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29-30 April 2020—London, UK
www.asranet.co.uk
1st International Conference on
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Remote Con-
trol Vehicles and Remotely
Operated Vehicles for Onshore,
Offshore and Subsea Asset and
System Integrity
( DRONES & ROVS 2020 )
Call for Papers
Send Abstracts to drones@asranet.co.uk by 17th March 2020
DRONES & ROVS 2020
About the Conference
The conference will bring together researchers and practitioners to discuss and address the current and
emerging issues and challenges, as well as share successes and state-of-the-art and practice, in using un-
manned aerial vehicles (UAVs), remote control vehicles (RCVs) and remotely operated underwater vehicles
(ROVs) for asset and system integrity inspection and management onshore, offshore and subsea. It will feature
keynote and invited papers providing broader overviews of the main contemporary themes as well as more
focused presentations addressing specific issues of practical relevance. Ample opportunities for informal dis-
cussions, sharing of insights across different fields and applications and networking will be available.
The challenges associated with inspecting and maintaining the integrity of onshore, marine, offshore and sub-
sea infrastructures and systems evolve quickly calling for development of new, and enhancement of existing,
technologies. Onshore, we are witnessing the rapid expansion of using unmanned aerial vehicles for asset
management of bridges, dams, pipelines, roads, railways and many other infrastructures. Subsea, wells are
being drilled at greater depths, pressures and temperatures, requiring enhanced assessment of the integrity
of structures and systems in such extreme conditions. There is a push to expand operations into new locations
such as the Arctic, where environmental and operational conditions are considerably harsher. Many assets in
the North Sea are rapidly reaching or have already exceeded their original design life and safe but affordable
life extension and decommissioning are becoming major objectives. The recent rapid developments in renewa-
ble energy technologies have introduced new challenges of maintaining at minimum cost the reliability and
integrity of structures and equipment in remote locations and subjected to extreme loads and environmental
conditions. There are also exciting new opportunities, but also significant challenges and uncertainties, in ap-
plying vision-based structural health and condition monitoring to safety and structural integrity. These and
many additional traditional and emerging themes will be covered during the conference through survey, fo-
cused and/or case study presentations from the world-leading practitioners and researchers.
Conference Themes
• UAVs for onshore infrastructure • RCVs and UAVs for post-natural • Route planning and motion and
inspection (bridges, buildings, disaster assessment of infra- operation control for infrastruc-
dams, pipelines, roads, railways, structure and rescue operations ture inspection
power lines, etc.) • Integration of UAVs, • Safety of UAVs, RCVs and ROVs
• UAVs for offshore infrastructure RCVs and ROVs into asset integ- operations
inspection (wind turbines, oil rity management programmes
• Emerging and future trends
and gas rigs, etc.) • Vision-based inspection and
• Case studies
• ROVs for subsea infrastructure image processing
inspection (oil and gas, renewa- • Processing of inspection data
bles) and decision making
• UAVs and ROVs for offshore and • Sensor platforms for UAVs,
subsea decommissioning RCVs and ROVs
The themes given here are not exclusive
Key Dates
Abstract Dead-
17th March 2020 Abstract Acceptance 28th March 2020
line
Full Payment 29th February 2020 Full Paper Submission: 29th March 2020
Abstract to be a maximum of 300 words. Abstract/Paper format is available here
All the papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings with an ISBN number and deposited in the
British Library
Organising Committee Registration Fees
Professor Purnendu Das Full Registration: £425
ASRANet Ltd, UK
Dr Piotr Omenzetter Student Registration: £275
Aberdeen University, UK
DRONES & ROVS 2020 Technical Advisory Panel Prof. Costas Armenakis, York Univeristy, Canada Prof. Nico Avdelidis, InnotecUK, UK Prof. Genda Chen, Director, INSPIRE University Transportation Centre, Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA Dr Alex Gardi, RMIT University, Australia Prof. Masoud Gheisari, University of Florida, USA Dr. David Green, Aberdeen University, UK Dr Görres Grenzdörffer, University of Rostock, Germany Mr Dan Hook, Armada, UK Prof. Krill Horoshenkov, University of Sheffield, UK Dr Michael Jump, Liverpool University, UK Prof. Hung La, University of Nevada, USA Prof. Eleni Mangina, University College Dublin, Ireland Dr Jannie Sønderkær Nielsen, Aalborg University, Denmark Prof. Vikram Pakrashi, University College Dublin, Ireland Dr. George P. Petropoulos, Technical University of Crete, Greece Prof. Sebastian Thöns, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark Dr Jan Winkler, Professional Head of Geomatics, Atkins, UK Keynote Speakers Prof. Genda Chen, Director, INSPIRE