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16 - 20 June 2014
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Venue: Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Call For Papers
This Call for Papers is organized consistent with the legacy events that now comprise the AVIATION 2014 Forum.
New Conference Update: ITAR Compliant Sessions Added to the AIAA AVIATION 2014 Technical Program.
Dates to Remember
Abstract Submission Opened: 1 October 2013
Abstract Submission Closed: 14 November 2013
Author Notification Letters Sent: 25 February 2014
Manuscript Open: 1 April 2014
Manuscript Deadline: 27 May 2014
Environmental Impact of Aerospace Systems
Legacy Conferences:
20th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference
AIAA/3AF Aircraft Noise and Emissions Reduction Symposium
Topic Areas:
Aircraft Vehicle Noise
Computational Aeroacoustics
Coupling of aircraft-airspace design for aviation environmental solutions
Environmental Policy
Future air traffic markets and and strategies to improve economy and the environment
Generation, propagation, and control of sound and vibration
Jet Noise
Noise and greenhouse gas emissions: interrelationships, modeling and design considerations
Propulsion/Engine noise
Quantification of fleet-level environmental effects in future operational concepts
Sustainable, Environmental Design
Aeroacoustics Student Paper Competition
Measuring, Testing, and Validation of Aerospace Systems
Legacy Conferences:
30th Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference
AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference
AIAA Flight Testing Conference
AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference
Topic Areas:
Advances in Ground Test Facilities
Aerodynamic Measurement Technology
Aerodynamic Prediction Methods
Aeroservoelastic (ASE) Control, Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization
Aircraft Flight Dynamics, Handling Qualities, and Performance
Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Student Paper Competition
Ground Test Facilities
Ground Test Facility Operations
Flight Test and System Identification
Flight Test Operations
Flight Test Facilities
Launch Vehicle, Missile, and Projectile Flight Dynamics
M&S Tools and Technologies
M&S Vehicle Dynamics, Systems, and Environments
M&S Flight Simulator Technologies
M&S of Uninhabited Aircraft Systems (UAS)
M&S Applications
Planetary Entry and Aeroassist Technology
Small/Mini/Micro Aerial Vehicles
Uncertainty Quantification of Ground Test Instrumentation
Aerodynamic, Fluids, and Thermal Sciences
Legacy Conferences:
32nd AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference
7th AIAA Flow Control Conference
44th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference
45th AIAA Plasmadynamics and Lasers Conference
11th AIAA/ASME Thermophysics and Heat Transfer Conference
7th Theoretical Fluid Mechanics Conference
**22nd Computational Fluid Dynamics Conference to be held in 2015
Topic Areas:
Advanced Heat Exchanger Design Concepts and Materials
Aerodynamics applications (circulation, vortex, transition, separation and wake control, bio-inspired techniques)
Aerodynamic Design: Analysis, Methodologies, and Optimization Techniques
Aerodynamic Testing: Flight, Wind-Tunnel and Numerical Correlations
Aerothermodynamics and Thermal Protection Systems
Airfoil/Wing/Configuration Aerodynamics and Innovative Aerodynamic Concepts and Designs
APA Special Sessions: 2nd High-Lift Prediction Workshop; NATO STO Task Group AVT-201; and Sonic Boom
Combustion, Fire and Propulsion Heat Transfer
Computational and experimental contributions that illuminate theoretical aspects of fluid mechanics
Control of canonical flows (boundary layers, free-shear layers, jet-noise, mixing, combustion)
Control in practical systems (inlets, turbomachinery, airframe integration, vehicle design cycle, vehicle acoustics)
Cryogenics and Extreme Conditions
Energy-Water Nexus in Troposphere, Stratosphere and Outer Space
Environmentally Friendly and Efficient Aerodynamics and Enabling Technology
Fluid dynamics of combustion and reactive flows
Fluid dynamics of fluid-structure interaction and multiphase, non-reacting flows
Fluid dynamics of micro- and nano-scale flows
Fluid-Optics and Laser Diagnostics
Flow Control (Active and Passive): Computational and Experimental Results
Fundamental fluid dynamics of laminar, transitional, and turbulent flows across all speed regimes
Heat Transfer Enhancement and Energy Harvesting
Heat Transfer in Cooling, Heating and Power Generation
High Angle of Attack, High Lift and VSTOL/STOL Aerodynamics
Highly Energetic Plasma Systems
Low Speed-Low Reynolds Number, Transonic, Supersonic and Hypersonic Aerodynamics
Mini-, Micro-, Nano- and Multi-Scale Heat Transfer
Multiphase, Droplets, Jets, Sprays, Heat Pipes and Thermosyphons
Multiphysics and cross-disciplinary fluid dynamics
New methods/applications of feedback control (theory, models, implementation, system architecture)
Novel sensors and actuators
Plasma Actuation and Lasers for Control and Processing
Plasma and Laser Physics
Plasmadynamics and Laser Best Student Paper Award
Reentry and Space Plasma
Shear flows across the speed regimes
Stability, Transition and Turbulence across the speed regimes
Theoretical, Analytical and Computational Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation, and Phase Change
