOL aerodynamics Icing effects on vehicle aerodynamicsApplied CFD in engineeringOptimization methods in appliedaerodynamics


Rob VermelandLockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.Kelly Johnson Engineering Center, MZ 11141011 Lockheed WayPalmdale, CA 93599661.572.3776E-mail: [email protected]

Atmospheric FlightMechanics

Papers are solicited that present new theo-retical, computational, or experimentalresults in atmospheric flight mechanics.Topics of interest include recent simulationand flight test evaluation of a variety ofvehicle configurations, including X-vehicles,unmanned aerial vehicles, and missiles.Papers covering advanced technologies tomeet challenging atmospheric flight prob-lems during ascent/abort and reentry flightphases of launch vehicles are welcome.Interesting and novel flight mechanics prob-

lems or lessons learned during the develop-ment and testing of these vehicles wouldbe of particular interest. Specific areas ofrelevancy include, but are not limited to:

Aerodynamic Prediction Methods: Thistechnology area covers the prediction ofaerodynamic forces and moments actingon all types of atmospheric flight vehicles.Of particular interest is the integration of avariety of methods such as computationalaerodynamics, advanced dynamic testingtechniques, and unique flow-field measure-ment methods into unified approaches for

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the prediction of aerodynamic loads andflight simulation in subsonic, transonic,supersonic, and hypersonic flight environ-ments, at steady and unsteady conditions,and at low and high angles of attack.

Aircraft Flight Dynamics, Handling Quali-ties, and Performance: This topic areaincludes aircraft stability, control response,handling qualities, and response to atmo-spheric disturbances. Subtopics of interestinclude determination of stability and con-trol derivatives, manned and unmanned ve-hicle handling qualities, high-angle-of-attackcontrol, nonlinear modeling, rotorcraft han-

dling qualities with and without slung loads,trajectory optimization, effects of icing andturbulence on flight dynamics and control,flow-field effects, departure prevention, andspin characteristics.

Launch Vehicle, Missile, and Projectile FlightDynamics: This area pertains to the applica-tion of analytical or experimental methodsfor the analysis and prediction of the flightdynamics of expendable and reusablelaunch vehicles, missiles, and projectiles.The advanced technology areas includeperformance, stability, and control; adap-tive guidance, control reallocation, and

re-configurable flight control methods dur-ing ascent/abort and reentry phases of themission to improve safety and operability ofsecond-generation reusable launch vehicles.Topics of interest include high-angle-of-attack aerodynamics, determination of dy-namic stability derivatives, component andstore-to-store interference effects, projectilelaunch and flight dynamics, incorporationof predictions into trajectory simulations,trajectory flight dynamics affecting the im-pact accuracy of missiles and projectiles,and analysis of flight test data.

Small/Mini/Micro Aerial Vehicles: Presently

there is great interest in very small flight ve-hicles for a variety of purposes. Such smallvehicles pose new challenges for the designengineer. Low flight speeds, hovering flight,low-inertia vehicles, unconventional designsall present challenges for development. Pa-pers are therefore requested relating to theunique flight mechanics and handling quali-ties of small/mini/micro aerial vehicles.Topics include low Reynolds number aero-prediction, flight mechanics for low-inertiavehicles, effects of flexible vehicle structureon flight mechanics, flight mechanics in thevery low speed flight regime, and transi-

tion between forward and hovering flight.Additionally, topics relating to the flightmechanics of unconventional small/mini/micro flight vehicles (e.g., ornithopters,flapping wing vehicles, rotorcraft, etc.) arerequested.

Planetary Entry and Aeroassist Technology:Papers are requested relating to the entrydynamics into the Earths or a celestialbodys atmosphere. Topics include hyper-sonic flight performance, optimization ofreentry vehicle configurations, trajectoryoptimization, and trans-atmospheric vehi-cles. Papers are also requested in the area

of aerogravity assist orbit transfer vehicles.Topics include planetary aero-braking andaerocapture, low-density atmospheric flightmechanics, and atmospheric maneuveringto effect orbital transfer.

Papers in other areas related to atmospher-ic flight mechanics are also welcome.


