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Path: sparky!uunet!spool.mu.edu!caen!destroyer!cs.ubc.ca!unixg.ubc.ca!unixg.ubc.ca!usenet From: DDIEL@ERICH.TRIUMF.CA (DIEL, DAVE) Newsgroups: ieee.announce Subject: Real Time '93 Conference Date: 26 Jan 1993 02:23:07 GMT Organization: TRI-UNIVERSITY MESON FACILITY Lines: 498 Distribution: world Message-ID: <1k27abINNgkb@iskut.ucs.ubc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: erich.triumf.ca X-News-Reader: VMS NEWS 1.24 RT93 The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers NPSS Technical Committee on Computer Applications in Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Eighth Conference on Real-Time Computer Applications in Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics, June 8-11, 1993 Associated Short Courses, June 7, 1993 Vancouver, Canada Organized by TRIUMF at the University of British Columbia FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS & REGISTRATION PACKAGE ______________________________________________________________________________ | | | CONFERENCE ADDRESS | | | | General enquiries and registration form should be sent to: | | | | RT93 Conference Phone: (604)222-1047 ext 536 | | TRIUMF FAX: (604)222-8325 | | 4004 Wesbrook Mall INTERNET: rt93@triumf.ca | | Vancouver, B.C. HEPNET: csv01::rt93 | | Canada, V6T 2A3 Anonymous FTP: csv01.triumf.ca; cd rt93 | |______________________________________________________________________________| Abstract Deadline: February 26, 1993 International Program Committee Edward Barsotti, FNAL Truett Majors, LeCroy Corp. Junseli Chiba, KEK Jean-Pierre Martin, U. de Montreal Peter Clout, Vista Inc. Cas Milner, SSC Ken Dawson, TRIUMF Klaus Muller, KFA Julich Bob Downing, U. of Illinois Bob Orr, SSC/ U. of Toronto Chris Eck, CERN Leo Paffrath, BNL Ron Fox, NCSL Ruth Pordes, FNAL Peter Green, U. of Alberta Renee Poutissou, TRIUMF John Haggerty, BNL Ken Ragan, McGill U. Horst Halling, KFA Julich Sandro Vascotto, CERN Tom Kozlowski, LANL Detleff Vermeulen, PSI Richard Kouzes, Pacific NW Labs W. (Chip) Watson, CEBAF Local Organizing Committee Conference Chairperson: Renee Poutissou Registration/Information: Waltraud Hausser Program Chairperson: Peter Green Social Events: Elly Driessen Treasurer/Local Facilities: John Macdonald Vendor Exhibits: Grant Sheffer Guest Editor: Dave Axen Advisor: Ken Dawson Communications: Dave Diel & Ted Whidden RT93 CONFERENCE VENUE RT93 will be held on the campus of the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. The scenic UBC campus is located at the end of a peninsula approximately 15 km from Vancouver International Airport, 10 km from downtown Vancouver and 250 km from Seattle, Washington. All conference sessions will take place in the Woodward Instructional Resource Centre (IRC building) on campus. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Sunday June 6, 1993 17:00 - 20:00 - Registration Monday June 7, 1993 SHORT COURSES: 09:00 - 12:30 - OOPS or 09:00 - 12:30 - POSIX 14:00 - 17:30 - Datalinks of the future or 14:00 - 17:30 - System Simulation 17:00 - 20:00 - Registration 19:00 - 21:00 - Welcoming reception Tuesday June 8, 1993 09:00 - 11:30 - Invited papers 11:30 - 13:00 - Lunch 13:00 - 17:00 - Contributed papers 13:00 - 17:00 - Poster session I 18:30 - 23:00 - Banquet at Science World Wednesday June 9, 1993 09:00 - 12:00 - Invited papers 09:00 - 17:00 - Poster session II 12:00 - 14:30 - Lunch and Tour of the Museum of Anthropology 14:30 - 18:00 - Session on small Data Acquisition Systems Thursday June 10, 1993 09:00 - 12:00 - Invited papers 09:00 - 17:00 - Poster session III 12:00 - 13:30 - Lunch 13:30 - 17:00 - Contributed papers Friday June 11, 1993 09:00 - 12:00 - Closing session RT93 The RT93 conference will provide a forum for communication among scientists and engineers involved with real-time computer applications -- designers, builders, maintainers and users. Conference session topics will include small- and large-scale data acquisition systems, real-time operating systems, and the simulation of experiments and data acquisition. Areas of special interest include: Data Acquisition Systems and Architectures Experiment and Laboratory Control Systems Expert Systems and Neural Networks for Real-Time Applications CAMAC, FASTBUS, VME and VXI Components Software Technologies and Standards Modelling and Simulation of Real-Time Systems Multiprocessor Systems and Microprocessor Communications in Physics Applications and a special session on SMALL Data Acquisition Systems ________________________________________________________________________________ SHORT COURSES On Monday June 7, preceding the conference, four half-day short courses will be offered on the following subjects: 09:00 - 12:30 OOPS - Object Oriented Programming Systems P. Kunz, SLAC 09:00 - 12:30 POSIX - Will it solve all our problems? TBA 14:00 - 17:30 Data Links of the Future: FDDI, HIPPI, SCI, etc. TBA 14:00 - 17:30 System Simulation A. Booth, C. Milner, SSC ________________________________________________________________________________ SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS Abstract Deadline: February 26, 1993 Abstracts (50 words) and summaries (500 words) of new and innovative work are solicited. They may be submitted by email in either Latex, WordPerfect, Postscript or plain text (ASCII) format. If