Call for Papers

The Intelligent Ships Symposium is a biennial conference that provides technical presentations, expert panels, and networking opportunities to the Naval Engineering professional community. The symposium invites papers from all shipboard system engineering communities.

Abstract Submission:
One page, 250 word maximum abstracts should be submitted in MS Word format or Adobe Acrobat as an attachment to an email to Greg Anderson (gregory.w.anderson@navy.mil). Abstracts can also be submitted via a web-form at: http://www.navalengineers.org/ISS-Abstract.

Suggested Topics:
Cybersecurity
Information Assurance
Energy Storage
System Architectures
Automated Failure Recovery
Thermal Management
Modeling & Simulation (M&S)
Variable Speed Drives
Propulsion Systems
Auxiliary Shipboard Systems
Machinery Automation
Power Systems & Distribution
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Modular Design
Maintenance (Condition- based, Robotics, etc.)
Control Systems & Control System Sustainment
Modernization Systems Engineering
Life Support & Ship Habitability Systems
Distance Support & Logistics Technologies
Ship Modernization Technologies

Abstracts should include:
Proposed title
Authors’ names and organizations
For primary point of contact:
Mailing address
Phone number
Email address
Written description in sufficient detail for review by the Technical Papers Committee, including a problem statement or introduction, an outline of key points, and conclusions or recommendations.

Direct questions and abstracts to:
Technical Program Committee Chair
Greg Anderson, Ph. D.
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) (215) 897-8762
gregory.w.anderson@navy.mil

IMPORTANT DATES
November 4, 2016 - Abstracts Due
December 2, 2016 - Author Notification of Acceptance
January 27, 2017 - Draft Papers Due for Committee Review
February 24, 2017 - Committee Review Comments to Authors
April 28, 2017 - Final Papers & Copyright Release Due
May 19, 2017 - Final Presentations & Biographies Due