Michael A. WeaverThe Aerospace CorporationP.O. Box 92957 M4-964Los Angeles, CA 90009-2957310.336.7860 310.336.0492 faxE-mail: [email protected]

Atmospheric and SpaceEnvironments

Papers are sought that provide the aero-space (ground operations, aviation,rockets, launch vehicles, and spacecraft)community with scientific and technical in-formation concerning interactions betweenaerospace systems and the atmospheric/space environment. In addition, new orrefined information improving the basicunderstanding of the atmosphere, space,or their applications to aviation and aero-

space vehicle design and operations issuesis solicited. Atmospheric and Space Envi-ronments includes the areas of:

Aircraft icingAircraft wake vortex technologyAtmospheric dynamicsAviation weather accident preventionMeteorological applications toaerospace operationsSatellite and ground-based measurementsystemsEnvironment standardsMeteoroid and debris environment

Space environmentPlanetary and lunar surface environmentsOn-orbit spacecraft-environmentinteractions

Potential ASE contributors should be ad-vised that the ASE technical committee vot-ed to hold the first annual Atmospheric andSpace Environments Conference in June of2009 co-located with other AIAA confer-

ences held annually in the summer. The cre-ation of this conference will help eliminatedirect conflicts with other meetings held onor about the same time as the AerospaceSciences Meeting. The ASE technical com-mittee envisions that the move to a summerconference will eliminate some of theseconflicts and increase the participation andcontent of its technical sessions. Potentialattendees should note these changes andbe alert to the future call for papers for theJune 2009 conference.


Dale Ferguson

NASA Marshall Space Flight CenterEM50Huntsville, AL 35812256.544.8316 256.544.5103 faxE-mail: [email protected]

Computer Systems

Abstracts are solicited on a wide range oftopics in aerospace-related applications ofcomputer systems. Areas of interest include:

High-performance computing andcomputational simulationComputer architecture

Network architecture Distributed computingEmbedded systemsReal-time systemsObject-oriented programmingVisualizationMission critical softwareDigital avionicsAerospace-related information systemsApplications of MEMS andnanotechnology in computing systemsApplications of commercial off-the-shelfsystems (COTS)

In addition, high-performance computing

(HPC) grand challenge problems are ofparticular interest. Authors are encouragedto submit their manuscripts, either beforeor after the meeting, to theJournal of Aero-space Computing, Information, and Com-munication for publication.


Chiping LiAerojetP.O. Box 6555Folsom, CA 95763916.355.4753E-mail: [email protected]


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Education

Aerospace engineering is both the mostspecialized and the most diversified offields, thus challenging the aerospace com-munity to effectively educate engineeringstudents to meet a dynamic environment. Asthe complexity of our field continues to in-crease, the multidisciplinary aspects of theaerospace curriculum must be strengthened

while maintaining or improving the moretraditional fundamentals of engineeringscience. For this years meeting, papers areespecially encouraged that address theseissues, including but not limited to:

New, more effective pedagogiesfor improving understanding of thefundamentals of engineering science andsubdisciplines such as aerodynamics andpropulsionCurricular development addressing themulti-disciplinary nature of aerospacesystem analysis and designNovel teaching approaches that

incorporate nontraditional methodsBest practices for ABET assessmentBroader innovative collaboration ofindustry and academia in engineeringeducationPapers and/or topics for open forums:

Innovations on the horizon new directions in research anddevelopment by industry andeducational institutionsTranslating the effects of globalizationand green engineering practices fromindustry to the classroomBetter preparing graduates for arapidly evolving work environment


Dolores S. KrauscheFlorida Center for Engineering EducationP.O. Box 271Gainesville, FL 32602352.378.1304E-mail: [email protected]

Energetic Components andSystems

The science of energetic materials is criticalto the aerospace community. Energetic com-ponents, both explosive and pyrotechnic,provide critical performance attributes toaeronautical and astronautical missions.The successful engineering and applica-tion of the controlled use of the energetic

materials in these components is a result offundamental understanding of the scientificphenomena that govern the performance ofthese materials. Papers relating to the sci-ence of energetic materials and devices aresought for sessions at the ASM 2009 Con-ference. Paper topics are solicited in thefollowing, non-inclusive list of study areas:

Energetic materials synthesis/characterizationEnergetic materials compatibility/aging/surveillanceAnalytical method development foranalysis of energetic materials

Testing and diagnostics of energetic materials eventsNumerical simulation of energeticmaterials/componentsNano-scale phenomenon of energeticmaterial performanceReduced toxicity energetic materials


Karl K. RinkUniversity of Idaho, Mechanical EngineeringMoscow, ID 83844-0902208.885.9447 208.885.9031 faxE-mail: [email protected]

Fluid DynamicsPapers are solicited in the areas of experi-mental, theoretical, and computational fluiddynamics relevant to aerospace applica-tions, including basic research and devel-opment, applied research, and advancedtechnology development. Papers that pres-ent new insight into flow physics, introduceinnovative applications, address emergingtechnical areas, or combine experimental,computational, and/or theoretical ap-proaches are strongly encouraged. Authorswho have recognized expertise in a partic-ular area and who are interested in writinga comprehensive review are encouraged tocontact the conference organizer.

