Our apologies if you have received multiple copies of this CFP
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PRELIMINARY CALL FOR PAPERS
The First ACM Conference on Embedded Networked Sensor Systems
SenSys 2003
http://www.cens.ucla.edu/sensys03
November 5-7, 2003, Los Angeles, California, USA
Sponsored by: ACM (Sigcomm, Sigmobile, Sigarch, Sigmetrics, Sigops), and NSF
SenSys 2003 introduces a high caliber forum for research on systems issues
in the emerging area of embedded, networked sensors. These distributed
systems of numerous smart sensors and actuators connecting computational
capabilities to the physical world have the potential to revolutionize a
wide array of application areas by providing an unprecedented density and
fidelity of instrumentation. They also present a host of novel systems
challenges because of resource constraints, uncertainty, irregularity, and
scale. SenSys design issues cut across multiple fields, including wireless
communication, networking, operating systems, architecture, low-power
circuits, distributed algorithms, data processing, scheduling, sensors,
energy harvesting, and signal processing, so a holistic approach is
required. SenSys seeks to provide a cross-disciplinary venue for researchers
addressing the rich space of networked sensor system design issues to
interact and exchange recent results. It is the first of a planned series
of annual meetings with a highly selective, single-track technical program
and a hands-on research exhibition. This inaugural 2003 conference shall
take place in Los Angeles, CA.
PAPERS:
Technical papers describing original, previously unpublished research are
solicited. In general this conference is interested in papers that address
system issues in embedded networked systems. Specific topics of interest
include the following:
* Network protocols for sensor networks
* Operating system and middleware for sensor networks
* Distributed database processing in sensor networks
* Distributed algorithms for sensor networks
* Novel sensor node hardware and software platforms
* Sensor network planning and deployment
* Energy management in sensor networks
* Adaptive topology management
* In-network processing and aggregation
* Data storage in sensor networks
* Distributed and collaborative signal processing
* Distributed Actuation, Control, and Coordination
* Localization in time and space
* Distributed calibration in sensor networks
* Simulation and optimization tools
* Applications of distributed sensor networks
* Security and Robustness in sensor networks
Please consult the program chairs at sensys03-pcchairs(a)cens.ucla.edu if you
are uncertain whether your paper is in the scope of the conference.
PAPER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
All submissions will be handled electronically and must be in PDF or
PostScript format. Papers must not exceed 15 pages (US "Letter" size, 8.5 x
11 inches) including text, figures and references. The font size must be at
least 10 points. Accepted papers will be published in the conference
proceedings. We will adopt a double-blind process for paper review, where
the identities of the authors are withheld from the reviewers. Authors'
names and their affiliations must not be revealed or mentioned anywhere in
the paper or in the postscript or PDF file. Submitted papers should be
original, unpublished work and not currently under review for any other
conference or journal. Papers not following these guidelines will be
rejected. To submit a paper, please refer to the paper submission link at
the conference website, http://www.cens.ucla.edu/sensys03. Questions about
the submission process should be directed to the Program Co-Chairs at
<sensys03-pcchairs(a)cens.ucla.edu>.
RESEARCH EXHIBITS and POSTERS
There will be a research exhibition and poster session. Details will be
provided in the final Call for Papers.
IMPORTANT DATES
Paper Registration & Abstract: April 1, 2003
Paper Submission Deadline: April 8, 2003
Notification of Acceptance: June 27, 2003
Camera Ready Copy: August 1, 2003
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
General Co-Chairs: Ian Akyildiz <ian(a)ece.gatech.edu> Deborah Estrin
<destrin(a)cs.ucla.edu>
Program Co-Chairs: David Culler <culler(a)cs.berkeley.edu> Mani Srivastava
<mbs(a)ee.ucla.edu>
STEERING COMMITTEE
Ian Akyildiz <ian(a)ece.gatech.edu>, Deborah Estrin <destrin(a)cs.ucla.edu>,
and Taieb Znati <tznati(a)nsf.gov>
Please visit the SenSys 2003 Home Page at http://www.cens.ucla.edu/sensys03,
or send email to sensys03(a)cens.ucla.edu for more information about the
conference.
Dear all,
thank you very much for *the proposals made to Plamen Nedkov*
in ordert that "30 years of IFIP TC6" is the IFIP event of the year.
Apparently we got the highest number of proposals.
However now we must really vote for our event.
See Plamen nedkov's message below.
Take into account the deadline.
Best regards
Otto
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SUBJECT: Choose one of the seven events listed below and send to
<vote(a)ifip.or.at>
DEADLINE for voting: 10 December 2002
It's time to vote for the IFIP Event of the Year, for the IFIP activity,
project or conference which impressed you most during the course of 2002.
Below is a list which we compiled on the basis of nominations. The list
contains some key words and links which hopefully would help in making your
choice.
Here is the list:
1. ***30th Anniversary of TC 6***
http://www.ifip.or.at/mail/msg00176.html,
http://www.ifip.or.at/mail/msg00182.html and
http://www.ifip.or.at/mail/msg00185.html - the 30th Anniversary of TC 6 is
no doubt a key IFIP event which marks an important anniversary of one of
the most active IFIP technical committees. It also highlights IFIP's role
in one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century.
2. ***Project "The Day of the President"***
http://www.ifip.or.at/secretariat/presidentday.htm , labelled "Le Must",
kept the IFIP community focused on the interviews of past presidents. The
project spins a tale of major IFIP accomplishments and offers visions for
the future.
3. ***17th World Computer Congress 2002 in Montreal***
http://www.wcc2002.org - A flagship event which kept nearly all of IFIP's
TCs involved in the program.
4. ***The IFIP-UNESCO Partnership***
On the basis of an evaluation IFIP was recognized as an "essential partner"
and the formal consultative relations between the two organizations were
renewed for another 6 years. The UNESCO-IFIP WCC 2002 Declaration of ICT
and Youth, now available in English, French and Spanish -
http://www.ifip.or.at/minutes/ga2002/youth_declaration.pdf - is an
important contribution to WSIS. UNESCO provided its auspices to WITFOR. The
two organizations worked closely for a mutually beneficial partnership.
5. ***Establishment of a Specialist Group (SG) on Entertainment Computing***
http://www.ifip.or.at/minutes/ga2002/sg_ec.pdf -- For more than a decade
IFIP has hesitated to establish a SG with the potential to grow into a
Technical Committee. This newly established SG is promising and provides a
forum for an active involvement of Industry in IFIP.
6. ***IT STAR***
http://www.ifip.or.at/it-star - This regional initiative helped recruit a
new IFIP member society and has the potential to attract at least 2 more
IFIP members in 2003. It launched an IT STAR Newsletter, published national
reports on ICT in the region and is working on a project for an IT Pool of
Experts which could have a spin-off effect to other world regions for the
benefit of other IFIP member societies.
7. ***SEC III Conference in Dortmund, DE***
http://seciii.cs.uni-dortmund.de/index_html -- this World Conference on
"Social, Ethical and Cognitive Issues of Informatics and ICT" held on 22-26
July 2002, was a major event in the TC 3 program of activities.
Everyone, irrespective of his IFIP affiliation, is eligible to vote! Please
select ONE of the seven activities and send your choice to
<vote(a)ifip.or.at> by 10 Dec latest.
Your submission would not only help us select the IFIP Event of the Year
but, most importantly, would give as an indication of your preference which
you would wish to encourage in future.
Thank you and best regards,
The Delivery Co.
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Plamen Nedkov
Executive Director, IFIP
Hofstrasse 3, A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria
Tel: +43 2236 73616 Fax: +43 2236 736169
http://www.ifip.org/