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| ION GNSS 2009 Program Organizers |
| ION GNSS 2009 Chairs |  |
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General Chair |
Program Chair Prof. Naser El-Sheimy The University of Calgary, Canada |
ION President Dr. Mikel Miller Air Force Research Laboratory |
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| Dr. John Betz The MITRE Corporation |
Lt. Col. Jon
Anderson USAF, GPS Control Segment Squadron |
Dr. Hermann Ebner European Commission, Belgium |
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| Dr. Allison Kealy University of Melbourne, Australia |
Timothy Murphy Boeing |
Peter Boulton Spirent Communications PLC, UK |
Dr. Jiyun Lee AMTI/FAA |
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| Chair Dr. Pratap Misra The MITRE Corporation |
Vice Chair Dr. John Raquet Air Force Institute of Technology |
Secretary Dr. Demoz Gebre-Egziabher University of Minnesota |
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| Treasurer Patricia Doherty Boston College |
Immediate Past
Chair Dr. A.J. Van Dierendonck AJ Systems |
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| Asian Technical
Advisor Prof. Andrew Dempster University of New South Wales, Australia |
European Technical
Advisor Dr. Christian Tiberius Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands |
Galileo Advisor Prof. Günter W. Hein IfEN University FAF Munich, Germany |
| Special Events |
Luncheon in the Exhibit hall
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., Exhibit hall
This event is included with any conference registration. See registration desk on-site to purchase tickets for guests.
Exhibitor Hosted Reception
7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Exhibit hall
Join this year’s exhibitors as they host a social evening of information and cuisine. All exhibit booths will be open. Take this opportunity to review developments in GNSS technology, talk shop, get the specifics directly from the vendors, and learn about what has been happening in the GNSS marketplace during the past year. This event is included with any type of registration. Spouses and traveling companions 21 and older are welcome.
Thursday, September 24
Luncheon in the Exhibit hall
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., Exhibit hall
This event is included with any type of conference registration. See registration desk on-site to purchase tickets for guests.
Friday, September 25
Johannes Kepler and Bradford W. Parkinson Awards Luncheon
12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m., Chatham ballroom A/b
The coveted Johannes Kepler and Bradford W. Parkinson Award will be presented at the ION GNSS awards luncheon.
The purpose of the Kepler Award is to honor an individual for sustained and significant contributions to the development of satellite navigation. All members of the ION are eligible. Please submit names for consideration with a supporting letter to the Satellite Division Awards Committee Chair via e-mail at meetings@ion.org or by fax at 1-703-366-2724 prior to June 30, 2009.
The Bradford W. Parkinson Award, which honors Dr. Parkinson for his leadership in establishing both the U.S. Global Positioning System and the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation, is given to an outstanding graduate student in the field of Global Navigation Satellite Systems. The award includes a personalized plaque and a $2,500 honorarium. Any graduate student who is an ION member and is completing a degree program with an emphasis on GNSS technology, applications, or policy is eligible. Applications must be received by June 30, 2009. See full application requirements.
This event is included with a full conference registration. Tickets for partial registrants and guests may be purchased using the registration form in this program or by visiting the ION registration desk on-site.
| Hotel Reservations |
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
is adjacent to convention center. Overlooking the Savannah River and
Historic District, the Westin is a unique combination of magnificent meeting
facilities, world-class golf resort and spa, classic Westin service and a resort
atmosphere. It is just a free water taxi ride away from the southern charm of Savannah.
The Institute of Navigation has made special arrangements with several hotels in the Savannah area. You can make reservations and obtain detailed information about these hotels online. You must make your hotel reservations by August 31 to take advantage of the special conference rates.
Make Your Hotel Reservations Online
- Reserve your room by August 31 for the special ION rates.
- Go to the ION GNSS 2009 Hotel page.
- Click "Online Hotel Reservations". At the first screen, select your reservation type (General Attendee or U.S. Government employee)
- Enter your travel dates, number of guests, and click "Find Hotels".
- A list of hotels with availability on your dates will appear. Click on the links to view that hotel’s reservation instructions. Complete the online form and submit.
About U.S. Government Rates: Government rates are only for U.S. government personnel paying for a room with a U.S. government issued credit card. Failure to pay with a U.S. government issued credit card will result in your reservation being honored at the group rate. Furthermore, government contractors not traveling with a government travel orders are not eligible for this rate.
Faxed Reservations
You may fax your reservation to the Savannah
Housing Bureau at (912) 644-6499. Faxed reservations must include your
name, address, preferred hotel, arrival and departure dates, credit card issuer,
card number, and expiration date.
Cancelation
If you can’t attend, be sure to cancel your room 72 hours prior to
arrival. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of one night’s deposit.
| Travel and Business Information |
River Ferry and Hotel Bus Schedule
For attendees staying in hotels located in the historic district (across the river from the convention center), a free, 3-minute ferry ride takes you to the convention center. Shuttle buses will also run between all ION hotels and the convention center.
Ferry/Hotel Bus Schedule
Climate
September is still warm in Savannah with temperatures averaging 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30° C). However, meeting room temperature
may vary. For comfort, we recommend you dress in layers.
Convention Center & Parking
The convention will be held at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Drive. Current
attendee parking fees are $3.00 per car per day.
Air Transportation
The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport offers the most convenient access in and out of Savannah
(airport code “SAV”).
Ground Transportation
KShuttle Airport Shuttle, offering discounts for ION GNSS attendees.
Taxi service is also available at the airport terminal. Taxi fares to the hotels in the Savannah
Historic District are approximately $35 one-way.
Session Papers Online
Registered attendees may download copies of session papers online for FREE. Papers can be accessed by signing in above.
You will need to submit your registration ID (located on
your registration receipt and the back of your conference badge), and your last name. Only papers provided to the ION
by author are available. If a desired paper is not available, we recommend you contact the author directly.
Customize Your Conference schedule
Once you are registered for the conference, visit the ION web site to build a customized schedule of conference papers
you wish to attend. Sign in above for details.
Conference Proceedings
Official conference proceedings are scheduled for distribution in December to all eligible conference participants.
Other Services
An Internet Center will be provided at the Convention Center where you may send and retrieve e-mail.
A baggage/coat check will be offered in the registration area. A job board will be available to post job openings.
| Exhibit Information |
See which companies have reserved exhibit space:
Exhibit Hall Floorplan and Directory
| Tour Information |
To purchase your ticket:
(1) Visit www.trustedtours.com.
(2) On the left side of the screen select Savannah.
(3) Select the tours you wish to participate in and complete the checkout process. You will then be prompted to print your ticket.
(4) Please Arrive On Time!
| Attention International Participants |
VISA WAIVER COUNTRIES:
International travelers who are seeking travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program are
now subject to enhanced security requirements. New rules require people traveling to the
U.S. under the visa waiver program to register online in advance, instead of filling out paper
forms in flight or at the airport at: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
NON-VISA WAIVER COUNTRIES:
We recommend that you apply for your visa at least three months in advance due to security
related policies that have greatly increased the time required to process visa applications.
U.S. consular officers now interview most applicants as part of the application process. Additionally,
there is a mandatory security check period of 30 days for people whose passports
are issued from several nations.
Letter of Invitation requests: Conference attendees requesting a visa letter to attend the
conference must register and pay the registration fees BEFORE a letter of invitation will be
sent. If the attendee is unable to secure a visa, he/she will need to apply for a refund according
to the printed refund policy for the event. Exemptions to this policy apply only to authors
whose papers have been accepted for presentation, company personnel working in the exhibition
area, or trade associated press. Visa letter requests should be directed to meetings@ion.org.
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