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ARISS meeting ESTEC 2014
ARISS Europe - Regional Scheduling Procedures
Francesco De Paolis – IKØWGF
ARISS meeting ESTEC 2014
ARISS Europe - Regional Scheduling Procedures
Summary
How are schools informed of the ARISS program ?
How to apply for an ARISS Contact ?
How are Schools accepted ?
How are Applications handled ?
Evolution of European Applications
How long is the waiting time for European schools ?
Proposal for shared ARISS contacts
How to set up shared ARISS contacts ?
How to conduct successful shared contacts ?
How do schools prepare for a successful contact ?
Discussion
ARISS International Delegates Meeting, April 3 - 5, 2014 – ESA ESTEC
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ARISS Europe - Regional Scheduling Procedures
How are schools informed of the ARISS program ?
Schools and Educational Organizations are informed about the existence of the
ARISS program by:
ARISS websites
Space Agencies
Media
Mentors
Local Amateur Radio Clubs
Teachers who spread the word
etc...
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How to apply for an ARISS Contact ?
• United States of America
Schools and Educational Organizations within the United States and its
territories wishing to host an ARISS contact submit an application to NASA
Teaching From Space (TFS) office.
• Other Countries
Schools and Educational Organizations outside the United States can
request an ARISS contact by submitting an Application to the regional
School Contacts Manager:
Russia: Valeriy Agabekov, N2WW/ UA6HZ
Canada (Americas, except USA): Stefan Wagener, VE4NSA/VE4SW
Japan (Asia, Pacific, Australia): Keigo Komuro, JA1KAB
Europe, Africa, Middle-East: Francesco De Paolis, IK0WGF
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How are Schools accepted ?
The School Selection Manager verifies :
that the application form is duly completed
that the parental authorizations and the document concerning use of
personal information are provided
that the proposal meets the educational expectations
that the application (section “B”) meets the ARISS GS requirements /
recommendations (for direct contacts only)
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How are Applications handled ?
After an initial review, the manager puts the new application on the regional
waiting list: https://creator.zoho.com/school.selection.manager/ariss-europe-applications/#
with mention “under assessment” if not all selection criteria are met:
the manager asks the applicant for missing elements
the manager assists the applicant during the selection process
as “ACCEPTED” if all criteria are satisfied
The manager informs the applicant about the EU# number and status
The manager forwards the application and all documents to the ARISS
Selection Committees and to Charlie Sufana AJ9N (ARISS Ops pages)
School contacts are scheduled following the date of the Application
Some schools/organizations are prioritized :
events requested by Space Agencies
events in the mother tongue of the astronaut
Summer Camps, etc.
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How long is the waiting time for European schools ?
• The number of contacts per ARISS Region is limited to 20 - 25 per US fiscal year
• The waiting time for European schools increases steadily :
2012: (38 new applications) i.e. two years waiting time !
2013: (41 new applications) i.e. more than two years waiting time !!
2014 : …maybe three years waiting time !
No doubt, another approach is needed !
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What is the goal ?
To reduce the waiting time to no more than one year
How can we achieve this goal ?
By proposing two schools to share the ARISS radio contact
This approach has been used successfully several times
Additional benefits :
cooperation between schools
cooperation between local amateur radio clubs
How can we improve the quality of the educational projects ?
With the support of the European Space Agency
Higher criteria for educational proposals ?
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Proposal for shared ARISS contacts
When the European waiting list exceeds 25 Applications, schools
accepting to share the ARISS radio contact take priority
Schools are invited to choose a partner school on the waiting list :
in principle, the language is English
another language is acceptable if an astronaut is available
Some astronauts accept Saturday contacts:
minimum impact on the planning
some astronauts accept to continue the contact during the following
pass, when the orbit permits
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How to set up shared ARISS contacts ?
Telebridge shared:
both schools are linked to the ARISS telebridge station
Direct / Telebridge shared:
one school operates the radio contact and is linked to the partner
school per telephone line
Direct shared:
each school operates its radio station
alternatingly or
successively during 5 minutes each
schools are linked per telephone line
the total contact time for both schools is limited to 10 minutes
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How to set up shared ARISS contacts ?
Direct / Telebridge shared:
School 1
Audio Amp.
School 2
Mixer
Phone Patch
Phone Line
Phone Patch
Mixer
Audio Amp.
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How to set up shared ARISS contacts ?
Direct shared:
School 1
Audio Amp.
School 2
Mixer
Phone Patch
Phone Line
Phone Patch
Mixer
Audio Amp.
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How to conduct successful shared contacts ?
Local radio amateur teams need to collaborate closely:
test runs, rehearsals...
phone patch and teleconference facilities
Schools shall share information:
questions for the astronaut
educational projects
well conducted sharing generates educational benefits
Mentors supervise and coordinate efforts
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How do schools prepare for a successful contact ?
A mentor is assigned to the school as soon as it is accepted
ESA Educational Service provides classroom resources that can be used in
the frame of ARISS contacts
The school will be asked to provide information on their project
The mentor will check progress of the educational project
school presentation for the space contact
questions for the astronaut
The mentor will also keep in touch with the amateur radio team(s)
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Discussion
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