Online Registration is closed.
Registration will be open onsite.
Do you want to be an NSRC2011 sponsor? See
Sponsorship Opportunities.
MEETING LOCATION AND DATE
The Next-Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference (NSRC) will be
held February 28 – March 2, 2011, at The University of Central Florida
in
Orlando, Florida.
Campus parking will be available at no cost to attend the
reception the evening of February 27, 2011. Upon registration
check-in, each participant will be given a parking pass for campus
Garage H for Feb. 28 through Mar. 2, 2011.
To access Garage H, enter the campus on University Blvd, go left
at Gemini Blvd. West, and it is on the right.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
A new generation of space vehicles capable of economically delivering
payloads and researchers is coming on line. These
vehicles will revolutionize space access by providing frequent, low-cost
access to space and the capability to carry research and education crew
members. They will also carry experiments for technology demonstrations,
for scientist in-the-loop research, and for educational/public outreach
demonstrations.
Fields including atmospheric science, solar physics, microgravity
science, planetary science, space life science, space physics, and
education and public outreach (EPO) stand to benefit from these
vehicles.
NSRC2011 will provide a forum to learn about the research and EPO
capabilities of these new systems, their experiments, and EPO
integration processes. NSRC2011 will also provide input on vehicle
design requirements for science and education.
The conference aims to bring together researchers from government,
industry, and academia. The objectives of the NSRC2011, therefore, are:
- To educate a broad array of research communities to the opportunities
that the new wave of human suborbital vehicles offer for research and
education missions (REM);
- To hear from this broad array of researchers what their questions,
feedback, and ideas are for REM applications and REM user requirements;
- To demonstrate strong interest by working researchers and
education/public outreach representatives to NASA, the National
Institute of Health (NIH), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the
National Science Foundation (NSF), industry, and other potential funding
entities for REM applications.
CONFERENCE FORMAT
The 3-day conference will include invited and contributed talks
and keynote addresses. The meeting will also include a
press conference, a poster session, and evening public talks.
View the
NSRC 2011
program.
Abstracts must be limited to 1 page, in black and
white only (no color figures), and submitted in pdf format. The
abstract deadline is Nov 23.
RESTRICTIONS
NSRC presenters and participants are reminded that
some topics and information presented in the conference could be subject
to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Any presenter or
participant who is a U.S. national is solely responsible for ensuring
that any technical information presented, submitted, or discussed by
them with or to any non-U.S. national is not export-restricted by ITAR.
CONFERENCE MILESTONES
| Milestone |
Date |
| Abstract Deadline |
11/23/10 |
| Florida Student Contest Deadline |
12/3/10 |
| Earlybird Registration Ends |
1/21/11 |
| Holiday Inn Orlando-UCF
discount deadline |
2/9/11 |
| Advanced Registration Ends |
2/18/11 |
| Welcome Reception, On-site registration opens |
2/27/11 |
| NSRC 2011 Begins |
2/28/11 |
SPECIAL EVENTS
A welcome reception with registration check-in will be held Sunday
evening, February 27, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., outside the Pegasus Ballroom
in the Student Union on the UCF campus. Hors d'oeuvers
and beverages will be provided.
STUDENT COMPETITION
This year, we're holding a Student Competition, open to all full
time Florida University and College students. The deadline for
submission is December 3rd. Please
visit the Student Contest page for the full details.
CONFERENCE FEES
| Level |
Cost |
| Professional, Early Bird |
$295 |
| Professional, Advanced |
$330 |
| Professional, On Site |
$365 |
| Professional, One-day |
$150 |
| Student (w/valid
Student ID) |
$100 |
| Working Press
(w/credentials, One per organization) |
N/C |
| Registrations may be canceled for a $150 fee until February 18,
2011. |
CONTACTS
For further information regarding the format and scientific objectives of the meeting, please contact:
Cindy Conrad
Southwest Research Institute
Phone: 720-240-0126
E-mail: cc@boulder.swri.edu
For further information regarding exhibit space, posters and logistics, please contact:
Michelle Hernandez
Southwest Research Institute
Phone: 210-522-2260
Email: michelle.hernandez@swri.org
For further information regarding registration
or sponsorship, please contact:
Diane Miller
Southwest Research Institute
Phone: 303-546-9673
E-mail: diane@boulder.swri.edu