you prefer, mail 3 copies to the conference address. Detailed instructions and sample style files can be obtained via anonymous FTP to CSV01.TRIUMF.CA in directory RT93. An abstract sample is also included in this mailing. Papers will be accepted for oral presentation, poster presentation (with one of the authors expected to be in attendance), or title only. Be sure to include the name and affiliation of each author as well as the full address, telephone number and email address of the author to whom correspondence concerning the paper is to be directed. Papers received by the deadline date will be reviewed by the International Program Committee. Authors will be notified by early April. All papers accepted for the RT93 conference will be published in the RT93 Conference Record provided they are received by June 11, 1993. Papers may also be submitted for publication in the Conference Issue of the IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, subject to formal review and acceptance procedures. ________________________________________________________________________________ EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS Commercial exhibits are being solicited. Booths will be located in the open areas between the lecture theatre and poster session area. Coffee and refreshments will be served in the same area during morning and afternoon breaks. Sponsors are also being sought for social events. ________________________________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION AND FEES A registration form is included in this mailing.We urge you to return it before April 16, 1993 to take advantage of the discounted fees. Registration after April 16 and at the conference will be accepted, subject to space limitations. The conference registration fee includes attendance at all sessions, a copy of the Conference Record and of the Conference Issue of the Transactions, the welcoming reception, the conference banquet, all coffee breaks and a Wednesday noon hour visit to the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. Participants interested in attending the short courses can select one or two sessions and should indicate their choice on the registration form. For the fee schedule, please refer to the registration form. The Canadian Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 7% is included in all fees and foreign conference delegates can claim a refund upon leaving Canada. Limited sponsorship is available for students; please contact the conference address for specific details. A final Bulletin will be sent to those who register and will include more details on the conference program.The registration desk will be located in the Walter Gage Residence lobby at UBC. It will be open from 5-8 pm on Sunday June 6 and again on Monday from 5-8 pm. ________________________________________________________________________________ SOCIAL EVENTS There will be a welcoming reception at 7 pm on Monday. We will also have a "get acquainted" session for companions on Tuesday morning over coffee from 9-10 am. On Tuesday evening the conference banquet will be hosted at Science World where there will be time to tour some of the Science World exhibits. Wednesday at lunch time, we have organized a tour of the Museum of Anthropology, site of the totem poles featured on the conference posters. The museum is situated at the tip of the Point Grey Peninsula and the grounds afford views of the North Shore and Coast Mountains, Burrard Inlet, Howe Sound, the Strait of Georgia and the Sunshine Coast. The museum itself, with its striking architecture, houses art and artifacts from around the world. Special prominence is given to the great artistic achievements of the Northwest Coast Indians. ________________________________________________________________________________ OFFICIAL TRAVEL AGENCY The official conference travel agency is UNIGLOBE ADVANCE TRAVEL (VANCOUVER) LIMITED. Uniglobe can assist you with your car-rental, travel arrangements and sight-seeing tours. Three one-day tours are suggested in this mailing. These tours should be booked by May 6. Uniglobe Advanced Travel (Vancouver) #700-1199 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. Canada, V6E 2P4, Phone (604) 688-3551 FAX (604) 688-1012 Ask for Patty Hackman or Doris Savio at Uniglobe. For your information we have listed sample tours in and around Vancouver in the RT93 directory which can be accessed via anonymous FTP to CSV01.TRIUMF.CA. ________________________________________________________________________________ ACCOMMODATION Accommodation will be available at WALTER GAGE RESIDENCE on the UBC campus. It is comfortable, convenient, inexpensive and within walking distance of the conference facility. There are a number of restaurants within easy reach as well as public transportation to downtown Vancouver. The majority of the RT93 allocation is single accommodation in high-rise towers. It consists of units with six private bedrooms sharing a washroom and lounge area. A limited number of studio (single occupancy), one bedroom (double occupancy) and family suites are available in low-rise buildings. A reservation form with detailed information is enclosed. Please send all requests for Walter Gage Residence accommodation directly to the UBC Conference Centre at the address listed on the