Program
for the
29^th Annual Convention & Technical Symposium
of the
International Loran Association (ILA)

November 12-15, 2000

Washington, DC

Radionavigation and Precise Time:

Regional Policies and Practices

Holiday Inn on the Hill
Washington, DC USA

WELCOME TO THE 29^TH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE INTERNATIONAL LORAN ASSOCIATION

The organizers cordially welcome all ILA members, government and agency representatives, user groups, manufacturers of satellite/Loran navigation and timing equipment, and all interested observers.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the 29^th ILA Annual Meeting is to address the influence of regional policies on the use of state-owned satellite systems. The technical sessions will be concerned with the integration of regional terrestrial services and satellite services in user equipment. The Washington, DC venue was chosen to provide an opportunity for US Congressional staff and government agency personnel to obtain an up-to-date review of policies and practices in other regions of the world.

MEETING INFORMATION

Registration and Fees. If you haven't yet paid your fees for attendance at the meeting, please check in at the registration desk in the pre-function area as soon as possible.

ILA Membership:

Find out more about the ILA organization and join as a member. Membership information or renewal of your existing membership is available during the convention, at the Registration desk. Check out the ILA website (www.loran.org) for updated Loran news.

Meeting Proceedings for ILA 29 will be available on CD only. Cost for the Proceedings are included with the full registration fee or can be purchased separately. More information is available at the Registration desk or by contacting the ILA Operations Center.

ILA 29 Sponsors. The ILA gratefully acknowledges several sponsors who contributed time and money towards the functions for this annual meeting. Please see the List of Sponsors elsewhere in this program. The officers and directors extend special thanks to all Sponsors!

Exhibitors. The exhibit area is secured for safety during non-conference hours. Please see the list of Exhibitors elsewhere in this program.

Convention Hotel. The Holiday Inn on The Hill (www.holiday-inn.com/hotels/wasch) was chosen for its close proximity to the United States Capitol, several government agency offices, national monuments and many areas of interest. We hope you enjoy your stay and are able to take advantage of the location to see the sights.

Convention Committee - ILA 29:

Convention Chair: Dr. Linn Roth
Policy co-Chairs: Terje Jørgensen
Langhorne Bond 919-542-6614 fax 919-542-4261
Technical Co-Chairs: Christian Forst
John Beukers
Sponsor/Exhibitor Chair: Dr. Bob Lilley
Awards: Bill Roland
Hospitality: Erik Johannessen
Convention Coordinator: Kathy Rounds
Registration/ILA Operations: Ellen Lilley

"Loran - A View from the Hill"

Monday, November 13, 2000 --13:30 - 14:30

Join moderator, Larry Barnett, AB Management Associates, Inc., for an informative discussion on how Loran is viewed by five different Congressional perspectives.

Panel members include:

* Richard Efford, Staff Assistant for the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Transportation and Related Agencies

* Ed Feddeman, Professional Staff Member, House Committee on Science

* Eileen Hattan-Lynch, Legislative Assistant to Senator Herb Kohl

* Steve Kozak, Office of Senator John Kerry

* Sloan Rappoport, Counsel for Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee, Subcommittee on Oceans and Fisheries

Evenings

The Hospitality Suite, located in the Council room,
is open to all convention Attendees
each evening.

Tuesday Evening, November 14^th
Formal Banquet & Awards Ceremony

Cash Bar 6:30pm
Dinner/Awards 7:30pm
Featured speaker: David Evans
Managing Editor, Air Safety Week