SYNOPSIS and SCOPEFifth International Symposium on Beamed Energy Propulsion (ISBEP 5)
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, Hawaii, November 12 - 15, 2007
Beamed Energy Propulsion (BEP) is a revolutionary technology of the future space transportation. The majority of BEP vehicles is driven by a power beamed from a remote, reusable, long-range sources. BEP technology exploits a variety of such directed energy sources - lasers, microwave and x-ray radiation or relativistic particles. In combination with a multitude of propulsive mechanisms: blast waves, ablation, photon pressure, vaporization, photodesorption and alike, BEP stays on a forefront of modern physics and engineering. BEP systems provide unique propulsive characteristics which would be impossible to achieve by means of traditional, combustion-based engines. Vehicles driven by BEP will be smaller, lighter, faster, and more efficient than any currently existing means of space transportation. In addition, BEP offers new and often unique technical solutions which are unattainable by traditional means of propulsion. In addition
The Fifth International Symposium on Beamed Energy Propulsion (ISBEP 5) is committed to carry on the mission, started by ISBEP 1 (Huntsville, Alabama, November 5 - 7, 2002) and continued by ISBEP 2 (Sendai, Japan, October 20 - 23, 2003), ISBEP 3 (Troy, New York, October 11 - 14, 2004) and ISBEP 4 (Nara, Japan, November 15 - 18, 2005). It will bring together organizations and individuals interested in developing beamed-energy propulsion vehicles, engines, schemes and concepts into 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. The program will include all aspects related to the science and technology of beamed-energy propulsion in its various forms and applications. The list of topics includes, but is not limited to:
The Fifth International Symposium on Beamed Energy Propulsion is jointly sponsored by Air Force Office for Scientific Research (AFOSR) and the University of Alabama in Huntsville .» basic science and technology of laser, microwave, x-ray and particle-beam propulsion and micropropulsion (microthrusters);
» BEP mission and system analysis;
» power-beamed photon sails;
» hybrid and auxiliary BEP systems;
» beam-propelled aircraft;
» BEP flight experiments;
» lasers and other sources for BEP;
» beam generation, guidance and propagation for propulsion;
» new BEP concepts;» directed-energy airspikes;
» research facilities for BEP tests;
» economics, politics and history of BEP.
LOCATION
The symposium will be held at the
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, located on Hawaii Island
in Kailua-Kona.
REGISTRATION
The regular registration fee for
the symposium is $350 with an early registration option of $300.
The deadline for early registration is September 30, 2007.
The registration fee for full time students and retired attendees is $40.
The fee covers the registration package, the awards luau, coffee breaks, welcome reception,
symposium program and the Book of Proceedings. A tour to Volcanoes
National Park on 11/15 will be offered for additional fee of $100.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Reservations may be made by:
The Organizers have arranged a
block of rooms at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (from Nov. 9 to Nov. 14, 2007) at reduced
rates of $130 or $145 per day plus tax for partial ocean view or ocean view
rooms respectively.
Download the reservation form.
Phone: Attendees may call toll free at 877-KEAUHOU (877-532-8468) and asking for the Reservations Department at Extension 2515 or calling the Reservations Department directly at 808-324-2515. Hours of operation are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Hawaii Standard Time).
E-mail: Reservations may be made by emailing requests to kbr@outrigger.com
Fax: Reservations may be faxed to 808-324-2508.
Attendees should indicate the group affiliation International Symposium on Beamed Energy Propulsion on all reservation requests. Reservations should be placed at anytime prior to thirty (30) days prior to arrival to ensure the conference rate. The group rate may be arranged for pre and post extensions, up to maximum of three (3) days on an availability basis.
AIRLINE RESERVATIONS with 5% group discount rate can be made with American Airlines. For reservations contact American Airlines Meeting Services desk at 1-800-433-1790, provide the authorization code: A53N7AW and group name "ISBEP". Reservations can also be made on-line at www.aa.com . For more information, please, click here.
For RENTAL CAR RESERVATIONS with Avis Rental Car please use Avis World Discount (AWD) number D005150. The group discount is in 5% - 25% range, it includes unlimited mileage and can be used 7 days before and 7 days after the event. Please, call Avis at 1-888-754-8878 for reservations.
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NEW EVENT (first time at ISBEP): SPECIAL LECTURE
When: November 13, Evening: 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Title: High Energy Laser Devices: Past, Present and Future
To be presented by: : Joung R. Cook, J. Cook and Associates, McLean, Virginia, USA
The first part of the lecture will review key prototype systems and demonstrations of high energy laser weapons in the U.S. from 1970 to present time. The second part will cover brief evolutionary history of scaling laser devices and review most of the high average power laser devices ever built in the U.S. The third part of the lecture will cover some of the promising approaches for high efficiency high energy laser devices in the future.
Mr. Cook served as the Director/Manager of Systems Engineering at the U.S. Navy High Energy Laser Program Office (1985-1997), a senior research physicist specializing high energy laser system applications at the Naval Research Laboratory (1997-2003), and a senior scientist with Boeing Company (2003-2007).
Separate registration required: the registration details are not finalized yet and will be posted later
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OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS:
Welcome Reception (November 12,
Monday)
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 and Luau (November 14,
Wednesday)
The concluding event with a guest
speaker (TBD) and award ceremony will be held together with traditional Hawaiian
luau. Additional reservations can be
made for guests at registration.
A bus tour over the Big Island of Hawaii will take-off on November 15, Thursday, at 7:20 a.m. from the hotel. The central attraction of the tour is famous Hawaii Volcanoes National Park , however it will cover more than just the park. The itinerary of the tour includes: Kailua town; view Kealakekua Bay; Coffee Plantations; Black Sand beach; Volcanoes National Park; Volcano House; Steam Bluffs and Crater Drive; Jagger Museum; Volcano Observatory; Thurston Lava tube; Fern Tree jungle; Orchid and Anthurium nursery; drive through city of Hilo; Macadamia nut factory; Water falls; Hamakua coast; Parker ranch lands and Waimea district. A tour will be arranged upon the conclusion of the symposium. N
ABSTRACTS AND TECHNICAL PAPERS
An abstract with the title, author's
name(s) and affiliation(s) and not more than 150 words of text 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 August
31.
A technical paper (limited to 12-page format) will be published in the Symposium Proceedings under the Conference Series of the American Institute of Physics. Proceeding format: book, hardcover, 6x9-inch size. In addition, for those who prefer electronic publications to traditional paper, AIP provides on-line access to its proceedings. Early submissions are encouraged. The deadline for paper submission is November 12 (i.e. at latest, papers can be submitted at the conference). The general policy of "no paper – no podium" will be enforced by session chairs. Guidelines for paper preparation and copyright clearance and assignment forms will be provided on the web.
Address for paper submission: American Institute of Beamed Energy Propulsion, P.O. Box 1907, Madison, AL, 35758, USAulsion
AUDIOVISUAL
A PC-projector and overhead projector
will be available. Other equipment, such as 35-mm slide projector
or VHS VCR will be available upon request. The requests must be received
by October 11.
TIMING OF PRESENTATIONS
As planned, thirty (30) minutes will be allotted
for regular talks, including introduction and questions. Time of
plenary talks: 45 minutes. Our intention is to avoid parallel sessions,
i.e. the talks will be presented in one auditorium throughout the conference.
NONDISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES
The Organizers will accept registrations
irrespective of race, ethnic or national origin, sex, creed, or physical
handicap.
RESTRICTIONS
Video or audio taping of sessions
and unauthorized sale of symposium proceedings is prohibited.
