CALL FOR PAPERS SMC-IT / SCC 2023

9th International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology (SMC-IT)14th International Conference on Space Computing (SCC)

Date: 18-21 July, 2023Venue: Caltech, Pasadena, CA, USA

Sponsored by: IEEE Computer Society and the Technical Committee on SoftwareEngineering

The International Conference on Space Mission Challenges for InformationTechnology (SMC-IT) and the Space Computing Conference (SCC) gathersystem designers, engineers, computer architects, scientists,practitioners, and space explorers with the objective of advancinginformation technology, and the computational capability and reliabilityof space missions. The forums will provide an excellent opportunity forfostering technical interchange on all hardware and software aspects ofspace missions. The joint conferences will focus on current systemspractice and challenges as well as emerging hardware and softwaretechnologies with applicability for future space missions.

Systems in all aspects of the space mission will be explored, includingflight systems, ground systems, science data processing, engineering anddevelopment tools, operations, telecommunications, radiation-tolerantcomputing devices, reliable electronics, space-qualifiable packagingtechnologies. The entire information systems lifecycle of the missiondevelopment will also be covered, such as conceptual design, engineeringtools development, integration and test, operations, science analysis,quality control.

TECHNICAL TOPICS

Topics of interest for SMC-IT include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:

* Data Analytics and Big Data: knowledge extraction and management; data  mining and analysis; data science life cycle; cloud computing in  space.

* Advanced Computing for Novel Instruments and Improved Operations:  novel exploitation techniques and algorithms; sensor networks; quantum  computing.

* Intelligent and Autonomous Space Systems: intelligent systems;  computational intelligence; machine learning and artificial  intelligence; explainable AI; autonomy and autonomous systems; UAV/UAS  in space; cooperative systems / swarming; neuromorphic computing.

* Robotics for Exotic Mission Destinations: novel space exploration  concepts enabled by robotic advancements; humans working with robots  in space.

* Robotic Manufacturing and Assembly of Large Space Structures: 3D  printing in space; in-space manufacturing; robotics cooperation and  interaction; telerobotics; construction of structures on other  planets/moons using in situ materials; CAD tools for in-space  assembly.

* Space Networking: resilient communications; space-terrestrial  internetworking and interoperability; standardization.

* Cybersecurity: securing federal networks; protecting critical  infrastructure; cyber policies; international law; multi-level  security; defensive cyber operations.

* Fault-Tolerant Space Processing, Memory, and Storage: innovative  resilient architectures; fault and power management approaches;  architectures for embedded artificial intelligence, big data, robotic  vision, intelligent systems applications, and resource-constrained  environments.

* Software Reliability for Mission-Critical Applications and Safety of  Life: verification and validation approaches; design for test;  re-usable software architectures; verification of complex systems;  DevSecOps.

* Advanced Ground Control: mission planning and scheduling; distributed  and collaborative mission planning; human-machine interactions; design  for change; the impact of agile development and continuous integration  / continuous deployment; the increasing velocity of ground system  development.

* Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality and HCI: AR/VR applications to  telerobotics, data processing, mission operations, space science  analysis; video game technology advancing space capabilities; training  astronaut; user interfaces, human-computer interaction.

Topics of interest for SCC include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:

* Components, Radiation, and Packaging: emerging component, module,  and packaging technologies that will advance space computing  capabilities; radiation test methods for and results on complex  components; use of COTS parts in high-reliability applications.

* Computing Architectures: reconfigurable computing systems, high  performance space computing, fault-tolerant design, system on a chip  and embedded memories, GPU-based computing, effective use of many-core  processor platforms; heterogenous computing, in-memory computing,  performance analysis, benchmarking.

* Flight Data Processing: advances in flight data processing techniques  including high-speed data processing, real-time data processing, and  fault tolerance; complex data processing applications that require  software and FPGA co-processing solutions.

* Avionics Systems: current and future avionics systems and  architectures; new concepts for implementing reliable space networks  and interoperability.

* Machine Learning/Neural Computing: machine learning/Neural computing  techniques; deep learning and machine learning algorithms,  neuromorphic hardware and other edge devices, neural-inspired sensors,  and analysis ready datasets.

* Crew Interfaces: novel crew interface devices (e.g., handheld devices,  voice activated commands, radiation tolerant displays), networks and  protocols (e.g., network connectivity of crew tools and systems),  especially in the context of the return to the Moon and Mars missions.

* Extreme Environments Computing: New generations of missions are  targeting computational operation in extreme environments, including  operation on and around Titan, Venus, Europa, and more. These present  challenges for thermal control and radiation effects.

* Distributed Computing: Increasing availability and affordability of  commercial small-satellite platforms presents new opportunities for  space mission concepts and computing architectures. Distributed  systems missions and constellation architectures offer capability  advancements for science observations, but introduce new challenges  for space computing, scheduling, and coordination.

* Infusion and adoption of industry standards for space applications.

The organization committee is considering to have a closed-door session. If youmight be interested in submitting work for that session, please contact thechairs at: smcit-scc_chairs@jpl.nasa.gov.

