6th Annual Intelligent Vehicle Systems Symposium 13-15 June 2006

6 th Annual Intelligent Vehicle Systems
Symposium & Exhibition
Event # C504
June 13 - 15, 2006
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Traverse City (Acme), Michigan
Jointly Sponsored by
Research, Development &
Engineering Command
(RDECOM)
Tank Automotive RDE
Center (TARDEC)
Vetronics Intelligent Systems & National Automotive Center
Supported by
Intelligent Vehicle Technologies Section
of the
National Defense Industrial Association
Michigan Chapter
CALL FOR PAPERS
&
CALL FOR EXHIBITS
Deadline for
Abstract Submission:
January 13, 2006
Military and Commercial
Intelligent System Technologies
Supporting the Future War Fighter

6 th Annual Intelligent Vehicle Systems Symposium 13-15 June 2006
~ Introduction ~
The Army is transitioning toward a lighter weight force structure that can initiate combat quickly
and win decisively. This Future Force must be more responsive, deployable, agile, versatile, lethal,
survivable, and sustainable than the current force. Intelligent system technologies are critical to
achieving these capabilities. Many of these technologies have application to Commercial Automotive
products and are being pursued by the National Automotive Center (NAC) Automotive Industry
and Department of Transportation. This conference will focus on military and commercial concepts
and progress in implementing intelligent system technologies being pursued by the Military and
Industry. It provides an open environment for networking and enhancing lines of communication.
~ Objectives ~
» A forum for the exchange of information on current work related to the advancement of intelligent
system technologies and applications to Military and Commercial vehicles.
» Update on Transformation plans for current and future vehicles.
» TACOM LCMC, Military Tactical & Combat Vehicle and Industry Programs and
Intelligent Vehicle System Technology Updates
» Annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC) results (www.igvc.com)
~ Overview ~
• Intelligent Crew Aiding Technologies
• Semi-Autonomous Robotic Vehicles (Large, Small, UAV’s)
• Technology Tutorial Workshops
• SBIR/CRADA Opportunities
• Technical Sessions:
• Intelligent Electrical Power Architecture • Modeling & Simulation
• System Applications, • Unmanned Systems • Usability & Safety Systems
• NAC/Telematics/Industry Initiatives • IGVC Student presentations • DOT Intelligent Systems
• Early Registration Fee only $395 Govt., $495 Industry, ($450 Govt., $550 Ind. after 1 June 2006)
• Expanded Exhibits (Only $1,100 for an Exhibit Booth - 2 Registrations at $250 each.)
• Outstanding Michigan Location and facility
• Make your Hotel room reservation at the discount rate of $117 by saying your are attending the NDIA
Symposium, Call 1-800-968-7352. (Discount rate good from Thursday, 9 June to check out on Monday,
20 June 2005 based on room availability. Reservations must be made by 12 May 2006.)
•Government & Industry Programs
•Software Architecture & API’s
•Embedded Simulation
•Crew Automation Aids
•Driving Aids
•Navigation Aids
•Decision Aids
•Cognitive Aids
•Situation Awareness
•Robotics
~ Paper Topics (Suggested) ~
•Human Factors
•Speech Recognition
•Audio
•Route Planning
•Mission Planning
•Crash Avoidance
•Automated Sensors
•Hit Avoidance
•DOT Intelligent Systems
•Tactical Vehicle Applications
•Safety System Sensors
•Telematics Systems
•Diagnostics/Prognostics
•Electronics Architecture Structure, Standards,
ICD’s
•Technology Demonstrations
•Power & Energy Architecture
- Cognitive Power Management
- Point of Load Distribution
- Small Smart Power Control Switch
- Electrical Architecture Modeling Tools

