UAV'08
International Symposium on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
June 23-25, 2008
June 23-27, 2008 Caribe Royale Resort and Conventon Center Orlando, Florida
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
The main objective of UAV'08 is to bring together different groups of qualified representatives from the FAA, Government Agencies, DHS, military, funding agencies, industry and academia to discuss the current state of UAV advances, the roadmap to their full utilization in military and civilian domains, but also present current obstacles, barriers, bottlenecks and limitations to flying autonomously UAVs in civilian space. As such, UAV risk analysis assessment, safety, airworthiness and certification issues are of paramount importance and central to the Symposium objectives.
The Symposium aims at discussing focused interests of diverse groups involved in UAV research and development, their priorities and challenges, with the expectation to identify projects of common interest, and key milestones that need be achieved towards wide acceptance and applicability of UAV technology. A key and essential focus will be current and future research opportunities, needs and funding in UAV related technologies, as seen from the potential sponsors’, industry’s, military’s and FAA’s point of view, as well as from the researchers’ point of view.
Through keynote addresses, invited and solicited presentations, it is expected that the outcome of the Symposium will be a clear understanding of what industry and the military need, and what needs be done in accordance with, and in compliance with FAA rules, regulations and procedures, paving the way towards flying UAVs in civilian space. After the Symposium, and in addition to the CD-ROM Proceedings, a ‘book document’ will be published that will include specific recommendations and procedures to overcome existing barriers and limitations, facilitating wider use of UAVs. The Symposium will be a two-day, single track event, with half-day devoted to a workshop like panel discussion on “Current and Future Opportunities in UAV Technologies”.
LIST OF PLENARY SPEAKERS
Includes FAA and DHS RepresentativeKEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
TBDIMPORTANT DATES
March 15, 2008: 2,000 words extended summaries, dueApril 15, 2008: Notification of acceptance / rejectionMay 15: Final paper and power point presentation, due.PAPER SUBMISSION
Extended summary papers (2,000 words) must be submitted electronically to the Program Chair by March 15, 2008. Accepted papers must be submitted in standard single-column format using 12 point fonts, Times New Roman. The first page of the paper, centered on the top below the top margin, should include the paper title, the authors' names and their affiliations, an abstract, and keywords. Up to 30 single-spaced pages are allowed for each paper. Illustrations and references are included in the page count. Submitted papers will undergo a peer review process by the Organizing Committee members. Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection by April 15, 2008.
Accepted papers must be received by the Publication Chair no later than May 15, 2008. Along with the final paper, authors of accepted papers must submit their power point presentation in pdf format. CD-ROM Proceedings will include both the paper and power point presentation.
EXHIBITS
Groups interested in exhibiting prototypes and/or research results will be allocated a booth in the exhibits hall. For details on the exhibition please click here.
REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee for the three day Symposium is $350. Registration includes CD-ROM Proceedings, coffee breaks, and conference banquet.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Georgia Institute of Technology
Brigham Young University
ETH Zurich
AMSRD-ARL-Wm-UV
MIT
