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<!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en"> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <meta name="GENERATOR" content="Mozilla/4.7 (Macintosh; I; PPC) [Netscape]"> <meta name="AUTHOR" content="Louis A. D'Amario"> <title>Conference Information</title> </head> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <center><b><font color="#ED181E"><font size=+1>CONFERENCE EXTENDED DUE TO LARGE NUMBER OF ABSTRACTS RECEIVED</font></font></b> <br><b><font color="#ED181E"><font size=+1>NEW CONFERENCE DATES: FEBRUARY 11 - 15, 2001</font></font></b> <p><b><font color="#000000">11th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting</font></b> <p><b><font color="#000000">February 11 - 15, 2001</font></b> <p><b><font color="#000000">Radisson Hotel Santa Barbara</font></b> <p><b><font color="#000000">Santa Barbara, CA</font></b> <p><b><font color="#000000">CONFERENCE INFORMATION</font></b></center> <p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><b><font color="#000000">Please note that the times and room locations of the conference events listed below are preliminary and subject to change.</font></b> <p><b><font color="#000000">REGISTRATION</font></b> <br><font color="#000000">The following registration fees will be in effect for this conference:</font> <br> <table BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 WIDTH="300" > <tr> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="90"></td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="160"><font color="#000000">AAS or AIAA Members</font></td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="50"> <div align=right><font color="#000000">$190</font></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="90"></td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="160"><font color="#000000">Non-members</font></td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="50"> <div align=right><font color="#000000">$235</font></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="90"></td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="160"><font color="#000000">Students</font></td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="50"> <div align=right><font color="#000000">$40</font></div> </td> </tr> </table> <p><font color="#000000">The registration desk in the Conference Pre-convene area will be open Sunday evening 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and Thursday 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM. The registration desk will be clearly marked. <b>Please note that credit cards cannot be accepted for payment of any conference fees.</b> The preferred form of payment for the registration fee is a check payable to the "American Astronautical Society"</font> <p><b><font color="#000000">CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS</font></b> <br><font color="#000000">The proceedings will be available to attendees of the conference at an estimated pre-publication cost of $140 (subject to change). Orders for the conference proceedings will be accepted at the time of registration. After the conference the proceedings will double in cost.</font> <p><b><font color="#000000">ACCOMMODATIONS</font></b> <br><font color="#000000">A block of rooms has been reserved for Sunday through Thursday at the Santa Barbara Radisson. We have 150 rooms guaranteed at the government rate of approximately $100/night (subject to change). Once the guaranteed rooms run out you may have to pay prevailing rate. Weekend rates (for Friday and Saturday night) are approximately $150/night. Special requests for a room with an ocean view will have a surcharge of $40/night assessed. Room rates do not include applicable state and local taxes. <b>The cutoff date for making reservations at the conference rate is January 10, 2001.</b> When making reservations, please be sure to mention that you are attending the 2001 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting.</font> <p><b>Terms</b>: Check-in after 4:00 PM, check-out by 12:00 noon, deposit required, major credit cards accepted, cancellation 48 hours prior to arrival, children under 12 free. <br> <table BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=2 CELLPADDING=0 WIDTH="290" > <tr> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="90"></td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="200"><font color="#000000">Radisson Hotel Santa Barbara</font> <br><font color="#000000">1111 Cabrillo Blvd.