[SMC-IT-Info] Call for Papers for Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology 2021 (update)

Mon Jan 18 09:56:24 CST 2021

THE 8th EDITION OF SMC-IT WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY
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CALL FOR PAPERS

8th International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for Information
Technology (SMC-IT 2021)

July 27-29, 2021

Sponsored by: IEEE Computer Society and the Technical Committee on
Software Engineering

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Every two years, the International Conference on Space Mission
Challenges for Information Technology (SMC-IT) gathers system designers,
engineers, scientists, practitioners, and space explorers with the
objective of advancing information technology for space missions. The
forum will provide an excellent opportunity for fostering technical
interchange on all hardware and software aspects of IT applications in
space missions.

The conference will focus on current information systems practice and
challenges as well as emerging information technologies with
applicability for future space missions. Information systems in all
aspects of the space mission will be explored, including flight systems,
ground systems, science data processing, engineering and development
tools, operations, and telecommunications. The entire information
systems lifecycle of the mission development will also be covered, such
as conceptual design, engineering tools development, integration and
test, operations, science analysis, and quality control.

This edition of SMC-IT will be held virtually.

TECHNICAL TOPICS

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

 * Data Analytics and Big Data: knowledge extraction and management;
   data mining and analysis; data science life cycle; cloud computing in
   space; quantum computing; neuromorphic computing

 * Advanced Computing for Novel Instruments and Improved Operations:
   novel exploitation techniques, algorithms, and data analytics;
   machine learning and artificial intelligence; sensor networks

 * Intelligent and Autonomous Spacecraft: intelligent systems;
   computational intelligence; artificial intelligence; explainable AI;
   autonomy and autonomous systems; UAV/UAS in space; cooperative
   systems / swarming

 * Robotics for Exotic Mission Destinations: novel space exploration
   concepts enabled by robotic advancements; humans working with robots
   in space

 * Robotic Manufacturing and Assembly of Large Space Structures: 3D
   printing in space; in-space manufacturing; robotics cooperation and
   interaction; telerobotics; construction of structures on other
   planets/moons using in situ materials; CAD tools for in-space
   assembly

 * Space Networking: resilient communications; space-terrestrial
   internet working and interoperability; standardization

 * Cybersecurity: securing federal networks; protecting critical
   infrastructure; cyber policies; international law; multi-level
   security; defensive cyber operations

 * Fault-Tolerant Space Processing, Memory, and Storage: innovative
   resilient architectures; fault and power management approaches;
   architectures for embedded artificial intelligence, big data, robotic
   vision, intelligent systems applications, and resource-constrained
   environments

 * Software Reliability for Mission-Critical Applications and Safety of
   Life: verification and validation approaches; design for test;
   re-usable software architectures; verification of complex systems;
   DevSecOps

 * Advanced Ground Control: mission planning and scheduling; distributed
   and collaborative mission planning; human-machine interactions;
   design for change; the impact of agile development and continuous
   integration / continuous deployment; the increasing velocity of
   ground system development

 * Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Applications: AR/VR applications to
   telerobotics, data processing, mission operations, space science
   analysis; video game technology advancing space capabilities;
   training astronauts

The SMC-IT 2021 Technical Committee is seeking three kinds of
submissions at this time: full papers, posters, and mini-workshop
proposals.

FULL PAPER & POSTER SUBMISSIONS

SMC-IT 2021 solicits novel papers from all sectors of the space and
aerospace community, including: earth orbiting systems, deep space
missions, ground support systems, instruments, scientific data
exploitation, landers, rovers, and probes. The conference will address
civil, military, and commercial application areas for human and robotic
missions.

SMC-IT 2021 will again use a single-pass, full-paper review process.
Full papers can be up to 8 pages in length and require a verbal
presentation. For full papers, a separate abstract (between four
paragraphs and one page in length) *must* be submitted first, which will
be used by the PC to identify the appropriate reviewers efficiently.
Authors of full papers must submit a final version of their paper of up
to 8 pages at the outset.

Proposals for posters can be up to 2 pages in length. Poster authors or
teams will be given multiple opportunities to discuss their work with
interested attendees in poster sessions. Successful poster proposals
will receive further guidance on the exact size and format for their
posters. We particularly encourage college students to participate and
submit original paper and poster contributions.

All papers accepted for SMC-IT 2021 will be published in the IEEE
conference proceedings, indexed in the IEEE Xplore database. 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. Some selected papers may be invited to
appear in a special issue of a reputable journal in the field.

MINI-WORKSHOP SUBMISSIONS

SMC-IT 2021 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 or
two half days, and may incorporate invited and/or 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. Please also indicate whether
you prefer a full-day, or one or two half-day time-slots.

FORMAT

Full Papers can be up to 8 pages in length. Templates can be found on
the SMC-IT 2021 web site: http://smc-it.org

SCHEDULE

 * July 23, 2020: Call for Full Papers, Posters, and Mini-Workshop
    Proposals

 * October 5, 2020: Author Submission Website Open

 * February 15, 2021: Abstract Submission Deadline (extended)

 * February 22, 2021: Final Deadline for Papers, Posters and
     Mini-Workshop Proposals (extended)

 * April 3, 2021: Authors Acceptance Notification (extended)

 * May 3, 2021: Early-bird Registration Opens

 * May 7, 2021: Final Manuscripts Due (incorporating reviewer comments)
     (extended)

 * July 27-29, 2021: Conference

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We look forward to seeing you online in July 2021!

CONFERENCE CHAIRS:
 * General Chair: Yogita Shah (yogita.shah"at-sign"jpl.nasa.gov)
 * Co-General Chair: Michelle Carter (michelle.carter"at-sign"aero.org)
 * Finance Chair: James Oyama (James.Y.Oyama"at-sign"jpl.nasa.gov)
 * Advisors to the General Chair:
     Larry Bergman (Larry.Bergman"at-sign"ieee.org)
     Amalaye Oyake (Amalaye.Oyake"at-sign"jpl.nasa.gov))
     Michael Campbell (michael.l.campbell"at-sign"aero.org)

 * Program Chair: Michael Lowry (michael.r.lowry"at-sign"nasa.gov)
 * Program Co-Chair: Ivan Perez (ivan.perezdominguez"at-sign"nasa.gov)

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
 * 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)
 * Luke Lucas (Luke.Lucas"at-sign"lsespace.com)

STEERING COMMITTEE:
 * Richard Doyle (Richard.J.Doyle"at-sign"jpl.nasa.gov)
 * Rupak Biswas (rupak.biswas"at-sign"nasa.gov)
 * Jana Roche
 * Chris Mattman
 * Yisong Yue

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