Theoretical developments in aerothermodynamics, reacting flows and combustion
Theoretical fluid mechanics and aerodynamics across the speed regimes
Thermal Management, Thermal Control and Heat Pipes
Transport Properties and Thermophysical Properties
Vortical/Vortex Flow, Unsteady/Propeller/Rotorcraft/Wind Turbine Aerodynamics
Weapons Aerodynamics: Missile/Projectile/Guided-Munitions, Carriage and Store Separation
Design and Optimization of Aerospace Vehicles
Legacy Conferences:
6th AIAA Atmospheric and Space Environments Conference
14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference
AIAA Balloon Systems Conference
20th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference
21st AIAA Lighter-Than-Air Systems Technology Conference
15th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference
Topic Areas:
Advanced launch vehicle and hypersonic atmospheric flight vehicle concepts
Aerospace Engineering Computer Aided Enterprise Systems
Aircraft Icing
Atmospheric Dynamics
Atmospheric Hazards to Aviation
Balloon Systems Modeling and Simulation
Balloon Systems Materials and Manufacturing
Balloon Systems Flight Operations
Balloon Systems Applications
Commercial space tourism concepts
Conceptual Design Case Studies
Current and Planned LTA Projects, Systems, Initiatives, and Technologies
Design Education
Design Methods, Processes, and Tools
Emerging Methods in MAO
General Aviation
High temperature materials, hot structures, and thermal protection systems
Innovative Aircraft Concepts
Innovative Concepts and Technologies
Knowledge Based Engineering
LTA Flight Operations and Ground Handling
LTA Analytical Studies and Modeling and Simulation
LTA Systems Engineering and Optimization
LTA Manufacturing and Material Considerations and Method
MAO Applications
Metamodeling and Approximation Methods
Near Space/High Altitude Opportunities
Observing and Simulating the Atmospheric Environment
Rocket, ramjet, scramjet and other advanced propulsion systems
Shape and Topology Optimization
Subsystems and Technology Integration
Systems Engineering and Analysis
Thermal management techniques
Uncertainty Quantification and Non-Deterministic Methods
Use of Atmospheric Information in the National Airspace System
V/STOL Design
Aerospace Systems, Operations and Life Cycle
Legacy Conference:
14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference
Topic Areas:
ADS-B applications
Air Traffic Management Systems
Air System Integration
Aircraft Design for Interchangeability (Special Purpose Aircraft)
Aircraft Life Cycle
Aircraft life cycle cost benefit analysis
Airline operations
Commercial Aviation Economics and Design
Economics and Value Engineering
En route operations
Facilitation of Systems and Value-Based Thinking and Design
Manufacturing
Product Support Training and Education
Safety and Certification
Support of Aviation Technology (Legacy, Current and Future)
Support of Aircraft Life-Cycle (Cradle to Grave)
System Integration Issues (No Fault Found (NFF) Reduction Methodologies)
Terminal and surface operations
UAS integration and operations
Value-Driven Design Applications and Case Studies
Value-Driven Design Methods
Aeroacoustics Student Paper Competition
Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Student Paper Competition
Plasmadynamics and Lasers Student Paper Competition
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Student Paper Competition
Detailed Paper Submission Information
Environmental Impact of Aerospace Systems
20th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference
Papers are solicited that address all aspects of the generation, propagation, and control of vehicle noise, as well as the effect of
noise on structures and individuals. The program’s technical content will include theoretical, numerical, and experimental
contributions that describe original research resultsand/or innovative design concepts. In addition, in-depth reviews and timely
surveys will be considered. Topics for the conference are listed below. Studies in other related areas, particularly the application
of aerospace noise suppression technologies in other industries and papers pertaining to non-aerospace research with potential
application to the aerospace industry, are also encouraged. Topics areas of specific interest include, but are not limited to:
Propulsion/Engine noise
o Propeller, rotor craft and VSTOL noise
o Turbomachinery and core noise
o Integrated effects and flight acoustics
o Duct acoustics
Aircraft vehicle noise
o Airframe/high lift noise
o Interior noise
o Loads/sonic fatigue
o Sonic boom
o Community noise metrics
Generation, propagation, and control of sound and vibration
o General Acoustics
o Active noise control
o Advanced testing techniques
o Acoustics/fluid dynamics phenomena
Jet Noise
o modeling noise production mechanisms;
o near-field noise;
o shock noise;
o suppression methods for both subsonic and supersonic jet noise.
o noise diagnostics techniques,
o effects of jet heating
o launch vehicle noise
Computational Aeroacoustics
o numerical techniques for aeroacoustic applications:
o boundary conditions for aeroacoustic applications
o sound generation by turbulence, unsteady flows, or moving boundaries
o propagation, transmission, and scattering of sound through non-uniform flows
For inquiries about the Aeroacoustics topic areas, please direct questions to Stewart Glegg.
