Call for Papers:
Space Architecture at ICES 2008

The Space Architecture Technical Committee (SATC) of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is organizing a technical session at

The 38th International Conference on Environmental Systems (ICES)
2008 June 29 - July 3
Hyatt Regency
San Francisco, California, USA

Session ICES 503 – Aerospace Architecture

Important Dates:

Topic:

Papers for Aerospace Architecture (ICES 503) should present theory, technical developments, and progress in the architectural design of space-related facilities, habitats, and vehicles – to promote the health, comfort, and productivity of people living and working in space and people who put people into space.

Extended Abstract:

In the final paper, the abstract should be a single paragraph of about 300 words that provides a synopsis of the problem statement, research methods, and conclusions, without figures or external references.  It should be composed after the body of the paper is complete.

An extended abstract should be a more complete summary of the proposed paper, possibly with a paragraph for each major section.  Figures and a reference list are especially encouraged.

ICES calls for an initial abstract of 300 words, minimum.  The SATC encourages prospective authors to submit longer, extended abstracts for consideration.

Abstracts are due on November 9, 2007.  They must be submitted online through the SAE website.  Follow the instructions and the “online” link at http://www.sae.org/events/ice/cfp.htm

For Aerospace Architecture papers, please also e-mail a copy of the abstract to the ICES 503 session organizer, Ted Hall <twh@spacearchitect.org>

Peer Review:

All papers must pass peer review before being accepted for publication and presentation.  Acceptance is not assured.  Papers must present original work.  They must support claims with evidence and refer to precedent studies.  The writing must be clear English, free of spelling and grammatical errors.

A guideline for peer-review of space architecture papers is available at http://www.spacearchitect.org/resource/document/peerrev.pdf

Full drafts for peer review are due on March 5.  Authors should consider this date in planning the scope of their paper – especially for work in progress.  Results must be documented (and if necessary, cleared for release) for peer review by March 5.

ICES enforces a strict “no paper, no podium” policy.

Formatting:

Papers must conform to the SAE template, available for download from http://volunteers.sae.org/authors/present.htm  We encourage authors to download the template and use it at the outset of their writing to avoid significant reformatting later.

Presentation:

Authors of accepted papers are expected to register for the conference, attend the session, and present their work in person.

Posters:

The ICES poster session is a program targeted to stimulate the participation of students.  Each poster will be judged, and each participating student will receive a ticket to Wednesday night’s banquet.  First ($500), second ($400), third ($300), fourth ($200) and fifth ($100) place awards will be presented at the ICES banquet on Wednesday evening, July 2, 2008.  Follow the instructions at http://www.sae.org/events/ice/posters.htm

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