33rd Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium

held at

the Pasadena Conference & Exhibition Center

May 19, 20, and 21, 1999

Hosted by NASA and Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space
and the Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium Committee

Symposium Objectives
Symposium Location
Symposium Activities
Symposium Information
Symposium Schedule
Symposium Organizing and Advisory Committee

Symposium Objectives

This symposium is concerned with the problems of design, fabrication, test, and operational use of aerospace mechanisms. Emphasis is on hardware developments. The symposium provides a social and technical forum for personnel active in the field of mechanisms technology, as well as providing a source of information for others interested in this field. The symposium rotates annually among eight NASA centers and attracts papers and attendees internationally.

Symposium Location

The site for the technical sessions is the Pasadena Conference & Exhibition Center’s Conference Building, Lower Level. The AMS Host Hotel is the Holiday Inn Pasadena, which is directly adjacent to the Convention Center. The telephone number for urgent messages to attendees during the symposium is (626) 449-4000. The telephone number for the Holiday Inn is (626) 449-4000.

Symposium Activities

The planned technical and social activities provide an opportunity for attendees to become professionally and personally acquainted.

Early Registration

On Tuesday evening, May 18, from 6:30-8:30 PM, registration will be in the Holiday Inn Boardroom, directly off the lobby area. Symposium materials, including symposium proceedings, will be available, along with light refreshments.

Reception

On Wednesday evening, May 19, a reception with a light meal will be held at the Conference Building from 6:30 – 9:30 PM. The reception includes the poster paper and vendor displays and is open to all attendees and guests.

Symposium Banquet

On Thursday, May 20, the principal social event of the symposium will be a banquet on the roof of the Griffith Observatory, nestled near the top of Mount Hollywood. AMS attendees and their guests will dine under the stars, overlooking a stunning view of the Los Angeles Basin. We will tour the Halls of Science and be entertained by Laser Images’ The Chronicles of Space in the planetarium..

JPL Facilities Tour

On Friday afternoon, May 21, there will be a special tour of Jet Propulsion Laboratory facilities, open to all attendees and guests. Buses depart from the hotel after lunch and return to the hotel after the tour. Please indicate when registering if you and your guests will participate.

Guest Activities

The Los Angeles area offers an array of activities, including shopping, sports, amusement parks, museums, and beaches. The Pasadena Conference & Exhibition Center is located in the heart of Pasadena and is within walking distance of charming shopping districts, and a year-round ice skating ring is located within the grounds. Tourist information will be handed out at registration or seehttp://www.pasadenacal.com/visitors.htm.

Presenters’ Meetings

Presenting authors are required to attend a special breakfast on the day of their presentation. This gathering gives the session participants an opportunity to meet their Session Chair and each other, and to review the session arrangements. The Symposium Projectionist is available at this time to discuss presentation requirements.

Symposium Information

Registration

Advance registration is requested to facilitate planning. To register, return the registration card or submit a letter indicating name, mailing address, affiliation, e-mail address, and citizenship. Enclose the registration fee of $230 ($120 for educators, $45 for students and retirees (sessions only)). This fee covers all sessions, proceedings, break refreshments, reception, symposium banquet, and specified bus transportation. Guest tickets for the symposium social events will be available at check-in.

Please note on the registration card or letter your interest in the JPL Facilities Tour. Also indicate your guest’s interest in the tour and the social events.

Make checks payable to the 33rd Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium and submit with the registration card or letter to:

Patricia McLane, JPL Conference Administration
Mail Stop T-1200
4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA 91109-8099
Tel: (818) 354-5556
FAX: (818) 393-4992

Please do not send purchase orders, foreign currency, or credit card charges. If registering at the symposium, cash, checks and money orders are accepted, but no credit cards. Checks/money orders must be drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. dollars.

You may also register for the symposium at the Holiday Inn on Tuesday evening, May 18, and each day of the symposium at the Conference Building.

Hotel Reservations

A block of rooms is set aside at the symposium hotel. A special single or double rate of $95 (plus tax) has been arranged. This special rate is available from May 18 to May 22. Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations directly with the hotel. Attendees must mention the 33rd Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium to obtain the special rate. Requests for reservations must be made by April 28, 1999, to ensure obtaining the symposium rate. After this date, the hotel will honor the special rate on a space-available basis only. “No shows” are billed for the first night’s stay. All cancellations must be made no later than 6:00 PM on the day of arrival to avoid this charge. The hotel address is:

Holiday Inn Pasadena
303 East Cordova
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 449-4000
FAX: (626) 796-6209

Transportation

The Pasadena area is served both by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Burbank Municipal Airport (BUR). Taxi service and car rentals are available at each airport, requiring less than 60 minutes travel time to the Holiday Inn Pasadena. The Airport Bus shuttle (800-771-5299) provides service from both airports for a one-way rate of $15.00 (LAX) and $12.00 (BUR). Transportation service from each airport to the Pasadena Holiday Inn is also available by SuperShuttle (800-258-3826) for $14.00.

Dr. George Herzl Award

Each year a plaque is awarded to the author(s) of the “Best Paper.” The award is based on paper content, presentation delivery, and visual aids. This award was established in honor of Dr. George Herzl of Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space, a co-founder of the Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium.

Dr. Charles Coale Award

Each year, the AMS sponsors a child to Space Camp to honor Dr. Charles Coale of Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space. Dr. Coale was the leader of the symposium for more than 20 years and had a special interest in helping children.

Symposium Schedule

TUESDAY, 18 MAY 1999

6:30-8:30

CHECK-IN AND LATE REGISTRATOIN
Holiday Inn Boardroom

WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 1999