University Transportation Centre, Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA Prof. Ikuo Yamamoto, Nagasaki University, Japan Prof. Jian Zhang, Southeast University, China Invited Speakers Mr Peter Nutty, Maersk, UK Prof. Nico Avdelidis, InnotecUK, UK Mr Evan O’Keeffe, University College Dublin, Dr Frederic Bezombes, Liverpool John Moore Ireland University, UK Prof. Vikram Pakrashi, University College Prof. Matthew P. Cartmell, Strathclyde University, UK Dublin, Ireland Dr. Ricardo Díaz-Delgado, Estación Biológica de Dr Israel Quintanilla, Polytechnic University of Doñana, Spain Valencia, Spain Prof. Lizbeth Goodman, University College Dublin, Mr Andy Smerdon, Aquatec Group, UK Ireland Prof. Sebastian Thöns, Danish Technical Dr. David R. Green, Aberdeen University, UK University, Denmark Dr Görres Grenzdörffer, University of Rostock, Dr Jan Winkler, Professional Head of Germany Geomatics, Atkins, UK Mr Dan Hook, Armada, UK Dr Serge Which, Liverpool John Moore Mr Kieran Hope, Air Control Entech, UK University, UK Prof. Krill Horoshenkov, University of Sheffield, UK Prof John Woods, University of Essex, UK Dr Michael Jump, The University of Liverpool, UK Dr Steffan Klindso, Oceaneering, Norway Dr Mirko Kovac, Imperial London College, UK Prof Hung La, University of Nevada, USA Dr. Owen McAree, Aerofrim Ltd, UK Prof. Kamesh Namaduri, University of North Texas, USA
DRONES & ROVS 2020
KEYNOTE & INVITED SPEAKERS PAPER TITLES
KEYNOTE
Genda Chen, “Robotic platform for autonomous bridge inspection and maintenance “
Ikuo Yamamoto, “Machine learning, defect detection, digital twin and asset management using drones“
Jian Zhang, “Robust and efficient vision-guided unmanned aerial systems for automated inspection of bridges”
INVITED
Frederic Bezombes, “Sensors systems deployment using unmanned systems“
Lizbeth Goodman, “Moving for Me to Reach My Full Potential: the affordances of Drones as Assistive
Technology for People with Disabilities“
Kamesh Namuduri, “Safe and Trusted Unmanned Air Transportation”
Vikram Pakrashi, “Underwater image processing for infrastructure monitoring”
Andy Smerdon, “ROV and AUV applications of acoustic and optical communications in subsea asset integrity
management “
Sebastian Thöns, “Structural Health Information Management with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles”
Serge Wich, “Drones, conservation and machine learning”
Jan Winkler, “Machine learning, defect detection, digital twin and asset management using drones“
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ABOUT KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Prof. Genda Chen, Director, INSPIRE University Transportation Centre, Missouri Univer-
sity of Science and Technology, USA
Dr. Chen received his Ph.D. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1992 and joined Missouri
University of Science and Technology in 1996 after over three years of bridge design, inspection, and construction
practices with Steinman Consulting Engineers in New York City. He was granted two patents and authored over 350
publications in structural health monitoring, smart structures, interface mechanics and deterioration, bridge
engineering, and multi-hazard effects. He received the 1998 National Science Foundation CAREER Award, the
2004 Academy of Civil Engineers Faculty Achievement Award, and the 2009, 2011, and 2013 Missouri S&T
Faculty Research Awards. He is Chair of the 9th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of
Intelligent Infrastructure in 2019, Editor of Intelligent Sensors, Associate Editor of the Journal of Civil Structural
Health Monitoring, Editorial Member of Advances in Structural Engineering, and Vice President of the U.S. Panel
on Structural Control and Monitoring. He was elected to ASCE Fellow in 2007 and Structural Engineering Institute
(SEI) Fellow in 2013. In 2016, he was nominated and inducted into the Academy of Civil Engineers at Missouri
S&T and became an honorary member of Chi Epsilon.
Prof. Ikuo Yamamoto, Nagasaki University, Japan
Ikuo Yamamoto is a Professor of Nagasaki University, Japan (Graduate School of Enginerring, Medical Science and
Organization for Marine Science & Technology) and has developed many world-class practical examples of robotics
and mechatronics during his 30 years of experience as an engineer and a professor. His experience includes working
with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., JAMSTEC, and as Professor at the Kyushu, Kitakyushu, and Nagasaki Uni-
versities. He was leader of AUV “Urashima”, which established the world record for autonomous cruising; devel-
oped “Kaiko &Seabot”, which was crowned champion remotely operated vehicle at 10000m depth cruising at the
World Convention 2012, 2014 and 2016. His robotic fish ‘swam’ in the International Space Station in 2009. He was
the first to successfully fly multi-rotor robots with a real-time monitoring and environmental sensor systems in Japan
in 2008. He received international awards for developing medical robotics in 2014 and 2015. He was nominated a
Global Scot by the Scottish Government in 2017. Most of the robotics and mechatronics developed continue to be
used safely in real-world environments.
