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2rd Responsive Space Conference and Workshop ···· Los Angeles, California |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | HOTEL INFORMATION | REGISTRATION | SPONSORS |
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Be an Identified Proponent of Responsive Space The demand for truly responsive space assets is growing rapidly and becoming officially recognized with documents such as the "Operationally Responsive Spacelift Mission Needs Statement." Now is the time to establish your organization as a key participant in the drive to accomplish this goal which is critical to the national need in responding to a changing world. This Conference will address the vision and needs of DOD, NASA, and commercial missions. This second annual conference on Responsive Space is organized by the LA Section and the Space Systems Technical Committee of the AIAA. |
| STATEMENT OF PURPOSE |
Whether it's the growing market for satellite imagery, communication and navigation or the use of space as a force enabler in the war on terrorism, space has never been more critical. Yet the customers of space-based information and capabilities continue to suffer from a lack of responsiveness. While satellite communications and the Global Positioning System provide a certain level of continuous global capability, there remains a demand for increased SATCOM bandwidth and navigational accuracy. Additionally, current space systems cannot provide near continuous surveillance over a particular point on the earth's surface. Nor can we launch a satellite at a moment's notice and begin receiving information within hours. The current paradigm for space, where a few expensive satellites are launched after years of preparation to provide a highly focussed capability, must change. For space systems to provide a highly dynamic and focussed response, their development must be based on a new set of rules and new technologies. Some recent programs have begun to return the space paradigm to its roots - missions that are built and launched in 10 to 30 months at a cost of millions or a few 10's of millions, rather than 5 to 15 years at a cost of hundreds of millions. This process can be continued, and improved, to the point where satellites are launched and data returned to the end user within a day of the time an immediate need is identified or a payload is delivered to the launch site. Such systems will have an enormous advantage in military, commercial, education, and scientific missions, for example: |
Possible solutions to the responsive space question range from deployment on demand to satellites stored on-orbit and moved into position as needed. Each solution has strengths and weaknesses and places unique demands on spacecraft, payload, launch system, and operations. For example, deployment on demand requires the entire system - spacecraft, payload, launch system, ground system, launch and ground operations, and on-orbit check-out - be both responsive and sufficiently low cost to be built in advance of need (i.e., built to inventory). Many technical, operational and architectural issues must be discussed and resolved for space to truly become responsive. |
| COST OF SPONSORSHIP |
Sponsorship Opportunity | Cost | Benefits | Choice |
Continental Breakfast | $2,500 | Acknowledgement in Conference Program Registration (Company name and Logo). Recognition from the lectern, sign acknowledgement, one free conference attendance, One Exhibit Space. Acknowledgement on Web site (as soon as signed up) and link to company Web site from RCS2 web page. | Tue |
Morning Coffee Break | $1,500 | Acknowledgement in Conference Program Registration (Company name and Logo). Recognition from the lectern, sign acknowledgement. Acknowledgement on Web site (as soon as signed up) and link to company Web site from RCS2 web page. | Tue |
Lunches | $5,000 | Acknowledgement in Conference Program Registration (Company name and Logo). Recognition from the lectern, sign acknowledgement, one free conference attendance. One Exhibit Space, 5 minutes intro, intro of the luncheon speaker, lunch at speaker table. Acknowledgement on Web site (as soon as signed up) and link to company Web site from RCS2 web page. | Tue |
Afternoon Break | $1,500 | Acknowledgement in Conference Program Registration (Company name and Logo). Recognition from the lectern, sign acknowledgement. Acknowledgement on Web site (as soon as signed up) and link to company Web site from RCS2 web page. | Tue |
Reception | $3,000 | Acknowledgement in Conference Program Registration (Company name and Logo). Recognition from the lectern, sign acknowledgement, one free conference attendance. One Exhibit Space. Acknowledgement on Web site (as soon as signed up) and link to company Web site from RCS2 web page. | Mon |
Dinner | $9,000 | Acknowledgement in Conference Program Registration (Company name and Logo). Recognition from the lectern, sign acknowledgement, one free exhibit space, two free conference attendance. 10 minutes intro, intro of the dinner speaker, dinner at speaker table. Acknowledgement on Web site (as soon as signed up) and link to company Web site from RCS2 web page. | Wed |
Badges and Lanyards | $1,000 | Acknowledgement in Conference Program Registration (Company name and Logo). LOGO on lanyard (sponsor supplied lanyard), one free conference attendance. Acknowledgement on Web site (as soon as signed up) and link to company Web site from RCS2 web page. | |
Notebooks | $2,000 | Acknowledgement in Conference Program Registration (Company name and Logo). LOGO on item, one free conference attendance. Acknowledgement on Web site (as soon as signed up) and link to company Web site from RCS2 web page. | |
Giveaway item. | $2,000 | Acknowledgement in Conference Program Registration (Company name and Logo). LOGO on item, one free conference attendance. Acknowledgement on Web site (as soon as signed up) and link to company Web site from RCS2 web page. | |
Table Top Exhibit/Display | $500 | Displays should highlight your company and be focused on the topic of the conference. All displays must be table top displays, there is not room for large back drops, or larger displays. Each participating exhibit space will receive one 6 foot table and 2 chairs. All persons staffing the table top displays must register for the conference, and meet the registration criteria. See the Responsive Space Conference web page for the registration form. Display table will be assigned on a first come first served basis, based on the date this form is received. Specific information on your display table assignments will be available by April 5, 2004. |
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
AIAA Sponsors: AIAA LA Section and the AIAA Space Systems Technical Committee Dates: April 19-22, 2004 Location: Sheraton Hotel LAX, Los Angeles, CA. |
Points of Contact: |
General Chair: Dr. James R. Wertz, | Administrative Chair: Chuck Kilmer, |
For general Information and questions please email: |