Mini-Symposium
Introduction to Pak-AST
(Pakistan - Advances in Space Technologies)
Biennial Conference Proposal: IEEE Islamabad Section
24 December 2005, IGIS Islamabad, Pakistan
Organized
By
IEEE-Islamabad Section
Introduction
Space
Technology Innovation is being currently recognized as a key
element for the assurance of the long-term competitiveness.
We stand at an exciting point in the exploration of space.
Many activities on earth are no longer possible without space
innovations and we cannot imagine the future that new applications
of space research will bring us in addition to meteorology,
monitoring, disaster predictions and telecommunications.
IEEE Islamabad Section has identified this need and is currently planning an
International Conference on Advances in Space Technologies as a regular feature
to be held biennially. The objective of the conference is to discuss with the
national/international delegations, industries and research centers the various
ongoing activities aimed at promoting technology advances globally. In addition,
a number of invited speakers will describe their innovation strategies and
the technical content of specific technology adoption actions.
Technology transfer is a key goal of this Conference. This Conference promotes
international participation and provides for a timely exchange of information
among technologists, academicians, industrialists, and program managers on
technical issues related to space technologies, exploration, and the potential
for performing scientific research for developing new technologies.
Main
objectives / Agenda of the Symposium
To open a
dialogue to explore the existing strength and advances of space
technologies in Pakistan, and the possibility of how space technologies
can be strengthened through public private partnership in Pakistan
based on the historical track.
How the resources can be generated to help the local professionals in organizing
new and innovative activities that will benefit them. The activities could
be seminars, tutorials, symposia, conferences, and local student’s activities
in aeronautics and astronautics systems. Increasing applications in space technologies
in Pakistan.
Based on the review of Pakistan Advances in Space Technologies, finalization
of a proposal for Pak-AST (Pakistan Advances in Space Technologies) as regular
biennial conference with a specific theme each time following the RAST (Recent
Advances in Space Technologies) model of Turkey.
Establishment of AESS (Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society) and GRSS (Geo-science
and Remote Sensing Society) Chapters of IEEE Islamabad Section as co-sponsor
of Pak-AST.