AIAA/3AF Aircraft Noise and Emissions Reduction Symposium
Coupling of Aircraft-Airspace Design for Aviation Environmental Solutions
Environmental Policy
Future Air Traffic Markets and Strategies to Improve Economy and the Environment
Noise and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Interrelationships, Modeling and Design Considerations
Propulsion/Engine Noise
Quantification of Fleet-level Environmental Effects in Future Operational Concepts
Sustainable, Environmental Design
For more information on Aircraft Noise and Emissions Reduction topics, please direct questions to J-P Clarke.
Measuring, Testing, and Validation of Aerospace Systems
30th Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference
The Ground Testing Technical Committee (GTTC) solicits abstracts of proposed papers for AVIATION 2014. We encourage
submission of paper abstracts for research related to all aspects of the science, technology, and application of ground testing and
aerodynamic measurements, from basic research, to measurements for understanding complex flows, to facility development, to
system test and evaluation, to sustainment and advancement of capabilities. The following are general areas where papers are
sought: 1) measurement and testing technology research and development; 2) advances in ground test capability; 3) operations
and policy; and 4) ground test facilities infrastructure sustainment. Papers that address the interface between measurement and
testing, such as the transfer of advanced diagnostics from research laboratories to test facilities and the lessons learned, are
encouraged. A more detailed description of these four general areas of interest is:
Measurement and testing technology research and development in support of ground testing:
Advances in non-intrusive methods of flow property and chemistry measurements
Advances in surface measurement techniques for boundary layer transition, skin friction, heat transfer, and surface
temperature and pressure
Development and application of MEMS-based measurement technology
Miniaturization of aerodynamic probes
Development of techniques for acquiring multiple flow properties
Improvements in uncertainty analysis for advanced diagnostic techniques
Development of new experimental methods
Presentation of work in progress and/or completed work directed to new techniques
Transition from laboratory to test facility
Advances in ground test capability:
Development of new and/or improved facilities and associated systems
Advances in measurement techniques and calibration methodology
Improvements in flow quality
Projecting of requirements
Innovations in experiment design and post-test analysis
Development of automation sciences applications
Integration of modeling and simulation
Improvements in ground test support and integration
Developments in test facility and data networking
Operations and policy:
Personnel and their skills
Organization, economic considerations, metrics
Transition process to new measurement techniques
Working relationships and alliances, industry/government/academia interface
Test process improvement, standardization
Safety and environmental compliance issues
Communications and data transfer, information security
Agency policies
Ground test facilities infrastructure sustainment:
Integrated operations and maintenance
Consolidation of existing ground test facilities
Best practices in maintenance and capability sustainment
Prioritization and work selection process with limited budgets
Strategic investment planning.
A series of plenary lectures and special sessions, sponsored by the Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Test
Technical Committees, will focus on the uncertainty quantification of advanced instrumentation in large ground test facilities.
Wind tunnels, propulsion testing, and other ground test facilities have new capabilities that did not exist only a decade ago. To a
significant degree, this is attributable to the transition of cutting-edge diagnostics from laboratory demonstration to large-scale
facilities. However, the uncertainty of the resulting data is difficult to establish in a large, expensive test facility, and often it
cannot be directly extrapolated based on small-scale lab results.
Contributed papers are sought discussing the additional challenges of large-scale implementation, determination of error sources,
establishment of realistic best practices, and quantification of uncertainty based on limited test data. As advanced diagnostics
provide previously unattainable information and enhance the efficiency of testing, are new error sources arising? Are known error
sources behaving differently? How are these uncertainties influencing the utility of the test results? Comparisons of
measurements at lab scales versus large facilities are welcome, as are case studies of transitioning instrumentation to ground test
facilities. Comparison of ground-test data to flight test or predictive modeling is sought as well, as it relates to the evaluation of
measurement accuracy and sensor validation. Ultimately, we seek contributions that address means of uncertainty quantification
of non-traditional instrumentation in ground test facilities. Submissions for other measurement and testing topics are welcome as
well.
For more information, please visit the GTTC website. For inquiries about the AMT and GTC topic areas, please direct questions
to Thomas Wayman.
AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference
Papers are solicited that present new theoretical, computational, or experimental results in atmospheric flight mechanics. Topics
of interest include recent simulation and flight test evaluation of a variety of vehicle configurations, including fleet aircraft, X-
vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and missiles.Papers covering advanced technologies to meet challenging atmospheric flight
problems during ascent/abort and reentry flight phases of launch vehicles are also welcome. Interesting and novel flight
mechanics problems or lessons learned during the development and testing of these vehicles wouldbe of particular interest as
well. Authors must submit a draft manuscript for consideration; abstracts alone will not be accepted. Specific areas of relevancy
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Aerodynamic Prediction Methods
Aircraft Flight Dynamics, Handling Qualities, and Performance
Flight Test and System Identification
Launch Vehicle, Missile, and Projectile Flight Dynamics
Small/Mini/Micro Aerial Vehicles
Planetary Entry and Aeroassist Technology
Aeroservoelastic (ASE) Control, Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization
For inquiries about the Atmospheric Flight Mechanics topic areas, please direct questions to Ashok Gopalarathnam.
AIAA Flight Testing Conference
Potential topic areas may include, but not limited to:
Flight Test Operations
Flight Test Facilities
For inquiries about the Flight Testing topic areas, please direct questions to Thane Lundberg.
AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference
The simulation of atmospheric and space flight conditions in ground-based simulators and special-purpose aircraft for the
purpose of aircrew training, or for design, development, and evaluation of aerospace vehicles, systems, and subsystems.
M&S Tools and Technologies
M&S Vehicle Dynamics, Systems, and Environments
M&S Flight Simulator Technologies
M&S of Uninhabited Aircraft Systems (UAS)
M&S Applications
For more information of Modeling and Simulation Technologies topics, please contact Randal Allen.
Aerodynamic, Fluids, and Thermal Sciences
32nd AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference
The Applied Aerodynamics Technical Committee is soliciting papers on topics related to aerodynamic design, vehicle
aerodynamics, and aerodynamic phenomena. Additionally the committee will sponsor two invited sessions, one on best practices
for CFD validation and the other on characterization of the physical environments related to the Space Launch System. More
detailed information regarding these invited sessions and our special sessions can be found on the Applied Aerodynamics TC
Website at: https://info.aiaa.org/tac/ASG/APATC/default.aspx Authors submitting abstracts related to icing and roughness effects
on aerodynamics are kindly directed to the aircraft icing topic found under the 6th Atmospheric and Space Environments
Conference.
Aerodynamic Design: Analysis, Methodologies, and Optimization Techniques
Aerodynamic Testing: Flight, Wind-Tunnel and Numerical Correlations
Airfoil/Wing/Configuration Aerodynamics and Innovative Aerodynamic Concepts and Designs
Environmentally Friendly and Efficient Aerodynamics and Enabling Technology
Flow Control (Active and Passive): Computational and Experimental Results
High Angle of Attack, High Lift and VSTOL/STOL Aerodynamics
Low Speed-Low Reynolds Number, Transonic, Supersonic and Hypersonic Aerodynamics
Vortical/Vortex Flow, Unsteady/Propeller/Rotorcraft/Wind Turbine Aerodynamics
Weapons Aerodynamics: Missile/Projectile/Guided-Munitions, Carriage and Store Separation
Other Topics in Applied Aerodynamics
APA Special Sessions: 2nd High-Lift Prediction Workshop; NATO STO Task Group AVT-201; and Sonic Boom
For more information on Applied Aerodynamics topics, please contact Brian McGrath.
7th AIAA Flow Control Conference
This biennial conference is the central forum for all aspects of fluid control technology while emphasizing the multidisciplinary
interaction among a diverse range of research disciplines with a common basis in fluid dynamics. Papers are being solicited over
a very broad area from fundamental studies to actual, closed-loop flow control applications in vehicle systems, and across all
flow regimes. Theoretical, numerical, and experimental approaches, especially combinational approaches demonstrating methods
and tools to model or predict capability are highly encouraged. Of special interest is the development of actuation, sensing, and
closed-loop control technologies to optimize some aspect of system performance. In addition to the contributed papers, invited
speakers will present reviews and assessments of recent progress in the field. The organizing committee welcomes and invites
suggestions for special topical sessions and invited speakers. Download the Flow Control Call For Papers supplemental
information (PDF).
Control of canonical flows (boundary layers, free-shear layers, jet-noise, mixing, combustion)
Aerodynamics applications (circulation, vortex, transition, separation and wake control, bio-inspired techniques)
Control in practical systems (inlets, turbomachinery, airframe integration, vehicle design cycle, vehicle acoustics)
Novel sensors and actuators
New methods/applications of feedback control (theory, models, implementation, system architecture)
For more information about Flow Control topics, please contact Noel Clemens.