Potential subject areas include, but are notlimited to:

Integrated theoretical/experimental/computational studies on fluid flowproblemsTransition & turbulence: experiments,modeling, simulations, applicationsCFD methodology: algorithms,structured/unstructured grids, higher-order discretizations, low-dissipationschemes

CFD applications including optimizationFlow control: active, passive, and closed-loop flow control; flow control actuatorsCross-disciplinary fluids dynamicsinvolving aero-optics, aeroacoustics,fluid/structure interactions, combustion,multi-material and multi-phase flowsUncertainty estimates in experiment andcomputationInnovative flow measurement

technologies and resultant observationsLow Reynolds number flows forbiomechanical applicationsUnsteady flowsInternal flows (e.g., turbomachinery)Micro/nano-fluidicsNon-continuum flowsZero-gravity flowsNon-deterministic (e.g., stochastic) fluiddynamicsExtension of aerospace-related fluiddynamics concepts, tools, and processesto non-aerospace fields (e.g., automotive,materials processing, and electronics

cooling)With your submission, please indicate yourpreferred session topic, choosing from thebulleted topic areas listed above.


Thomas McLaughlinU.S. Air Force Academy, Dept. of Aeronautics2354 Fairchild Dr., Suite 6H27HQ USAFA/DFANU.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840719.333.2613E-mail: [email protected]

Ground TestingGround Testing papers are solicited onunclassified topics related to all aspectsof aerodynamics, propulsion, and spacesystems ground testing and related facili-ties. Topics of interest include, but are notlimited to:

Test simulations for all aerodynamicflow regimes, propulsion (includingpropellant conditioning), and outer spaceenvironmentsDesign, development, and performanceof new, modified, or unique ground testfacilities, subsystems, and components

thereofAdvances in test techniques,experimental uncertainty, and integrationof computation with experiment,for reduced risk in predicted flightcharacteristicsEmerging requirements for aerospaceground testing that exceed currentcapabilitiesIssues focused on Computational FluidDynamic comparisons with wind tunneland flight test data, including codedevelopment, validation, and verification

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Integration and use of computingequipment for real-time test control, dataacquisition, processing, validation, andpresentationDevelopment, application, andvalidation of flow diagnostics inground testing facilities, with specialemphasis on pressure sensitive paints,temperature sensitive paints, video modeldeformation, infrared imaging, and

optical diagnosticsAll aspects of increasing knowledgeper test, including new test techniques,instrumentation, automation, designof experiments, and experimentaluncertaintyUnique or innovative uses of existingfacilitiesImprovements in the quality of windtunnel testing and reduction ofthe cost and cycle times for thesetests, with emphasis on test articledesign, fabrication, and usage,testing productivity, and test program

managementGround and flight test integrationExpert systems, artificial intelligence, andneural networks related to ground testissuesKnowledge capture for ground testrelated facilities, systems, and techniquesDevelopment of educational andcontinuing education/career pathopportunities in experimental testing fornew students, technicians, and engineers

In addition, timely surveys and reviews ofthese topics are sought. The Ground TestTechnical Committee will also conduct a

program to recognize Outstanding Pa-pers presented in the Ground Test sessions.


David A. DressNASA Langley Research CenterMS 225Hampton, VA 23681757.272.9367 757.864.8194 faxE-mail: [email protected]

History

As we complete the centennial of theAerospace Industry, we can learn from the

experiences of those who came before. In2009, we celebrate the centennial eventsof Blriot crossing the English Channel andthe First International Aviation Competitionin Rheims, France, won by Glenn Curtiss,as well as the Jubilee year of the sevenProject Mercury astronauts. This yearshistory sessions will remind us of the earlyaccomplishments of AIAA, its members,and the industry. Papers are sought cover-ing significant advancements of flight, bothin air and in space. All papers on the his-tory of aeronautics and space flight will beconsidered.


Kevin BurnsWyle Laboratories, Aerospace Group1550 Hotel Circle North, Suite 425San Diego, CA 92108619.543.1700E-mail: [email protected]

Homeland Security ProgramCommittee

Homeland Security depends critically on anumber of research areas, encompassingthe full range of AIAA technical commit-tees and beyond. We strongly encouragesubmission of abstracts for the relevant ses-sions, including examples such as:

Fluid dynamics and multi-phase flowrelating to atmospheric dynamics,climate, oceans, and water suppliesUnmanned sensor platformsSpace assets and capabilities/limitationsSensors and intelligent systemsManned assets/operations

C2I, communications, and interoperabilityHuman factors and dynamicsBiometricsEconomic and legal considerations/impactAir traffic and operationsEnergy, lasers, directed energy, and non-lethal counter-asset/counter-personneltechnologiesModeling/simulation in any pertinentareas