</font> <br><font color="#000000">Santa Barbara, CA 93103</font> <br><font color="#000000">805-963-0744</font> <br><font color="#000000">800-643-1994 or 800-333-3333</font> <br><font color="#000000">805-962-0985 (Fax)</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </table> <p>The Radisson Santa Barbara is a Mediterranean style hotel offering 173 guest rooms, most with panoramic views of the Pacific or the majestic Santa Ynez mountains. Each room is equipped with a color television (in-room movies), Nintendo games, mini-bar, telephone with voice mail and modem jack, climate control, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool with a view of the Pacific ocean. Next to the pool area is a gift shop, open 7 days a week. There is a fitness center, and Swedish massage is available by appointment. The Bistro Eleven Eleven restaurant is located adjacent to the hotel and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a beachfront view. There is a lounge located in the Bistro, with live entertainment on the weekends. The Salon Blais is also located on the hotel grounds, offering complete hair and nail services. <p>The hotel is ideally situated across from the Pacific Ocean and East Beach. This historic hotel originally opened its doors on June 11, 1931 as the Hotel Vista Mar Monte. Over the years the hotel has played host to celebrities and royalty who chose to escape the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. The hotel has undergone extensive renovations since that era, and offers a comfortable and modern environment for relaxation. The hotel has a convenient location, adjacent to one of Santa Barbara's finest beaches, a short walk from the Child's Estate Zoo, Waterfront Park, and Stearn's Wharf. An extensive beachway is right outside the hotel with a wide variety of beach sports. Public tennis courts and several golf courses are a short drive away. An electric shuttle service runs from the hotel to State street (the central Santa Barbara shopping area) and Stearn's Wharf. The hotel is 15 minutes from the Santa Barbara airport and 90 miles north of Los Angeles. <center> <p><img SRC="homeb.jpg" BORDER=0 height=180 width=180><img SRC="home2b.jpg" BORDER=0 height=180 width=180> <br> <p><img SRC="casantab.gif" BORDER=0 height=230 width=350></center> <p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><b>SANTA BARBARA</b> <br>The city of Santa Barbara is renowned for its classic architecture, its Mediterranean climate, and its wide variety of shops, coffee houses, and galleries. To find out more about the city, events, recreation, and other information please refer to the following web-sites (note that we do not endorse any material or information found on these sites): <blockquote><a href="http://santabarbaralive.com/">santabarbaralive.com</a> <br><a href="http://www.santabarbaratoday.com/">www.santabarbaratoday.com</a> <br><a href="http://www.xlrn.ucsb.edu/~kbouzagl/index-core.html">Santa Barbara Tourist Information</a> <br><a href="http://TotalSantaBarbara.com/">TotalSantaBarbara.com</a></blockquote> or check out the <a href="http://dir.yahoo.com/regional/u_s__states/california/metropolitan_areas/santa_barbara_metro/">YAHOO! local Santa Barbara guide</a> found by visiting the web-site: <a href="http://www.yahoo.com">www.yahoo.com</a> and searching under "Santa Barbara". <p><b>TRANSPORTATION</b> <br>Just ninety minutes from Los Angeles and one mile from US 101, the Radisson Hotel is easy to find. <p>When arriving from the South on US 101, take the Cabrillo Boulevard exit (left lane), make a left at the stop sign, proceed along the Bird Refuge, and the hotel will appear on your right. <p>When arriving from the North on US 101, take the Hot Springs/Coast Village/Cabrillo exit (left lane). Turn right. Proceed along Cabrillo past the Bird Refuge and watch for the hotel on your right. <p>Santa Barbara is accessible by many major airlines. If you are arriving at the <a href="http://airports.pilotage.com/sba/">Santa Barbara Municipal Airport</a>, ten miles north of the hotel, airport personnel will gladly direct you to the hotel or recommend a limo service. If you choose to fly in to LAX, a reasonably priced and convenient transportation service is available, with a pick-up and drop-off point at the Radisson Hotel (check with hotel staff for more information). <p>Santa Barbara is also served by an <a href="http://www.amtrak.com/index3.html">Amtrak</a> line, running along the California coast. Taxi service from the railroad station is available. <p><b>SOCIAL EVENTS</b> <blockquote><b>Sunday</b>: <br> 6:00 - 7:30 PM Early Bird reception at the hotel. <p><b>Monday</b>: <p> 11:45 AM A live internet and voice feed of the NEAR-Shoemaker Spacecraft ``controlled impact'' with Eros will be established. <p> 4:30 PM Plenary Lecture: <br> <b>``In Quest of Better Attitudes''</b> <br> Malcolm D. Shuster, Orbital Sciences Corporation <br> AAS Dirk Brouwer Awardee 2000 <br> 6:00 - 8:00 PM General Reception <br> A light meal and beverages will be provided. General announcements and awards will be presented at this reception. <p><b>Tuesday</b>: <p>On Tuesday late afternoon a special session is planned at which invited speakers will discuss recent scientific and technological advances in light of Arthur C. Clarke's classic book and the related movie <i><a href="http://dir.yahoo.com/Entertainment/Movies_and_Film/Titles/Science_Fiction_and_Fantasy/2001__A_Space_Odyssey/">2001: A Space Odyssey</a></i>. The session will consist of a series of invited talks, concluding with a round table discussion where the speakers will answer questions. A light reception will follow. <p> 4:30 PM Panel Discussion: <b>``2001: Space Flight in the New Millennium - Then and Now''</b> <br> Speakers: <br> Dr. Bruce Murray (California Institute of Technology) <br> Dr. Chris Chyba (Stanford University, SETI Institute) <br> Mr. Brent Sherwood (Boeing Company, Human Space Flight & Exploration) <br> Mr. Gerald David Nordley (Science Fiction Author) <br> 6:00 - 8:00 PM Reception.