EARTH AND SPACE 2012 CONFERENCE
Pasadena, California • April 15-18, 2012
Engineering for
Extreme Environments
Engineering, Science, Construction, and
Operations in Challenging Environments
Preliminary Program
Hilton Pasadena
Pasadena, California
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Organized by the Aerospace Division of
the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Cooperating Organizations
SPACE RESOURCES
ROUNDTABLE
Korean Society of Civil Engineers
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Schedule at a Glance
(Subject to change)
Sunday, April 15, 2012
12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
Monday, April 16, 2012
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 – 7:55 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. OPENING PLENARY SESSION
9:00 – 9:20 a.m. REFRESHMENT BREAK
9:20 – 10:40 a.m. CONCURRENT TECHNICAL
SESSIONS
10:40 – 10:50 a.m. Break
10:50 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. CONCURRENT TECHNICAL
SESSIONS
12:10 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch – on own
1:30 – 3:10 p.m. CONCURRENT TECHNICAL
SESSIONS
3:10 – 3:30 p.m. REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:30 – 5:10 p.m. CONCURRENT TECHNICAL
SESSIONS
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. OPENING RECEPTION
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. TUESDAY PLENARY SESSION
9:00 – 9:20 a.m. REFRESHMENT BREAK
9:20 – 10:40 a.m. CONCURRENT TECHNICAL
SESSIONS
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
12:10 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch – on own
1:30 – 3:10 p.m. CONCURRENT TECHNICAL
SESSIONS
3:10 – 3:30 p.m. REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:30 – 5:10 p.m. CONCURRENT TECHNICAL
SESSIONS
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. ASD Reception & Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY PLENARY SESSION
9:00 – 9:20 a.m. REFRESHMENT BREAK
9:20 – 10:40 a.m. CONCURRENT TECHNICAL
SESSIONS
10:40 – 10:50 a.m. Break
10:50 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. CONCURRENT TECHNICAL
SESSIONS
12:10 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch – on own
1:30 – 3:10 p.m. CONCURRENT TECHNICAL
SESSIONS
3:10 – 3:30 p.m. REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:30 – 5:10 p.m. CONCURRENT TECHNICAL
SESSIONS
Thursday, April 19, 2012
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. TECHNICAL TOURS
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
10:40 – 10:50 a.m. Break
10:50 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. CONCURRENT TECHNICAL
SESSIONS
Sponsorships
(As of January, 2012)
BRONZE LEVEL
Honeybee Robotics Spacecraft Mechanisms Corporation
COPPER LEVEL
Ecliptic Enterprises Corporation
Firestar Technologies, LLC
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Conference!
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Contact Sean Scully at
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703-295-6154 for
more information.
An Invitation to Attend
Conference Steering Committee
On behalf of the Conference Organizing Committee and the
symposia Chairs, I would like to invite you to Earth and Space
2012: the 13th International Conference on Engineering, Science,
Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments to be
held April 15 –18, 2012 in Pasadena, California.
CONFERENCE CHAIR Kris Zacny, Ph.D., M.ASCE
Honeybee Robotics Spacecraft Mechanisms Corporation, Pasadena, CA
zacny@honeybeerobotics.com
This Conference will provide a unique forum to share knowledge
and information on engineering and science related to Space and
extreme environments and conditions on earth. The Conference
Organizing Committees have been working very hard to create
a multidisciplinary program uniquely designed to encourage
technology transfer and sharing knowledge between those
conducting research and development and those practicing
engineering in the real world.
CONFERENCE VICE-CHAIR
Leslie Gertsch, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE
Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO
GertschL@mst.edu
STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION
Paul van Susante, S.M.ASCE, Colorado School of Mines
SPONSORSHIP CHAIR
Kris Zacny, Ph.D., M.ASCE, Honeybee Robotics Spacecraft Mechanisms Corporation
This year’s Conference will focus on the theme “Engineering in
Extreme Environments,” and will highlight and foster collaboration
between various engineering disciplines. As in the previous three
Earth and Space conferences, the 5th NASA/ASCE Workshop on
Granular Materials in Planetary Explorations will be held as part of
this Conference.
