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Conference next summer with topics of interest.

-Michelle Thompson

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From: Butler, Jim D (US 349F) <jim.d.butler at jpl.nasa.gov>
Date: Sat, Jul 16, 2022 at 7:43 PM
Subject: IEEE SMCIT-SCC: 9th International Conference on Space Mission
Challenges for Information Technology (SMC-IT) and 14th International
Conference on Space Computing (SCC) - CALL FOR PAPERS
To: Butler, Jim D (US 349F) <jim.d.butler at jpl.nasa.gov>

*CALL FOR PAPERS*

SMC-IT / SCC 2023

9th International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for Information
Technology (SMC-IT)

14th International Conference on Space Computing (SCC)

Date: 18-21 July, 2023

Venue: Caltech, Pasadena, CA, USA

http://smcit-scc.space

Sponsored by: IEEE Computer Society and the Technical Committee on Software

Engineering

The International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for Information

Technology (SMC-IT) and the Space Computing Conference (SCC) gather

system designers, engineers, computer architects, scientists,

practitioners, and space explorers with the objective of advancing

information technology, and the computational capability and reliability

of space missions. The forums will provide an excellent opportunity for

fostering technical interchange on all hardware and software aspects of

space missions. The joint conferences will focus on current systems

practice and challenges as well as emerging hardware and software

technologies with applicability for future space missions.

Systems in all aspects of the space mission will be explored, including

flight systems, ground systems, science data processing, engineering and

development tools, operations, telecommunications, radiation-tolerant

computing devices, reliable electronics, space-qualifiable packaging

technologies. The entire information systems lifecycle of the mission

development will also be covered, such as conceptual design, engineering

tools development, integration and test, operations, science analysis,

quality control.

*TECHNICAL TOPICS*

Topics of interest for SMC-IT include, but are not limited to, the

following:

* Data Analytics and Big Data: knowledge extraction and management; data

  mining and analysis; data science life cycle; cloud computing in

  space.

* Advanced Computing for Novel Instruments and Improved Operations:

  novel exploitation techniques and algorithms; sensor networks; quantum

  computing.

* Intelligent and Autonomous Space Systems: intelligent systems;

  computational intelligence; machine learning and artificial

  intelligence; explainable AI; autonomy and autonomous systems; UAV/UAS

  in space; cooperative systems / swarming; neuromorphic computing.

* Robotics for Exotic Mission Destinations: novel space exploration

  concepts enabled by robotic advancements; humans working with robots

  in space.

* Robotic Manufacturing and Assembly of Large Space Structures: 3D

  printing in space; in-space manufacturing; robotics cooperation and

  interaction; telerobotics; construction of structures on other

  planets/moons using in situ materials; CAD tools for in-space

  assembly.

* Space Networking: resilient communications; space-terrestrial

  internetworking and interoperability; standardization.

* Cybersecurity: securing federal networks; protecting critical

  infrastructure; cyber policies; international law; multi-level

  security; defensive cyber operations.

* Fault-Tolerant Space Processing, Memory, and Storage: innovative

  resilient architectures; fault and power management approaches;

  architectures for embedded artificial intelligence, big data, robotic

  vision, intelligent systems applications, and resource-constrained

  environments.

* Software Reliability for Mission-Critical Applications and Safety of

  Life: verification and validation approaches; design for test;

  re-usable software architectures; verification of complex systems;

  DevSecOps.

* Advanced Ground Control: mission planning and scheduling; distributed

  and collaborative mission planning; human-machine interactions; design

  for change; the impact of agile development and continuous integration

  / continuous deployment; the increasing velocity of ground system

  development.

* Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality and HCI: AR/VR applications to

  telerobotics, data processing, mission operations, space science

  analysis; video game technology advancing space capabilities; training

  astronaut; user interfaces, human-computer interaction.

Topics of interest for SCC include, but are not limited to, the

following:

* Components, Radiation, and Packaging: emerging component, module,

  and packaging technologies that will advance space computing

  capabilities; radiation test methods for and results on complex

  components; use of COTS parts in high-reliability applications.

* Computing Architectures: reconfigurable computing systems, high

  performance space computing, fault-tolerant design, system on a chip

  and embedded memories, GPU-based computing, effective use of many-core

  processor platforms; heterogenous computing, in-memory computing,

  performance analysis, benchmarking.

* Flight Data Processing: advances in flight data processing techniques

  including high-speed data processing, real-time data processing, and

  fault tolerance; complex data processing applications that require

  software and FPGA co-processing solutions.

* Avionics Systems: current and future avionics systems and

  architectures; new concepts for implementing reliable space networks

  and interoperability.

* Machine Learning/Neural Computing: machine learning/Neural computing

  techniques; deep learning and machine learning algorithms,

  neuromorphic hardware and other edge devices, neural-inspired sensors,

  and analysis ready datasets.

* Crew Interfaces: novel crew interface devices (e.g., handheld devices,

  voice activated commands, radiation tolerant displays), networks and

  protocols (e.g., network connectivity of crew tools and systems),

  especially in the context of the return to the Moon and Mars missions.

* Extreme Environments Computing: New generations of missions are

  targeting computational operation in extreme environments, including

  operation on and around Titan, Venus, Europa, and more. These present

  challenges for thermal control and radiation effects.

