Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the University of Maryland

Space Propulsion and Power Contractor’s Meeting

25-29 September 2006

Address:

Sheraton Annapolis Hotel
173 Jennifer Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
Tel:(410) 266-3131

Meeting Location


The Sheraton Annapolis is located in near US Route 50. Home of the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Boat Shows, Annapolis is not only the capital city of Maryland; it’s also known as the “Sailing Capital of the World”. People travel from all over the world to visit the historic areas, go sailing, or play golf at one of five highly sought after courses, all within seven miles of the hotel. There are also two parks with bike trails, playgrounds, pavilions, and beaches with seven miles. Be sure to take some time to sample some treasures of the Chesapeake Bay in the area’s award-winning restaurants.

Audio Visual Support


Centurum, Inc. will ensure a computer that will have a CD ROM, zip disc (100-250MB), USB Port, with an LCD projector will be available.

Lodging: Sheraton Annapolis


A limited number of rooms have been blocked at the hotel; please make reservations on or before 31 August 2006. Request the rooms blocked for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) at (800) 325-3535. We have arranged a special rate of $159.00 plus tax; after 31 August the rate will increase to as much as $259.

Government Rooms

There are a small number of government rooms available for government employees or active duty military, only. Please, request the rooms blocked for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) call Tracy at: (410) 266-3131 ext.114.

Transportation Information


Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) is the closest of the Washington area airports that serves Annapolis.

Map to the conference
Approximate taxi fare from BWI: $45-50 one-way.Shuttle service: 1-800 BLUE VAN (800-258-3826) Approximate fare is $36.00, you can also locate information electronically at: www.supershuttle.com Shuttle Service Downtown

From Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)

Follow the signs to Interstate 97 South. Take Interstate 97 South for 14 miles to US Highway 50 East/Annapolis. Take Exit 23/450/Parole and bear right. Turn at the first right onto Jennifer Road, then the first right into Restaurant Park.

From Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

From Interstate 395 North take a slight left at the fork onto Interstate 295 South. Turn left at the fork onto South East freeway. Take Penn Avenue onto 295 Interstate North and US Highway 50 East/Annapolis for 23 miles. Exit 23/450/Parole and bear right. Turn at the first right onto Jennifer Road, then the first right into Restaurant Park.

From East

Travel on US Highway 50 West. Take the Crownsville Exit (Exit 23B). Continue straight through the light onto Jennifer Road. Take the first right turn into Restaurant Park. The hotel is located behind the restaurants.

From Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Take Virginia State Highway 267 East to Interstate 495 and travel towards Baltimore. The interstate will become 495/95 North, US Highway 50 East/Annapolis. Take Exit 23/450/Parole and bear right. Turn at the first right onto Jennifer Road, then the first right into Restaurant Park

The hotel offers a shuttle service to Downtown Annapolis; hours of operation are: 0900-2100. It departs the hotel on the hour. You can book same day reservations at the front desk.