FUSION is an annual conference aimed at scientists and engineers working in all aspects of information and data fusion. Authors are requested to submit contributions on both the theory and application of information fusion, with submissions on non-traditional topics being encouraged. At least two reviewers will review all submitted papers. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings, to be available at the conference site. The conference will also feature plenary talks and tutorials on topics of interest.
Location
Key Dates
Topics of Interest
Submission Instructions
Regular Papers
Special Sessions
Location:
The FUSION 2003 conference will be held in, the Radisson Plaza Hotel, Cairns,
Queensland, Australia http://www.radisson.com/cairnsau
With a waterfront location, the Radisson Plaza Hotel at the Pier is ideally
positioned for both business and pleasure. With a spectacular rainforest
within the lobby, sun deck, golf course, watersports and other leisure activities,
the hotel is distinctly Queensland in design and has a casual, yet elegant,
atmosphere. The Great Barrier Reef is within an hour's sail of Cairns.
Key Dates:
· Special sessions due: 15 February 2003
· Submission of draft papers due: 15 February 2003
· Notification of acceptance due: 1 April 2003
· Camera ready papers due: 30 May 2003
Topics of Interest
A. Theoretical and Technical Advances
Information modeling and learning, probability and statistics, fuzzy sets and rough sets, fuzzy logic and expert systems methods, possibility theory, evidential reasoning, random sets, neural networks, genetic algorithms, neuro-mimetic approaches, artificial intelligence, logic, Bayesian methods, stochastic methods, processing of imprecise information, nonlinear estimation and filtering, semiotics, other emerging methodologies
B. Algorithms and Systems
Target detection and tracking, target recognition and classification, data association, sensor registration, situation assessment, image or sensor data fusion, pattern recognition, machine intelligence, database fusion, knowledge-based systems, data mining, sensor or resource management, valuation-based systems, integrated systems, distributed systems, system design, computer network security, algorithms and performance, hardware and software issues
C. Applications
Radar and communications, signal and image processing, defense systems, robotics and control, manufacturing and automation, diagnostics and fault detection, vehicles and transportation systems, navigation, positioning and guidance, GPS technologies, economy, business and finance, surveillance and situation assessment, remote sensing and geo-information, medicine, biology, and diagnostics, information systems and decision aid, data acquisition and testing, machine vision and learning, security and safety applications, other applications
Submission Instructions
Submission Process. Full papers are required by
the due date of 1 February 2003 for
review by the technical program committee. Each paper should include an
address for
correspondence (including phone, fax, and email). All papers should be submitted
electronically in PDF or PS format. Each paper should be a maximum of 8
pages, adhering to the style guides.
In addition, a 100-150 word abstract identifying the topic area, the
significance of the problem and its contribution to the relevant topic area
should be
submitted.
Paper Acceptance. Papers will be evaluated for originality,
significance, clarity, and scientific
soundness. Each paper will be refereed by 2-3 researchers. Notification
of accepted papers
will be made by 1 April 2003. Following notification, authors must submit
updated papers in
final form and send their Copyright Forms no later than 15 May 2003. All
accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and CD-ROM,
to be available at the Conference.
Note: Printed proceedings will be in black and white only. Colour will only be visible on CD-ROM version. Organiser reserves the right to reject submissions of PDF files which are too big - the whole proceedings has to fit on one CD ROM.
Special Sessions:
Proposals for special sessions on advanced and state-of-the-art topics in
information fusion area are also solicited. A special session is one that
takes a particular theme and is organized by an individual (the proposer)
separate from the technical program committee.
View proposed Special Sessions.
Instructions for Submitting Special Session Proposals.
1. Session organizers are expected to submit a one paragraph theme for their
session with a list of paper titles, paper abstracts, authors and their
contact information. This should be submit to the electronic
submission page for special sessions no later than 15 February 2003.
Formatting of papers submitted must be the identical to formatting
of regular papers.
2. A special session will consist of 4 (or a multiple of four, e.g.4, 8
or16) papers. The technical committe reserves the right to reject the proposed
special session, if the number of papers are less than three. If the session
is rejected due to lack of numbers, the papers will be considered for inclusion
in the standard program.
3. A notification of acceptance for special sessions will be sent to proposers
by 28 February 2003. The technical committe reserves the right to
reject some papers or entire special sessions if their quality is below
an acceptable standard.
4. If a session is accepted, the proposer is responsible for reviewing the
contributed papers and for submitting all final camera-ready papers in the
session by 30 May 2003. The proposers for special sessions are encouraged
to use the services of the program commitee for the review process for quality
assurance.
Student Paper Program:
Fusion 2003 will feature a Student Paper Program to encourage the involvement
of young engineers and scientists in the research and development of information
fusion. Details of the student program will be available on the conference
web site.
Updated: 2 June 2003
Authorised by: Subhash Challa
Maintained by: tpp
