COSPAR
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COLLOQUIUM 11

Sponsored by

Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA)
Swedish National Space Board
Academia Sinica
Ministry of Education
National Science Council (NSC)
Aeronautical and Astronautical Society (Taiwan)
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)
National Central University (NCU)

To be held at Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

National Cheng Kung University

Tainan, TAIWAN

OBJECTIVES

It has become increasingly clear that small satellites and microsatellites will play an important role in space research. This trend is particularly of interest for countries with emerging capabilities in high technology nd scientific applications in space.

Because of the faster and cheaper approach, Microsatellites can be used as the driving force for scientific researches (Earth observations, space physics, astronomy and micro-gravity study) and commercial purposes.

In order to introduce this exciting new thinking and to foster international cooperation in the area of the Asian-Pacific region, a COSPAR Colloquium on "Microsatellites as Research Tools" is organized to address five major themes.

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

- Space plans of emerging agencies

- Global view of advanced nations

LESSONS LEARNED

- Spacecraft systems

- Scientific results

- Instrumentations

- Managements

INNOVATIONS

- Unorthodox approaches

- Advanced microsatellites

- Launching systems

SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS

- Earth observations

- Communications

- Space physics

- Astronomy

- Civilian applications

EDUCATION

- University projects

- Outreach

THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM WILL CONSIST OF:

- Invited lectures

- Contributed papers

- Panel discussions

- Poster presentations

SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Chair: R. Lundin (Swedish Inst. for Space Phys., Kiruna)
Co-chair: W.H. Ip (MPAe, Katlenburg-Lindau)
S.D. Choi (KAIST, Taejon)
D. Hall (BNSC, London)
Z.C. Hong (NCU, Chung-Li)
F.B. Hsiao (NCKU, Tainan)
D.H. Lee (Kyunghee, Seoul)
S. McKenna-Lawlor (St. Patrick, Maynooth)
A. Nakajima (NAL, Tokyo)
H. Saito (ISAS, Kanagawa)

LOCAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE

Chair: F.B. Hsiao (NCKU, Tainan)
Co-Chair: L.C. Lee (NCKU, Tainan)
A.J. Chen (NCU, Chung-Li)
C.I. Lin (NCKU, Tainan)
C.T. Liu (NTU, Taipei)
J.J. Miau (NCKU, Tainan)
Q.C. Sung (NCKU, Tainan)
F.C. Tang (NCKU, Tainan)
C.L. Tseng (NCKU, Tainan)
K.C. Yeh (NSYSU, Kaohsiung)

CALL FOR PAPERS

You are invited to contribute a paper for presentation at the COSPAR Colloquium. The one-page, single-spaced abstract of 300-500 words must be received by 1 June 1997. Papers presented at the meeting will be published in the proceedings.

You are also welcome to submit your abstracts or register in advance by the E-mail address as follows: microbat@mail.iaa.ncku.edu.tw

or fax to:

+(886) 6 238 9940

Prof. Fei-Bin Hsiao

Chairman, LOC

COSPAR Microsatellite Colloquium
IAA, National Cheng Kung University
Tainan 70101, TAIWAN
By airmail or Fax: (886)-6-238-9940

E-Mail: fbhsiao@mail.ncku.edu.tw

http://rpv.iaa.ncku.edu.tw/ <

SCHEDULE

1 June 1997 Abstract Due

1 July 1997 Notification to Authors

1 August 1997 Final Announcement

14-17 December 1997 Meeting

1 February 1998 Final papers Due

1 June 1998 Publication of Proceedings

REGISTRATION FORM

COSPAR Colloquium on "Microsatellites as Research

Tools", Tainan, Taiwan, 14-17 December 1997"

To be returned to: Prof. Fei-Bin Hsiao, LOC Chairman COSPAR Microsatellites

Colloquium, IAA, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, TAIWAN

By mail or Fax: (886)-6-238-9940,

or E-mail: microbat@mail.iaa.ncku.edu.tw

Deadline of Abstract Submission before 1 June 1997.

Name:.............................................................................................................

Affiliation:......................................................................................................

Address:..........................................................................................................

City:.................................. Zip Code:...................... Country:..................................

Phone:......................... Fax :................................ e-mail:.....................................

I intend to Participate to submit a paper (please check)

Tentative Title:..................................................................................................

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Date:.................................................... Signature:..............................................

About TAINAN

TAINAN is entitled to be called the origin of Taiwanese culture. It is often praised as the "First City of Taiwan". Being the oldest city in Taiwan, many historical sites and cultural heritage in Taiwan reflect the life and wisdom of our ancestors and the testimony of history .Chin-Kan Tower, Eternal Castle, Anping Fort, Confucius Temple are among the most attractive scenic points in town that you just in appreciation of the beauty of the city.

Tainan City is 200 km south from Taipei and 40 km north from Kaohsiung. Both Taipei and Kaohsiung own international airports, which offer convenient access to the City of Tainan or by bus/train from Kaohsiung to Tainan.

The climate in December is just mild and pleasant. The outdoors mean temperature is usually around 20 deg C and may lower to 10 deg C in the evening.

For more information, please contact: Prof. Fei-Bin Hsiao , LOC Chair at fbhsiao@mail.ncku.edu.tw,

or Dr. Wing-Huen Ip, Co-chair SOC, ip@linax1.dnet.gwdg.de.

REGISTRATION

To partially offset the cost of the Colloquium, there will be a registration fee of USD 200 for participants registered before 10 October 1997. After 10 October, the registration fee will be USD 250.

The fee will cover the abstract book, coffee breaks and lunches, a conference banquet, and a one-day excursion to the near-by historic sightseeing attractions.

Social program for accompanying persons will be organized.

Please return the attached registration form to the address listed above.

VISA

Participants in certain countries and areas are required to apply for the entry visa to Taiwan in advance from the respective representative offices of cultural and economic offices affairs. Should you have any questions regarding the visa issue, please contact Prof. Fei-Bin Hsiao for information and assistance.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel reservation can be made through the local organization committee by E-mail to Professor HSIAO (fbhsiao@mail.ncku.edu.tw). The room price per night is around USD 80~100. Several hotels within walking distance to the NCKU campus are under negotiation for reduced price. More information concerning the hotel reservation will be available in the Final Announcement in August.