第2回アクアバイオメカニズム国際シンポジウムのご案内（2回目） 以前に標記の会議についてご案内申し上げましたが、論文提出締切り日 が近くなりましたので、ここにもう一度ご案内申し上げます。 当会議は、アクアバイオメカニズムを中心に生物の飛翔を含めたバイオメカ ニズムに関するもので，アクアバイオメカニズム研究会と米国のノースイー スタン大学海洋科学センターと共催で行います。日時は2003年9月14日（日） 〜17日（水）で、場所は東海大学パシフィックセンター（Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A.）で行います。詳しくは次のホームページをご欄ください。 http://www.aquabiomechanisms.org/ 念のため、下記に Call for Papers を添付しました。 多くの論文投稿をお待ち申し上げます。なお，同様のメールを重複して受け 取れらた場合にはご容赦下さい． アクアバイオメカニズム研究会代表 加藤　直三 ================================================================== 2nd Call for Papers Second International Symposium on Aqua Bio-Mechanisms 　　　　　　 (ISABMEC 2003) ================================================================== September 14 -17 , 2003 Tokai University Pacific Center Honolulu, Hawaii, USA URL: http://www.aquabiomechanisms.org/ The Study Group of Aqua Bio-Mechanisms (ABMEC) and Northeastern University, Marine Science Center (NUMSC) are organizing the second international symposium on Aqua Bio-Mechanisms(ISABMEC 2003). The symposium will be held September 14-17, 2003 at Tokai University Pacific Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Background In 1997, the study group of Aqua Bio-Mechanisms (ABMEC) was organized in　Japan. Goals of this group are: first, to understand the mechanisms that　enable aquatic animals to move effectively and efficiently through their　environment, and second to analyze the characteristics of their various　forms of behavior. Then, based on the previous understanding, to develop　environment-friendly machines that emulate the natural movements and　responses of biological creatures in the underwater environment, thereby　emulating true aqua bio-mechanisms.　 In an effort to encourage broad participation in　this evolving science and technology, ABMEC has held the First International Symposium on Aqua Bio-Mechanisms at Honolulu in 2000. This symposium attracted 69 participants from Japan, U.S.A. and other 5 countries, and had 8 keynote speeches, 28 oral presentations and 20 poster presentations. The symposium was successful to provide a unique opportunity　for the international community not only to mutual understanding among participants, but also to interdisciplinary discussions between biologists and engineers. ABMEC is planning the Second International Symposium on Aqua Bio-Mechanisms (ISABMEC 2003) in cooperation with Northeastern University, Marine Science Center (NUMSC). NUMSC has organized an International Seminar on Neurotechnology for Biomimetic Robots　in 2000 　that have provided a forum for　the exchange of information among biologists and engineers involved in the development of autonomous vehicle systems. Both ABMEC and NUMSC recognize that bio-engineering may　well have significant impact on the future development ofautonomous swimming and flying systems. The proposed symposium will provide a unique opportunity　for the international community not only to better assess this impact, but　also perhaps to help influence it. Aims and Scope ISABMEC 2003 seeks to provide a common forum for　interdisciplinary discussions between biologists and engineers of the　natural autonomous systems and locomotion mechanisms, particularly swimming　and flying, in animals ranging from flagellated microorganisms to marine　mammals. Topics (1) Locomotive mechanisms of animals in flying (2) Locomotive mechanisms of animals in swimming (3) Locomotive mechanisms of flagella (4) Hydrodynamics of swimming and flying of animals (5) Applications to engineering problems such as robotics (6) Acoustic and other localization mechanisms Keynote Speakers : Prof. Michael Dickinson, California Institute of Technology Prof. Charles Brokaw, California Institute of Technology Prof. Steven Vogel, Duke University Dr. Hao Liu, The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research Prof. Michael S. Triantafyllou, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Prof. Wei Shyy, University of Florida Invited Speakers: Prof. Joseph Ayers, Northeastern University Prof. Shigeru Naito, Osaka University Prof. Ryohei Kanzaki, University of Tsukuba Prof. Yasuhiko Naito, National Institute of Polar Research Information for Authors Prospective authors should submit a single page (300 to 500 words) abstract in the technical topic areas. The official language of ISABMEC 2003 will be English. The abstract must show the paper title, author’s name, organizational affiliation, address and e-mail address. In the abstract, authors should describe the technical issues to be discussed and/or methods used for analyzing those issues. We strongly encourage　 sending the abstract via e-mail, with no attachments, to the address shown below. If e-mail is not accessible, send via fax or mail your abstract to the address below. Send Abstracts to : Dr. Hitoshi Suda Tokai University Department of Biological Science and Technology 317 Nishino, Numazu, Shizuoka 410-0321,JAPAN Email: suda@fb.u-tokai.ac.jp Fax: +81-559-68-1156 Important Deadlines Abstarct Deadline : January 15, 2003 Notification of Acceptance: March 15, 2003 Completed papers : July 1, 2003 Registration Fees 　　 $350 (On/Before July 1, 2003) $450　 (After July 1, 2003)　　　　　　 Registration fees cover 1 copy of the Symposium Proceedings, 2 lunches, welcome party, dinner, banquet and coffee. Students: $100 (On/Before July 1, 2003) $150 (After July 1, 2003) Registration fees for students only cover 1 copy of the Symposium Proceedings and coffee. The fees for lunches, welcome party, dinner and banquet must be paid extra. Further details can be found on the symposium WEB site soon. Accommodation We will prepare dormitory rooms and upgraded rooms of Tokai University Pacific Center and rooms of Ala Moana Hotel. Further details can be found on the symposium WEB site soon. Sponsor U.S. office of Naval Research Cooperative Partners The Society of Naval Architects of Japan, The Kansai Society of Naval Architects, Japan, The Japan Society of Mechanical　Engineers, 　 The Zoological Society of Japan, The Biophysical Society of　Japan, The Robotics Society of Japan, The Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, The Japanese Society of Scientific Fisheries, The Marine Acoustics Society of Japan. Organizing Committee: Naomi Kato, Chairman, Tokai University, Japan Joseph Ayers, Co-Chairman, Northeastern University, USA Shinji Kamimura, Co-Chairman, the University of Tokyo, Japan Hao Liu, Co-Chairman, The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, Japan Hitoshi Suda, Secretariat, Tokai University, Japan