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Sep 1, 2010: JSDE/ION JNC 2011 CALL FOR PAPERS
Manassas, Virginia, September 1, 2010 – Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the Institute of Navigation’s (ION) Joint Navigation Conference (JNC). The conference, jointly sponsored by the Joint Service Data Exchange (JSDE) and The Institute of Navigation (ION) will take place June 28-30, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Instructions on submitting your abstract can be found at: http://www.jointnavigation.org/CallForAbstracts.cfm JNC is the largest U.S. military navigation conference of the year with joint service and government participation. The event will focus on technical advances in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) with emphasis on joint development, test and support of affordable GN&C systems, logistics, and integration. JSDE/ION JNC features more than 200 technical papers presented on a diverse array of topics including: ? Alternative Navigation Technologies ? Aviation Applications ? Classified Session ? Collaborative Navigation Techniques ? Cross-Talk Panel ? GPS Constellation Performance ? GPS in Military Applications/Navigation Warfare ? GPS Modernization ? Land Applications ? Marine Applications ? Micro Navigation Applications ? Military GPS Receivers and Military GPS Receiver Technology ? Military GPS Use and Experiences ? Military GPS/Antenna Technologies and Interference Mitigation ? Missile Applications ? Modeling & Simulation ? Multi-Sensor Solutions for Guidance, Navigation, & Control ? Navigating in Challenged Environments (e.g., Urban, Indoor and Sub-Surface Navigation) ? Robust Navigation Systems/Solutions ? Space & Satellite Applications ? Warfighter Requirements & Solutions

The conference will be hosted in a FOUO U.S. ONLY environment June 28-29 and a 4-Eyes FOUO environment on June 30. Advance visit requests and approvals are required for all attendees. June 28-29 participation will be restricted to: U.S. government and U.S. government contractors. June 30 participation for the classified sessions will be restricted to U.S. government, U.S. government contractors and allied personnel from Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. All attendees will require approved visit requests. A separate classified track will be held on June 30 at Elkhorn Conference Center located on Fort Carson. Foreign national attendees must submit a visit request to the Joint Navigation Warfare Center thru their embassy’s channels. Foreign national visit request must be received by May 30, 2011.

Additional information and updates regarding the conference may be found at the website address: www.jointnavigation.org. About JSDE The Joint Service Data Exchange (JSDE) is a joint-service supported organization with representatives of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Draper Laboratory and Penn State University comprising the Executive Board. It is the only tri-service organization that focuses on guidance, navigation and control (GN&C) topics. Its purpose is to share lessons learned on guidance, navigation and control issues between the services to facilitate the development of cost-effective solutions via joint development, integration, test and support of affordable systems through sponsoring technical meetings. Additional information can be found at http://www.jointnavigation.org/

About ION The Institute of Navigation is the world’s premier professional society dedicated to the advancement of the art and science of positioning, navigation and timing. The Institute is a national organization whose membership spans worldwide. Additional information about the ION can be found at http://www.ion.org.

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JSDE/ION JNC 2011 CALL FOR PAPERS

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Jul 27, 2010: ION AUTONOMOUS WEAPONS SUMMIT & GNC CHALLENGES FOR MINIATURE AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS WORKSHOP
Manassas, Virginia, July 14, 2010 – Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the Institute of Navigation’s Autonomous Weapons Summit & GNC Challenges for Miniature Autonomous Systems Workshop to be held October 25-27, 2010 at the Emerald Coast Conference Center, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The Summit and Workshop are being sponsored by The Institute of Navigation with the support of The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Munitions Directorate. For a current schedule of events and registration information please visit www.ion.org/aws. All abstracts should be written for public release and submitted via the ION website (www.ion.org) no later than August 13, 2010. Instructions for submitted FOUO abstracts may be found online. The first Autonomous Weapons Summit and third GNC Challenges for Miniature Autonomous Systems Workshop will bring together users and developers of the next generation of autonomous weapons systems to discuss Unified Combatant Command requirements, review acquisition strategies across the services, and inform the weapons community at large on science and technology (S&T) activities. The first day of the summit will feature For Official Use Only (FOUO) presentations from representatives of Unified Combatant Commands, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and service weapons acquisition leaders. On the second day, government laboratory representatives will provide talks and participate in FOUO workshops. Technical papers will be presented on topics including: ? GNC Challenges for Miniature Autonomous Systems (multiple sessions) ? Combatant Command Perspective ? DoD & Service Perspective ? Seeker Sensors ? Navigation ? Networking ? Processing and Algorithms ? Dynamics and Controls ? Simulation and Test Technology

The third day will feature industry and academia presenting IRAD and basic science and technology relevant to autonomous weapons and systems concepts, demonstrations, and guidance, navigation, and control. Technical papers will be presented on topics including:

? Alternatives to GPS ? Avionics and Control ? Precision Navigation in Challenging Environments ? Operator Interfaces ? GNC Test Technology ? Networking ? Seeker Concepts and Technologies ? Small Weapons and Systems Concepts

The FOUO sessions will be limited to U.S. citizens, DoD personnel, and support contractors whose attendance is related to their position or program. All visit requests must be received by October 15, 2010, and be approved by the AFRL/RW Security Office. For your convenience, a FOUO Visit Request Form can be found at www.ion.org under the Autonomous Weapons Summit icon. All non-government personnel must also complete a form DD 2345 which can also be found at www.ion.org under the Autonomous Weapons Summit icon.

About ION The Institute of Navigation is the world’s premier professional society dedicated to the advancement of the art and science of positioning, navigation and timing. The Institute is a national organization whose membership spans worldwide. Additional information about the ION can be found at http://www.ion.org.

About AFRL Munitions Directorate The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate, having a rich history and located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, develops conventional munitions technologies to provide the Air Force with a strong technology base upon which future air-delivered munitions can be developed to neutralize potential threats to the United States.

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ION AUTONOMOUS WEAPONS SUMMIT & GNC CHAL

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Jun 5, 2010: 2010 Robotic Lawn Mower Competition Winners
The 7th Annual Robotic Lawn Mower Competition was held June 3-5, 2010 in Beavercreek, OH. Winning teams are posted online.

7th Annual Robotic Lawn Mower Results

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Jun 4, 2010: Mini-Urban Challenge National Competition Results
The Mini-Urban Challenge National Competition was held June 4, 2010 in Dayton, OH. Winners and photos of the event are posted online.

Mini-Urban Challenge Nat'l Competition

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May 28, 2010: ION Newsletter, Spring 2010
The Spring 2010 edition of the ION Newsletter is now available on the ION website.

ION Spring 2010 Newsletter

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