ASMS 2010 - 5th Advanced Satellite Multimedia Systems (ASMS) Conference ASMS 2010

Theory
Coding, modulation and synchronization schemes
OFDM and spread spectrum techniques for satellite communications
MIMO, multi-user detection & diversity techniques
Fading and interference mitigation techniques
Distortion countermeasures
Applicability of advanced signal processing and communication techniques to GNSSs
Propagation measurements and channel models
Antennas and user terminals technologies
Signal processing for secure communications and signal intelligence applications
Multiple access strategies
Networking and radio resource management
Systems Architectures and Applications
On board processing techniques and advanced payload architectures
Next generation mobile, broadband and broadcast satellite systems
Fixed and mobile technologies in hybrid access networks
Advance high-rate digital modems for space communications
Integration between satellite, MANET, VANET and wireless sensor networks
Integration between telecommunication, navigation and earth observation systems
Satellite and the Future Internet
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles supported by integrated space systems
Satellite-based solutions for aeronautical applications (Air Traffic Control, Aeronautical Operational Control, Air Passenger Communications)
Cross layer design of satellite networks and ad-hoc satellite networking
Standardization and regulatory issues
Business and market analysis of SatCom systems
Operational experience with existing satellite systems
Demonstrations and trials

Special Sessions
Submission of proposals for special/panel sessions on hot topics should be submitted to chairs-AT-asms2010.org by Dec. 15, 2009

Tutorials
Submission of proposals for Tutorials on fundamental topics should be submitted to tutorials-AT-asms2010.org by Dec. 15, 2009

Exhibitions
Live demonstrations and exhibition stands are welcome in the conference technical areas. Proposals should be submitted to exhibits-AT-asms2010.org by Mar. 15, 2010

Venue
The joint event will be held at the Hotel Flamingo Resort in Pula, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. Sardina is a pearl in the Mediterranean Sea. The sea of Sardina with its transparent blue, turquoise, green waters, contours the island perimeter, consigning it to the myth of paradise-like lands

Important dates

Full paper submission deadline: 1 March 2010
Acceptance notice: 15 April 2010
Final manuscript due: 1 June 2010

Authors of the best papers presented at the conference will be invited to contribute to a Special Issue of an International Journal devoted to the ASMS highlights.