6 th Annual Intelligent Vehicle Systems Symposium 13-15 June 2006
~ Abstract Submission ~
Industry and Government are invited to prepare an abstract paper on any topic, concept, or
technology related to Intelligent Vehicle Systems. Abstracts are due no later than January
13, 2006. Authors of selected abstracts will be notified no later than Friday, February 10,
2006. Presentations at the Conference will be scheduled for twenty minutes including
questions and answers. Selected presentations may include a technical paper for peer
review in addition to a PowerPoint slide presentation (15 slides max.). Technical papers
will be published for distribution by CD at the conference. Papers may also be submitted
without making a presentation at the conference. Presentations and papers for publication must not
contain NOFORN or export controlled topics/data
Government authors / co-authors NOTE! Before a government employee or contractor
can release US Government information to the public, it must have an OPSEC Review.
An OPSEC Review is intended to evaluate information (document, video tape, voice tape, briefings, articles,
or equipment) to determine if it can be designated for unclassified and unlimited (public domain) distribution.
The purpose of an OPSEC Review is to ensure the continued protection of government information, which
for operational, legal, or security reasons is considered sensitive or critical information that should not be
released to the public. It is the responsibility of the government author/co-author to secure OPSEC Review
Certification prior to submitting their final publication for conferences that would eventually be distributed
to the public. Government publications must be registered with the TARDEC Information Center (http://tic.
tacom.army.mil/ or contact the TIC office at 586 574-5377 ) to obtain OPSEC review at least 3 weeks before
the submission deadline
Required Author Information
(For EACH Author)
Title of Paper
Name/Author/CoAuthor:
Title:
Company/Organization:
Mailing Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Format
Abstracts, papers, and presentations must be
Unclassified/Unlimited Distribution
Title
Author(s)
Company/Organization
Abstract of approximately 200 words to fit on
a single 81/2” X 11” page.
Please submit abstracts to:
E-mail: sarnad@tacom.army.mil
USATACOM
AMSRD-TAR-R(264) Don Sarna
6501 E.11 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48397-5000
(586) 753-2600; DSN 786-2600
(248) 935-0702 (Cell)
Fax: (586) 574-5008; DSN 786-5008
CHAIRMAN Don Sarna TARDEC Engineering Consultant
NDIA CO-CHAIR Jerry Lane Applied Research Associates
NDIA REGISTRATION CHAIR Connie Blair Technology Ventures Inc.
NDIA EXHIBITS CHAIR Tom Lytle TMLytle Group Inc.
NDIA ACTIVITY CHAIR Bob Ament General Dynamics Land Systems

6 th Annual Intelligent Vehicle Systems Symposium 13-15 June 2006
Tentative Agenda
Tuesday June 13
Workshop 1 Workshop 2
LUNCH
Workshop 3
Golf
Workshop 4
Tournament
1:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Michigan Chapter Hospitality Suite 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 14
VIP & Programs Session
LUNCH
VIP & Programs Session
Networking Reception 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Follow on Reception 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Michigan Chapter Hospitality Suite 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Thursday June 15
Technical Session
Technical Session
Technical Session
Technical Session
LUNCH
Technical Session
Technical Session
Technical Session
Technical Session

6 th Annual Intelligent Vehicle Systems Symposium 13-15 June 2006
Exhibits Information
Exhibits will be open to industry and government agencies at the Intelligent Vehicle Systems Symposium. Make plans
now to take advantage of this tremendous opportunity. The exhibit hall is the prime gathering spot for attendees during
this symposium. The breaks and receptions will be held in the exhibit area. Booth spaces are 8’X10’ and will include
back and side drape, one 7”X44” corporate ID sign and two complimentary exhibit personnel registrations. A special
package of booth furnishings will be provided through the contracted decorator. Look for this special offer in your
exhibitor service kit.
Booth prices are $1100 each. 2 booth manning registrations can be purchased for $250 each. Be sure to reserve your
booth space as soon as possible to ensure availability. The number of booth spaces will not last long and are sold on a
first come first serve basis.
Tentative Exhibit Schedule
Tuesday, June 13
Exhibits Installed 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Exhibits Open 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, June 14
Exhibits Open 7:30 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday, June 15
Exhibits Open 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Exhibits Dismantled 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm (no noise until after sessions at 5 pm)
Reserve your booth today by completing the exhibitor contract and payment information and faxing to:
Connie Blair Fax:(586) 573-6001; Voice: (586) 573-6000; E-mail: cblair@TVIhq.com;
For Exhibits information contact: Tom Lytle Office (586) 716-5156; Cell (586) 260-8002; E-mail: TMLytle@comcast.net
6th Annual Intelligent Vehicle Systems Symposium
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa - Traverse City, MI
Governors Hall- June 13-15, 2006
Presentations
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4
7
10
13
16
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26
NAC/VETRONICS
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8
11
14
17
24
27
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12
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25
28
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VEHICLE DISPLAY AREA
(LAYOUT SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6 V7 V8 V9 V10
REGISTRATION