44th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference
The fluid dynamics conference represents the areas of experimental, theoretical, and computational fluid dynamics relevant to
aerospace applications, from basic research and development, to applied research, and to advanced technology development.
Papers presenting new insights into flow physics, introducing innovative applications, addressing emerging technical areas, or
combining experimental, theoretical, and/or computational approaches are strongly encouraged. Authors who have recognized
expertise in a particular area and are interested in writing a comprehensive review are encouraged to contact the track chair.
Download the Fluid Dynamics Call For Papers supplemental information (PDF).
Fundamental fluid dynamics of laminar, transitional, and turbulent flows across all speed regimes
Fluid dynamics of combustion and reactive flows
Multiphysics and cross-disciplinary fluid dynamics
Fluid dynamics of fluid-structure interaction and multiphase, non-reacting flows
Fluid dynamics of micro- and nano-scale flows
For more information on Fluid Dynamics topics, please contact Daniel Bodony.
45th AIAA Plasmadynamics and Lasers Conference
Papers are solicited describing applied and/or basic research and development in the areas of plasmadynamics and lasers.
Contributions from experimental, computational and theoretical work are welcomed, with special consideration given to works
combining contemporary theoretical/computational analyses with experimental verification/validation. Papers reporting
milestone R&D and/or engineering achievements related to the application of plasma and laser technologies in aerospace systems
are strongly encouraged. Authors interested in writing a comprehensive review of the current state of the art and/or historical
perspectives are also desired. Also encouraged are papers concerning dual-use technologies, which address non-aerospace issues
of major public concern, such as energy, environment, and medicine. The PDL conference has a "Best Student Paper Award" for
papers whose principle author is a student and is delivered by that student. [Please identify the principal author as a student
(graduate or undergraduate student) at the time the abstract is submitted.] Suggestions for invited papers and joint sessions are
also welcome. Comprehensive abstracts of several pages that state the purpose and scope of the work, methods used, and relevant
contributions including figures and preliminary results are recommended for accurate evaluation. Potential topic areas include,
but are not limited to:
Plasma and Laser Physics
o including topic such as experimental/theoretical/computational plasmas, MHD, high-power lasers
(gasdynamic, electric discharge, FEL, etc.), combustion plasmas, weakly-ionized gases, other topics.
Plasma actuation and Lasers for Control and Processing
o including flow control, materials processing, exhaust gas treatment, plasma and laser enhanced combustion,
hazardous materials disposal, etc.
Reentry and Space Plasmas
o including spacecraft-plasma interactions, space physics, electric propulsion, MHD propulsion, high power
thruster concepts, beamed energy propulsion, space laser applications, radio blackout, etc.
Highly Energetic Plasma Systems
o including the physics, engineering, and application of high-power gas discharge and plasma generation
devices, arc-heater technology, explosively generated plasma applications, compact pulse power, and high
temperature systems and environments, etc.
Fluid-Optics and Laser Diagnostics
o including development and utilization of laser-based diagnostics, flow field characterization methods, plasma
diagnostics, aero-optics, etc.
For more information on Plasmadynamics and Lasers topics, please contact Mike White. For more information about the Best
Student Paper Award, please contact Mark Rennie.
11th AIAA/ASME Thermophysics and Heat Transfer Conference
The ASME Heat Transfer Division solicits abstracts of proposed papers on topics in heat transfer and thermal engineering that
include but not limited to all aspects of thermal energy and energy efficiency, heat transfer, as well as related practical
applications. Contributions based on analytical, numerical and/or experimental studies including visualization are very
welcomed. Scientific and technical contributions are emphasized, rather than status reports on work in progress.
Aerothermodynamics and Thermal Protection Systems
Cryogenics and Extreme Conditions
Thermal Management, Thermal Control and Heat Pipes
Mini-, Micro-, Nano- and Multi-Scale Heat Transfer
Combustion, Fire and Propulsion Heat Transfer
Energy-Water Nexus in Troposphere, Stratosphere and Outer Space
Heat Transfer Enhancement and Energy Harvesting
Transport Properties and Thermophysical Properties
Multiphase, Droplets, Jets, Sprays, Heat Pipes and Thermosyphons
Advanced Heat Exchanger Design Concepts and Materials
Heat Transfer in Cooling, Heating and Power Generation
Theoretical, Analytical and Computational Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation, and Phase Change
For more information about Thermophysics and Heat Transfer topics, please contact William Wood.
