2007 Astrodynamics Specialists Conference

General Information

REGISTRATION

Registration

On-line registration opens 1 Jun 2007 and is highly encouraged through the following link. https://events.pxi.com/aas/reg

We will accept registration and payment on-site for those who have not pre-registered online, but we strongly recommend processing it online before the conference in order to avoid delays. (See URL above). Pre-registration also gives you free access to pre-print technical papers. On-site payment by credit card will be only through the AAS website using a computer at the registration table. Any checks should be made payable to the "American Astronautical Society."

On-site packet pick up and registration will be available on the following schedule:

Ø Sun. Aug. 19: 3:00 PM -- 06:00 PM

Ø Mon. Aug. 20: 8:00 AM -- 02:00 PM

Ø Tue. Aug. 21: 8:00 AM -- 02:00 PM

Ø Wed. Aug. 22: 8:00 AM -- 02:00 PM

Ø Thu. Aug. 23: 8:00 AM -- 10:00 AM

Register by 1 Aug 2007 and save $25!

In order to encourage early registration, we will implement the following rate structure:

Category	Early Registration (through 1 Aug 2007)	Late Registration
AAS or AIAA Member	$430	$455
Non-member	$515	$540
Retired	$100	$125
Student	$100	$125

Dinner Cruise

Monday evening will feature a two hour dinner cruise where passengers will enjoy will enjoy stunning views of Mackinac Island and will cruise under the Mackinac Bridge. A buffet dinner will be served and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased through the web-based registration tool. In the event of rain, the cruise will be postponed until Wednesday evening. In the event of rain again on Wednesday, dinner will be served on the mainland and a sheltered boat will make the cruise. Space is limited, so buy your tickets early!

(N.B., The primary boat is unsheltered and has a capacity of 200. The sheltered boat has a 150 person capacity. In the event of rain on BOTH Monday and Wednesday evenings the sheltered boat will be used and any registrants after the first 150 will receive refunds.)

Emerging Principles in Fast Trajectory Optimization

This class will be taught by I. M. Ross and Q. Gong of the Naval Postgraduate School on Sunday from 10:00AM – 6:00PM. Cost is $150 and includes lunch and afternoon refreshments.

Class Description

Conference Proceedings

All registrants will receive a CD of the proceedings mailed to them after the conference. However, the hardbound volume of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences covering this conference will be available to attendees at a reduced pre-publication cost, if ordered at the registration desk. After the conference, the hardbound proceedings will more than double in price, although authors will still receive a special 50% discount even if they delay their order until after the conference.

Cost of Proceedings:

Ø Conference Rate $240

Ø Post-Conference Rate $520 (approx.)

Ø Authors (post-conference) $260 (approx.)

CONFERENCE LOCATION

The conference location is beautiful Mackinac Island, Michigan.

ON-SITE ACCOMMODATIONS

Mission Point Resort Phone Numbers

6633Main St Reservations: 800.833.7711

Mackinac Island, MI 49757 Local: 906.847.3312

The Conference rate is $110 per single or double occupancy room-night and is available for the nights of 19-23 Aug. This rate represents 125% of the federal government lodging per diem and is reimbursable to federal government travelers (with approval from the appropriate travel authority) staying at the conference location under GSA travel regulations (http://tinyurl.com/2qam9t). Please request the AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialists Conference rate.

N.B., Under the terms of the contract with the hotel, the conference rate room reservations are to be made at least 30 days prior to the start of the conference (20 Jul). Please make your reservations early as the seasonal rates for Mackinac Island are much higher.

Reservation Procedures: Individual Call-In

Individuals will be responsible for making their reservations directly with the hotel. The toll free number is (800) 833-7711. Guest must identify themselves as AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Conference registrants to receive contracted rates.

Conference rate rooms are limited. The conference rate is well below the average seasonal rate for Mackinac Island, so early hotel reservations are encouraged (note the cancellation policy below).

Property Web Site: http://www.missionpoint.com/

Payment Terms: Major credit cards are accepted by the hotel.

Deposit policy: A deposit of one night's room charge is required to confirm individual reservations. This payment may be made by check, money order, or credit card. .

Cancellation policy: Individual reservation deposits will be refunded on cancellations received 14 days prior to arrival. All refund requests must be made in writing.

Check-in Time: 3 PM (Use of rooms is not guaranteed before this time.)

Check-out Time: 11 AM

Room Tax: All Mission Point Resort rates are subject to the current 6% State of Michigan Sales Tax, and 8% Resort Levy. Taxes are subject to change with out notice.

Added Value Amenities:

We are pleased to extend the following amenities to all overnight guests of Mission Point Resort.

Complimentary use of the Health Club and Fitness Center.

"Discovery Club" for children 4 to 10 years of age.

"Kids Eat Free" program for children ages 4 to 12.

On-site bicycle rental.

Complimentary HBO, ESPN, and Disney Channel.

On-site Business Center.

* Meals served to children 12 years and younger of overnight guests at two of our four outlets with their parents are charged $1.50 gratuity.

Baggage Handling:

A charge of $4.00 per person is automatically added to all guest accounts for round-trip transfer of luggage from the ferry dock to the hotel and return.

Alternate Accommodations

Mackinac Island

Other Mackinac Island accommodations, including condominium and house rentals can be found through the following web site:

http://www.mackinac.com/content/accommodations/index.html

Off-island

Other accommodation possibilities include ferry departure points in Mackinaw City and St. Ignace, but note that round-trip ferry prices range from $19-$21.