Prof. Jian Zhang, Southeast University, China
Dr. Jian Zhang is a professor and Vice Dean of School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, China. He re-
ceived his PhD from Kyoto University, Japan, and worked at University of California at San Diego and Drexel Uni-
versity, USA. His interests include intelligent inspection, non-contact sensing, and structural health monitoring, he
has published 5 books and over 50 first/ corresponding-author journal papers. His research results have been applied
on over 20 long-span bridges including the Sutong Yangzi-River bridge and the Jinsha bridge. He is the editor board
member of the journal of Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering and the Journal of Structural Control
and Monitoring. He Co-chaired the EVACES-8 conference and is serving as the ISHMII council member. He was
awarded the first prize of Science and Technology Award of Jiangsu Province (twice), the first prize of Science and
technology of China Highway Society, and the second prize of National Award for Technological Invention.
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About Croydon
Croydon has excellent road, rail and air connections providing first class transport links to London, the UK
and overseas. Bus services are extensive. Croydon also has a Tramlink, a 28 kilometre environmentally
friendly light rail service which links with New Addington, Beckenham, Elmers End and Wimbledon. Croy-
don has over 2,600 acres of parkland and open spaces. The rich inheritance comprises over 120 parks and
nature reserves offering the widest possible range of sports and leisure. The surrounding fields and woods
of the North Downs provide a natural framework around the borough. Croydon is home to Crystal Palace
football club, who play at Selhurst Park. The council provides a very wide range of sports and recreational
activities including four swimming pools. The Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is one of the country's
premier athletics stadia. Croydon has two full championship golf courses, seven 8 hole courses, pitch and
putt courses and driving ranges. Sailing and canoeing are available at South Norwood Lake. Croydon en-
joys 20km of the London Loop and 34km of bridleway for horse riding and cycling.
Getting Here
Airport Connections
Croydon is well connected globally by all the London Airport through Emirates, KLM, Air France, Easyjet,
Ryanair and many more. The airports are linked to Croydon by the Overground, Tram and the London Bus
Network . There are direct service connections to London Gatwick and London Luton airports. Journey
times from East Croydon to London Gatwick airport range from 15 to 36 minutes, with an average of 13
services per hour during the day. The journey time from East Croydon to London Luton airport is approxi-
mately 66 minutes, with an average of 4 services per hour during the day. There are no direct train services
to London Heathrow airport, however Bus No X26 connects Heathrow airport to Croydon.
Train Connections
Fast trains run into the centre of London terminating at Victoria, London Bridge or City Thameslink stations
in about 15-20 minutes. The train service for London Luton airport also stops at London St Pancras
(average journey time approximately 40 minutes), providing interconnections for Eurostar services.
Tram Connections
Trams at the moment have destinations at Beckenham, Wimbledon, Elmers End and New Addington with
all lines traveling through Croydon on the Croydon Loop. It can also be used to reach the Underground in
Wimbledon.
Accommodation
Below are a list of hotels close to the conference venue
Jury's Inn From £48
Croydon Park Hotel From £60
The Lansdowne Hotel From £60
Travelodge Croydon Central From £43
Hampton by Hilton Croydon From £60
Premier Inn From £60
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CONFERENCE VENUE
JURY’S INN HOTEL
WELLESLEY ROAD,
CROYDON,
LONDON, CR0 9XY
Guests visiting London for business or pleasure, the Jury’s Inn Croydon Hotel is perfect for those not wishing to be
in the hustle and bustle of busy London, but still close by. The hotel property offers cheap hotel rooms at a central
location with the Whitgift Shopping Centre over the road and east Croydon station a short 3-4 minute walk away.
For those wanting to go into central London for a leisure day, or for business, east Croydon station is a short 17 mi-
nute train ride to London Victoria or London Bridge. However, there is plenty to discover in Croydon with various
heritage sites to explore. The Queen’s gardens are an easy 6 minute walk and Shirley park gold course is a 7 minute
drive away.
CONFERENCE WINE AND CHEESE NETWORKING SESSION
29 APRIL 2020, 17:00—18:30
JURY’S INN HOTEL
WELLESLEY ROAD,
CROYDON,
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Sponsorship & Exhibition Space
Sponsorship
Cost £1500 + VAT
Package Includes:
• 2 Free Delegate Registration
• Company Logo in the Conference Programme
• Company Logo in the Book of Abstracts
• Company advert in the Book of Abstract (A4 Size)
• Advert in the Conference Proceedings
Exhibition
Cost £1200 + VAT
Package Includes:
• 1 Free Delegate Registration
• 1 Display table (1800 x 1200 mm) in Breakout Area
• Display material: Published material, Structural component
• Display Banners
Sponsorship Package + Exhibition Package
Cost £2100 + VAT
• 2 Free Delegate Registrations
• 1 Display Table (1800 x 1200 mm) in Breakout Area
• Display Material: Published Material, Structural Component
• Display Banners
• Company Logo in the Conference Programme
• Company Logo & Advert in the Book of Abstracts (A4 Size)
• Advert in the Conference Proceedings
Contact E: info@asranet.co.uk T: +44 (0)141 275 4801
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