Pacific PNT 2013 Technical Sessions

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Agricultural, Construction and Mining Applications
Positioning, monitoring and dynamic control of machinery used in agriculture, construction and mining. Precision farming applications, reduced pollution, safety aspects, efficiency, logistics, remote sensing, data processing and emerging technologies.
Co-chairs: Dr. Liwen Dai, NavCom Technology, Inc. and Dr. Charles K. Toth, The Ohio State University

Algorithms and Methods
Methods and advanced algorithms for positioning, navigation and timing with a diversity of sensors. Approaches to exploit multiple GNSS constellations. Nonlinear estimation, optimization and fusion algorithms. Techniques to improve acquisition and tracking in terms of sensitivity, robustness, accuracy, tropospheric delay and multipath mitigation.
Co-chairs: Prof. Peter Teunissen, Curtin University of Technology, Australia and Prof. Richard Langley, University of New Brunswick, Canada

Autonomous Air Vehicles
Autonomous air vehicle design, control, navigation, and testing. Levels of autonomy and operational procedures. Applications including border patrol, law enforcement, first responders, forest fire monitoring, traffic monitoring, infrastructure monitoring, and agriculture (spraying, planting, etc.).
Chair: Mr. Neeraj Pujara, Air Force Research Laboratory and Mr. Boyd Loh Hon Leong, Defense Research and Technology, Singapore Ministry of Defense, Singapore

Aviation Applications of GNSS
Civil and military applications of GNSS to aviation navigation and precision approach and landing. Ground-based and space-based augmentation systems (LAAS, WAAS, EGNOS, GAGAN, MSAS), flight test performance, integrity designs and integration with other aircraft sensors such as inertial and barometric altimeter.
Co-Chairs: Prof. Jiyun Lee, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea and Dr. Juan Blanch, Stanford University

Challenging Navigation Topics
Navigation in indoor, urban or GNSS-degraded environments. Non-traditional navigation sensors such as magnetic field mapping, X-ray navigation, terrain-aided navigation, low cost sensors, non-linear signal processing techniques, reconfigurable filter designs and plug-and play concepts.
Co-chairs: Prof. Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska, The Ohio State University and Prof. Mark Petovello, The University of Calgary, Canada

Collaborative Navigation Topics
Techniques for exploiting network connectivity to assist and improve navigation solutions. Technologies that support the ability for navigation systems to share information amongst a number of users, synergistically improving the group's overall performance.
Chair: Dr. Jess W. Curtis, Air Force Research Laboratory and Mr. Shoji Yoshikawa, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan

Disaster Management and Recovery
The role of spatial data and navigation systems in disaster management and recovery. Remote sensing, infrastructure change detection, infrastructure assessment, flood zones, relief coordination.
Co-chairs: Prof. Andrew Dempster, The University of New South Wales, Australia and Prof. Qi Wang, China University of Geosciences, People's Republic of China

Earthquake, Tsunami Prediction and Monitoring with GNSS
The use of GNSS receiver networks to monitor and predict geophysical events. Seismic wave monitoring, volcano monitoring, monitoring networks, ground deformation, processing techniques and prediction algorithms.
Co-chairs: Dr. Yehuda Bock, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California and Prof. Kosuke Heki, Hokkaido University, Japan

First Responder PNT
Sensors and algorithms for first responder environments, emphasizing size/weight/power and environmental constraints. Enabling navigation technologies such as RF ranging, human motion modeling; radar, electro-optical, infrared and inertial sensors.
Co-chairs: Mr. Jalal Mapar, Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Wes Hawkinson, Honeywell, Inc.

