Our Theme: The Challenges of NextGen, New Issues for Aviation’s Future

Our Major Partners: NASA, FAA, JPDO, AIAA DATC, IEEE AESS

Our Technical Program: Nearly 100 technical papers authored by noted experts. 11 fact filled sessions and a special edition CD.

Our Hotel: The Westin Washington Dulles Airport is the crown jewel of Dulles Corner, an emerging enclave of exclusive residences and multinational corporate headquarters convenient to Washington DC.

Just 1 mile from Dulles International Airport and under 30 minutes from DC’s center, the hotel is the Dulles Technology Corridor’s newest addition and offers a stylish and comfortable retreat where you can truly relax and reenergize while you travel.

Our Accommodations: Your Conference Committee has arranged for ALL participants to receive the preferred government rate at this brand new hotel. Make your reservation today.

Our Networking: Lots of time during breaks and meals to connect.

Our Sponsors and Exhibits: Numerous exhibits including hands-on demos of NextGen technology. Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Sunhillo, Mosaic ATM, Frequentis, ARINC, SELEX, Sensis.

Our Social Event: Don’t miss this docent-led VIP tour of the Steven Udvar Hazy Air and Space Museum followed by more networking at an early evening reception. You likely won’t get this opportunity – ever.

Our Plenaries: Three days of intensive updates on ICNS related topics by noted government, military and industry leaders — led by Dr. Karlin Toner; Director, JPDO.

Our Special Event: The FAA System Wide Information Management Program will conduct an Industry Day on May 13.

Our Committee: Led by Mr. Jim Dieudonne, MITRE Center for Advanced Aviation System Development, General Chair, who will tell stories to delight every engineer.

Our Already Low Registration: Unchanged from 2009. You get all the above for one low price… Register now!

Our Website: www.i-cns.org

What a year! First, let me extend my congratulations to the New Orleans Saints, Superbowl Champions – 43 years of being an “Aints” fan finally paid off. I can now get rid of my “paper bag”!

NextGen is also having a good year – ADS-B deployment and ERAM becoming operational! We have a new Director of the JPDO, Dr. Karlin Toner, and she has agreed to be one our keynote speakers.

We are at an outstanding brand new hotel, the Westin Washington Dulles Airport Hotel. Our technical sessions are full with quality, up-to-date information spanning all aspects of ICNS.

Sponsors and Exhibitors are stepping up, but we still have room for more, and we have scheduled a tour of the National Air and Space Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center during business hours followed by a social function, which will allow you to miss rush hour.

The conference program is almost complete, and a draft of the program should be on the website by early next week.

Look forward to seeing you at the conference.

Jim “Agin Cajun” Dieudonne
Chair, 2010 ICNS
Greybeard for CNS and Avionics
The MITRE Corporation

• Complete your conference registration
• Make your hotel reservations by April 19

The Technical Program is overfull, with almost 100 technical papers slated to be presented. Each day starts with a Plenary session. Both the Technical Program and Plenary program will be available soon on the conference web site.

A social event is planned for Wednesday afternoon (May 12th) starting with a special tour of the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center followed by a hosted reception at the hotel.

Don’t miss the early bird discount and a chance to network, update your CNS program knowledge, see the latest from our sponsors and enjoy a distinguished slate of speakers discussing the issues of the day.

The 2010 Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference, jointly sponsored by government, civil and military, and industry, addresses long term research and development and early implementation of integrated CNS technologies needed to Enable NextGen.

The Conference is focused on providing understanding of CNS programs, longer term plans, standards development (RTCA, etc.), research, ICNS technologies, and the New Issues for Aviation’s Future that accompany NextGen.

Each day begins with a plenary session. Tuesday morning is all about Accelerating Implementation and Integration (I&I). Wednesday morning will focus on Interagency Systems Transformations, addressing multi-agency (DoD, DHS, and FAA) information sharing, and policies and procedures needed to insure airspace security while improving the support for each agency’s primary mission. NextGen Beyond 2018 is the topic for Thursday’s plenary.

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

Student Paper Competition

The DATC and AESS are sponsoring a student paper competition for the 2010 ICNS.  Active students and professionals within two years of graduation are eligible for ICNS Student Best Paper awards.  Papers eligible for these awards must be tagged as “student” when submitted.

Abstract Submission

Authors are invited to submit abstracts of no more than 750 words by February 19, 2010 February 26, 2010 on any of the topics listed. Please submit your abstract via the ICNS Conference Abstract Submission form.

Follow-up Deadlines

• Notification of acceptance will occur by March 8, 2010 March 15, 2010.
• Final Papers are encouraged for publication in the proceedings and are due April 16, 2010 April 23, 2010.
• Conference Presentations are due April 30, 2010.

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.

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

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

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

• 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)

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.