Invitation to sponsors:

Contributors to support HoverWorld Expo 2004 and the CACTS Symposium are invited to contact Chris Fitzgerald 812-234-1120 or Dr. Lawrence Doctors 612-9385-4098

2004 International Symposium on Air Cushion Technology

For more than thirty years The Canadian Air Cushion Technology Society (CACTS) has held periodic symposia on air cushion technology, in collaboration with other societies devoted to air cushion vehicles/hovercraft. CACTS is a constituent society of the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) / Institut Aéronautique et Spatial du Canada.

For the first time, the 2004 Symposium will occur in conjunction with HoverWorld Expo 2004 - Endurance Race Australia, which will allow even greater participation in both events.

Plans are being finalized for the Symposium to take place at the Australian National University, December 29-30, 2004. Since 1946, the Australian National University has served both undergraduate and post-graduate research and study in relation to subjects of national importance. The Australian National University continues to be a unique institution within the Australian university system, well placed to continue and build upon its role as a major center of research in the natural, physical and social sciences and in the humanities. It values its reputation as an innovative research and teaching university.

Topics

You are cordially invited to submit a paper for presentation at the Symposium. Selected papers will be reviewed for publication in the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Journal. The Symposium registration fee will be reduced by half for one author per accepted paper.

Papers on all aspects of air cushion technology may be submitted. Since the Symposium will occur concurrently with HoverWorld Expo 2004 - Endurance Race Australia, papers addressing both sport and racing hovercraft designs are particularly encouraged.

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

·         Research                                                                         ·         Systems
·         New Design                                                                  ·         Instrumentation
·         Skirt Design                                                                ·         Computer Studies
·         Safety                                                                                 ·         Wing-in-ground effect
·         Propulsion                                                                     ·         Recreational craft
·         Operations                                                                    ·         Rescue applications
·         Successes/Difficulties/Failures           ·         Commercial applications
·         Economics                                                                   ·         Military applications
·         Noise                                                                                   ·         Novel applications
·         Components                                                               ·         Mathematical analysis

Both full-length and short papers are welcome. If you have unpublished information to share, this is your forum. Here, the opportunity is yours to discuss air cushion technology with your fellow authorities from around the world during coffee breaks and receptions. The Keynote Address will comment on the state of the air cushion vehicle (ACV) world as seen by a distinguished guest.

Submission Instructions

1. Summary:
A 300-word Summary of the paper must be received by 28 June, 2004. Papers to be presented at the Symposium will be selected from these Summaries.
                           Email Summaries to:
                           Dr. Lawrence Doctors, CACTS Symposium Honorary Chairman
                           L.Doctors@UNSW.edu.au

2. Notification of Acceptance:
Notification of acceptance will be sent by 15 September, 2004.

3. Manuscript, Abstract and Author's Biography:
Accepted authors are to submit a complete Manuscript, accompanied by an Abstract and author's biography. (See Instructions to Authors for details and format.)

So that handouts can be made available at the Symposium, Manuscripts of accepted papers (in proper format with finished artwork,) and accompanying materials must be received by 25 October, 2004.

Submit Manuscript, Abstract and Biographical Data to:
Dr. Lawrence Doctors, CACTS Symposium Honorary Chairman
c/o Chris Fitzgerald, Chairman, HoverWorld Expo 2004; President, Neoteric Hovercraft, Inc.
1649 Tippecanoe Street
Terre Haute, IN USA 47807-2394
Telephone: 812-234-1120 Fax: 812-234-3217
Email: hovermail@neoterichovercraft.com

(Manuscript materials will be forwarded to the CACTS Symposium Honorary Chairman.)

4. Releases and Copyright:
Papers must be previously unpublished since they will be published as Conference handouts. Author(s) must obtain releases from employers, clients, etc. before submitting the final manuscript. Papers will be copyrighted in the name of the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute.

Presentation

Each paper will be allotted 20 minutes for presentation, including the introduction by the session chairman and the question period. For ongoing projects, CACTS reserves time at the end of the Symposium for five-minute project updates. As time is limited, choice is on the basis of first-come-first-served. Authors are responsible for their own expenses in preparing manuscripts, slides, etc., and for all costs incurred in attending the Symposium.

Awards

The prestigious Peter Heron Winter Award will be presented for the best paper, as judged by the Program Committee. Papers must be received by October 25, 2004 to be eligible for judging. The winning paper will be published in the CASI Journal.

Direct questions/comments about the Symposium to:

Dr. Lawrence Doctors, CACTS Symposium Honorary Chairman
Telephone: 612-9385-4098
Email: L.Doctors@UNSW.edu.au

Instructions to Authors
Instructions Aux Auteurs

Manuscript

General:

Prepare manuscript as follows:

a) Text is to be typewritten, single-spaced, with double spacing between paragraphs.
b) Use 10-point type in a font such as Times Roman, if possible.
c) Limit manuscript to 25 pages (including figures and appendices) unless otherwise agreed.
d) Print text on one side of white paper, measuring 21.6 by 28 cm (8½ by 11 inches.)
e) All margins are to be a minimum of 2.5 cm (1 inch.)
f) Number all pages.
g) Reproduce figures, including photographs and tables, in black ink on white paper, or provide black and white glossy prints. Please provide originals rather than copies.
h) The title must be concise. A subtitle may be used for clarification.
i) Proofread and correct the manuscript before it is submitted.
j) Under author's name, list employer or sponsoring organization.
k) Use subtitles rather than numbered paragraphs.
l) Number references consecutively and list them at the end of the paper in numerical order. Within the text, identify references by their numbers within brackets. The format is as follows:
(I) Author's surname, initials, publication name, volume, number and page(s), date of publication
m) Number figures, tables and equations in the order that they appear. Identify each figure and table with a caption. The format is as follows:
Figure 1. Theoretical distribution of pressure on blades
n) Provide a list of symbols, preferably immediately following the abstract.
o) Manuscripts must be received by 25 October, 2004.

Abstract:
An abstract, bilingual if possible, must be included with every manuscript. If necessary, CACTS will translate.
Prepare abstract as follows:

a) Limit length to 150 words (10 to 15 lines).
b) Write in non-specialist language, to the extent it is possible.
c) State the main objectives and the main conclusions of the paper.

Biographical Data:
Please include a short author's biography (50 to 100 words) with the manuscript. The session chairman will use this biography for the introduction.

Presentation

Duration:
Twenty minutes will be allocated for each presentation, which includes both the introduction by the session chairman and the question period.

Audio-visual Material:
Projectors for slides, transparencies and NTSC-VHS videos will be provided in the conference room.
Note: A special session has been reserved for projection of videocassettes, slides, etc.