International Conference on
                       SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
                   October 18-21, 1994, Moscow, Russia
Organizers:
*       Russian Popov Society for Radioengineering, Electronics and 
        Communications
*       Institute of Radioengineering & Electronics, Russian Academy 
        of Sciences
*       International Center for Scientific and Technical Information
*       Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
*       IEEE Russia Section
*       IEEE Region 8 (Europe, Africa and Middle East)
*       IEEE Communications Society
*       Centro Studi E Laboratori Telecommunicazioni (CSELT, Italy)
*       "TELESPAZIO" (Italy)
In cooperation with:
*       Ministry of Communications of Russia
*       Russia Space Agency
*       Regional communication Administration of C.I.S.
*       Russian-American magazine "Networks"
*       Research Radio Institute (Russia)
*       Intergovernment International organization on space 
        communication "Intersputnik"
*       Joint stock company "Telecom" (Russia)
*       Joint stock company "Maraphon-Earth" (Russia)
*       Joint stock company "Informkosmos" (Russia)
*       Research & Production Enterprise "Prikladnaya mekhanika" (Russia)
*       Research & Production Enterprise "Energia" (Russia)
*       Space Research Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences
*       State enterprise "Space Communication" (Russia)
*       State enterprise "Morsvyazsputnik" (Russia)
*       Fund for development of telecommunication systems of Russia
*       Moscow Research Radioengineering Institute (Russia)
*       Moscow Research Institute for Radiocommunications (Russia)
*       Space Research Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences
*       State enterprise "Space Communication" (Russia)
*       State enterprise "Morsvyazsputnik" (Russia)
*       International Academy of Informatization (Department on 
        Satellite and Earth communication systems and broadcasting)

The Conference will explore the theme "Satellite Communications that Unite 
Nations". Representatives from industry, research institutes and universities 
from all over the world will gather together to discuss recent advances and 
future trends of development in satellite communications. There will be visits 
to research centers and space establishments:
Scientists, engineers and communication managers are invited to take part and 
to submit papers related to the following basic topics:
*       Advanced fixed communications
*       Personal-mobile communications
*       Mini-microsatellites
*       Platforms-launchers
*       Broadcasting satellite service: direct reception and sound broadcasting
*       Satellite navigation and radio determination systems
*       Satellite based systems with high elliptical and low Earth orbits
*       Satellite based systems for remote sensing and Earth observation, 
        ecological monitoring
*       VSAT/USATs and business television
*       Distress and safety communications
*       Network management - telecommunications networking
*       On-board technologies
*       Satellite based personal communication systems (e-mail, video 
        conferences, computer networks, access to remote data bases and 
        banks, etc.)
*       Cooperation between East and West countries for development of 
        telecommunicaton infrastructures in Eastern Europe
The Conference will be organized in the form of paper presentations at 
plenary and problem-oriented sessions combined with the tutorials, panels 
and round table discussions.
Language: The written and spoken language of the Conference is English for 
an international audience. Special help with language is also available from 
Conference Translation service.
WORKSHOPS
To maximize contact with Russian technical experts and businessmen, the 
ICSC'94 will feature individual company workshops and product reviews. This 
program is designed to help participants and sponsors present their products 
or technology to technical experts and decision makers. Each workshop will 
include presentation session and question and answer session to allow ample 
time for complete coverage of the topic.
Companies presenting approved workshops and product reviews will contribute 
US $ 300 the cost of arranging each workshop, which includes invitations to 
the audience, workshop room rental, equipment rental and interpreter.

Deadlines
May 15, 1994            June 15, 1994                   July 15, 1994
Abstracts of papers     Notification of acceptance      Full version of camera-ready
due for review                                          manuscript due
(500 words)                                             (4000 words)
Abstracts and papers should contain: name, degree, post address, phone, fax and e-mail

International Technical Program Committee
General-chair of the International Conference "Satellite Communications"
Academician, Russian Acad. Sci., Prof. Yuri Gulyaev,
Director, Institute of Radioengineering & Electronics, Russian Acad. Sci.,
President of the Russian Popov Society; chair, IEEE Russia Section.


Co-chairs:
Prof. Ananasso Fulvio (Italy)
Dr. Baal-Schem Jacob (Israel)
Prof. Zubarev Yuri (Russia)
Members:
Prof. Bousquet Michel (SUP'AERO, France)
Dharmadasa Gamage (EUTELSAT)
Howell Tim (Belgium)
Prof. Krivosheev Mark (Russia)
Kudryavtsev Gennady (Russia)
Kukk Kalyu (Russia)
Dr. Lantsberg Henrich (Russia)
Prof. Maral Gerard (TELECOM, France)
Dr. Murthy K.M.S. (TELESAT, Canada)
Prof. Porzio Giusto Pietro (Italy)
Academican, Russian Acad. Sci., Prof. Reshetnev Mikhail
Prof. Tartara Guido (Italy)
Prof. Vatalaro Franco (Italy)

National Organizing Committee


Chair:
Prof. Zubarev Yuri (Russia)

Co-chairs:
Elizarov Mikhail (Russia)
Koptev Yuri (Russia)
Dr. Lantsberg Henrich (Russia)
Corresponding-member, Russian Acad. Sci.,
Prof. Semenov Yuri

For additional information please contact:
Dr. Henrich Lantsberg
Co-chair, National Organizing Committee; Vice-chair, IEEE Russia Section
Head of Department Institute of Radioengineering & Electronics,
Russian Academy of Sciences
Mokhovaya  Str. 11, 103907, Moscow, Russia
Phone: 7(095)203-4985. Fax: 7(095)203-8414
E-mail: hlants@ire.uucp.free.msk.su
Internet: h.lantsberg@ieee.org
Please submit two copies of abstracts and papers (on laser printer or discette or by e-
mail) to the Conference Program Committee:


Prof. Fulvio Ananasso
Conference Co-chair
Director Advanced Studies & Experimentation 
Division, TELESPAZIO
Via Tiburtina, 965, 00156 Rome, Italy
Phone: +(39-6)4079-3428
Fax: +(39-6)4079-3624
Telex: 620424

Dr. Yuri Gornostaev
Head, Computer Department,
International Center for Scientific and Technical 
Information
Kuusinen Str. 21-B, ICSTI, 125252, Moscow, Russia
Phone: 7(095)198-7691
Fax: 7(095)943-0089
E-mail: enir@ccic.icsti.msk.su


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