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Juan Agui, Ph.D., M.ASCE, NASA Glenn Research Center
Olga Bannova, A.M.ASCE, SICSA, University of Houston
Haym Benaroya, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, Rutgers University
Leonhard Bernold, Ph.D., M.ASCE, University of New South Wales, Australia
Wieslaw Binienda, Ph.D., F. ASCE, Akron University
Walter Boles, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, Middle Tennessee State University
Xuemin Chen, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE, Texas Southern University
David M. Cole, Ph.D., M.ASCE, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-ERDC CRRL
Leslie Gertsch, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Robert Goldberg, Ph.D., A.M. ASCE, NASA Glenn Research Center
Brand Griffin, M.ASCE, Gray Research
Jerome Johnson, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE, University of Alaska
Arup Maji, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, University of New Mexico
Ramesh Malla, Ph.D., M. ASCE, University of Connecticut
Philip Metzger, Ph.D., M.ASCE, NASA Kennedy Space Center
Robert Mueller, M.ASCE, NASA Kennedy Space Center
Ahmed Noor, P.E., F.ASCE, Old Dominion University
Pizhong Qiao, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, Washington State University
Gangbing Song, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE, University of Houston
Paul van Susante, S.M.ASCE, Colorado School of Mines
Firdaus Udwadia, M.ASCE, University of Southern California
Kris Zacny, Ph.D., M.ASCE, Honeybee Robotics Spacecraft Mechanisms Corporation
Every day at the Conference, an impressive list of subject areas
in engineering and science will be discussed. Topics will include
presentations from close to 300 individual papers in the frontiers
of technology areas through four parallel sessions at any given time.
Researchers from academia, government agencies, and industry
from several countries will share their important discoveries.
Prominent individuals from government agencies, industry, and
academia will offer keynote lectures every morning.
Also scheduled are post-conference field trips to NASA’s Jet
Propulsion Laboratory. Seats are limited, so secure your place soon.
Come enjoy the weather, scenery, and culture of Pasadena. Be
prepared to meet colleagues from all over the world and share
information with them. Participate in many sessions focusing on
cutting-edge technology and see top researchers presenting their
work. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to network with
people in your field of expertise.
ASCE Staff
We look forward to seeing you at the Earth and Space 2012
Conference in Pasadena, California!
John Segna, P.E.
Director, Technical Activities Committee
jsegna@asce.org
Barbara Whitten
Program Manager, Technical Committees
bwhitten@asce.org
Barbara L. Hickman
Manager, Conferences and Meeting Services
bhickman@asce.org
Kris Zacny, Ph.D., M.ASCE
Conference Chair
Leslie Gertsch, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE
Conference Vice-Chair
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CONFERENCE TRACKS
Symposium 1
5th NASA/ASCE Workshop on Granular Materials in Space
Exploration
Co-Chair: Juan Agui, Ph.D., M.ASCE, NASA Glenn Research Center
Co-Chair: Phil Metzger, Ph.D., M.ASCE, Kennedy Space Center
Planetary regolith (soil) plays a central role in solar system exploration.
The granular nature of planetary regolith raises fundamental questions
about the properties and flow behavior of these materials, while posing
challenges to its utilization. With a firm fundamental basis, reliable and
efficient methods can be developed to land, drive, excavate, and construct
on planetary regolith. We will study the geological and physical features of
planetary regolith to unravel the history of our solar system and to pursue
its future exploration.
Symposium 2
Exploration and Utilization of Extraterrestrial Bodies
Co-Chair: Robert Mueller, M.ASCE, NASA Kennedy Space Center
Co-Chair: Kris Zacny, Ph.D., M.ASCE, Honeybee Robotics Spacecraft
Mechanisms Corporation
The symposium will be focused on methodologies, techniques,
instruments, concepts, and system level designs associated with robotic and
human exploration of the Moon, Mars, Near Earth Asteroids, and other
planetary bodies. The majority of speakers will represent NASA, academia,
Department of Defense, and industry, and we will learn of developments
across both oceans – overseas speakers will come from Europe (ESA), Japan
(JAXA), Korea, China, and India. There will be 12 sessions with up to six
presentations per session.