form. Reservations must be made by May 6. For those who prefer downtown accommodation, rooms have been reserved at the HOTEL BLUE HORIZON on Robson Street, at C$110(single/double occupancy) or C$120 for twin rooms (2 beds). The hotel Blue Horizon is within walking distance of world famous Stanley Park, a unique collection of international shops and restaurants on Robson Street, the Vancouver Art Gallery, BC Place Stadium, the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre, Chinatown and English Bay Beach. Bookings for the hotel Blue Horizon must be made through Uniglobe by May 6 to obtain the special conference rate. ________________________________________________________________________________ CONFERENCE LOCATION Vancouver, Canada's third largest city, is noted for the beauty of its setting on the Pacific Ocean surrounded by mountains and provincial parks. The province of British Columbia contains some of the most spectacular mountain and coastal scenery in the world. Tourists in Vancouver can explore the parks, museums, public markets, shopping malls, ethnic districts, historical sites, restaurants, night life, cultural events and sports. The city celebrated its Centennial in 1986 and hosted "Expo 86", the 1986 World Exposition. Vancouver shows its ethnic diversity with a wealth of restaurants for every taste and budget. June is one of the mild months of the year. The daytime temperatures are usually in the range of 18 - 22 degrees Celsius. Occasional rain should be expected! At high altitude snow may remain throughout July. The high season for tourism and conventions in Vancouver begins in June. Early reservations of airline seats, hotel rooms and rental cars is highly recommended to guarantee your selection. The conference location is on the campus of the University of British Columbia. UBC is about 20 minutes by car from Vancouver International Airport or downtown Vancouver. A scenic drive along Spanish Banks leads from the centre of Vancouver to the University Endowment Lands. Vancouver International Airport is served by many international airlines which provide direct flights to Vancouver. U.S. Interstate I5 becomes BC highway 99 at the US - Canada border and goes directly into Vancouver. Trans Canada Highway 1 leads east across Canada. Visitors to Canada are reminded that they will require proper documentation for Customs and Immigration. ________________________________________________________________________________ SUGGESTED ONE-DAY TOURS FOR PARTICIPANTS AND GUESTS WHISTLER RESORT BY SCENIC CRUISER This tour will lead you to the alpine village of Whistler nestled between panoramic peaks. We will wind along incredible Howe Sound, flanked by monumental mountains and shimmering shores to this popular summer and winter resort with a stop at breathtaking Shannon Falls. There will be time to stroll Whistler's walkways with its beckoning boutiques, curio shops and culinary delights. Cost per person $69.55 (including tax) VICTORIA DAY TRIP You will board a deluxe motorcoach which will take you on board a B.C. Ferry for a one and a half hour journey through the scenic Gulf Islands. Upon arrival in Victoria you will have one and a half hours to stroll through Butchart Gardens, 130 acres of world famous traditional English, Japanese, European and North American Gardens, but there will still be enough time to explore the majestic city of Victoria, including the Parliament Buildings, the Provincial Museum and the Empress Hotel. Cost per person $83.46 (including tax) BOAT/TRAIN DAY TRIP TO SQUAMISH Be our special guest aboard the restored train, the Royal Hudson, (the largest locomotive powered by steam) that carried King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. We will wind through spectacular scenery, on one side the clear, island dotted waters of Howe Sound, on the other side the sheer rock faces of the Coastal Range. There will be a stop in Squamish. The return trip on the ferry through beautiful Howe Sound will take approximately 3 hours. Cost per person approximately $60.00. This tour will most likely not be available on Mondays. If you're interested in any of the above tours please call PATTI or DORIS before May 6 at: Uniglobe Advance Travel #700 - 1199 West Pender Street Vancouver, B.C. V6E 2P4 Phone: (604) 688-3551 FAX: (604) 688-1012 **************************************************************** * NOTE: This is a text version of an abstract sample. * * Versions in Latex, WordPerfect, Postscript with * * proper formatting may be obtained via anonymous FTP * * to CSV01.TRIUMF.CA in directory RT93. * **************************************************************** Title of the Article, Indented by 1.6 cm, and Either in Bold Type or Underlined. A. AUTHOR*, B. AUTHOR, First Institute (in italics or underlined), and C. AUTHOR, Second Institute --- Three dashes precede the text. To allow for reduction this should be typed in a font with letters spaced no closer than 12 per inch (e.g. 10-point Elite) or in a similar computer font (e.g. 12-point Times Roman on Word Perfect 5.1). The lines should be 12.0 cm (4 3/4 in.) long and the total height should not exceed 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.). As a typing guide, a 12.0 cm x 10.5 cm box may be drawn in light blue pencil; its margins should not be exceeded. Each abstract should be typed on a separate sheet of white paper using a highly contrasting black ribbon or printer. Special symbols should be clearly written in black ink. Consult the current AIP Style Manual1 for standard symbols, abbreviations, reference style, etc. Footnotes and references should be separated by one-line spaces, but must not stray outside the 12.0 cm x 10.5 cm box. *The first author is expected to present the paper. 