The above list is simply to suggest possibili-ties. All papers relating to Homeland Secu-

rity will be considered.Please direct questions to:

Kevin KremeyerPM&AM Research1665 E. 18th St.Tucson, AZ 85719520.903.2345 520.903.2346 faxE-mail: [email protected]

Intelligent Systems

Papers are sought that describe the applica-tion of Intelligent System (IS) technologiesand methods to aerospace systems, and the

verification and validation of these systems.The systems of interest include both militaryand commercial aerospace systems, andthose ground systems that are part of test,development, or operations of aerospacesystems. Technologies which enable safeand reliable operation of complex aero-space systems or sub-systems with minimalor no human intervention (autonomy), orwith collaborative synthetic-human agentteams are of interest. These include, but arenot limited to:

Autonomous and expert systemsDiscrete planning/scheduling algorithmsIntelligent data/image processingLearning and adaptive techniquesData fusion and reasoningKnowledge engineering

Intelligent Systems technology domains thatare of interest include:

Knowledge-based systems

Heuristic searchQualitative simulation and model-basedreasoningNeural networksFuzzy logicEvolutionary (genetic) algorithmsLearning systemsAutonomy

Papers should include either a new tech-nique with sample applications or success-ful applications of existing techniques toproblems of current interest to aerospaceprofessionals.

Please direct questions to:Ella AtkinsUniversity of Michigan, Department ofAerospace Engineering1320 Beal Ave.3009 FXB BuildingAnn Arbor, MI 48109734.615.7456E-mail: [email protected]

Meshing, Visualization,and ComputationalEnvironments

The Meshing, Visualization, and Compu-

tational Environments TC solicits papersdescribing tools and techniques that facili-tate simulation of real-world problems usingCFD, CAA, CSM, and CEM. Although notlimited to these topics, papers that describeadvanced techniques and extreme applica-tions in the following areas are particularlyencouraged:

Computational geometry, including CAD-CAE interoperabilityMeshing, including surface and volumegrids, grid adaptation, and moving/deforming meshesGrid quality metrics, especially for real-

world configurationsPost processing, including multi-dimensional and transient visualization,feature detection, knowledge capture,and engineering animationCollaborative environments, includinguser interfaces, Internet technology,virtual reality, and linkages to designoptimization and advanced engineeringenvironments


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Authors are encouraged to submit theirmanuscripts, either before or after the meet-ing, to theJournal of Aerospace Comput-ing, Information, and Communication forpublication.


Balu SekarU.S. Air Force Research Laboratory/RZTC1950 Fifth St.

Room No. 109, Bldg. 490Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433937.255.2668 937.656.4570 faxE-mail: [email protected]

Multidisciplinary DesignOptimization

Multidisciplinary Design Optimization(MDO) is a computational technology forthe discovery and exploitation of inter-actions among disparate disciplines toimprove performance, lower cost, andshorten the product/system design cycle,through the application of optimization

algorithms. The influence of MDO reachesdiverse phases of a product or system life,including manufacturability, operability andserviceability.

Papers are sought on the development orapplication of multidisciplinary analysisand optimization methods. Papers are alsosought on the development or applica-tion of computational frameworks, and onrelated technologies, such as visualizationtechniques and uncertainty quantifica-tion, that inherently support MDO. Papersincorporating more than one discipline ortechnology should explain the nature and

benefit of interdisciplinary synergies atthe system level. Papers limited to singlediscipline optimization should emphasizeaspects of the optimization process suchas sensitivity analysis, approximation orvisualization. MDO applications of interestaddress aeronautical and mechanical sys-tems that may incorporate any number ofenabling technologies.

Core topics of interest include:

Multidisciplinary analysis andoptimization methods and applicationsUncertainty quantification and non-

deterministic design optimizationModeling and simulation methodsShape and topology optimizationComputational design frameworks


Samy MissoumUniversity of Arizona, Aerospace andMechanical Engineering Department1130 North Mountain Ave.Tucson, AZ 85721-0119520.626.5226 520.621.8191 faxE-mail: [email protected]

Plasmadynamics andLasers

Papers describing basic and/or appliedresearch and development results in theareas of plasmadynamics and lasers andrelated topics are solicited. Efforts combin-ing contemporary theoretical/computation-al analyses with experimental verification/validation and which represent notable

advancements in the aerospace sciencesare especially encouraged. Special con-sideration will be given to works reportingmilestone R&D and/or engineering achieve-ments related to aerospace system appli-cation of plasma and laser technologies.Survey papers on the current state of the artand historical perspectives are also desired.Specific topics of interest include, but arenot limited to:

