17-20 July 2006 Conference Dates 17-19 July 2006 Exhibit Dates Invitation to Exhibit SMC-IT 2006 is now accepting applications for exhibit space. The conference invites companies to exhibit products, materials and analytical tools related to Information Technology. Exhibitors are also invited to participate in Product Seminars, which will be offered in parallel to the technical program. This is your opportunity to reach a diverse group of experts addressing the entire range of hardware and software aspects of IT applications for space. The Second International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology (SMC-IT) gathers leading system designers, engineers, scientists, practitioners, and space explorers at one location to discuss current and future information technologies for space missions. Past attendees and exhibitors have included the leading commercial and academic developers and researchers, such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Apple Computer, IBM, Microsoft, Cal Tech, Stanford University, University of California, NASA, FAA, DOE, and the US Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, as well as many others. Over 325 people attended the last SMC-IT conference in 2003. Exhibit Space/Fees We have a selection of exhibit levels: Gold level (20x20 island): $4,000 Silver level (10x20 in-line): $2,200 Bronze level (10x10 in-line): $1,200 Research level (10x10 in-line): $550 (Non-profit organizations and universities) The exhibit Floor Plan shows numbered exhibit spaces to select first, second, and third choices. Note that there are only 21 spaces available: 2- 20x20; 3-10x20; 16-10x10. Exhibit space will be assigned as first come, first served. What’s included with the Exhibit Space The conference will provide each exhibit space with a booth identification sign (two-line, 7 inches x 44 inches), one electrical circuit (500 watts), one table (6 feet x 30 inches), two chairs, and a wastebasket. For all in-line exhibits the Conference will provide standard pipe and drape. Wireless Internet access will be provided, but is not recommended for demonstrations. Exhibitors are responsible for any other requirement needed including additional electricity. Product Seminars Exhibitors are invited to present a 30-minute Product Seminar, which will be offered in parallel to the technical program. Once your application is received you will get an Exhibitor Kit that includes a Product Seminar Application. Exhibitor Deadlines Friday, 26 May 2006, 5 p.m. EST Deadline for Exhibit Application and Full Payment Friday, 16 June 2006, 5 p.m. EST Deadline for cancellation with refund Exhibitor Schedule Sunday, 16 July 2006 Exhibitor Check-in 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Early opportunity to pick up exhibitor badges) Monday, 17 July 2006 Exhibitor Check-in 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Setup 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday, 17 July 2006 Exhibit Reception 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, 18 July 2006 Exhibit Hours 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Product Seminars 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, 19 July 2006 Exhibit Hours 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Product Seminars 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, 19 July 2006 Exhibit Dismantle 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Three Ways to Sign up for Exhibit Space See and read the Exhibitor Prospectus. 1. Apply online at http://smc-it.jpl.nasa.gov/ 2. Fax application to 1-202-728-0884 3. Send Application and Full Payment to: SMC-IT 2006 Exhibits IEEE Computer Society 1730 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 FAX: +1-202-728-0884 Questions about registration for exhibit space? Call +1-202-371-0101 or send email to register@computer.org A complete Exhibitor's Kit will be sent once the exhibit application is received. Got questions? Need more information about exhibiting? Don’t hesitate to call or send email. Patricia Elson Raytheon NASA Ames Research Center pelson@mail.arc.nasa.gov 1-650-604-4498 More about the Conference The SMC-IT conference will explore all aspects of civilian, military, and commercial space missions, including flight systems, relevant ground systems, science data processing, engineering and development tools, operations, and telecommunications. The domains addressed extend from the observation of Earth to deep space, and include human crewed and robotic missions. The sessions will cover the entire IT lifecycle of mission development, including conceptual design, development of engineering tools, integration and testing, operations, science analysis, and quality control. Submitted papers will address a wide range of topics, including human spaceflight, earth orbiting systems, deep space missions, ground support systems, instruments, science, landers, rovers, and probes. A partial list of technology areas include: Reliable software Innovative fault tolerance approaches, including software-based methods Autonomy - rovers to operations Autonomy - system validation Automated planners and schedulers Human / robotic interfaces Engineering design and modeling tools IT tools for risk management Innovative IT methods for rapid technology mission infusion Real-time information systems Embedded IT systems (for control or onboard processing) Machine vision and advanced image processing methods Real-time software and IT hardware in the loop Novel applications - spacecraft, ground systems, telecom IT for low cost operations OOD methods that enhances reuse Middleware services Knowledge capture, management, and ontologies On-board vehicle health diagnosis and repair Reducing software development costs and risk through CMMI Science and user software applications IT for the Interplanetary Network and next generation space-based networking New software architectures, languages, compilers, tools, for space missions Spaceborne computing architectures Advanced high performance computing systems and applications Revolutionary new information technologies For Exhibitor's Prospectus, click here

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