Symposium 3:
Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures
Co-Chair: Jifeng Xu, Ph.D., M.ASCE, Beijing Aeronautical Science and
Technology Research Institute (BASTRI), China
Co-Chair: Pizhong Qiao, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, Washington State
University/Hohai University, China
General mechanics of composite, smart, and new materials is considered
to address the behavior, analysis, and design aspects. New techniques
in experimental, computational and analytical mechanics of advanced
materials are highlighted. The broad topics include novel new structural
components and systems, structural health monitoring, nanomechanics,
and impact mechanics of composites.
Symposium 4
Hydraulic and Earth Structures
Chair: Pizhong Qiao, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, Washington State University/
Hohai University, China
The symposium addresses the “earth” aspect of the Conference with
focus on large earth and hydraulic structures. In particular, a significant
amount of papers are in the area of hydraulic engineering. Safety and
health monitoring of hydraulic structures and high performance concrete
materials are emphasized.
Symposium 5:
New Development and Challenging Issues in 21st Century Engineering
Education in Dynamics, Controls, and Structures
Co-Chair: Gangbing Song, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE, University of Houston
Co-Chair: Xuemin Chen, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE, Texas Southern University
Emerging technologies, such as the Internet, have provided additional
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tools for engineering education. This symposium will provide a unique
opportunity for educators and researchers to discuss the current
challenging issues in engineering education and how to use emerging
technology to improve engineering education, especially in the areas of
Dynamics, Controls, and Structures.
Symposium 6
Ballistic Impact and Crashworthiness Response of Aerospace
Structures
Co-Chair: Wieslaw Binienda, Ph.D., F. ASCE, University of Akron
Co-Chair: Robert Goldberg, Ph.D., A.M. ASCE, NASA Glenn Research
Center
The symposium will offer an exciting combination of fundamental studies
and practical applications of the subject technology by government and
industry. Experimental and numerical techniques to analyze the impact
and crash response of metallic, polymer matrix composite, and ceramic
matrix composite structures for aeronautic and space applications will be
presented. The presenters of the papers in the symposium will represent
a number of universities, NASA Glenn and NASA Langley Research
Centers, and software development companies.
Symposium 7:
Sensors and Structures in Challenging Environments
Chair: Ramesh B. Malla, Ph.D., M.ASCE, University of Connecticut
The symposium presents papers encompassing a broad range of topics
in intelligent applications of sensors and innovative techniques/
methodologies to determine response and behavior of structures in
challenging environments. Integration of sensors into structural and
material systems enables more effective performance and also allows space
and terrestrial systems to be remotely evaluated and controlled. Similarly,
design and analysis of structures in challenging and extreme environments,
whether on earth, in space, or on other planetary bodies (e.g. Moon
and Mars) need special care, unique approaches, and innovative
techniques. The symposium will include papers dealing with optical,
acoustic, piezoelectric, wireless, GPS, and remote sensing-based sensors; and on recent advances and innovative methodologies for structural
analysis, tracking, and controls of structures such as satellites and lunar
structures.
Symposium 8
”Vision Theme” in Aerospace Engineering
Chair: Ahmed K. Noor, P.E., F.ASCE, Old Dominion University
The symposium will focus on advanced concepts for future human and
robotic space exploration. The topics covered include NASA’s human
spaceflight architecture and Mars activities; plans for human and robotic
exploration of small solar system bodies; lunar settlement design and
infrastructure; lunabotics mining competition; and concurrent engineering
applications for extreme environments.
Conference Highlights
Keynote/Plenary Lectures
Monday, April 16
Opening Plenary Session
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
“Suborbital Research and Virgin Galactic”
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: William Pomerantz, Vice President, Special
Projects, Virgin Galactic
Kick off the Conference with an exciting overview of how Virgin Galactic’s
new spaceline is working to provide a novel research environment that fills
a gap in the spectrum of opportunities available to scientists, engineers,
and educators. Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo is part of a new wave of
vehicles providing flights to space not just for tourists, but also for cuttingedge experiments.