Plasma and Laser Physics: Includingfundamental processes, laboratoryplasma generation and characterization,experimental research or methods,

plasma chemistry and kinetics, non-equilibrium reacting flows, properties,and advances in theory and/orcomputational simulation methods.Space Plasma Physics and Applications:Including spacecraft-plasma interactions,space laser applications, and spaceexperiments.Laser Devices and Systems: Including thephysics, engineering, and applicationof high-energy lasers, chemical lasers,electric lasers, laser material interaction,laser optics, and fluid-optic interactions.Highly Energetic Plasma Systems:Including the physics, engineering, andapplication of high-power gas dischargeand plasma generation devices, arc-heater technology, explosively generatedplasma applications, compact pulsepower, and high temperature systemsand environments.Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD):Including MHD power generation andpropulsion technologies, terrestrialand aerospace systems applications,combustion plasma methods, innovativenon-equilibrium plasma techniques,nuclear MHD systems, electromagnetic-fluid interaction and characterization,

fundamental processes, and theoreticaland/or computational simulationmethods.Plasma and Laser Propulsion: Includinginnovative and efficient plasma formationand acceleration approaches, highpower thruster concepts, electrodeerosion issues, electrodeless dischargemechanisms, modeling of fundamentalprocesses, experimental performancecharacterization, and beamed energypropulsion.Plasma Materials Processing andEnvironmental Applications: Including

exhaust gas treatment, remediation, andhazardous materials disposal.Advanced Diagnostics: Includingthe development and utilization oflaser-based diagnostics, flow fieldcharacterization methods, and plasmadiagnostics.Weakly Ionized Plasma Physics andAerospace Applications.

Papers concerning dual-use technologies,which address non-aerospace issues ofmajor public concern, such as energy, envi-ronment, and medicine are strongly encour-aged. Suggestions for invited papers andjoint sessions are also welcome.


Ron J. LitchfordNASA Marshall Space Flight CenterPropulsion R&D LaboratoryER32Huntsville, AL 35812256.544.1740 256.544.2032 faxE-mail: [email protected]

Propellants and Combustion

The Propellants and Combustion TechnicalCommittee solicits papers from all areasof propellants and combustion relevant toaerospace sciences, technologies, and ap-plications. New developments in all areasof analytical, numerical, or experimentalcontributions as well as review papers per-tinent to propellants and combustion are ofinterest. Following the meeting, one paperwill be selected for the Best Paper Awardin the propellants and combustion area.Potential topics of interest include, but are

not limited to:

Rocket and Air-Breathing Combustion:This area covers design and analysisissues for practical combustors such asrockets, gas turbines, turbojets, ramjets,and other hybrid engines. Topics ofinterest include combustion instabilities,thermo-acoustic interactions, activeand passive combustion control, plumecharacteristics, fuel flexibility, and otherfundamental combustion processesrelated to conventional propulsionsystems.Detonations, Explosions, and Supersonic

Combustion: Topics of interest includefundamental research in detonationand supersonic combustion as wellas combustion dynamics involvingscramjets, pulse detonation engines,oblique detonation engines, ramaccelerators, and other unconventionalpropulsion systems.Spray and Droplet Combustion: Topicsof interest include liquid jet break-upprocesses, atomization, vaporization,mixing, and their impact on sprayflame characteristics as well as droplet

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combustion, supercritical combustion,and other related topics.Combustion Chemistry: Topics of interestinclude development and application ofreduced kinetic mechanisms, surrogatefuels, NOx and SOx chemistry, sootformation and oxidation, flow-chemistryinteraction, and other related physicaland chemical processes affectingreaction kinetics.

Micro-Combustion and Micro-Propulsion:Topics of interest include micro-scalecombustion for power generation, micro-IC engines, micro-propulsion engines,and micro-thrusters.Combustion Diagnostics: Topics ofinterest include development andapplication of advanced diagnostic orsensing techniques for understanding andcontrolling combustion phenomena.Heterogeneous Combustion andPropellants: Topics of interest includefundamental aspects of combustionof solid fuels, propellants, and fuel

additives, as well as propellant synthesisand related topics.Turbulent Combustion: Topics of interestinclude fundamental aspects of turbulentreacting flows and combustion dynamicsinvolving premixed, partially-premixed,and non-premixed turbulent flames linkedto rockets, air-breathing combustors, andothers.Laminar Flames: Topics of interestinclude fundamental aspects of laminarflames along with their ignition,extinction, stabilization, instabilities, andinteractions with laminar flow processes.Advanced Combustion Concepts,

Fuel Technology, and EnvironmentalImpact: This is a special area of interest,covering combustion-related topics ofenvironmental technology, which mayreduce pollution or conserve naturalresources. In particular, papers areespecially welcomed in the areas offlameless combustion, alternative fuel,bio-fuel, hydrogen technologies, andother combustion-related environmentaltechnologies, as well as papers on theassociated environmental impact.Other topics in combustion andpropellant research, such as fire

research, high-energy fuels, endothermicfuels, novel propellants, and in situpropellant production for planetarymissions are also of interest.