1"Style Manual", American Institute of Physics, 335 East 45th St., New York, N.Y. 10017 (4th edn., 1990). Submitted by: your name Signature: __________________________ Address: your address __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ E-Mail: __________________________ FAX: __________________________ PHONE: __________________________ TELEX: __________________________ Desired presentation option: (circle one) Oral Poster No preference RT93 EIGHTH CONFERENCE ON REAL-TIME COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN NUCLEAR, PARTICLE AND PLASMA PHYSICS, June 8-11, 1993 REGISTRATION FORM Please fax, email or mail this form by April 16, 1993 FAX: (604)222-8325 email: rt93@triumf.ca or mail to: RT93 Conference, TRIUMF, 4004 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, B.C. Canada, V6T 2A3. Please print ______________________________________________________________________________ Last Name First Name Initial ______________________________________________________________________________ Institution ______________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________________________ City Country Postal Code ______________________________________________________________________________ Area Code/Telephone Number Fax Number email CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES Paid before April 16 Paid after April 16 IEEE Member C$260.00 _____ C$290.00 _____ Non-member C$290.00 _____ C$320.00 _____ Students C$ 50.00 _____ C$ 50.00 _____ IEEE Membership Number _____________ SHORT COURSE FEES 1 course C$140.00 ____ 2 courses C$200.00 ____ Indicate your choice of courses below: June 7, 09:00 - 12:30 OOPS _______ or POSIX _______ June 7, 14:00 - 17:30 Datalinks of the Future _______ or System Simulation _______ EXTRA EVENT TICKETS FOR COMPANIONS Number Cost Total Banquet June 8 ______ @ C$50.00 each = C$_____ Museum of Anthropology Tour June 9 ______ @ C$ 5.00 each = C$_____ FEE SUMMARY (all fees include GST) GST - Registration Number: 119271534 Conference Fee C$_________ Short Course Fee C$_________ Extra Tickets C$_________ Total Amount Enclosed C$_________ METHODS FOR PAYMENT ______ Cheque or Money Order Enclosed ______ Charge to my American Express or Visa (circle one) Card No.___________________________________________Exp. Date________________ Signature__________________________________________Date_____________________ UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATION AT WALTER GAGE COMPLEX RT93 (Eighth Conference on Real-Time Computer Applications in Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics) June 8-11, 1993 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | LAST NAME: _______________________________| FIRST NAME: ____________________| | ADDRESS1: _________________________________________________________________| | ADDRESS2: _________________________________________________________________| | CITY: __________________| STATE/PROV: ________| ZIP/POSTAL CODE: ___________| | COUNTRY: _______________________| TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________________| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ____ ____ ____ ____ Arrival | | | CHECK IN Departure | | | CHECK OUT Date |____|____| after 2:00PM Date |____|____| before 11:00AM Month Day Month Day Shared Washroom Room/Night __ |__| Single room with shared washroom $29.00 Private Washroom __ |__| Single room (single bed) $50.00 |__| Suite (double bed) $68.00 |__| Deluxe suite (twin beds; living room $80.00 with TV, telephone, sofa-bed; kitchenette) __ If requesting a suite, please advise number of people: |__| Single rooms with shared washroom will be substituted when requests for private washroom cannot be accomodated. All rates quoted in Canadian funds and subject to applicable taxes. _______________________________________________________________________________ PAYMENT INFORMATION: * Full payment in Canadian funds is due at check-in by cash, travellers' cheques, VISA, or MasterCard (no personal cheques). * There is no guarantee required for shared washroom accomodation. However, private washroom accomodation has to be guaranteed with VISA or MasterCard or with a deposit by bankdraft in Canadian funds for the equivalent of one night. * A one-night cancellation charge applies if cancellation in writing is not received 48 hours prior to check-in date. * Refunds of deposits will incur a $15.00 administration charge. __ __ ____ ____ |__| VISA |__| MasterCard Expiry Date: |____|____| ______________________ ___________________________ ________________ CARD NO. CARDHOLDER'S SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED _______________________________________________________________________________ Please mail or FAX this request no later than May 8, 1993 Reservations Office, UBC Conference Centre, 5961 Student Union Blvd., Vancouver, BC V6T 2C9 Canada Tel: (604) 822-1010 FAX: (604) 822-1001 Group Code: G30606A