7th Theoretical Fluid Mechanics Conference
The Fluid Dynamics Technical Committee is soliciting contributions that describe innovative analysis methods as well as their
applications leading to new insights into fundamental flow physics. Papers that use computational or experimental methods in
conjunction with analytical methods in order to address important theoretical issues are also strongly encouraged. In addition,
investigations that explore the use of theoretical modeling of flow problems in the aerospace and mechanical engineering
industries and/or interdisciplinary applications involving aeroacoustics, flow control, combustion, aerothermodynamics, and
micro/nano-fluid mechanics are welcome. In addition to the contributed papers, invited speakers will present reviews and
assessments of recent progress associated with theoretical fluid dynamics. The organizing committee welcomes and invites
suggestions for special topical sessions and invited speakers. Download the Theoretical Fluid Mechanics Call For Papers
supplemental information (PDF).
Theoretical fluid mechanics and aerodynamics across the speed regimes
Computational and experimental contributions that illuminate theoretical aspects of fluid mechanics
Stability, Transition and Turbulence across the speed regimes
Shear flows across the speed regimes
Theoretical developments in aerothermodynamics, reacting flows and combustion
For more information about Theoretical Fluid Dynamics topics, please contact Rodney Bowersox.
Design and Optimization of Aerospace Vehicles
6th AIAA Atmospheric and Space Environments Conference
Papers are sought that provide the aerospace (aviation, rockets, launch vehicles, and spacecraft) community with scientific and
technical information concerning interactions between aerospace systems and the atmospheric environment. In addition, new or
refined information improving the basic understanding of the atmosphere or their applications to aviation and aerospace vehicle
design and operations issues is solicited.
Aircraft Icing
Atmospheric Hazards to Aviation
Observing and Simulating the Atmospheric Environment
Atmospheric Dynamics
Use of Atmospheric Information in the National Airspace System
Download the Atmospheric and Space Environments supplemental information. For more information about Atmospheric and
Space Environments topics, please contact Paul Tsao.
14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference
Aircraft Design Technical Committee together with General Aviation Technical Committee and V/STOL Aircraft Systems
Technical Committee
High quality technical papers are sought about a range of current and relevant aircraft design topics, including design
methodologies, tools, processes, and novel approaches to address unique aspects of aircraft design problems. Additionally, papers
addressing specific design considerations in areas of subsystems and technology integration, environmental impacts,
manufacturing, life-cycle, economics, and safety are welcome. Applications to aircraft of all types are welcome including
subsonic through hypersonic, micro air vehicles to jumbo jets, and manned or unmanned aircraft.
Topics:
Sustainable, environmental design
Conceptual Design Case Studies
Innovative Aircraft Concepts
Design Methods, Processes, and Tools
Subsystems and Technology Integration
Innovative Concepts and Technologies
V/STOL Design
General Aviation
For more information about ATIO topics, please contact Joe Butterfield.
Design Engineering Technical Committee together with Aircraft Design Technical Committee and Systems Engineering
Technical Committee
Papers are solicited on design engineering, design process and design education in the aerospace industry, as well as industries
employing similar design techniques. Design-oriented papers should focus on innovative, novel, or otherwise distinctive designs
or concepts resulting in or leading toward products that effectively satisfy requirements or demonstrate design efficiency
improvements. Design process-oriented papers should focus on process definition, analysis, architecture, and metrics, as applied
to aerospace hardware products from the exploratory design phase through the detailed design phase. Papers on advances in
model based design processes and related activities are especially encouraged. Education-oriented papers are solicited that
emphasize design in curriculum development, class content and student activities. Computer Aided Enterprise Systems papers are
solicited that emphasize the emerging technology of crowdsourcing using cloud computing to determine how it might be
customized and scaled up for use in the global commercial aerospace industry. Crowdsourcing is a process that involves
outsourcing tasks to a distributed group.
Topics:
Systems Engineering and Analysis
Design Education
Aerospace Engineering Computer Aided Enterprise Systems
Knowledge Based Engineering
For more information about ATIO topics, please contact Joe Butterfield.
AIAA Balloon Systems Conference
The AIAA Balloon Systems Conference provides a forum for the world's leading experts, scientists, and engineers in free flight
balloon systems technologies to present recent advances in the field. Technical papers are being solicited in all areas consistent
with the stated purpose of the conference and that touch on any aspect of ballooning. Papers on design analysis, projects,
programs, systems, software, operations, materials, and other related topics are encouraged. Topics may range from basic
research and development to applied and advanced technologies.
Balloon Systems Modeling and Simulation
Balloon Systems Materials and Manufacturing
Balloon Systems Flight Operations
Balloon Systems Applications
Near Space/High Altitude Opportunities
For more information about Balloon Systems topics, please contact Michael Fortenberry.
20th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference
Potential topic areas include, but not limited to:
Advanced launch vehicle and hypersonic atmospheric flight vehicle concepts
Rocket, ramjet, scramjet and other advanced propulsion systems
Thermal management techniques
Commercial space tourism concepts
High temperature materials, hot structures, and thermal protection systems
For more information about International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies topics, please contact Adam
Siebenhaar.