Ken H. YuUniversity of Maryland, Department ofAerospace EngineeringCollege Park, MD 20742301.405.1333 301.314.9001 faxE-mail: [email protected]

Space Exploration,Resources, and Colonization

The nations Vision for Space Explorationencompasses robust human and roboticexploration missions beyond low Earth

orbit towards realizing a robust civil spaceprogram and the eventual development ofspace settlements on the Moon and Mars.The exploration goals include learningabout our past, improving life on Earth,and shaping our future, through scientificscrutiny, exploration, sound judgment,planning, and management. While theApollo era shaped by the space race waswidely popular and successful, the presentenvironment presents unique challenges forthe space program to be relevant and tocaptivate the next generation. Experiencein space has shown that operations outsidethe atmosphere and on extraterrestrial

surfaces frequently encounter serious andunique challenges. These include radiationeffects on materials and humans, electricalcharging, pervasiveness of lunar dust, hardvacuum, and significant thermal loads.New exploration strategies and technolo-gies must be developed to address thesechallenges and support mission logistics forhuman and robotic exploration, power gen-eration, and resource utilization. The yearn-ing of people to travel into space, even inshort sub-orbital flights, is an important firststep towards future space colonization byhumans. Space tourism represents an im-

portant commercial aspect of this endeavoras we develop technologies, measurablesuccesses, and strong advocacy, to perma-nently move to new residences elsewherein the solar system, hopefully within thiscentury. Papers are invited that address thefollowing specific topics in the wide SpaceExploration and Colonization portfolio:

Lunar and planetary environment andchallenges to explorationExploration strategies and missionlogistics

Surface mobility robotic and humanexplorationResearch enabled by lunar and martianenvironmentsValue proposition for the space program applied space research tailored topresent and future problemsSpace resource utilization in situresource utilization on lunar and martianbases

Space tourism/adventureSpace colonizationPromising lunar commercializationSpace land rights

Please refer questions to:

Narayanan (Ram) RamachandranJacobs Technology Inc.NASA Marshall Space Flight CenterER 42Huntsville, AL 35803256.544.8308E-mail: [email protected]

Systems EngineeringPapers in all areas of Systems Engineer-ing are encouraged. All types of paperswill be considered, including case studies,developmental work and technical analysis.Topics include but are not limited to SystemsEngineering applications, integrated dis-ciplines and technology, future trends andpredictions in Systems Engineering, SystemsEngineering education and research, andSystems Engineering life cycle processesand systems effectiveness.


John C. HsuThe Boeing Company2260 East Imperial HighwayMail Code W-S12-W353El Segundo, CA 90245714.349.6810E-mail: [email protected]

Space Operations andSupport

Papers are requested for all topic areas ofspace operations and ground support. Top-ics include but are not limited to originalspace operations research and reports in

the areas of new technology, technologytrends, operations procedure and practices,human factors, the space environment, stan-dards, space policy/law, communications,and ground support.


Jeff LaubeNorthrop Grumman Space TechnologyOne Space Park, R7/1051Redondo Beach, CA 90278310.812.2794E-mail: [email protected]


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Terrestrial EnergyApplications of AerospaceTechnology

The Terrestrial Energy Systems TechnicalCommittee is sponsoring sessions on theuse of aerospace technology in ground-power systems. Papers are solicited ondevelopment and application of technologycommon to the aerospace and terrestrial-

energy communities. Experimental, com-putational, and theoretical papers dealingwith fundamental and applied energyconversion technologies will be consideredfor presentation. Topics include, but are notlimited to: combustion modeling and mea-surement; active and passive combustioncontrol; unwanted combustion, fires andexplosions, control of liquid and gaseousenvironmental pollution; typical energypower systems; alternative energy sourcessuch as solar, wind, fuel cells, batteries,heat pumps, thermionic and thermoelectricdevices; waste minimization and treatmentincluding materials recovery and thermaldestruction of solid and liquid waste;nano-energetic materials; alternative fuels;biofuels; fuel transformation to clean andhigh energy density fuels; power-systemefficiency and economics; and global andnational energy and environment issues.