Tuesday, April 17
Special Plenary Session
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
“Advances in Testing and Analysis of Aerospace Materials and
Structures”
Keynote Speaker: Wieslaw K. Binienda, Ph.D., F.ASCE, Professor
and Chair of Civil Engineering, University of Akron; Editor-in-Chief, Journal
of Aerospace Engineering
Recent advances in testing, characterization, modeling, and analysis of
aerospace materials and structures will be illustrated. New test methods
developed for characterization of tri-axial braided composites will be
discussed. Degradation of composite materials due to aging under thermal
and moisture cycling will be shown. Methodologies for meso- and macromechanical numerical simulations of materials and structures behavior will
be discussed. Application of virtual experiments to forensic analysis will be
demonstrated.
Wednesday, April 18
Special Plenary Session
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
“To Boldly Go - Well, You Know: NASA’s Dawn Mission to the
Asteroid Belt”
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Marc Rayman, Ph.D., Dawn Mission Chief
Engineer and Mission Director, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Dawn’s mission is to explore the protoplanet Vesta and dwarf planet Ceres,
two of the last uncharted worlds in the inner solar system. As the only
spacecraft ever to orbit an object in the main asteroid belt between Mars
and Jupiter, Dawn is now returning spectacular images of Vesta. This
ambitious mission would be impossible without the use of ion propulsion,
a technology that has been used extensively in science fiction.
Dr. Rayman will give an overview of the mission and some of the
astonishing discoveries at Vesta.
Special Events
Monday, April 16
Opening Reception
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Greet old friends and network with new colleagues from around the planet
while sampling tasty California cuisine!
Registration Fee (included with Full Registrations): Additional Tickets: $60.
Tuesday, April 17
ASD Reception & Awards Ceremony
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
“Mars Science Laboratory Rover Mission”
Keynote Speaker: Ashwin R. Vasavada, Ph.D., Deputy Project
Scientist, Mars Science Laboratory.
Join the Aerospace Division of the American Society of Civil Engineers for
a wondrous, not-to-be-missed evening of tantalizing food and stimulating
conversation with colleagues as you congratulate the winners of several
Aerospace Division awards. In addition to good food and company, you’ll
learn about the Mars Science Laboratory Rover Mission, which will deliver
the Curiosity Rover to the surface of Mars in August 2012. The Curiosity
Rover is designed to be a robotic field geologist and a mobile geochemical
laboratory that will explore the region near Gale Crater for at least two
Earth years.
Registration Fee: $65 (Anyone wishing to attend the Awards Banquet must
purchase a ticket.)
Technical Tours
Thursday, April 19
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Be part of this rare opportunity to tour the Jet Propulsion Lab at Caltech,
one of the world’s leading universities noted for its state-of-the-art science
and technology programs and cutting-edge research! Come see the
master minds behind the construction and operation of robotic planetary
spacecraft while learning about the laboratory’s current projects.
The tour will last between two and two and one half hours. All tours
include a multimedia presentation on the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
entitles “Journey to the Planets and Beyond,” which provides an overview
of Laboratory activities and accomplishments. Guests can also visit the
von Karman Visitor Center, the Space Flight Operations Facility, and the
Spacecraft Assembly Facility.
Please note the following special requirements:
• All U.S. citizens 18 years of age or older must present official,
government-issued photo identification (driver’s license or passport)
before being allowed entry.
• All non-U.S. citizens 18 years of age or older must present a passport or
resident visa (green card) before being allowed entry. Individuals without
proper identification will not be allowed to participate in the tour of the
laboratory.
• Please be advised that this tour involves a considerable amount of
walking and stair climbing. Wheelchair access can be accommodated
with advance notice; however, wheelchairs cannot be provided.
• Don’t forget to dress for the weather as the tour will proceed rain or
shine!
• Cameras are permitted in the facility.
• All tour participants must ride the chartered bus to the tour site.
A limited number of spaces are available, and registration will close
March 20, 2012. Due to security restrictions, onsite registration at the
Conference cannot be accommodated.
