6th ARF & Heli Japan 2017

Starts:  Nov 7, 2017 08:00 (JST)
Ends:  Nov 9, 2017 22:00 (JST)
 The HeliJapan conference started in 1998 in Gifu, and was held every four years in Japanese cities such Utsunomiya, Nagoya, and Omiya. In 2012, the conference merged with the Asia/Australian Rotorcraft Forum (ARF) and started rotating between Asia and Australia. This year’s 5th ARF will be held in Singapore from November 17-18, 2016, and Kanazawa will host the conference in 2017.

Call for Papers
The Japan Helicopter Society and the AHS International Japan Chapter are sponsoring the 6th annual Asian-Australian Rotorcraft Forum (ARF) and Heli Japan 2017 in Kanazawa city, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, November 7-9, 2017.
This meeting offers attendees an opportunity to present and discuss the latest advances and topics in the following areas:
Advanced Rotorcraft Technology: Design; Aerodynamics; Acoustics; Dynamics; Flight Controls; Autonomous System; Unmanned VTOL Aircraft & Rotorcraft; Test & Evaluation; Structures & Materials; HUMS; and Wind Energy.
Safety Operations: Emergency Medical Service (EMS); Disaster Relief and Rescue Operations; Special Equipment for Life Saving Helicopters; Heli/Verti Port Design Requirements; Public Acceptance; International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) Activities.
Download the Call for Papers for the full details.
Abstract should be written within 200 words on the abstract submission page directly. They should document key results and conclusions; include background data, summarized figures and illustrations to be used, with enough details to ensure an adequate evaluation of the scope, quality, significance, and immediate benefit of the paper. Papers should not include sensitive or classified data, and must be submitted to ARF/Heli Japan website.
Organizers
  • General Chair: Dr. Takashi Aoyama, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency,  aoyama@chofu.jaxa.jp
  • Chair of Executive Committee: Mr. Noboru Kobiki, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, kobiki@chofu.jaxa.jp
  • Technical Chair: Dr. Yasutada Tanabe, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, tan@chofu.jaxa.jp
Key Dates & Deadlines
  • Abstract Deadline Submission: May 22, 2017
  • Notification to Authors: June 5, 2017
  • Preliminary Program & Registration Opening: July 10, 2017 
  • Final Paper Deadline Submission: Sept. 8, 2017 

Registration is now open, and MUST BE DONE on the Heli Japan website. NO check or cash accepted on-site. 
Register before October 9th 
to get the early bird discount! 

Make sure you meet your visa requirements before you travel.

Register now!

Location

KKR Hotel Kanazawa
2-32 Otemachi
Kanazawa, Ishikawa