1. Astrodynamics Specialist Conference Proposal Summer 2009 Pittsburgh, PA Al Cangahuala Jet Propulsion Laboratory

2. The Pittsburgh/Western PA region is well-suited for a future AAS/AIAA meeting… Location, location, location –Within 500 miles of more than half the U.S. population. –Less than 90 minutes’ flying time from 20 states and Ontario, Quebec. –Airport served by over 20 commercial carriers with 119 non-stop destinations Weather –August weather similar to former AAS Eastern/Central conference sites (see below). –Many indoor activity options to minimize inconvenience of rainy days. Cost –Very competitive average hotel rates (see below) *Ref: Omega World Travel (2006) Location (Conference Year) High Temp (F) Low Temp (F) Days > 90 deg F Days with T-storms Humidity (%) Average Hotel Rate* Mackinac (2007)74521562Unk. Providence (2004)80622460$208 Big Sky (2003)82488630Unk. Quebec City (2001)74561660$158 Pittsburgh81612654$158

3. Nearby program activity options are fairly unique and can enhance post-session discussions… Gateway Clipper (Dinner/Reception) Allegheny Observatory (Tour) CMU Robotics Institute (Tour) Inclined Railways (Dinner/Reception) “… we would all welcome the AAS conference visitors for a Robotics Institute [tour] in 2009. It's really a great match for us...and I suspect RI/all of us will be the beneficiaries of the visit. … So please note us in your proposal as appropriate. And most importantly, thanks for thinking of us/including us in your planning.” – CMU Computer Science Dept.

4. Other nearby attractions are literally within walking distance of hotels… Pirate Baseball at PNC Park Fort Pitt Museum Andy Warhol Museum Heinz Hall - Home of the Pittsburgh Symphony The Benedum Center - Home of the Pittsburgh Opera and Ballet Carnegie Science Center – Over 250 hands-on exhibits Station Square - Specialty Shops, restaurants

5. Other nearby attractions make for a nice evening or ‘extra day’ exploring… Kennywood Park Phipps Conservatory Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

6. Hotel Options Being Pursued at Present Pittsburgh Hilton Renaissance Pittsburgh Sheraton Station Square

7. Hotel Option Evaluation (Tentative Dates: 9-13 Aug.) HotelLodging RateMeeting Room Rental Comments Sheraton Station Square Sheratonpgh.com 80 rooms held at Government Per Diem. Remaining rooms held at $150. Complimentary provided that we hit 80% of the group block (120 rooms). Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access in accommodations. Pittsburgh Hilton HiltonPittsburgh.com All rooms held at Government Per Diem. ComplimentaryComplimentary high-speed wireless Internet access in accommodations. Must hit 85% achievement of group block. Renaissance Pittsburgh RenaissancePittsburgh. com 70 rooms held at Government Per Diem. 30 rooms held at $149. Complimentary with a food and beverage minimum of $3,000 per day Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access in accommodations and meeting rooms.