SUBMISSIONS

The SMC-IT/SCC 2023 Technical Committee is seeking four kinds ofsubmissions at this time: full papers, presentations, posters, andmini-workshop proposals.

FULL PAPERS WITH PRESENTATION (BOTH SMC-IT AND SCC)

SMC-IT/SCC 2023 will again use a single-pass, full-paper review process.Full papers can be up to 10 pages in length and require a verbalpresentation. For full papers submitted to SCC, a separate abstract (betweenfour paragraphs and one page in length) *must* be submitted first, which willbe used by the PC to identify the appropriate reviewers efficiently.  Authorsof full papers must submit a final version of their paper of up to 10 pages atthe outset, plus references.

All papers accepted for SMC-IT/SCC 2023 will be published in the IEEEconference proceedings, indexed in the IEEE Xplore database. Note thatIEEE has a "Podium and Publish" policy for conferences, which means thatno manuscript will be published in IEEE Xplore without first beingpresented at the conference. Some selected papers may be invited toappear in a special issue of a reputable journal in the field.

POSTER SUBMISSIONS (BOTH SMC-IT AND SCC)

Proposals for posters can be up to 2 pages in length. Poster authors orteams will be given multiple opportunities to discuss their work withinterested attendees in poster sessions. Successful poster proposalswill receive further guidance on the exact size and format for theirposters. We particularly encourage college students to participate andsubmit original paper and poster contributions.

PRESENTATIONS WITHOUT ACCOMPANYING PAPERS (ONLY SCC)

Authors of presentations which will not have a corresponding paper needto submit a 1-page abstract, which will allow the conference organizersto determine if the proposed presentation is germane for the conference,determine which track/session the proposed presentation belongs andensure the author is in contact with the track/session chair forfeedback prior to the final submission. All presentation-only abstractsubmissions must be submitted by the initial abstract submissiondeadline.

All accepted presentations will be distributed to the conferenceattendees, with the consent of the author and their organization, butwill not be published in the IEEE Xplore database.

MINI-WORKSHOP SUBMISSIONS (ONLY SMC-IT)

SMC-IT 2023 will continue the highly successful mini-workshop sessionformat to explore specific emerging technology themes in greater depth.Each mini-workshop typically runs as one track for one day, or one ortwo half days, and may incorporate invited and/or contributed papers.

To propose a mini-workshop topic, please submit a 1-2 page abstractincluding the theme, scope, and goals of your workshop, as well asany potential speakers already identified. Please also indicate whetheryou prefer a full-day, or one or two half-day time-slots.

FORMATTemplates can be found on the SMC-IT/SCC 2023 web site:http://smcit-scc.space

SCHEDULE

• CFP: Call for Abstracts (including papers, posters and presentations): Jul 15 1, 2022
• CFP: Call for Miniworkshops: Jul 15, 2022
• Submission Site Open: Sep 1, 2022
• Abstract Submission Deadline (for SCC): Nov 18, , 2022
• Miniworkshop Proposal Submission Deadline: Nov 18, 2022
• Abstract Acceptance Notification (for SCC): Dec 15, 2022
• Miniworkshop Acceptance Notification: Dec 15, 2022
• Deadline Papers (for SMC-IT and SCC): Jan 31, 2023
• Authors Acceptance Notification (full papers): March 15, 2023
• Deadline Workshop Submissions: April 15, 2023
• Deadline Final Versions (papers, posters, presentations): May 15, 2023
• Workshop Authors Acceptance Notification (workshop submissions): May 15, 2023

CONFERENCE CHAIRS:

• General Chair (SMC-IT): Prashanth Pandian (NASA JPL)
• General Chair (SCC): Jim Butler (NASA JPL)
• General Co-chair (SMC-IT) Yogita Shah (NASA JPL)
• Finance Chair: James Oyama (NASA JPL)
• Finance Co-Chair: Brian Duncan (Johns Hopkins University / APL)
• Program Chair (SMC-IT): Ivan Perez (KBR / NASA Ames Research Center)
• Program Chair (SCC): Christopher Green (NASA Goddard)
• Program Co-chair (SMC-IT): Marie Farrell (Maynooth University)
• Program Co-chair (SCC): David Henriquez (NASA JPL)
• Advisors to the Chairs:
  • Larry Bergman (NASA JPL, Ret.)
  • Michael Campbell (The Aerospace Corporation, Ret.)
  • Michelle Carter (The Aerospace Corporation)
  • Amalaye Oyake (Blue Origin)

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

• David Rutishauser (NASA JSC)
• Mariam Malek (NASA JPL)
• María Dolores Rodríguez Moreno (Universidad de Alcala de Henares)
• Keith Schubert (Baylor University)
• Michela Munoz Fernandez (NASA)
• Brian Duncan (Johns Hopkins University / APL)
• Wes Powell (NASA Goddard)

STEERING COMMITTEE:

• Richard Doyle (NASA JPL)
• Rupak Biswas (NASA)
• Jana Roche (The Aerospace Corporation)
• Chris Mattman (NASA JPL)
• Yisong Yue (Caltech)

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