Advance ProgramInformation for AuthorsConference TutorialsExhibitor InformationConference Organizing CommitteeRelated LinksRADARCON 2001


RADARCON 2001 will be located at
The Westin Atlanta North At Perimeter
7 Concourse Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30328

HOTEL RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED
BY MARCH 30, 2001.

Ask for "Radar Conference IEEE 2001"  Room Reservation

After this date, reservations will be made on a space and rate available basis. Room Rate* (Single or Double): $132 (+ tax).  Reservations may be made by phone by calling the hotel directly or the central reservations number.

Westin Hotel: (770) 395-3900
Central Reservations: 1-800-WESTIN1

*A limited number of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis at U.S. Federal per diem rates for Atlanta, GA. Parties reserving rooms at government rates will be required to provide proof of eligibility at check-in.

 Sorry, your browser doesn't support Java(tm).
Airfare

Discounted airfares are available for travel to and from the 2001 IEEE Radar Conference through IEEE Travel Services. Air carriers with discounts available include Continental Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, and Delta Air Lines. For details call IEEE Travel Services at 1-800-879-4333 within the US and Canada. Outside the US and Canada, call (732) 562-5387 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.  IEEE members can also user the IEEE Travel Service for additional online booking  at: http://www.ieeetravelonline.org/.

Discounted airfares are available on Delta Air Lines only, through the Georgia Tech Continuing Education Department. For information and reservations call Delta Air Lines directly at 1-800-241-6760 and refer to file 133382A (for domestic US flights only).

Car Rental
Special rates for rental cars have been negotiated with National Car Rental. For reservations, please call National Car Rental at (800)-227-7368 or your travel agent, and refer to Contract ID 6800563.

Discounts for other car rental companies are also available through IEEE Travel Services. For details call IEEE Travel Services at 1-800-879-4333 within the US and Canada. Outside the US and Canada, call (732) 562-5387 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.ieeetravelonline.org/.

Mass Transit
The metropolitan Atlanta subway system is called Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, or MARTA. There is a MARTA station within Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport, and also within walking distance of the conference hotel. The fare is $1.75 per trip each way. To reach the hotel via MARTA from the airport, proceed to the Airport MARTA Station (S7) and board the Northbound/North Springs train. Exit the train at the Dunwoody Station (N9). See detail map for walking directions to the hotel. More information on MARTA can be found online at: http://www.itsmarta.com/ During the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, there is regular shuttle service between the Dunwoody MARTA station and the Westin hotel via the Concourse Properties or Hinesand Trammel Crow shuttles. See details online at: http://www.perimetergo.org/shuttles.htm#dayshuttles Also, it is possible to call the Westin hotel at (770) 395-3900 from the MARTA station and request the hotel van for pick-up.


Taxi
Taxi fares for Atlanta are fixed at $1.50 + $0.20 per 1/6 mile. Additional passengers add $1 each to the fare. It is approxi-mately 25 miles from Hartsfield International Airport to the Westin Atlanta North Hotel, so the taxi fare should be approxi-mately $32. Tipping is customary.

Driving
Directions for Driving: From the Airport, proceed north on I-85. Continue north on Interstate Highway 85 (I-85) for approximately 15 miles and exit onto GA 400 Tollway. A 50 cent toll will be required at the toll plaza. Proceed north on GA 400 to Glenridge Connector exit. Turn right at the light at the end of the connector onto Glenridge Drive. Turn left at light onto Peachtree-Dunwoody Road. Turn left at 6 th traffic light into Concourse Office Complex. The hotel is located at 7 Concourse Parkway.

Airport Shuttle Bus
A shuttle bus service is available between the Airport and the Westin hotel for a fee. The service is operated by Atlanta Airport Shuttle, (404) 524-3400. The cost is $15 one way/$24 round trip. Shuttle service from the Ground Transportation Area at the airport runs hourly on the half hour, from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. daily.


Atlanta Area and Special Events Information