Exhibitor Rules & Regulations
1. Exhibit Space will be allocated on a first-paid, first served basis. Priority will be determined by date
of receipt of application for space accompanied by required payment.
2. Application for space must be accompanied by the full fee in order to guarantee reservation. Booths
for which payment has not been received in full will not be set up by the service contractor. All payments
must be received by April 28, 2006. Reservations made after April 28, 2006 must be followed by
payment within 2 working days. Unpaid booth reservations will be released for general sale.
3. Payment will be refunded, less 50%, if written notice of cancellation is received by April 28, 2006.
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date.
4. The standard booth size is 8’ deep by 10’ wide unless stated or marked otherwise on the floor plan
or in the exhibitor prospectus. All exhibits must fit within the confines of their assigned space so as not
to impede traffic flow, infringe on the space of other exhibitors, or violate the emergency exit routes set
forth by the fire marshal.
5. NDIA adheres to IAEM standards. All display fixtures over 4’0” (1.22m) in height and placed within 10
lineal feet (3.05m) of an adjoining exhibit, must be confined to that area of the exhibitor’s space which
is at least 5’0” (1.52m) from the aisle line.
6. Exhibitors agree to abide by the installation and dismantling times set by NDIA and to have at least
one person staffing their booths during published exhibition hours. Exhibitors who vacate their booths
prior to the published dismantle time without permission of the show manager will be assessed a fine
equal to one half the booth fees and will not receive priority status at future events.
7. No Exhibitor shall assign, sublet, or share the whole or any part of the space contracted to them.
Exhibitors agree to limit the service and/or materials displayed in their exhibit area to those purveyed
by the exhibitor, with the exception that other proprietary equipment may be used solely for the purpose
of demonstrating the materials or services of the exhibitor.
8. Exhibition fees cover a company ID sign, which must read as it is stated on the exhibitor contract, 10’
deep by 10’ wide pipe and drape, two 3’ high pipe and drape side rails. Two badges at a reduced rate
will be offered for each booth that is reserved. Exhibitor badges must contain the company name as it is
stated on the exhibitor contract. Any other booth furnishings and equipment must be contracted through
the official exhibition service contractor or the hotel/convention center, as indicated in the exhibitor’s
service kit.
9. NDIA reserves the right to impose limitation on noise levels and any other method of operation which
becomes objectionable. Any distribution of literature or samples shall be limited to the exhibitor’s
booth.
10. NDIA reserves the right to rearrange the final floorplan based on unsold or unoccupied exhibit
space.
11. In the event that no representative of an exhibiting organization has claimed its space by 2PM, June
13, 2006 NDIA has the right to resell or relocate the exhibit space.
12. If NDIA should be prevented from holding the exhibition for any reason beyond NDIA’s control (such
as, but not limited to, damage to the building, riots, strikes, acts of government, or acts of God) or if an
exhibitor cannot occupy the assigned exhibit space due to reasons beyond NDIA’s control, then NDIA
has the right to cancel the exhibition or any part thereof, with no further liability to the exhibitor other
than a refund of exhibit space fee, less a proportionate share of the exposition cost incurred.
13. Neither the management of the host facility nor NDIA shall be liable for the damage, loss or destruction
to the exhibits by reason of fire, theft, accident or other destructive causes. Exhibitor shall lease booth(s)
at his sole risk. Neither the management of the host facility, NDIA nor any of their agents, servants or
employees will be accountable or liable for accidents to exhibitors, their agents or employees.
14. The exhibitor shall be liable to the host facility and/or NDIA for any damage to the building and/or the
furniture and fixtures contained therein which shall occur through acts or omissions of the exhibitor.
15. Exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and hold
harmless NDIA, the host facility, their officers, employees, and agents against all claims, losses and
damages to persons and property, governmental charges or fines, and attorney’s fees arising out of or
caused by exhibitors installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibition premises
or any part thereof, including any outside exhibit areas.
16. Exhibitor acknowledges that NDIA does not maintain and is not responsible for obtaining insurance
covering exhibitor’s property. Exhibitors are advised to obtain business interruption and property damage
and loss insurance to cover such occurrences.
17. No photography is allowed without the permission of the booth staff and/or show manager.
18. No children under the age of 12 are allowed in the exhibit hall at any time.