21st AIAA Lighter-Than-Air Systems Technology Conference
Interest in the potential of lighter-than-air (LTA) systems to meet modern requirements continues to grow as fuel prices and the
cost of conventional aircraft transportation infrastructures increase. An added incentive to airship and aerostat development
comes from the worldwide concern over the negative environmental effects of jet aircraft on the global climate. LTA systems
have become the subject of renewed interest due to their unique qualities of low energy (propulsion) needs and significant static
lift which holds potential for commercial as well as ISR missions. New hybrid LTA systems which incorporate a substantial
degree of dynamic lift also offer great promise for providing additional air transportation services, and access to remote regions.
At the same time, major advances are being made in the development of key enabling technologies essential to the creation and
operation of long endurance, unmanned LTA systems. These interests, advances, and more will be explored by industry experts
at the 20th AIAA Lighter-Than-Air Systems Technology Conference. The conference is seeking papers that best reflect the latest
advances in LTA designs, systems development, and operations.
Current and Planned LTA Projects, Systems, Initiatives, and Technologies
LTA Flight Operations and Ground Handling
LTA Analytical Studies and Modeling and Simulation
LTA Systems Engineering and Optimization
LTA Manufacturing and Material Considerations and Method
For more information about Lighter-Than-Air Systems Technology topics, please contact Brandon Buerge.
15th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference
Potential topic areas include, but are not limited to:
MAO Applications
Emerging methods in MAO
Uncertainty Quantification and non deterministic design methods
Metamodeling and Approximation methods
Shape and topology optimization
For more information about Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization topics, please contact Eliot Winer.
Aerospace Systems, Operations and Life Cycle
14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference
Air Transportation Technical Committee together with Aircraft Operations Technical Committee
High quality papers are sought that discuss tools, methods, and ideas that foster safe and efficient aircraft operations throughout
the airspace system and across the broad spectrum of appropriate government agencies. This includes development of improved
air transportation systems and the impact of aerospace technology on the air transportation system.
Topics:
Air Traffic Management Systems
Air System Integration
Safety and Certification
Terminal and surface operations
En route operations
Airline operations
UAS integration and operations
ADS-B applications
For more information about ATIO topics, please contact Joe Butterfield.
Economics Technical Committee together with Systems Engineering Technical Committee and Value Driven Design Program
Committee
As the use of air transport increases, driven by also by new markets and demand patterns as well as technological advances and
environmental constraints, the cost and economics of aviation remain a formidable multidisciplinary challenge. In addition, many
well recognized historical issues in aviation economics and systems engineering still remain a serious challenge. The following
topics advocate the analyses of data from past/current cases in order to develop understanding and knowledge. This can then lead
to the development of validated methods, models and simulations to clarify the best value and key economic insights for decision
makers at an individual or systemic level. The goal of the aviation economics and systems engineering community is to develop
and apply capabilities related to the topics below in order to facilitate cost-effective robust sustainable current and future aviation
systems.
Topics:
Value-Driven Design Applications and Case Studies
Commercial Aviation Economics and Design
Facilitation of Systems and Value-Based Thinking and Design
Value-Driven Design Methods
Aircraft Life Cycle
For more information about ATIO topics, please contact Joe Butterfield.
Product Support Technical Committee together with Aircraft Design Technical Committee
Paper topics of interest include Aircraft Design for Interchangeability (Special Purpose Aircraft), related qualification challenges,
conversions for the demonstrations of new technologies, introduction and adaptation of autonomy (possibly to read across to
UAV), clashes analysis and installation of cabin and cargo systems in a digital mock up. Papers that address System Integration
Issues such as No Fault Found (NFF) reduction methodologies/strategies, proprietary data transfer concerns, determining
economic impact are welcomed. Papers that address Support of Aviation Technology (Legacy, Current and Future), product
support challenges for legacy designs, impact of new technologies on maintenance and dispatch reliability, reliability of highly
integrated avionics , reliability and maintainability improvements in aircraft operations, risk mitigation of new technology such as
composites, all avionics, etc. are being requested. Papers regarding the Support of Aircraft Life-Cycle (Cradle-to-Grave),
diagnostics & prognostics analysis, cost benefit analysis, configuration management and its role in the overall product life cycle
and continuous airworthiness, how to best estimate the life cycle of an aerospace product, reduction in costs using common
qualification and test standards, simulation and modeling approaches, LRU (stock) planning, logistics, management of the spares
pipeline, support to Airlines/Operators with scientific means of improved performances, operations performance, increased
reliability, quick change modifications, higher utilization, and so on are desired. Papers on Product Support Training and
Education, methodologies for keeping trouble-shooting skills alive (the A&P equivalent of pilots forgetting the fundamentals of
flying; the threat of automation), fault-reporting standardization and so on will be acceptable topics for Product Support
enthusiasts in the Aviation Industry.