GNSS Correction and Monitoring Networks
Local area, wide area and worldwide GNSS correction networks, design, status, precise clock and orbit products, ionosphere/troposphere corrections, signal anomalies, performance results, multi-constellation networks, new developments and applications.
Co-chairs: Dr. Hongping Zhang, Wuhan University, People's Republic of China and Dr. Todd Walter, Stanford University

GNSS Policy/Status Updates
Updates and status of satellite-based navigation systems that are in operation or under development. System overview, current and planned performance, schedule and plans and current policies.
Chair: Mr. David Turner, U.S. Department of State

GNSS Signal Structures
Design and performance of GNSS signal structures. Compatibility and interoperability, multipath performance, interference robustness, signal acquisition and tracking, and receiver design considerations.
Co-chairs: Dr. John Betz, The MITRE Corporation, Mr. Tom Stansell, Stansell Consulting (invited) and Dr. Xianchen Ding, China Electronics Technology Group, People’s Republic of China

Inertial Navigation Sensors
Advances in inertial sensor technology, applications and integration with other navigation sensors. Design, calibration, modeling, advanced processing techniques and performance characteristics of different technologies including MEMS, FOG, laser gyro and cold-atom.
Co-chairs: Mr. Wayne Soehren, Honeywell, Inc. and Professor Gannan Yuan, Harbin Engineering University, People’s Republic of China

Image Aided Inertial Navigation
Image feature extraction techniques, camera calibration, image distortion corrections, feature tracking and identification, inertial integration strategies using extended and unscented Kalman filters and non-linear filters, and navigation performance.
Co-chairs: Dr. Timothy J. Klausutis, Air Force Research Laboratory and Prof. Allison Kealy, University of Melbourne, Australia

Ionosphere Monitoring with GNSS
Processing algorithms for ionosphere monitoring, characterization from single and multiple GNSS receivers, ionospheric propagation phenomena, receiver design and tracking algorithms, tomography, ionospheric attenuation and scintillation, higher-order effects, plasma drift estimation and gradient measurements.
Co-chairs: Prof. Shuanggen Jin, Chinese National Academy of Science, Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, People's Republic of China and Prof. Susan Skone, The University of Calgary, Canada

Search and Rescue Applications
Navigation technology for search and rescue in all environments; mountains, ground, sea, urban, and forest. Search and rescue satellite aided tracking (SARSAT), distress alerting satellite system (DASS). Search and rescue techniques, navigation challenges and new developments.
Co-chairs: Dr. Dinesh Manandhar from GNSS Technologies Inc., Japan and Mr. Chris Scrapper, SPAWAR System Center Pacific

Signals of Opportunity
Use of non-GNSS radio frequency signals for navigation and timing. Use of cellular, Wi-Fi, digital/analog television, digital audio and AM/FM. Receiver design, signal propagation, multipath, non-linear processing and transmitter mapping.
Co-chairs: Dr. Michael Enright, Quantum Dimension, Inc. and Lt. Col. Ken Fisher, Air Force Institute of Technology

Terrestrial and Low Frequency Navigation
Terrestrial radionavigation systems including Loran-C, VOR, DME, TACAN, ILS, pseudolites and multi-lateration. Alternate navigation technologies and new developments. Low frequency navigation and time transfer, antenna design, propagation and performance characteristics.
Co-chairs: Prof. Wouter Pelgrum, Ohio University and Dr. Sherman Lo, Stanford University

Time and Frequency Distribution
Precise time synchronization and frequency transfer between fixed and mobile platforms, new developments in oscillator technology, chip-scale atomic clocks, two-way time transfer, error sources and performance characteristics, oscillators for space and scientific applications.
Co-chairs: Dr. Judah Levine, National Institute of Standards and Technology and Dr. Demetrios Matsakis, U.S. Naval Observatory

UAS Integration into International Airspace
Equipment and procedures needed to integrate unmanned aerial systems into international airspace. Solutions for separation assurance, sense and avoid, communication, navigation, human factors, international harmonization, standards and regulations, operational approvals, and testing and evaluation of systems.
Co-chairs: Mr. John Walker, JS Walker Group/Aviation Solutions, Inc. (invited) and James H. Williams, UAS Integration Office, FAA (invited)

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Submit Your Abstract

Abstracts should describe objectives, results, conclusions and the significance of your work.