Registration Fee: $30 (Anyone wishing to attend a Jet Propulsion
Laboratory Tour must purchase a ticket.)
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General Information
ADA Compliance
The Hilton Pasadena is barrier-free in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require special assistance at the
Conference, please submit a written description of your requirements
with your registration form or email registrations@asce.org BEFORE
March 28, 2012. While ASCE will make every effort to meet the needs
of the disabled, accommodations cannot be guaranteed without prior
notification.
Attendee Packets
Early-bird and Advance registrants will receive their name badges and
any tickets ordered at the Registration Desk during registration hours.
Early-bird and Advance registrants should present their official registration
receipt to onsite registration staff to obtain Conference materials. If you
submit a registration form via fax or postal mail one week prior to or
after the registration cutoff date, please be sure to bring a copy of your
fax or postal confirmation (as well as your email confirmation if you have
received one), along with the original registration form paperwork to
ensure ASCE onsite registration staff can process your registration. Due to
time constraints near and after the registration cutoff date, the appropriate
paperwork may not have been forwarded to the onsite staff before their
departure.
Attire
The dress code for the Conference is business casual (i.e. slacks, casual
dresses) to business attire (i.e., neckties, business suits) for evening events.
Meeting room temperatures will vary, so wear layered clothing to ensure
your personal comfort. We also recommend attendees wear comfortable
shoes.
Badge Policy and Ribbons
Your name badge is your admission to the educational sessions. Please
wear your badge at all times while in the Hotel. ASCE recommends your
remove your badge when leaving the Hotel. Tickets are required for special
events. Where tickets are required, please be sure to bring your tickets with
you to each event as you will not be admitted without a ticket.
City Information
For more information on Pasadena and the surrounding area please contact
the Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau
300 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Telephone: (800) 307-7977
Hours: Closed Sunday; Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,
Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
www.pasadenacal.com
Conference Proceedings
To pick up your CD of the Conference Proceedings, present the ticket
you received in your registration package to an ASCE staff member at the
Registration Desk. After the Conference, CDs may be ordered by calling
1-800-548-2723 (US) or 703-295-6300 (International)
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Meeting Room Overcrowding
ASCE will make every effort to schedule popular topics in rooms large
enough to accommodate anticipated attendance. Since some topics may
be extremely popular, it is wise to select alternative sessions as you plan
your Conference schedule. ASCE and the Hilton Pasadena personnel are
REQUIRED to follow local fire regulations and may ask participants in
rooms filled to capacity to choose another session.
No Smoking Policy
ASCE supports a “No Smoking” policy. Smoking is prohibited in the
Hilton Pasadena and at all venues hosting Earth & Space events.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) -- Earn up to
24 PDHs
You may earn PDHs, which are nationally recognized units of record,
by attending Conference concurrent sessions and short courses. Please
note there are differences from state to state in continuing education
requirements for professional engineering licensure. ASCE follows NCEES
guidelines on continuing professional competency. Since continuing
education requirements for P.E. license renewal vary from state to state,
ASCE strongly recommends that individuals regularly check with
their state registration board(s) on their specific continuing education
requirements that affect P.E. licensure and the ability to renew licensure.
For details on your state’s requirements, please go to www.ncees.org/
licensure/licensingboards.
Recording of Sessions
Video or audio recording of any educational session is strictly prohibited
without prior written permission from both ASCE and the session
presenter(s).
Release/Waiver/Special Assistance
Photograph Release: By submitting the Registration form, I hereby
release any photographs that may be incidentally taken of me during these
events by ASCE to be used for any purpose.
Liability Waiver: I agree and acknowledge that I am undertaking
participation in ASCE events and activities at my own free and intentional
act, and I am fully aware that possible physical injury might occur to me
as a result of my participation. I give this acknowledgement freely and
knowingly that I am, as a result, able to participate in ASCE events, and I
do hereby assume responsibility for my own well being. I also agree not to
allow any other individual to participate in my place.
Speaker Ready Room
A Speaker Ready Room will be available during the Conference
for speakers to meet with their session moderators and review their
presentations. A continental breakfast will be provided for all attendees
each morning prior to the start of the Conference.
