AES Issues Jayne Cerone

AES Publications

Transactions on AES becoming electronic-only In 2011, T-AES is available to members only electronically (fulfilled via Xplore). Nonmembers can still obtain the title in print, electronic, or print-and-electronic (combo) formats. In 2012, T-AES can become online-only, and all the nonmembers subscribing to T-AES will be switched to electronic access via Xplore. About 75 CD-ROMs would be required for fulfillment of the print ASPP package – preferable quarterly to avoid negative feedback from librarians who would not like waiting until a year-end issue for content. It is not recommended to offer a CD-ROM option for sale. It will not be promoted to nonmembers.

Transactions on AES page charges The following motion was communicated: AESS charge $250 per page mandatory for “Letters”, and $200 per page for papers over 11+ and 7+ for Correspondence. Question: Does this mean that EVERY page of a letters article needs to be paid for by the author? Considering letters are cutting-edge concepts, staff recommends rethinking this. Cutting-edge content is very attractive even at condensed level like done for letters. Charging for every page will limit the number of these articles submitted. Question: When should this be implemented?

AES Magazine Frequency A motion was communicated to reduce the Systems Magazine from monthly to bi-monthly, effective 1-1-11. It is too late to make this change for 2011, as this decision can only be made by June of the prior publication year. There was a sales commitment made to subscribers and members that AES Magazine for the 2011 subscription year would have 12 issues. This commitment cannot be broken without refunding subscribers and ASPP/IEL subscribers who complain. This would affect IEEE’s reputation, as we already receive negative comments on our late issues and poor periodical launches. Suggestion: Make this change for the 2012 publication year.

AES LOGO

New AESS logo approved Recommend registration of the logo to” Ensure that no other organization has a materially similar logo Ensure that no other organization uses the AESS logo. Recommend two logos – one with and one without AESS In process of initiating registration procees. Can take 12-18 months – can use logo in the meantime. to nonmembers.

AES CERTIFICATION and/OR Standards Development

Possible Certification Standards Development Received letter from Aerospace Sustainment Directorate Professional certification in area of Automatic Test Systems Standards for Satellite Systems, subsystems and assemblies.

AES GOVERNANCE ISSUES

AESS Governance Issues Constitution and Bylaws need to be revised and approved according to governance documents. AdHoc Committee to be established N&A processes need to be carefully followed