Getting There

A map with key locations for traveling to Mackinac Island can be found at the following link:

http://tinyurl.com/2a2j8p (links to google maps)

Airports

Michigan airports that provide access to Mackinac Island include:

Airport	Abbreviation	Flights	Approx. distance to Ferry Departure [mi]	Shuttle Service
Pellston	PLN	connecting flights through Detroit or Minneapolis	17	yes
Traverse City	TVC	connecting flights through Detroit or Minneapolis	120	yes
Detroit	DTW	Direct flights throughout Midwest and to major U.S. cities	300	no

Driving

Car rentals are available at all three airports listed above. Driving distances are as shown above. Current (5/22/07) weekly car rental prices start at approximately $150 from TVC and $200 from DTW.

Note that there are no cars allowed on Mackinac Island. Sheplers Ferry service offers free (unfenced) parking or secured parking for a fee starting at $5 per night.

Shuttle

Shuttle Service is available from PLN and TVC through Mackinaw Shuttle (http://www.mackinawshuttle.com/ , 1-888-349-8294, info@mackinawshuttle.com).

Mention that you are with the AAS Astrodynamics Conference to receive the discounted round trip fare 0f $42 per person from PLN. Groups of four or more may negotiate with Mackinaw Shuttle for lower rates using the contact information above.

The one-way fare from TVC is $215 for a single passenger with additional passengers charged $20 per person.

Getting on-island

Mackinac Island has no land connection to lower Michigan. There are two means of (motorized) travel to the island. If you are sailing or motoring your own vessel to the Island, the Department of Natural Resources (http://www.midnrreservations.com/) will handle your mooring reservation up to six months in advance.

Ferry

We have negotiated a round-trip group rate of $19 (adult) with Shepler’s Ferry for departures from Mackinaw City. The rate will be applied by informing the Shepler’s sales representative that you are traveling to the “AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Conference”. This same rate can be achieved by purchasing your ferry tickets on-line at http://www.sheplersferry.com/index.html

Air

Great Lakes Air (906-643-7165) can arrange air travel from Pellston airport directly to Mackinac Island. The 15 minute flight costs $85 per person each way. Arrangements for baggage service are an additional $6.50 from the Mackinac Island airport. Note that there is a two person minimum on flights prior to 8AM and after 9PM.

Mackinac Island Information

Excerpt taken from http://www.mackinac.com, an excellent source for Mackinac Island tourist information.

“Mackinac Island is the truly ‘all natural’ theme park of America. Limited to transportation of horse and buggy, bicycle or foot, surrounded by water, it has escaped the vast changes of time.

Its real Victorian image is preserved and enhanced by a small population of 500 permanent residents and scores of summer residents, maintaining bluff cottages in original state. Families, especially children, love their relatively new found "mobility", exploring the historic, natural beauty of Mackinac Island State Park, honored by National Geographic as one of the ten finest in America.”

Victorian Downtown

Excerpt from http://www.mackinacisland.org:

“Mackinac Island is a shopper's haven with plenty of delightful shops lining the downtown streets. Main Street and Market Street have the largest concentration of shops: from galleries to casual clothing and gift shops. Nantucket lightship baskets and scrimshaw are especially popular as is perusing the local art galleries for a Mackinac Island inspired painting or print.”

Biking and Hiking

A paved trail runs along the approximately 8 mile perimeter of Mackinac Island (http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=977676). Several trails crisscross the island. Bikes are available for rental at the conference hotel or can be carried on to the ferry for an additional charge.

Mackinac Island State Park

Excerpt from http://www.mackinacparks.com/:

“Originally established as a national park in 1875, Mackinac Island later became Michigan's first state park. Eighty percent of the island is still park land, punctuated by distinctive stone formations like Arch Rock and Sugar Loaf and shadowed by canopies of cedars and birches. Dozens of footpaths crisscross its 1,800 acres and Michigan's shortest highway--M-185--circles the island with a solid surface for walkers, bicyclists, and horse-drawn vehicles. “

Golf

Mackinac Island is home to one of the few American links courses that remains substantially unaltered. Wawashkamo Golf Club (http://www.wawashkamo.com/index.html) is home to a course played on 9 greens from 18 holes. To schedule a tee time call 906-847-3871.

Mackinac Island History and Trivia

Impress your colleagues with your mastery of the local history! Brush up on your Mackinac Island trivia and find out why you’ll be a “fudgie” at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackinac_Island

Tentative Schedule of Events

	Event
Sunday, 19 Aug 2007
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM	Continued Learning: “Emerging Principles in Fast Trajectory Optimization”
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Conference Registration
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Early Bird Reception
Monday, 20 Aug 2007
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM	Speakers’ Breakfast
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM	Conference Registration
8:00 AM – 11:55 AM	Technical Sessions
12:00 Noon – 1:30 PM	AIAA/AAS Joint TC Luncheon
1:30 PM – 4:55 PM	Technical Sessions
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM	Dinner Cruise (Tickets $40)
Tuesday, 21 Aug 2007
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM	Speakers’ Breakfast
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM	Conference Registration
8:00 AM – 11:55 AM	Technical Sessions
12:00 Noon – 1:30 PM	AAS TC Luncheon
1:30 PM – 4:55 PM	Technical Sessions
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM	Reception with Plenary Address/ Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, 22 Aug 2007
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM	Speakers’ Breakfast
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM	Conference Registration
8:00 AM – 11:55 AM	Technical Sessions
12:00 Noon – 1:30 PM	AIAA TC Luncheon
1:30 PM – 4:55 PM	Technical Sessions
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM	Dinner Cruise Rain Date
Thursday, 23 Aug 2007
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM	Speakers’ Breakfast
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM	Conference Registration
8:00 AM – 11:55 AM	Technical Sessions
12:00 Noon – 1:30 PM	AIAA Astrodynamics Standards Committee Luncheon
1:30 PM – 4:55 PM	Technical Sessions