From kuhn@geoinfo.tuwien.ac.at Wed Aug 24 19:12:26 EDT 1994 Article: 23773 of comp.ai Path: cantaloupe.srv.cs.cmu.edu!das-news.harvard.edu!news2.near.net!MathWorks.Com!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!jussieu.fr!univ-lyon1.fr!swidir.switch.ch!newsfeed.ACO.net!osiris.wu-wien.ac.at!mc12.geoinfo.tuwien.ac.at!kuhn From: Werner Kuhn Newsgroups: comp.ai Subject: CFP - COSIT'95 (Vienna, Austria) Date: 19 Aug 1994 11:53:44 GMT Organization: Technical University Vienna Lines: 177 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3326g8$7d8@osiris.wu-wien.ac.at> NNTP-Posting-Host: mc12.geoinfo.tuwien.ac.at X-Newsreader: Nuntius Version 1.2 X-XXMessage-ID: X-XXDate: Fri, 19 Aug 1994 13:52:33 GMT ========================================================== First Announcement and Call for Papers C O S I T ' 9 5 CONFERENCE ON SPATIAL INFORMATION THEORY Semmering near Vienna (Austria) September 21-23, 1995 ========================================================== CHAIRS Andrew U. Frank (Technical University Vienna) Werner Kuhn (Technical University Vienna) David M. Mark (NCGIA, State University New York, Buffalo) TOPIC AND TARGET GROUP The second international conference on spatial information theory, COSIT'95, will concentrate on theoretical aspects of space and spatial information. It will deal with all aspects of "large scale" or "geographic" spaces and the description of objects, processes or events in them. Spatial information theory is the basis for the construction of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), but also necessary for other uses of geographic information and useful for information system design in general. The use of GIS technology reveals a large number of interesting research questions which require an interdisciplinary approach for their solution. COSIT will bring together researchers from different disciplines, e.g. * Geography * Engineering * Geodesy * Computer Science * Cognitive Sciences * Environmental Psychology * Artificial Intelligence * Administration * History * Sociology The conference organizers welcome all contributions on Spatial Information Theory. An idea of the conference's orientation can be gained from the proceedings of COSIT'93, published by Springer-Verlag, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 716. The following topics are indicative for the field of interest and do not exclude other research areas: * Cognitive structure of space * Social and cultural organization of space * Languages of spatial relations * Structure of geographic information * Time in geographic information * Spatial and temporal reasoning * Quality aspects of geographic information * Treating incomplete or imprecise spatial data * Spatial data integration * Presentation of spatial information * Cartographic generalization * Computational geography * Spatial analysis and modeling * Simulation of processes in geographic space * User interface design * Design of generic elements for GIS interfaces * Metaphors for GIS * Virtual Reality * Cooperative work with spatial information * Administrative and legal processes in space CONFERENCE PROGRAM At the conference, results from recent research will be presented and discussions about advanced work in progress will take place. The conference program will be selected by an international, interdisciplinary program committee. Papers will be selected through a rigorous review of full paper contributions and the proceedings will be printed by a major publisher before the conference. Panels will discuss the relevance of research questions and compare possible approaches. Before the conference, Tutorials or Workshops introducing the topics of the conference will be organized, lasting from half a day to two days. Topical Meetings ("birds of a feather sessions") can be organized and proposals from convenors are welcome at any time before or during the conference. SUBMISSIONS Authors are requested to submit full papers, not abstracts, in English to the program chairs. The title page of the paper should contain the title, author(s), affiliation(s), the submitting author's mailing address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address, as well as an abstract. The total length of a paper should be less than 18 pages double spaced (less than 6000 words), including figures and bibliography. The Program Committee will evaluate the papers based on scientific significance, relevance to the conference, novelty, relation to previously published literature, and clarity of presentation. If you are interested in holding a tutorial or workshop, please submit a brief proposal describing the topic, objective, and intended format as soon as possible. SCHEDULE Deadline for receiving full papers: March 13, 1995 Program committee meeting: April 28, 1995 Information on acceptance sent out: May 2, 1995 Revised papers (camera-ready): June 12, 1995 Conference: Sept 21-23, 1995 A NOTE ON THE SITE The small town of Semmering is a nice mountain resort, only an hour by train from Vienna on the main railway line to the south. It offers a calm and productive conference environment with great views, fresh air, and ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The conference will be held at a beautiful, recently remodeled classical hotel, offering accommodation for approximately $80 in a single and $55 in a double room (including a breakfast buffet). Some "Gasthaus" (pension) rooms at lower rates are available in the immediate neighborhood. REGISTRATION FEES The following registration fees cover full participation at the conference, a copy of the proceedings volume, and social events: Early (before June 12, 1995) AS 2640.- (US $ 240) Late (after June 12, 1995) AS 2970.- (US $ 270) Students AS 1100.- (US $ 100) FURTHER INFORMATION If you intend to participate, present a paper, propose a tutorial or workshop, or suggest a panel, please send us a preliminary title for your contribution together with your name, affiliation, email address, and fax number. You will be put on an electronic mailing list for automatic distribution of further information (e.g., about travel and accommodation). Please address all correspondence to: Department of Geoinformation Technical University Vienna Gusshausstrasse 27-29/127 A - 1040 Vienna, Austria Attn.: Irene Orchard Phone +43 1 58801 3787 Fax +43 1 504 3535 Email: cosit@geoinfo.tuwien.ac.at The conference will be organized primarily using email. We would greatly appreciate further distribution of this announcement and are particularly grateful for inclusion in newsletters and other outlets. ---------------------------------------------------------- Please redistribute to anybody who might be interested. We apologize for multiple postings. ==========================================================