Call for Papers | Terrain vehicles, a co-sponsored session of ISTVS and FISITA. This session is co-organized between the International Society for Terrain-Vehicle Systems (ISTVS) and FISITA and is inviting papers on all aspects of terrain vehicles, with particular emphasis on: terramechanics, design methodology for terrain vehicles, driveline control for terrain vehicles, AI for terrain vehicle driver assistance and autonomy. Deadline: July 28. FISITA World Congress.
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2021 Digital Event Series
The ISTVS welcomes you to a free digital event series — alternating informal student-led research seminars and terramechanics bites by established researchers.
The events are generally on Wednesdays at a time chosen to make it possible for all international colleagues to attend. Links to recordings of the events will be sent so register whether or not you’re sure you can attend.
Use the registration links to sign up. Our event platform is Hopin: you’ll be asked to create an account which you can use for all events in this digital series.
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Read MoreAn informal watch party for the landing of China’s Mars Zhurong rover
Join our rover design professionals ISTVS Vice President Lutz Richter and our Journal of Terramechanics Editor Ramon Gonzalez for a live conversation about the Zhurong rover mission to Mars and to watch for the first news of the Tianwen-1 landing. Free, registration required » https://hopin.com/events/istvs-tianwen1-watchparty
Read MoreConference submissions reopened April 1, 2021
The conference committee has reopened the conference for a second round of submissions. As before, all authors are encouraged to submit full papers. Abstracts for oral presentations may also be submitted. Plans for the final format of a fully online conference are nearly complete and will be announced in the coming weeks. Turning the current limits on travel into a positive, we look forward to a broad range of participation from our global authors and members.
Read MoreAn informal watch party for the landing of NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover
The International Society for Vehicle-Terrain Systems cordially invites you to attend an informal watch party for the landing of NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover this week: Where: ISTVS Discord Server » link to join » https://discord.gg/vbFVyPP8zH. Date: Thursday, Feb. 18. Time: Discord call channel open at 1:45 p.m. EST for 30 minutes of open chat. NASA official coverage begins at 2:15 p.m. EST EST
Read MoreEuroBrake Student Opportunities Programme 2021
Read MoreStudents are invited to apply for the EuroBrake Student Opportunities Programme (ESOP) 2021. ESOP is a unique opportunity where a select group of international students will be offered the chance to participate in a range of student sessions as part of this year's EuroBrake event. Students from any discipline can apply and both undergraduate and postgraduate students are encouraged to submit their application. https://www.eurobrake.net/2021/students
Invitation: Working with the US Army 101: Grant Opportunities with the US Army Research Office
The US Army DEVCOM-Atlantic Basic and Applied Research Team is hosting a series of three virtual events for universities, with speakers from the ARO divisions between 20-25 JAN, highlighting speakers from the US Army Research Office. Presentations will include how to partner with the US Army through our research funding opportunities and descriptions of the research focus areas of the Army Research Office. Each session will have different scientific topics. Review the flyer and join the session that is most relevant to your research.
Read MoreHappy New Year
From Dr Corina Sandu, ISTVS President // On behalf of the ISTVS, the Board of Directors, and myself, I want to thank all of you for your hard work for our society during the past year. The year 2020 has been a difficult year for everybody due to the Covid-19 virus and all the worries, restrictions, and changes that we saw this year in the workplace and around the world. I want to wish everyone health, first and foremost! May 2021 bring you and your families joy, happiness, prosperity, and good luck!
Read MoreNATC job post — Modeling and Simulation Engineer
The Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is currently seeking talented candidates for a Modeling and Simulation Engineer I role at our Silver Springs, NV location. At NATC, our modeling and simulation engineers work directly with a team intent on designing, manufacturing, and testing innovative automotive mobility solutions.
Read MoreIn remembrance of Prof. Helmut Schwanghart
It is with our deepest regret that we announce the passing away of Prof. Helmut Schwanghart on Thursday, July 2nd, 2020, at the age of 83.
Read MoreISTVS 2020 June update
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of free international travel this fall, the Conference Organizing Committee and the ISTVS Executive Committee have decided to move the conference to early fall of 2021.
Read MoreThe ISTVS Resource Initiative
While most of us are working from home we spend a lot of time searching the internet for useful information. Have you found any new useful websites in the last few weeks related to terramechanics?
Read MoreA special thank you to our corporate and organization members
A special thank you to our corporate and organization members that have joined or renewed for 2020. You might want to be the next one.
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Member news: New book from Dr. Yukio Nakajima
We are pleased to announce the new book on Advanced Tire Mechanics by ISTVS member Dr. Yukio Nakajima, published by Springer in 2019.
Read MoreTwo Research Professor Positions at University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Engineering
In support of a pending award from the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center, the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Engineering has two open Research Professor positions.
Read MoreFive Postdoctoral Fellow Positions at University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Engineering
In support of a pending award from the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center, the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Engineering has five open Postdoctoral Fellow positions.
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