GRVR 2011 - The IASTED International Conference on Graphics and Virtual Reality ~GRVR 2011~

The 13th IASTED International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Control (ISC 2011) will be an international forum for researchers and practitioners interested in the advances in and applications of intelligent systems and control. It is an opportunity to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas. ISC 2011 aims to strengthen relationships between industries, research laboratories and universities. All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind reviewed by at least two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and contribution.

Scope
The topics of interest to be covered by ISC 2011 include, but are not limited to:

ADAPTIVE AND ROBUST CONTROL

Adaptive Control
Advanced Control Strategies
Feedback Control
Model Predictive Control
Multi-Variable Control
Optimal Control
Real-Time Control
Reconfigurable Control
Robust Control
INTELLIGENT AND HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEMS

Control Using Artificial Intelligence
Fuzzy Logic Control
Genetic Algorithms and Evolutionary Control
Intelligent Agents
Intelligent Control
Knowledge-based and Expert Systems
Learning Algorithms
Multi-Agent Systems
Neural Network Control
Planning Systems
INTELLIGENT DATA SYSTEMS AND COMPUTING

Case-based Reasoning
Control Software
Data Mining
Distributed Parameter Systems
Fusion
Information Modelling
Intelligent Databases and Information Retrieval
Intelligent Decision Support Systems
Intelligent System Architectures
Knowledge Discovery and Acquisition
Knowledge Representation
Machine Learning
Modelling and Simulation
Soft Computing
SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION, OPTIMIZATION, AND AUTOMATION

Discrete Event Systems
Estimation
Fault Diagnosis
Filtering
Forecasting
Identification
Industrial Automation
Intelligent Analysis and Design
Linear Systems
Nonlinear Systems
Stability
APPLICATIONS

Aerospace
Automotive and Transportation Systems
Bio Systems
Biomedical Engineering
Construction
Education
Entertainment/Games
Environmental Systems
Management Science and Applications
Manufacturing
Mechatronics
Oceanic Engineering
Power Systems
Process Control
Robotics
Signal and Image Processing
Telecommunications
Web-based Applications

Submission
Submit your paper via our website at: www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-744.html. All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.

The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by February 22, 2011. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.

Initial Paper Requirements
All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions.

Initial paper submissions should be full papers. Papers of up to 8 pages in length are included in the conference registration fee. An extra charge will apply for every additional page for papers longer than 8 pages. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar before submitting to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory.

When submitting a paper, complete the online initial paper submission form, designating an author who will attend the conference, and provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope, above.

Formatting instructions for initial papers are available at www.iasted.org/formatting-initial-page.html.

Reviewing
All papers submitted to this conference will be double-blind peer reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee and related technical committees. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality, significance, technical soundness, presentation, and references. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.

Acceptance and Registration
Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by April 5, 2011. Final manuscripts are due by May 15, 2011. Registration and final payment are due by May 20, 2011. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.

Only one paper of up to eight pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.

Final Paper Requirements
The final paper must be correctly formatted and submitted online at http://pdfportal.iasted.org.

The formatting instructions can be found at: www.iasted.org/formatting-final-page.html and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is eight single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font.

Tutorials
Submission
Proposals for three-hour tutorials must be submitted online by February 22, 2011. Submit tutorial proposals via the following web site address:
www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-744.html.

Proposal Format
A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate:

The topic.
Background knowledge expected of the participants.
Objectives.
Time allocations for the major course topics.
The qualifications of the instructor(s).
Special Sessions
Special session proposals must be emailed to calgary-AT-iasted.org by February 22, 2011. 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 February 22, 2011, 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/specialsession-744.html.

Journals
All papers submitted to this conference will be considered for possible publication in ACTA Press’ international journals. For additional information about the submission of papers, please visit: www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.

Indexing
The proceedings will be sent for indexing in the following:

Cambridge Scientific Abstracts
Conference Proceedings Citation Index
EI Compendex
FIZ Karlsruhe
INSPEC
Important Deadlines
Submissions Due February 22, 2011
Notification of Acceptance April 5, 2011
Final Manuscripts Due May 15, 2011
Registration Deadline May 20, 2011

Concurrent Conferences
ISC 2011 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on:
Computers and Advanced Technology in Education (CATE 2011)
Graphics and Virtual Reality (GRVR 2011)
Computational Bioscience (CompBio 2011)

Contact Us
For more information, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact:

IASTED Secretariat ? ISC 2011
B6, Suite 101, Dieppe Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 7J9
Tel: +1 403-288-1195
Fax: +1 403-247-6851
Email: calgary-AT-iasted.org
Web site: www.iasted.org