Submit all abstracts online no later than November 15. Once you submit your abstract, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. The abstract title and the corresponding primary author will be posted weekly on the ION website at www.ion.org/pnt. If your abstract does not appear after two weeks, contact the ION National Office (phone: 703-366-2723, e-mail: meetings@ion.org).

Authors will be notified of acceptance in December and sent an author’s kit with presentation and publication guidelines. Abstracts and final papers will be circulated in the public domain. Classified or ITAR restricted abstracts and papers will not be accepted.

Final Manuscripts

Final manuscripts are due at the ION National Office by March 1. Final manuscripts will be designated as a primary paper or as an alternate paper, based on the Session Chairs' peer review of the final manuscripts. To be included in the electronic conference proceedings, an author MUST present at the conference and pay the conference registration fee. Revised manuscripts will not be accepted after April 30. Final manuscripts will be reviewed by independent referees for acceptance into the conference proceedings.

Complimentary online access to papers will be provided to all eligible conference registrants for 120 days following the conference, or through July 31, 2013. Attendees will also be able to download an electronic version of the proceedings.

Registration Information

Online registration will be available in late Fall 2012.

Full Registration includes all sessions, ION meal functions and events, and electronic conference proceedings.

(Registration rates quoted below are contingent upon your staying in the conference hotel - higher registration rates will apply for those not staying in the conference hotel.)

Advance Hotel Reservation Information

Accommodations are offered at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. This renowned Waikiki Honolulu hotel is across the street from the most vibrant stretch of beach in Hawaii.

The Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is extending a discounted hotel rate of $189 per night for conference attendees who book before March 22, 2013. Limited government rates are available to U.S. government employees. Parking is $32 per night for overnight guests and $8 an hour for visitors not staying at the hotel. High-speed internet in guestrooms is $15.65 per day.
Online: Make Your Reservation Online
By Phone: Call the hotel at 808-921-5187 and be sure to identify yourself as an Institute of Navigation Pacific PNT attendee to receive the special attendee rate!

Journal Publication

Authors of appropriate papers are encouraged to submit them for possible publication in the ION’s archival journal NAVIGATION, The Journal of The Institute of Navigation. Prospective journal papers may be submitted online.

International Participants

We recommend that you apply for a visa at least three to four months in advance due to security policies that have greatly increased processing time, such as interviews and mandatory waiting periods. Travelers from all Visa Waiver Program countries must present either a machine-readable passport or a U.S. visa.

For general information about visas go to http://www.nationalacademies.org/visas/. For Visa Waiver Program and Machine Readable Passports information go to: http://travel.state.gov/.

Table Top Exhibits

Table top exhibits are $1,800 each, which includes one six-foot table pushed flush against the wall, one chair and one full conference registration. For more information please contact the ION National Office (phone: 703-366-2776; e-mail: mandrews@ion.org).

About Waikiki

Located on the south shore of Honolulu, on the Island of Oahu, the world-famous neighborhood of Waikiki was once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. Known in Hawaiian as “spouting waters,” Waikiki was first introduced to the world in 1901. Today, Waikiki is Oahu’s main hotel and resort area and a vibrant gathering place for visitors from around the world. Waikiki is most famous for its beaches, but nonbeach entertainment abounds as well. Attractions in Waikiki include the Honolulu Zoo and the Waikiki Aquarium. Visitors can learn about the history of Waikiki by reading the surfboard markers along the Waikiki Historical Trail. Along the main strip of Kalakaua Avenue, attendees will find world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, activities and resorts.Waikiki is within 30 minutes of a variety of Oahu attractions, including Pearl Harbor, Iolani Palace, the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Hanauma Bay, the Ala Moana Shopping Center, the local neighborhood of Kapahulu and the arts district of Chinatown.