Weather
Average temperatures range from a high of 76 degrees Fahrenheit during
the day to around 53 degrees Fahrenheit in the evening hours.
Registration Information
Early Bird Registration Discount
Don’t miss out! Register early and receive the best savings. The deadline for
early-bird registration is February 9, 2012. Registration forms, including
complete payment information, must be RECEIVED by this date to
qualify for the early-bird registration discount.
Advance Registration Discount
ASCE invites registrants to take advantage of an advanced registration
discount. The deadline for advanced registration is March 20, 2012.
Registration forms, including complete payment information, must be
RECEIVED by this date to qualify for the advanced registration discount.
On-site Registration
Please do not mail registration forms through the U.S. Postal Service
AFTER March 12, 2012, in order to ensure your registration is processed
by the March 20, 2012, deadline. After this date, registrations must be
secured with a credit card. If you are paying by credit card, please register
online via the Conference Web site or download the PDF registration form
and submit it onsite along with your full credit card payment.
Receive Member Rates
Not a member of ASCE? Join today and save on your Conference
registration. Simply visit www.asce.org/join or call 800-548-ASCE (2723)
to request an application and/or register for the Conference. For more
information on member benefits, go to www.asce.org/membership.
NOTE: You must be a member in good standing to qualify for the
member rates.
Payment Information
Acceptable forms of payment include:
CHECK: Payable to ASCE/Earth and Space 2012 Conference (In U.S.
dollars, drawn on a U.S. bank. Include attendee’s name in the memo area
of the check.)
CREDIT CARD: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club,
and Discover
Full payment MUST accompany all registration forms. Forms will not be
processed without payment or copy of purchase order.
Cancellations/Refunds
Registration cancellations must be sent in writing or via email. A refund
will be issued, minus a $65 processing fee, if the cancellation notice is
received by ASCE by March 22, 2012. No refunds will be made for
cancellations received after March 22, 2012, unless the event/tour is
cancelled by ASCE. Send cancellations to registrations@asce.org or fax to
703-295-6144.
On-site Registration Hours*
Sunday, April 15
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, April 16
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 17
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
*Hours are subject to change.
Registration Questions
For registration questions contact registrations@asce.org or call 800-5482723 or 703-295-6300 and ask to speak with a Registration Customer
Service Representative.
Confirmation of Registration
A confirmation will be emailed to all advance registrants within one week
of registering for the Conference. Advance registrants will receive their
name badges and any tickets ordered at the on-site ASCE Registration
Desk during Registration hours. If you do not receive confirmation within
one week, please contact ASCE registration at 800-548-2723 and ask to
speak with Customer Service, or email registrations@asce.org. Please
reference the Earth and Space 2012 Conference in the subject line.
Speaker Registration
All speakers are required to register for the conference by Wednesday,
January 10, 2012. A Conference registration form with the fee schedule
can be found on page 9. Speakers must check in at the Conference
registration desk to pick up badges and tickets.
PURCHASE ORDER: P.O. #, company name and address or other
billing address (This includes Government P.O. use)
Mail registrations to: ASCE/Earth and Space 2012 Conference, P.O. Box
79668, Baltimore, MD 21279-0668 OR register online: http://content.
asce.org/conferences/earthspace2012/registration.html
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Registration Information
Your Conference registration gives you admittance to the following:
Plenary &
Technical
Sessions
Monday
Opening
Reception
Tuesday Awards
Banquet
Proceedings
Technical Tours
Refreshment
Breaks &
Breakfasts
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Full Registration Categories
Member ASCE
Member Cooperating Organization
3
Speaker/Moderator
3
3
Additional Fee
Student Full
3
3
Additional Fee
Student Basic
3
3
Additional Fee
Non-Member
3
3
Additional Fee
3
Additional Fee
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Guest
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Daily Registration Categories
Monday
Member ASCE
3
Member Cooperating Organization
3
3
Additional Fee
3
Additional Fee
Speaker/Moderator
3
3
Additional Fee
3
Additional Fee
3
Non-Member
3
3
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Tuesday
Member ASCE
3
Additional Fee
3
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3
Member Cooperating Organization
3
Additional Fee
3
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3
Speaker/Moderator
3
Additional Fee
3
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3
Non-Member
3
Additional Fee
3
Additional Fee
3
3
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3
Additional Fee
3
3
Wednesday
Member ASCE
Member Cooperating Organization
8
3
Additional Fee
3
Additional Fee
Speaker/Moderator
3
Additional Fee
3
Additional Fee
3
Non-Member
3
Additional Fee
3
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April 15-18, 2012, Hilton Pasadena, Pasadena, California
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Contact Information (*Indicates required information)
*First Name ______________________________________________________________MI _____________ *Last Name _____________________________
(703) 295-6144
(800) 548-2723 (U.S.)