Organization Name (as it should appear on booth sign -- limited to 35 characters and spaces)
Point of Contact (for fees and exhibitor service kit)
Organization Information
Street Address City State Zip Code
Title
Telephone Fax E-mail
A form to register your exhibit staff will be included in your exhibitor service kit.
PAYMENT POLICY:
Total booth cost is due with
Exhibit Space Information:
All booths are 8’ X 10’ in size.
Please reserve __________ booth(s) at $1100 each.
this application to guarantee
space. Booths will be assigned
on a first-paid, first
served basis. Purchase
orders are not acceptable
as payment unless paid in
advance of show dates. This
Booth Choices: (List booth number(s) in order of preference)
1st _______________ 2nd _______________ 3rd _______________
contract is your invoice. All
payments are due by April
28, 2006.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Payment Computation:
Fees will be refunded, less a
$1100 Booth Fee X ________Number of Booths = $ __Total
service charge of 50% if written
notice of cancellation is
received by April 28, 2006.
No refunds will be made for
cancellations received after
April 28, 2006.
oCheck (payable to NDIA Michigan Chapter, Event # C504)
o VISA o Check o MasterCard oAmerican Express
Credit Card
Number
Expiration
Date
Authorized Signature
The undersigned agrees to abide by the exhibition rules and regulations set forth in this prospectus.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
6th Annual Intelligent Vehicle Systems
Symposium & Exhibition
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa-Traverse City, MI
DATE
June 13-15, 2006
Event # C504
E X H I B I T O R C O N T R A C T
For Payment, Contact: Connie Blair, Ventures Inc., Technology Ventures Inc, 25200 Malvina, Warren, MI 48089
Fax:(586) 573-6001; Voice: (586) 573-6000; E-mail: cblair@tvihq.com;
For Exhibits information contact: Tom Lytle Office (586) 716-5156; Cell (586) 260-8002; E-mail:
TMLytle@comcast.net

Tank Automotive RDE Center
AMSRD-TAR-R(264)
6501 E. 11 Mile Rd.
Warren, MI 48397-5000
Hotel Accommodations
The Grand Traverse Resort has reserved a block of rooms for this conference. The room rate is
$117.00 single or double for both industry and government. Reservations must be made by 12 May,
2006. Call (800) 748-0303 to make reservations. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a
space available basis. Each registrant is responsible for making their own hotel reservation. When
making your reservation, indicate the room reservation is for the NDIA - 2006 6th Annual Intelligent
Vehicle Systems Symposium and Exhibition.
~ Dates To Remember ~
• Call for Papers Issued 10 Nov 05
• Abstracts Due 13 Jan 06
• Abstracts Selected 10 Feb 06
• Papers Selected 10 Feb 06
• Registration Materials Issued 17 Mar 06
• Paper Submissions for Peer Review 17 Mar 06
• Peer Review Completed 21 Apr 06
• Paper OPSEC Clearance Registration (Govt. Authors) Due 05 May 06
• Hotel Reservations Due 12 May 06
• Presentation Slides Due 31 May 06
• Final Paper Submission (no extensions) 31 May 06
• Speaker Bio’s Due 31 May 06