I was asked to forward this announcement to folks on tcpsat and
pilc, as there very well could be interested folks on these lists.
allman
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Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 15:51:09 -0400
To: [email protected]
From: Michael Hadjitheodosiou <[email protected]>
Subject: CFP: Communications for Space Missions
Call For Papers:
Special Issue of the International Journal of Satellite Communications:
Communications for Space Missions
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The start of the deployment of the International Space Station and an
increasing number of planetary and other scientific missions have
ushered in a new era in space exploration. At the same time,
advances in communication technologies will allow investigators on
Earth to enjoy a virtual presence in space. This generates a need to
provide researchers with high quality communication support that will
enable cost effective global access to experimental data from future
space missions.
Space agencies, like NASA, as well as Industry are also interested to
gradually facilitate broadband Internet services throughout future
space missions, eventually leading to a scenario where every
spacecraft and instrument can be an addressable node and have a
direct connection to the Internet. At the same time, there is a
drive for space agencies to start utilizing capacity from commercial
providers and adopt Commercial Of The Shelf technology. There is
clearly a gradual transition to an operational scenario that will
enable investigators to access their data "anytime, anywhere" through
the Internet.
For these reasons, the International Journal of Satellite
Communications is launching a special issue on "Communications for
Space Missions". This special issue will publish papers describing
recent experiences and innovative new ideas on these issues.
Specific topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- -Communication Architectures for supporting future near-Earth or
Planetary missions.
- - Network Issues related to extending IP services to next generation
spacecraft.
- - New Coding and Modulation techniques for Deep Space Missions.
- - Related Antenna Technology developments (e.g. Ka-band, Phased Arrays).
- - Protocol support for space missions
[Custom protocols (SAFE, SCPS) Vs standard internet protocols (TCP/IP, FTP)].
- - Networking issues for constellations of :
-formation flying Nano-satellites,;
-networked sensors in space;
-the "distributed spacecraft" concept.
- - Supporting mission requirements using commercial satcomm providers.
DEADLINES
Intention to Submit with Abstract (up to 500 words): December 31st, 2000
(Include Full Paper, if available)
Full Paper Due: February 28, 2001
Review Process/ Final Paper Due: June 30, 2001
Expected Publication Date: Summer 2001
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested authors should submit a Title / Abstract to :
Dr. Michael Hadjitheodosiou
Center for Satellite & Hybrid Communication Networks
ISR, A.V. Williams Building
University of Maryland, College Park
MD 20742, USA
Tel:+301-405-7904 Fax:+301-314-8586
e-mail: [email protected]
Preferred Method of Submission:
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By e-mail to: [email protected]
Abstract: TXT Format
Full Paper: PDF (preferred), Postscript or MS Word electronic attachment.
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The International Journal of Satellite Communications provides a
focus for professionals in all aspects of satellite communications.
The Journal covers all aspects of the theory and practice of
satellite systems and networks. Information about the Journal:
http://www.interscience.wiley.com/jpages/0737-2884/info.html
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