Suresh K. AggarwalUniversity of Illinois at Chicago, Department ofMechanical and Industrial Engineering842 West Taylor St.Chicago, IL 60607-7022312.996.2235 312.413.0447 faxE-mail: [email protected]

Thermophysics

The Thermophysics Technical Committeesolicits papers on topics in thermophysicsand heat transfer. Papers are solicited ontopics related to all aspects of thermal en-ergy transfer and aerospace applicationstherein. Contributions based on analytical,numerical and/or experimental studies arewelcomed. Scientific and technical contribu-tions are emphasized, rather than status re-ports on work in progress. Areas of specificinterest include, but are not limited to:

Aircraft/spacecraft thermal managementAblationAerothermodynamicsCryogenics and cryogenic systemsDirect simulation Monte Carlo methodsElectronic and microelectronic avionicscoolingElectronic thermal managementHeat pipes, loop heat pipes, andinnovative heat pipe designsHeat exchangers

Heat transfer: computational, conduction,convection (free and forced), phasechange, and radiationHeat transfer and cooling inturbomachineryHigh-speed flowsHistorical perspectives in thermophysicsresearchHypersonic and low density facilitiesMicrogravity effects on high power two-

phase thermal management systemsMicrogravity testing for aerospaceapplicationsMissiles thermal managementNonequilibrium flowsNonequilibrium radiationNonintrusive diagnosticsParticle-laden flow modeling andmeasurementRocket plumesPropulsionPower systemsRadiation analyses (surface properties)Radiators and heat rejection systems

Spacecraft contamination Space environmental effectsSpacecraft thermal management andmodular spacecraftSurface catalysisThermal contact conductanceThermal controlThermal protection systemsThermophysical properties

Emerging Topics:

Integrated and multidisciplinary modelingand simulationMinimization of entropy productionMicro-scale heat transfer and micro-

fluidicsMEMS and nanotechnologiesMultiphase flows and heat transfercontinuum methods for transition-to-rarefied flowsWireless thermal measurements

With your submission, please indicate yourpreferred session topic, choosing from thebulleted topic areas listed above. Eachyear, the Thermophysics Technical Commit-tee has offered a Best Paper Award in boththe Professional and Student Categories(with the student receiving a monetaryaward). Student submissions are strongly

encouraged. Also, timely survey and reviewarticles on the above topics are solicited.Authors are encouraged to submit theirmanuscripts, either before or after the meet-ing, to the AIAA Journal of Thermophysicsand Heat Transferfor possible publication.


Ab HashemiLockheed Martin Space Systems Company1111 Lockheed Martin WayOrgn. B11S, Bldg. 181Sunnyvale, CA 94089408.756.3545 720.563.2063 faxE-mail: [email protected]

11th Weakly Ionized GasesWorkshop

The 11th Weakly Ionized Gases (WIG)Workshop will be held concurrently with theAIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting & Ex-hibit. The workshop will consist of technicalpapers and invited presentations. Technicalpapers will be integrated into a series ofeight to ten workshop sessions to be held

throughout the week. Papers are solicitedon broad topics related to the study of flightinteractions with weakly ionized gases.Subject material for papers can range frombasic R&D to applied and advanced tech-nology. Papers regarding contemporaryexperiments, analytical and computationalmethods, new theory, results, test data, andconclusions are desired. Interdisciplinarypapers and those that combine theory andanalysis with experimental validation, withresults and conclusions that can be directlyapplied, are of special interest. Surveypapers and those that are of a historicalperspective are also sought. Topics of inter-est include:

Air/fuel plasma properties andinteractionsInternal and external plasmaaerodynamicsNon-equilibrium thermal and chemicallyreacting flows, including combustionMethods of on-board plasma generationPlasma-based drag reduction and flowcontrolShock attenuation in plasma flowsElectromagnetic (EM) andmagnetohydrodynamic (MHD)interactions and applications, includingflow control and energy extractionSystems applications


Campbell D. CarterAerospace Propulsion Division, AFRL/RZA1950 Fifth St.Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433937.255.7203 937.656.4659 faxE-mail: [email protected]

23rd Symposium onGravity-Related Phenomenain Space Exploration

The 23rd Symposium on Gravity-RelatedPhenomena in Space Exploration is beingorganized for January 2009 to exploregravity-related phenomena in technologiessupporting human and robotic space explo-ration. The purpose of the symposium is toaddress specific technical problems associ-ated with gravity-related phenomena thatcross traditional science and technologydiscipline lines. The symposium organizerssolicit papers describing specific technolo-gies or technology development efforts inwhich gravity-related phenomena such asnon-isothermal fluids, multi-phase fluids,

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reacting systems, systems involving phasechanges, etc. are involved. Technologyareas may include cryogenic fluid systems,propulsion and power systems, life supportand extra-vehicular activity systems, in-situresource utilization and surface mobilitysystems, and other technologies that maybe deployed in partial-gravity environmentsof lunar and planetary surfaces or the near-zero gravity environment of cis-lunar or

interplanetary space. The organizers wel-come papers from the traditional fundamen-tal science disciplines of combustion, fluidphysics, materials science, biotechnology,and fundamental physics in which gravityplays a role. Papers are solicited from aca-demic, commercial, and governmental insti-tutions including international contributions.

