[SMC-IT-Info] SMC-IT 2019: Third Call for Papers

[Oyake, Amalaye (386M)]

THIRD CALL FOR PAPERS

IMPORTANT UPDATE:  Author Paper Submission Deadline Extended to February 1, 2019

SMC-IT 2019
7th International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for Information
Technology
Pasadena, California, USA
July 30 - August 1, 2019
Venue:  Caltech
Sponsored by:  IEEE Computer Society and the Technical Committee on Software
Engineering
http://smc-it.org


Since 2003, the International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for
Information Technology (SMC-IT) has gathered system and software engineers,
scientists, and other practitioners with the objective of advancing information
technology (IT) for space missions. As IT has progressively grown in importance
to space exploration efforts and vice versa, it often becomes a major driver for
what can be accomplished in space, as well as frequently dominating costs and
schedules of space missions. The conference will provide an excellent
opportunity for technical interchange for all aspects of IT used for space
missions.

The conference will emphasize current and emerging IT best practices,
opportunities, and challenges for future space missions and enhancement of
current missions. All aspects of space missions will be explored, including:
flight systems, ground systems, science data processing, engineering and
development tools, operations, and communications. The entire IT lifecycle of
mission development, operations, and evolution will be considered.

For SMC-IT 2019, we would also like to announce that the successful Workshop
series on Fault Tolerant Space Computing will also be co-convened with SMC-IT
2019, affording a deeper exploration of current and future flight processor
technology and systems, such as memory and storage, I/O buses, multi-core
architectures, special purpose processors, and power and fault management
methods. More details will be forthcoming.

SMC-IT 2019 continues the practice of rotating venues to better engage regional
communities. In 2019, SMC-IT will return to its roots by being held in Pasadena,
California.

PAPER & POSTER SUBMISSIONS
Novel papers are solicited from all sectors of the aerospace community,
including earth orbiting systems, deep space missions, ground support systems,
instruments, science, landers, rovers, and probes. The conference will address
civil, military, and commercial application areas for human and robotic
missions.

SMC-IT 2019 will consider two types of submissions: full papers (up to 8 pages)
with a verbal presentation and posters (up to 2 pages). SMC-IT 2019 will use a
single-pass, full-paper review process. Authors will submit a final version of
their paper of up to 8 pages at the outset.

All accepted papers at SMC-IT 2019 will be published in the IEEE conference
proceedings, to be available at the conference and indexed in the IEEE Xplore
data base. Note that IEEE has a Podium and Publish policy for conferences, which
means that no manuscript will be published in IEEE Xplore without first being
presented at the conference. Selected papers presented will be invited to appear
in a special issue of a reputable journal in the field.

MINI-WORKSHOP SUBMISSIONS
SMC-IT 2019 will continue the highly successful mini-workshop session format to
explore specific emerging technology themes in greater depth. Each mini-workshop
typically runs as one track for one day or one half day and incorporates both
invited and contributed papers.

To propose a mini-workshop topic, please submit a 1-2 page abstract including
the theme, scope, and goals of your workshop idea, as well as any potential
speakers already identified.
TECHNICAL TOPICS
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Intelligent Spacecraft (computational intelligence; autonomy and autonomous
systems; UAV/UAS in aerospace; cooperative systems/swarming)
* Data Analytics for Advanced Instruments (sensors, remote sensing, sensor
networks; novel exploitation techniques, algorithms, and data analytics; machine
learning)
* Advanced Computing and Big Data (intelligent systems; knowledge extraction and
management; data mining; data science life cycle; cloud computing in space;
quantum computing)
* Robotic Manufacturing and Assembly of Large Space Structures (3D printing in
space; robotics cooperation and interaction; tele-robotics)
* Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR applications to tele-robotics, data
processing, mission operations, space science analysis; video game technology
advancing space capabilities)
* Robotics for Exotic Mission Destinations (novel space exploration concepts
enabled by robotic advancements; humans working with robots in space)
* Space Networking (resilient communications; space-terrestrial internetworking,
interoperability; cross-agency standards)
* Fault Tolerant Space Processor, Memory, and Storage (innovative resilient
architectures, fault and power management approaches, architectures for emerging
AI, big data, robotic vision, and intelligent systems applications)
* Reliable Software and Verification & Validation approaches (design for test;
design for change; re-usable software architectures; agile development and
project management; verification of complex systems)
* Ground Control (e.g. mission planning and scheduling; distributed and
collaborative mission planning; human-machine interactions; increasing velocity
of ground system development)

Although any relevant topic will be considered for submitted papers, the topics
listed above are especially being sought as projected themes of the conference.
In addition, papers that span two or more topic areas (e.g., novel approaches
that draw upon cross-cutting technologies) are also strongly encouraged.
Additionally, both SMC-IT and Space Computing are especially seeking student
papers and presentations, or posters.  For more detailed information on specific
IT topic areas, schedule, author information, and general logistics information,
please refer to the conference website:  http://smc-it.org

Manuscripts (up to 8 pages) for full papers as well as posters and mini-workshop
proposals (1-2 pages) must be received by February 1, 2019. Acceptance
notification will be emailed by March 15, 2019. The template for each can be
found at the SMC-IT 2019 web site: http://smc-it.org

SCHEDULE
September 7, 2018   Call for Full Papers, Posters, and Mini-Workshop Proposals
October 8, 2018     Author Submission Website Open
February 1, 2019    Final Submission Date for Papers, Posters, and Mini-Workshop Proposals

March 15, 2019      Authors Acceptance Notification
May 1, 2019         Final Manuscripts Due (incorporating reviewer comments)
May 6, 2019         Early-bird Registration opens
July 30 - August 1, 2019    Conference

The conference will be held at the beautiful California Institute of Technology
(Caltech) campus in Pasadena, California. Caltech is located 12 miles northeast
of Downtown Los Angeles and about 25 miles from the Los Angeles International
Airport. Quite separate from Los Angeles, Pasadena is a vibrant city in its own
right with a rich set of cultural attractions and accommodations, including
modern hotels, wide range of restaurants, many significant museums, and of
course, home to not only Caltech, but also the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Rose
Parade, Rose Bowl, Old Town Shopping district, and within close proximity to
other Southern California points of interest, such as Hollywood, Santa Monica,
Beverly Hills, Griffith and Mt Wilson Observatories, California Science Center
(new home of Space Shuttle Endeavour), Universal Studios, and Disneyland, just
to mention a few.  Additional information will be forthcoming on possible post
conference tours to a few of these.

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We look forward to seeing you in Pasadena in Summer 2019!

CONFERENCE CHAIRS:
General Chair:                 Amalaye Oyake (amalaye.oyake"at-sign"jpl.nasa.gov)
Co-General Chair:              Michael Campbell (michael.l.campbell"at-sign"aero.org)
Advisor to the General Chair:  Larry Bergman (larry.bergman"at-sign"IEEE.org)
Or for general inquiries:      smc-it-chairs"at-sign"baylor.edu


ORGANIZING COMMITEE:
Richard Doyle (Richard.J.Doyle"at-sign"jpl.nasa.gov)
María Dolores Rodríguez Moreno (malola.rmoreno"at-sign"uah.es)
Keith Schubert (Keith_Schubert"at-sign"baylor.edu)
Michela Munoz Fernandez (michela"at-sign"alumni.caltech.edu)
Brian Duncan (Brian.Duncan"at-sign"jhuapl.edu)


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