Important Deadlines:

• Abstract Submission: July 31^st
• Best Discount from Delta Airlines: September 6^th
• Early Registration: October 7^th *
• Hotel Reservation at Reduced Rate: October 22^nd 
• Paper Submission: October 25^th*

General Information (for a pdf copy of the latest ISBEP flier click here):

SYNOPSIS
The modern history of Beamed Energy Propulsion (BEP) started in 1972, when Dr. Arthur Kantrowitz first popularized the idea of Laser Propulsion (LP) to orbit.  BEP has evolved from a simple vision of somehow employing a remote source to transmit energy to spacecraft in flight, into a demonstrated propulsion technology.  Progress achieved thus far in setting ever-increasing flight altitude records suggests that a useful payload may soon be delivered to Low-Earth-Orbit using laser propulsion.  Few advanced propulsion concepts have had successful flight demonstration.  More important, the field of laser propulsion is not limited to just Earth-to-orbit launches, in the same way as BEP is not limited to laser propulsion.  A broad range of new applications will be opened with the advancement of beamed energy propulsion research.  The time when laser propulsion and other BEP concepts will become mature, 'work-horse' technologies depends entirely upon: 
1) Expanding the current level of BEP research and development;
2) Establishing high-power BEP demonstration and test facilities;
3) Uniting our forces worldwide to achieve this goal. 
The First International Symposium on Beamed Energy Propulsion is jointly sponsored by the University of Alabama in Huntsville, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA EPSCoR Program, Alabama Space Grant Consortium, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Seoul National University
BK-21-Mechnical Engineering Research Division and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  It will bring together organizations and individuals interested in transforming beamed-energy propulsion technology into real space transportation systems of the future.  It will offer an exceptional opportunity for researchers in the BEP field to present the current results of their studies. 

LOCATION
The symposium will be held on the campus of the University of Alabama in Huntsville.  Huntsville has been known as 'Rocket City' since the days of Dr. Wernher von Braun.  It is the home of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal, and numerous aerospace corporations. 

REGISTRATION
The regular registration fee for the symposium is $150 with an early registration option of $120.  The deadline for early registration is October 7, 2002.  Registration fee for full time students and retired attendees is $40.  The regular registration fee covers the registration package, the awards dinner at the Bevill Center, coffee breaks, welcome reception and the Proceedings (AIP Conference Series, hardcover).  Click here for registration on-line or for download of a pdf form.

HOTEL AND AIRLINE RESERVATIONS
The Organizers have arranged a block of rooms at the Bevill Center, the conference site, at reduced rates.  Shuttle service from/to the Huntsville International airport will be available.  The deadline for reservations is October 22nd.  Symposium participants can also book airline tickets at discounted fares from Delta Airlines, the official airline of the symposium.   Please, visit Accommodations for further details. 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Welcome Reception
A good opportunity to relax after the first day of the symposium and to meet your colleagues in a less formal atmosphere.  The reception will be covered by the registration fee; a cash bar will be available. 

Symposium Dinner
The concluding event with a guest speaker (Prof. Arthur Kantrowitz) and award ceremony will be held at the Bevill Center.  Additional reservations can be made for guests at registration. 

Tour of US Space and Rocket Center
Tours of the US Space and Rocket Center will be available at a nominal fee. 

ABSTRACTS AND TECHNICAL PAPERS
A 100-word abstract with the title, author's name(s) and affiliation(s) must be submitted by e-mail to Andrew Pakhomov in the form of a direct message or as an attachment in MS Word or Word Perfect format not later than July 31. 

A technical paper (limited to 12-page format) will be published in the Symposium Proceedings.  The proposed publisher is the American Institute of Physics.  Proceeding format: book, hardcover, 6x9-inch size.  Early submissions are encouraged.  The deadline for paper submission is October 5th.  The general policy of "no paper – no podium" will be enforced by session chairs.  Guidelines for paper preparation and copyright clearance and assignment form will be provided on the web (see Submissions).

AUDIOVISUAL
An overhead projector will be available.  Other equipment, such as PC-projector, 35-mm slide projector or VHS VCR will be available upon request.  The requests must be received by October 7.

TIMING OF PRESENTATIONS
Thirty (30) min will be allotted for regular and invited talks, including introduction and questions.

NONDISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES
The Organizers will accept registrations irrespective of race, ethnic or national origin, sex, creed, or physical handicap.

SMOKING POLICY
The University of Alabama in Huntsville has strict rules regarding smoking.  In accordance with the University policy, smoking is allowed only at specially designated sites outside the buildings.  Smoking inside University buildings is prohibited.

RESTRICTIONS
Video or audio taping of sessions and unauthorized sale of Symposium Proceedings is prohibited.
 

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