A Best Paper and Best Student Presentationwill be selected by the Microgravity andSpace Processes Technical Committee fromamong the participants in the symposium.


Kurt SackstederNASA Glenn Research Center, MicrogravityScience Division21000 Brookpark Rd.MS 77-5Cleveland, OH 44135216.433.2857E-mail: [email protected]

28th ASME Wind EnergySymposium

Papers are solicited for a broad range oftopics related to wind energy conversion,both land-based and offshore, as well as

ocean energy conversion. Topics of interestinclude, but are not limited to:

AeroacousticsAirfoil, blade, and wake aerodynamicsAtmospheric physics and inflowHybrid and off-grid systems, includingwind-hydrogen concepts and systemsField and laboratory testing, includingnon-destructive testingPower and structural controlsStructural dynamics, loads, and responseTurbine design and developmentDesign loads and certificationFatigue, failure and reliability

Innovative components and subsystemsMaterials and manufacturing processesSite-specific design and optimizationUtility and grid integration


Maureen HandNational Renewable Energy Laboratory1617 Cole Blvd. MS 3811Golden, CO 80401303.384.6933 303.384.6901 faxE-mail: [email protected]

Society and AerospaceTechnology

The Society and Aerospace TechnologyCommittee examines the societal benefitsof aerospace technologies, past, presentand future. The Delta Forum providesa multi-disciplinary perspective on currentissues challenging the aerospace industryand their effect on society. The Interac-

tions With Society series reveals theaerospace-enabled society, unwrapping thesocietal benefits of aerospace technologies.TheAstrosociology series examines thechallenges of building a spacefaring soci-ety. Three sessions of invited presentationsand technical papers are planned for thefollowing topics:

The Delta Forum:EnvironmentalConsiderations for GreenAerospace

Papers are solicited that examine howrecent and emerging environmental consid-erations for emissions control, noise control,and related legal and business changeshave affected and will affect the aerospaceindustry. Topics of interest include noisepollution, emissions control, waste manage-ment, ecosystem impacts, orbital debris,climate monitoring, and environmentalsecurity. Papers should examine one ormore of the engineering and technologymanagement aspects of these issues, suchas multidisciplinary design considerations,economic and legal considerations, pro-grammatic issues for integrating environ-

mental concerns into aerospace systemsengineering, and societal benefits andimpacts related to aerospace environmentalconsiderations. Of particular interest arecase studies that show how technical ormanagement problems related to environ-mental considerations, such as emissionstrades, are being addressed and resolved,in a commercial, civil, or military setting.


Tim HowardNOAA National Weather Service1325 East West Hwy, #12346W/OST33

Silver Spring, MD 20910301.713.1570 x143E-mail: [email protected]

Interactions With Society:Aerospace and the FirstResponder

Papers are solicited that examine how aero-space technologies and systems are used tosupport First Responders, such as law en-forcement, fire and rescue, homeland secu-rity, and marine search and rescue. Topicsof interest include aerospace vehicles and

systems to support First Response, toolsand equipment that derive their heritagefrom aerospace materials and concepts,integrated disaster management usingaerospace resources such as aircraft, heli-copters, UAVs, and satellites, threats fromnew materials to combat aviation fires, andimprovements to enhance human survivabil-ity in aircraft crashes. Of particular interestare case studies showing the application

of aerospace technologies to recent emer-gency events. Papers are especially wel-come from authors outside the traditionalaerospace disciplines.


John A. ChristianThe University of Texas at Austin, AerospaceEngineering & Engineering Mechanics512.471.6069E-mail: [email protected]

Astrosociology: FirstResponse in a SpacefaringSociety

Papers are solicited that examine theoryand research of space and society, spacetravel, and settlements, related to the abilityto conduct emergency response, rescue,fire response, and law enforcement in thecontext of an interplanetary society. Topicsof interest include the operational consid-erations affecting First Response in space,or in a Moon-Mars base setting, equipmentdesign, integrating human-safety consider-ations into space systems, innovations inequipment, new technologies needed, andthe logistics of an interplanetary rescuescenario. Of particular interest are casestudies that provide insight into safety andrescue considerations of past and currentspace programs, and how they may evolveover the next 50 years and across the solarsystem. Papers are especially welcome fromauthors outside the traditional aerospacedisciplines.


Marilyn Dudley-FloresAstrosociology Working Group2262 Magnolia Ave.Petaluma, CA 94952707.364.2773E-mail: [email protected]


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