</blockquote> <p><br><b>PRESENTATIONS</b> <br>Morning technical sessions will start at 8:30 AM, and afternoon technical sessions will start at 1:30 PM each day. All presentations are scheduled for 25 minutes: 20 minutes for the presentation and 5 minutes for questions. This schedule will be strictly enforced so that attendees may schedule their time between parallel sessions. There will be a 20 minute break midway through each session. Please note that the <b>NO PAPER/NO PODIUM</b> rule will be strictly enforced - i.e., speakers will not be allowed to present their work if they have not provided 50 copies of their completed paper. Also, papers will be automatically withdrawn from the meeting and will not be eligible for inclusion in the proceedings if one of the stated authors is not in attendance to present the paper. <p><b>SPEAKERS' BRIEFINGS</b> <br>Authors who are presenting papers and session chairs will meet for a short briefing each morning at 8:00 AM. Please attend only on the day of your presentation. A light breakfast will be served. <p><b>PAPER SALES</b> <br>Authors are required to bring 50 copies of their paper to the meeting. The preprints will be on sale for $1.00 per paper in a designated room adjacent to the meeting rooms. Bound copies of the conference proceedings may be ordered at the registration desk. <p><b>COMMITTEE MEETINGS</b> <br>All committee meetings will be held according to the following schedule: <table BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=2 CELLPADDING=0 WIDTH="490" > <tr> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="280"><font color="#000000">AIAA Astrodynamics Technical Committee</font></td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="90"><font color="#000000">Tuesday</font></td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="120"><font color="#000000">11:45 AM - 1:15 PM</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="280"><font color="#000000">AAS Space Flight Mechanics Technical Committee</font></td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="90"><font color="#000000">Wednesday</font></td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="120"><font color="#000000">11:45 AM - 1:15 PM</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="280"><font color="#000000">AIAA Astrodynamics Standards Committee</font></td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="90"><font color="#000000">Thursday</font></td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="120"><font color="#000000">11:00 AM - 2:00 PM</font></td> </tr> </table> <p><b>VOLUNTEERS</b> <br><font color="#000000">Volunteers are being sought to work at the registration desk and in the paper sales room. If you wish to volunteer, sign-up at the registration desk or speak to one of the conference chairs.</font> <p><b>Please note that the times and room locations of the conference events listed above are preliminary and subject to change.</b> <br> <p>The General and Technical Chairs for this conference are listed below: <br> <table BORDER=2 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=5 WIDTH="550" > <tr> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="50%"> <dir><b>AAS General Chair</b> <p>Dr. Daniel J. Scheeres <p>Department of Aerospace Engineering <p>The University of Michigan <p>Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2140 <p>734-615-3282 (voice) <p>734-763-0578 (fax) <p>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:%[email protected]">[email protected]</a></dir> </td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="50%"> <dir><b>AIAA General Chair</b> <p>Dr. Bobby G. Williams <p>Jet Propulsion Laboratory <p>MS 301-125J <p>4800 Oak Grove Drive <p>Pasadena, CA 91109-8099 <p>818-354-7422 (voice) <p>818-393-6388 (fax) <p>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:%[email protected]">[email protected]</a></D IR></dir> </td> </tr> <tr> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="50%"> <dir><b>AAS Technical Chair</b> <p>Dr. Louis A. D'Amario <p>Jet Propulsion Laboratory <p>MS 301-125L <p>4800 Oak Grove Drive <p>Pasadena, CA 91109-8099 <p>818-354-3209 (voice) <p>818-393-6388 (fax) <p>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:%[email protected]">[email protected]</a></dir> </td> <td VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="50%"> <dir><b>AIAA Technical Chair</b> <p>Mr. Lester L. Sackett <p>Draper Laboratory <p>MS 77 <p>555 Technology Square <p>Cambridge, MA 02139-3563 <p>617-258-2283 (voice) <p>617-258-2555 (fax) <p>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:%[email protected]">[email protected]</a></dir> </td> </tr> </table> <br> <br> <br> </body> </html>