Topics:
Aircraft Design for Interchangeability (Special Purpose Aircraft)
System Integration Issues (No Fault Found (NFF) Reduction Methodologies)
Support of Aviation Technology (Legacy, Current and Future)
Support of Aircraft Life-Cycle (Cradle to Grave)
Product Support Training and Education
For more information about ATIO topics, please contact Joe Butterfield.
Aeroacoustics Student Paper Competition
Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit papers for consideration in the Aeroacoustics Student Paper
Competition. Student papers should report on thesis work conducted by students in collaboration with faculty advisers. The
student submitting a paper for consideration must be the primary author, and must have been a student at the time of the
preceding AIAA Aeroacoustics Conference held in Berlin, Germany in May 2013. Papers submitted by students must be
presented by the primary author at the conference. The student author of the best paper will receive a certificate during the
conference. The best student paper award will be selected on the basis of the technical quality of the paper, including its
presentation. Papers not received by the student paper submission deadline or not presented by the student at the conference will
not be considered for the award.
Please submit to the appropriate topic and be sure to select “Student Paper Submission” as the presentation type. In addition, at
the time you submit your extended abstract, send an e-mail to the Organizing Committee ([email protected] and
[email protected]) stating that you want your paper to be considered for the student award. It is the authors’ responsibility to
contact the Organizing Committee to make sure that the paper is entered in the competition. Authors participating in the Student
Award competition must also send a copy of their manuscript to the Education Subcommittee Chair ([email protected]) no
later than 7 May 2014. Authors must send a manuscript prior to this deadline to be considered in the competition. Please use
“STUDENT PAPER MANUSCRIPT” as the subject line of your e-mail.
Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Student Paper Competition
The AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Technical Committee, with the support of Calspan Corporation (www.calspan.com), is
sponsoring a Best Student Paper Competition at the 2014 AIAA AVIATION Conference. Entrants will be judged by Technical
Committee members, and the winner will receive a certificate and $500 award. To be eligible for this award, the student must be
the primary author of the paper, and the work must have been performed while the author was a student. Students will present
their papers in the relevant conference technical sessions with judges in attendance. The scoring for the award will be equally
based on written paper content and oral presentation. The written paper will be judged on: 1) relevance of the topic to
atmospheric flight mechanics; 2) organization and clarity; 3) appreciation of the technical issues and sources of errors; and 4)
meaningful conclusions of the research. The oral presentation will be judged for overall clarity, including: 1) background and
problem definition statement; 2) explanation of technical approach; and 3) explanation of research results.
For inquiries regarding the Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Student Paper Competition, please contact Michael Grant.
Plasmadynamics and Lasers Student Paper Award
The Plasmadynamics and Lasers (PDL) conference has a "Best Student Paper Award" for papers whose principle author is a
student. The participant must be a full-time student in good academic standing at his or her university/institution at the time of the
abstract submission. Non-students, such as the student's advisor(s) etc., can be included as co-authors as long as the paper
represents the work of the student and is presented by that student at the conference. The student should submit his or her paper
normally to one of the 5 PDL sub-topic areas that best represents their work: Plasma and laser physics, Plasma actuation and
lasers for control and processing, Reentry and space plasmas, Highly energetic plasma systems, Fluid-optics and laser
diagnostics. To ensure full consideration, it is strongly recommended that an indication be made at the very beginning of the
extended abstract to the effect that "this work is eligible for consideration in the PDL best student paper competition." Do not
submit the abstract more than once. Please direct all inquiries to the PDL Student Paper Award chair, Prof. Mark Rennie.
Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Student Paper Competition
Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit papers in the technical topics listed in this call for papers. Co-
authored papers are welcome. However, the first author must be a student, and the conference presentation should be made by a
student author. The student must have played a key role in the research and writing of the paper, and must be a registered student
at the time the final paper is submitted. When submitting an abstract for the Student Paper Competition, authors must choose a
“Presentation Type” from the drop-down menu on the abstract submission website and click on “Student Paper Competition”.
The deadline for the student paper abstracts is the same as the conference abstract deadline and the student paper abstracts will be
reviewed in the same way as the usual conference abstracts. The full papers of the Student Paper Competition are to be submitted
by 25 Apr 2014. They will be judged by two expert reviewers and finalists will be selected. The judging criteria are: 1) the
originality of work; 2) the paper’s potential importance to the field; and 3) its clarity. The finalists will be notified by 26 May
2014 and will be invited to prepare a poster. The award decision will be based on the poster presentation held during the
conference. For more information, contact Dr. H. Alicia Kim.
