CALL FOR PAPERS
The Second IASTED International Conference on
Environmental Modelling and Simulation
~EMS 2007~
August 20 - 22, 2007
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
SPONSORS
The International Association of Science and Technology for Development
(IASTED)
* Technical Committee on Modelling and Simulation
World Modelling and Simulation Forum (WMSF)
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Prof. John Wilson - University of Southern California, USA
PURPOSE
The Second IASTED International Conference on Environmental Modelling and
Simulation (EMS 2007) will establish an international medium for the exchange
of new ideas and practical experience in the areas of modelling and simulation
in relation to the environment. During a time when environmental concerns are
heightened and international bodies continue to create regulations to minimize
environmental impacts, EMS 2007 aims to strengthen relations between
governments, environmental agencies, research laboratories, and universities.
This conference will also emphasize the tools and technologies used in the
advancement of environmental modelling and simulation, and will be an
opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in
these areas. All papers submitted to this conference will be peer evaluated by
at least two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and
contribution.
EMS 2007 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences
on:
* Internet and Multimedia Systems and Applications (IMSA 2007)
* Water Resource Management (WRM 2007)
* Signal and Image Processing (SIP 2007)
* Biomechanics (BioMech 2007)
LOCATION
O'ahu, home to the major tourist centers of Honolulu and Waikiki, is a tropical
destination so beautiful and unique that you may never want to leave. Isolated
in the Pacific and flanked at a distance by Eastern and Western cultures, this
island paradise reflects its unique history and geography through a wealth of
beautiful traditions and culture. From nightly Luaus to the ancient ritual of
Hula dancing, Hawaiian charm and hospitality are always on display for the
millions of visitors who flock to this island every year. Local cuisine,
nightlife, and shopping are all superb, but O'ahu's true beauty lies in the
water, sand, and glorious sun of the island itself. With consistently warm and
tropical weather, visitors can spend their days relaxing and basking in the sun
at Waikiki Beach or Ala Moana. Those looking for more adventure on their
holidays can participate in one of Hawaii's many exciting aquatic activities.
Ocean kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and more are availa!
ble to all visitors. If you are a nature lover, you can hike to the top of the
Diamond Head volcanic crater to take in breathtaking ocean views, swim with the
turtles at Mokule'ia Beach, join a whale watching tour, or enjoy the coral
reefs and many unique sea creatures while inside a submarine. The vibrant
colours of the hibiscus will live forever in your memory. In Hawaii you will
experience Aloha, "the breath of life."
SCOPE
The relevant topics for this conference include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Modelling and Simulation of:
* Atmosphere
* Mobile Source Emissions
* Climate
* Ecosystems
* Land Use
* Hydrology
* Agriculture
* Terrain Analysis
* Meteorology
* Earth Systems
* Terrestrial Ecosystems
* Species Distribution
* River Engineering
* Climate Change
* Geometrics
* Waste Processing
Technologies and Tools:
* 3D Data Modelling and Visualization
* Assessment
* Natural Resource Management
* Automation and Information Technologies
* Satellite Data
* Signal and Image Processing
* Remote Sensing
* Data and Web Mining
* Monitoring
* Membrane Technologies
* Database Management
* Geographic Information Systems
* Water and Wastewater Management
* Information Systems
* Collaborative Learning Tools
* Statistics
* Geostatistics
* Machine Learning Algorithms
* Neural Networks
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE
M.M. Aral - Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
D.G. Brown - University of Michigan, USA
N. Clifford - University of Nottingham, UK
N. Crout - University of Nottingham, UK
P. Deadman - University of Waterloo, Canada
A.K. Dikshit - Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India
I. Dimov - University of Reading, UK
C. Giupponi - University of Milan, Italy
G. Guariso - Politecnico di Milano, Italy
P. Guttorp - University of Washington, USA
B. Harch - CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences, Australia
J. Hatfield - USDA, USA
H. He - University of Missouri, USA
P. Heilman - USDA, USA
G. Huang - University of Regina, Canada
D. Jiang - Tongji University, PRC
P.Y. Julien - Colorado State University, USA
M.F. Kanevski - University of Lausanne, Switzerland
A.P. Kirilenko - University of North Dakota, USA
I.B. MacNeill - University of Western Ontario, Canada
M.A. Mariño - University of California, Davis, USA
I. Moffatt - University of Stirling, UK
B. O'Regan - University of Limerick, Ireland
C. Örmeci - Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
B. Ostendorf - University of Adelaide, Australia
J.-Y. Parlange - Cornell University, USA
N. Patrikalakis - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
C. Salvaggio - Rochester Institute of Technology, USA
R. Seth - University of Windsor, Canada
M. Sharan - Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
N. Sharma - Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
H. Tian - Auburn University, USA
Y.Q. Tian - University of Massachusetts Boston, USA
P. Torrens - Arizona State University, USA
J. Wainwright - University of Sheffield, UK
L. Zhang - Ohio State University, USA
SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Submit your paper via our website at:
www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-579.html.
All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. The IASTED
Secretariat must receive your paper by April 1, 2007. Receipt of paper
submission will be confirmed by email.
Complete the online initial paper submission form designating an author who
will attend the conference and providing four key words to indicate the subject
area of your paper. One of the key words must be taken from the list of topics
provided under Scope. Initial paper submissions should be approximately six
pages. Formatting instructions are available at:
www.iasted.org/formatting-initial.htm.
Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar
prior to submission to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not
satisfactory.
Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by May 15, 2007. Final
manuscripts are due by June 1, 2007. Registration and final payment are due by
June 15, 2007. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the
papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.
Final Papers
Send your final manuscripts via email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The subject line
for the final manuscript submission must include your six-digit paper number.
The formatting instructions can be found at:
www.iasted.org/formatting-final.htm and must be strictly followed. The page
limit for final papers is six single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman
font. Only one paper of up to six pages is included in the regular registration
fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.
TUTORIALS
Proposals for three-hour tutorials should be submitted online by April 1, 2007.
Tutorials are to be submitted via the following website address:
www.iasted.org/tutorialsubmit-579.html. A tutorial proposal should clearly
indicate the topic, background knowledge expected of the participants,
objectives, time allocations for the major course topics, and the
qualifications of the instructor(s).
SPECIAL SESSIONS
Persons wishing to organize a special session should submit a proposal via
email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Proposals should include a session title, a list of
the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session
organizer(s). Papers submitted to the special session must be received by April
1, 2007, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A
minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this
session to be included in the conference program. More information on special
sessions is available at: www.iasted.org/conferences/sessionsubmit-579.html.
JOURNALS
Expanded and enhanced versions of papers published in the conference
proceedings can also be considered for inclusion in one of the IASTED Journals.
Information on the submission of papers to journals is available at
www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.
Whole proceedings as well as single papers can now be purchased online. Please
visit ACTA Press: www.actapress.com.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submissions due April 1, 2007
Notification of acceptance May 15, 2007
Final manuscript due June 1, 2007
Registration and full payment June 15, 2007
For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact:
IASTED Secretariat - EMS 2007
Building B6, Suite #101,
2509 Dieppe Avenue SW,