(703) 295-6300 (International)
ASCE/Earth and Space 2012
PO Box 79668
Baltimore, MD 21279-0668 USA
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Registration Categories
Early Bird
By 2/09/12
Advance
By 3/20/12
Onsite
3/21/12 - 4/18/12
ASCE Member
q $350
q $450
q $550
ASCE Member
q $595
q $695
q $795
Cooperating Organization Member
q $350
q $450
q $550
Cooperating Organization Member
q $595
q $695
q $795
Non-Member
q $400
q $500
q $600
Non-Member
q $695
q $795
q $895
Speaker Member
q $350
q $450
q $550
Speaker Member
q $595
q $695
q $795
Speaker Non-Member
q $400
q $500
q $600
Speaker Non-Member
q $695
q $795
q $895
Moderator Member
q $350
q $450
q $550
Moderator Member
q $595
q $695
q $795
Moderator Non-Member
q $400
q $500
q $600
Moderator Non-Member
q $695
q $795
q $895
Please select day of registration:
Guest
q $$95
q $120
q $145
r Monday
**Student Full
q $245
q $270
q $295
q $135
q $160
q $185
Student Basic
**Student Full Package includes breaks, Ice Breaker Reception, and Proceedings. Student Basic Package includes breaks and Ice
Breaker Reception. Proceedings are not included in the Student Basic Package.
Full-time Students must submit valid ID when registration form is submitted and onsite.
Full Registrants: The following events are included in your Full Registration. There is no extra charge for these
events. However, each registrant must pre-register below in order to receive a ticket to the event.
Ice Breaker Reception (Monday)
Continental Breakfast (Monday)
Continental Breakfast (Tuesday)
Continental Breakfast (Wednesday)
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Technical Tours (The tours require an additional fee)
Thursday, April 19
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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q $30
q $30
q $30
q $30
q $40
q $40
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Additional Tickets (These events are included with Full Registrations)
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Monday, April 16
Ice Breaker Reception
q $60
q $60
q $70
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Monday, April 16
Continental Breakfast
q $20
q $20
q $25
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Tuesday, April 17
Continental Breakfast
q $20
q $20
q $25
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Wednesday, April 18
Continental Breakfast
q $20
q $20
q $25
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Special Event (This event requires an additional fee)
Tuesday, April 17
ASD Awards Reception
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q $65
q $70
q $75
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*Tour registration deadline: March 20, 2012. Photo ID required for tour participation.
PAYMENT: Full payment must accompany this registration form. NO REFUNDS granted for cancellations after March 22, 2012.
Full Registration
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Daily Registration
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Tours
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q CHECK (Payable to ASCE/Earth and Space 2012. Checks must
be issued in U.S. dollars, drawn on U.S. banks.) To pay
registration fee by check, postmark your registration by the
deadlines indicated above and mail to:
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q AMEX q VISA q MC q DISC q DINERS
Card Number _______________________________________
ASCE/Earth and Space 2012
Security Code_______________________________________
PO Box 79668
Expiration Date (MM/YY) ______________________________
Special Event
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$ _____________________
Baltimore, MD 21279-0668 USA
Cardholder Name ____________________________________
GRAND TOTAL (pay this amount)
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(Provide copy of PO form with your registration form)
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Pasa
DESTINATION: PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
Pasadena, California: “The Crown of the Valley!”
