Updated 7/14/2009

1. Presentations are now available on the ICNS Conference website.
2. Proceedings CD-ROMs were mailed on July 10, 2009, directly to ICNS Conference attendees who provided their mailing address and had a CD-ROM included with their registration.
3. Others wishing to access proceedings from the ICNS Conference can do so through the direct ICNS Conference link in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. The IEEE generally references current ICNS Conference papers information on the Xplore site shortly after CD-ROMs are mailed to attendees.

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We care about your safety and well-being and wanted to provide you with an update on what we are doing to address the Swine Flu virus that you have been hearing about in the news.

The following hygiene practices may help to limit your exposure to the virus:

• Cover your mouth, with a tissue (if possible), when you cough
• Washing your hands:
  • After using the restroom
  • After blowing or wiping your nose
  • After coughing (if you are unable to use a tissue)
  • Prior to preparing and eating food

We are taking the following precautions to safeguard your health:

• If you are feeling ill, you should see a physician as soon as possible.
• Employees that are displaying symptoms of Swine Flu will be temporarily relieved from their jobs until pronounced healthy by a physician.

We are monitoring local health departments, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization relating to the incidence of confirmed cases of the Swine Flu. If we learn that there are confirmed cases in your area, we will be communicating with you about additional steps that we may be taking, for example:

• Personal protective equipment, including gloves and masks, will be made available for your use.
• Implementing increased cleaning regimens as recommended by local health authorities.

When making personal travel plans, you may wish to review these websites www.cdc.gov or www.who.int for the most up-to-date information on regions experiencing Swine Flu outbreaks.

Statement from DOT Secretary on H1N1 Influenza

FROM: Secretary Ray LaHood

SUBJECT: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Update

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) continues to monitor the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus situation closely. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 286 human cases of infection in 36 states and one death as of today, May 4, 2009.

To date, the cases in the United States have mostly been mild. The one fatal case was a Mexican infant who was brought to the United States for medical treatment. The DOT’s emergency management team is actively involved in coordination activities as part of the Federal response to this rapidly evolving outbreak.

Presently, CDC recommends that United States travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Mexico. The CDC has NOT recommended that people avoid domestic travel within the United States.

What should you do if you become sick?

If you live in areas where 2009 H1N1 influenza cases have been identified and become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, contact your health-care provider. Your health-care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed.

If you are sick, stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible to keep from spreading your illness to others. Be sure to report your illness to your DOT supervisors, so they will be aware of your condition.

Please practice the usual precautions of frequent hand washing and cough and sneeze hygiene to stay healthy, and encourage your family and friends also.

More information:

• Department of Transportation web site
• Center for Disease Control H1N1 Flu page

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Dr. Paul G. Kaminski is Chairman and CEO of Technovation, Inc., a consulting company dedicated to fostering innovation, and to the development and application of advanced technology. He is also a Senior Partner in Global Technology Partners, a consulting firm specializing in business strategy and investments in technology, defense and aerospace-related companies. The title of his speech will be “Next Gen – Making it all come together with the 4 P’s.”

Margaret Jenny is President of RTCA, Inc. RTCA is a private, not-for-profit corporation that develops consensus-based recommendations regarding communications, navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management (CNS/ATM) system issues. RTCA functions as a Federal Advisory Committee. Its recommendations are used by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the basis for policy, program, and regulatory decisions and by the private sector as the basis for development, investment and other business decisions.

Ann Tedford
FAA NextGen Operations and Planning
2009 ICNS Conference Chair

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Due to the high level of interest in this year’s conference, we have rearranged the Plenary sessions each day in order to accommodate the increased level of interest. See the changes below and view our complete program in the 2009 Agenda.

Ann Tedford
FAA NextGen Operations and Planning

Note: Hotel Room Block Change

Due to increased interest, the Government hotel room block has been increased and the normal Conference Rate hotel room block decreased. Reservation is now open for both the conference and hotel rooms.

Updated Plenary Schedule

Wednesday, May 13

Plenary Session: NextGen

• Panel 1: Industry Partnerships
  Panel Chair: Vicki Cox, FAA SVP NextGen & Operations Planning
• Panel 2: Implementation Planning to Deliver Planned Capabilities
  Panel Chair: Dr. Mike Romanowski, FAA Director NextGen Integration & Implementation
• Panel 3: Cross Agency Cross Community
  Panel Chair: Dr. Karlin Toner, DOT Senior Staff Advisor for NextGen

Thursday, May 14

Plenary Session: Net Centricity
Session Chair: Colonel Douglas Wreath, DOD

Friday, May 15

Plenary Session: Trajectory Based Operations
Session Chair: Dave Hamrick, MITRE

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• Register online now. A discounted advance rate is available for payment received by May 1, 2009. (Authors, see special registration instructions)
• Make your hotel reservations now. This is a limited room block, and the hotel may sell out early. The conference room block cut-off date is Wednesday, April 29th. After that date, the conference rate will go up to the hotel’s prevailing rate.

Newsworthy

AIAA Applauds Congress’ Action On NASA Conference Participation

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (3/24) announced that it “applauds the swift action of Congress to affirm the ability of NASA to participate in technical conferences, by clarifying the intent of language inserted into the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008…signed into law on March 11, 2009.”

AIAA President George Muellner “welcomed this news,” saying, “Now forums, such as those hosted by AIAA…can continue to occur with the active participation of all interested parties.” AIAA Executive Director Bob Dickman said, “We appreciate the efforts of all those involved in helping to eliminate what had become a significant barrier to NASA’s ability to disseminate its critical research and development accomplishments.” (View Full PDF Announcement)

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The 2009 Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference, jointly sponsored by government, civil and military, and industry, addresses research and development of integrated CNS technologies for advanced aeronautical digital information systems and applications supporting the future global air transportation systems.

The Conference is focused on understanding CNS programs, plans, research and technology, and other relevant issues for the near-term, mid-term (2012 – 2018) and far-term (beyond 2025).

Each day begins with a plenary session. Wednesday morning is all about NextGen, highlighting progress to date and implementation plans. Thursday morning will focus on Net-Centricity, addressing use in military applications, the FAA’s acquisition progress, and plans for demonstrations. Surveillance is the topic for Friday’s plenary, discussing progress on ADS-B, future plans, and integration of traditional radar information with ADS-B.

Every afternoon, parallel technical sessions will be held on specific ICNS topics.

Papers and presentations are requested for the technical sessions along the key topical areas listed below. Exhibits and product demonstration by representatives of CNS-related Industries/Organizations are also invited.

• CNS Systems Architectures
• Communications
• Navigation
• Surveillance
• Information Sharing Environment (Net-Centricity)
• Standards for CNS/ATM
• Safe Air Transportation System
• Secure Air Transportation System
• Performance-Based ATM
• Improved Environmental Performance
• Aircraft/Airline Operations for NextGen
• Trajectory Based Operations
• Federal Aviation Incentives and/or Mandates
• Air/Ground Integration
• Military Operations in NextGen

Abstract Submission

Authors are invited to submit abstracts of no more than 1000 words by February 20, 2009 on any of the topics listed. Please email your abstract to Donna Clements, Donna.J.Clements@nasa.gov, as a Microsoft Word attachment.

Follow-up Deadlines

• Notification of acceptance will occur by March 9, 2009.
• Updated: Final Papers are encouraged for publication in the proceedings and are due April 17, 2009 May 1, 2009.
• Updated: Conference Presentations are due May 1, 2009 May 5, 2009.

Call for Participation – Print Version

• You may also view and distribute the PDF version of the ICNS Conference 2009 – Call for Participation.

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