* Distributed Computing: Increasing availability and affordability of

  commercial small-satellite platforms presents new opportunities for

  space mission concepts and computing architectures. Distributed

  systems missions and constellation architectures offer capability

  advancements for science observations, but introduce new challenges

  for space computing, scheduling, and coordination.

* Infusion and adoption of industry standards for space applications.

*SUBMISSIONS*

The SMC-IT/SCC 2023 Technical Committee is seeking four kinds of

submissions at this time: full papers, presentations, posters, and

mini-workshop proposals.

*FULL PAPERS WITH PRESENTATION (BOTH SMC-IT AND SCC)*

SMC-IT/SCC 2023 will again use a single-pass, full-paper review process.

Full papers can be up to 10 pages in length and require a verbal

presentation. For full papers, a separate abstract (between four

paragraphs and one page in length) *must* be submitted first, which will

be used by the PC to identify the appropriate reviewers efficiently.

Authors of full papers must submit a final version of their paper of up

to 10 pages at the outset, plus references.

All papers accepted for SMC-IT/SCC 2023 will be published in the IEEE

conference proceedings, indexed in the IEEE Xplore database. Note that

IEEE has a "Podium and Publish" policy for conferences, which means that

no manuscript will be published in IEEE Xplore without first being

presented at the conference. Some selected papers may be invited to

appear in a special issue of a reputable journal in the field.

*POSTER SUBMISSIONS (BOTH SMC-IT AND SCC)*

Proposals for posters can be up to 2 pages in length. Poster authors or

teams will be given multiple opportunities to discuss their work with

interested attendees in poster sessions. Successful poster proposals

will receive further guidance on the exact size and format for their

posters. We particularly encourage college students to participate and

submit original paper and poster contributions.

*PRESENTATIONS WITHOUT ACCOMPANYING PAPERS (ONLY SCC)*

Authors of presentations which will not have a corresponding paper need

to submit a 1-page abstract, which will allow the conference organizers

to determine if the proposed presentation is germane for the conference,

determine which track/session the proposed presentation belongs and

ensure the author is in contact with the track/session chair for

feedback prior to the final submission. All presentation-only abstract

submissions must be submitted by the initial abstract submission

deadline.

All accepted presentations will be distributed to the conference

attendees, with the consent of the author and their organization, but

will not be published in the IEEE Xplore database.

*MINI-WORKSHOP SUBMISSIONS (ONLY SMC-IT)*

SMC-IT 2023 will continue the highly successful mini-workshop session

format to explore specific emerging technology themes in greater depth.

Each mini-workshop typically runs as one track for one day, or one or

two half days, and may incorporate invited and/or contributed papers.

To propose a mini-workshop topic, please submit a 1-2 page abstract

including the theme, scope, and goals of your workshop, as well as

any potential speakers already identified. Please also indicate whether

you prefer a full-day, or one or two half-day time-slots.

*FORMAT*

Templates can be found on the SMC-IT/SCC 2023 web site:

http://smcit-scc.space

*SCHEDULE*

* CFP: Call for Abstracts (including papers, posters and presentations):

    July 15 1, 2022

* CFP: Call for Miniworkshops: July 15, 2022

* Submission Site Open: September 1, 2022

* Abstract Submission Deadline: Oct 1, 2022

* Miniworkshop Proposal Submission Deadline: Oct 1, 2022

* Abstract Acceptance Notification: Nov 1, 2022

* Miniworkshop Acceptance Notification: Nov 1, 2022

* Deadline Papers: Jan 31, 2023

* Authors Acceptance Notification (full papers): March 15, 2023

* Deadline Workshop Submissions: April 15, 2023

* Deadline Final Versions (papers, posters, presentations): May 15, 2023

* Workshop Authors Acceptance Notification (workshop submissions): May 15,
2023

*CONFERENCE CHAIRS:*

General Chair (SMC-IT): Prashanth Pandian (NASA JPL)

General Chair (SCC): Jim Butler (NASA JPL)

General Co-chair (SMC-IT) Yogita Shah (NASA JPL)

Finance Chair: James Oyama (NASA JPL)

Finance Co-Chair: Brian Duncan (Johns Hopkins University / APL)

Program Chair (SMC-IT): Ivan Perez (NIA / NASA LaRC)

Program Chair (SCC): Christopher Green (NASA Goddard)

Program Co-chair (SMC-IT): Marie Farrell (Maynooth University)

Program Co-chair (SCC): David Henriquez (NASA JPL)

Advisors to the Chairs:

- Larry Bergman (NASA JPL, Ret.)

- Michael Campbell (The Aerospace Corporation, Ret.)

- Michelle Carter (The Aerospace Corporation)

- Amalaye Oyake (Blue Origin)

*ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:*

- David Rutishauser (NASA JSC)

- Mariam Malek (NASA JPL)

- María Dolores Rodríguez Moreno (Universidad de Alcala de Henares)

- Keith Schubert (Baylor University)

- Michela Munoz Fernandez (NASA)

- Brian Duncan (Johns Hopkins University / APL)

- Wes Powell (NASA Goddard)

*STEERING COMMITTEE:*

- Richard Doyle (NASA JPL)

- Rafi Some (NASA JPL)

- Rupak Biswas (NASA)

- Jana Roche

- Chris Mattman (NASA JPL)

- Yisong Yue

*Questions? *

*Please email smcit-scc_chairs at jpl.nasa.gov <smcit-scc_chairs at jpl.nasa.gov>*

*Or visit the website *http://smcit-scc.space
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