A dynamic city centered in beautiful Southern California, Pasadena is a city of discovery - from dining and shopping to theater and art galleries.
Pasadena is home to the world-renowned NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, CalTech, and the Rose Bowl, and is within easy driving distance to Mojave
Spaceport and number of aerospace companies such as SpaceX, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman. Pasadena is also home to several noted civil engineering
companies.
Pasadena offers the business and recreational traveler a surprising combination of sophisticated charm, culture, history, and fun. Within Pasadena’s 1.5-mile
downtown core, you’ll find retail areas, cobblestone courtyards, sidewalk bistros, and nightlife within three alluring shopping and entertainment districts:
Old Pasadena, the Playhouse District, and South Lake Avenue.
Housing
Hilton Pasadena
168 South Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, California, United States 91101
Telephone: 1-626-577-1000
Fax: 1-626-584-3148
Online Reservation Link: http://content.asce.org/conferences/
earthspace2012/housing.html
Rates: Single/Double - $149.00
All room rates are subject to applicable tax, which is currently 15% per
room, per night, and is subject to change without notice.
Reservation Cut-Off Date: March 27, 2012.
Check-In Time: 3:00 p.m.
Check-Out Time: 11:00 a.m.
Hotel Parking Options: Valet Parking: $24.00 (USD) daily
Self Parking: $18.00 (USD) daily
Airport and Ground
Transportation
Bob Hope Burbank Airport (BUR)
Distance from hotel: 15 miles
Drive time: 20 minutes
Directions to Hilton Pasadena: Take I-5 South to CA-134 Freeway East
to I-210 East. Exit Lake Avenue and turn right. Continue down Lake
Avenue to Cordova and turn right. Proceed down Cordova to Los Robles
Avenue and turn right. Hotel is located immediately on the right.
Transportation to and from the Airport: Typical Minimum ChargeSuper Shuttle $16.00 (USD), Taxi $35.00 (USD)
Los Angeles International Airport - (LAX)
Distance from hotel: 32 miles
Drive time: 1 hour
Directions to Hilton Pasadena: Take I -105 East to CA-110 North. The
110 ends in Pasadena and becomes Arroyo Parkway. Continue one mile to
Cordova and turn right. Continue down Cordova to Los Robles and turn
left. Hotel is at the corner of Cordova and Los Robles.
Transportation to and from the Airport: Typical Minimum ChargeSuper Shuttle $22.00 (USD) Taxi $71.00 (USD)
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Ontario International Airport - (ONT)
Distance from hotel: 37 miles
Drive time: 45 minutes
Directions to Hilton Pasadena: Take I-10W via the ramp on the left
toward Los Angeles. Merge onto CA-57N toward I-210. Merge onto
I-210W via the exit on the left toward Pasadena. Take exit 26 toward Lake
Ave. Stay straight to go onto E Maple St. Turn left onto N Los Robles Ave.
Hilton Pasadena on the left.
Transportation to and from the Airport: Typical Minimum ChargeSuper Shuttle: $52.00 (USD), Taxi $110.00 (USD)
TAXI CAB COMPANIES
City Cab: 818-848-1000
United Taxi: 800- 892-8294
Yellow Cab & Checker Cab: 800-750-4400
CAR RENTAL COMPANIES
Advantage - www.advantage.com
Alamo - www.alamo.com
Avis - www.avis.com
Budget - www.budget.com
Dollar - www.dollar.com
Enterprise - www.enterprise.com
Hertz - www.hertz.com
Fox - www.foxrentacar.com
Payless - www.paylesscarrental.com
National - www.nationalcar.com
Thrifty - www.thrifty.com
SHUTTLE SERVICES
Union Station Flyaway
This nonstop bus service goes to and from LAX via Union Station in
downtown Los Angeles. From Union Station, passengers may ride the
Gold Line to Pasadena. Flyaway roundtrip fee: $14.
866-435-9529, www.Iawa.org
Prime Time Shuttle
310-536-7922, 800-733-8267, www.primetimeshuttle.com
Super Shuttle
800-258-3826, www.supershuttle.com
Xpress Shuttle
800-427-7483, www.xpressshuttle.com