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Combined Sciences Center

Combined Sciences Center. CSU-Pueblo Observatory Site. Status Report. http://mynatt.no-ip.info/blogs Version 1.0 Slides by Dave Mynatt. What is the Combined Sciences Center?.

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Combined Sciences Center

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  1. Combined Sciences Center CSU-Pueblo Observatory Site Status Report http://mynatt.no-ip.info/blogsVersion 1.0 Slides by Dave Mynatt

  2. What is the Combined Sciences Center? The CSC is a Colorado Tax Exempt group located at the CSU-Pueblo Observatory site dedicated to obtaining, installing, and maintaining scientific equipment related to and complementary of space observation, cosmic events, terrestrial weather, seismic events, earth sciences and radio propagation. The project integrates math, science, research activity including reading and writing, technology, and social responsibility within global setting.

  3. Mission Expose participants to new technology and science. Build technical systems to motivate gifted junior high, high school, and college students in the building, maintaining and research systems at the center. Investigate and experiment with related systems to foster understanding and appreciation for science and technical systems philosophy. Act as an umbrella management and control organization to facilitate and coordinate research between the individual scientific elements.

  4. Theory of Operations and Major Components CSC

  5. Using these systems… CSC Terrestrial Weather station Ionospheric Disturbance Station Seismometer 2GHz local and NCDXF Beaconing systems Visual Space Observatory Distributed Computing Network (PVM) Space Satellite Ground Station Radio Telescope Software Design and analysis Radio JOVE project WEFax systems and imagery

  6. And these Facilities… ...four 40ft telescope masts to mount all HF radio and weather systems, plus an X-Rail to position and coordinate 4-dish system for the UHF Space Radio, a 10m dish to provide CubeSat ground station coverage, a specialized antenna for SID, and a ground seismometer station... CSC

  7. The Systems will use… …software to collect data from each system and store it on separate but locally maintained computers, and then using a heterogeneous computing platform to connect all computers a specialized algorithm and analysis matrix will compare and contrast reported data and establish Correlations and Relationships between the measurements to prove relationships exist. CSC

  8. Money and Materials… In addition to in-kind donations, volunteers, expert technical assistance from local enthusiasts, clubs and professionals, and financial donations from local businesses, we will apply to other granting institutions. CSC

  9. Students and participants will… • Build technical components; • Use a distributed computing platform to connect local and remote platforms; • Act as a satellite ground station; • Share data with other research and interested groups; • Participate in educational outreach programs; • Provide learning opportunities to motivated students that are not available in any other environment; • Reach out to similar groups; • Establish income systems to support ongoing operations. CSC

  10. Current Status • 30–day Exhibit at Main Library InfoZone • Briefing and lecture on SID and Pierre Auger Obs • Installed SID Receiver and Antenna • Proved PVM Access Methodology • Received PC equipment donations • Installed Ubuntu Linux and tested for SSH Access • Identified potential granting agencies • Web site Donations system working • Finalized 501c3 plans • Identified/Contacted potential supporting groups • Installed 2GHx antenna system • Verified on-site high speed internet access CSC

  11. Current Status… Receiver and Software Installed ! CSC Working and Active

  12. Current Status… Antenna System CSC Installed and Working

  13. Current Status…Initial Noisy Data CSC Typical but Not Actual

  14. Current Status… Uncalibrated Data CSC Typical but Not Actual

  15. Current Status… Calibrated Data CSC Typical but Not Actual

  16. Current Management Status Working to involve other local and national groups: Ham Radio, Astronomy, Math, Computer, Physics, Earth Science, Video, Building trades, Construction, Schools… CSC

  17. What Can You Do? • Get Interested in Science • Get Involved in Observatory • Donate Time or Funds • Support Club CSC Stay Active and Creative

  18. Next Steps… • Finalize SID Installation to Stanford.. (DM) • Remote Telescope Operations.. (DM/BB) • Install Weather System.. (MM) • Complete Beacon System.. (BJ) • Build Seismometer.. (TN) • Apply for ARRL E/T Grant.. (DM/BB/MM) • Sign CubeSat MOA.. (DM/BB/MM) • Host 2009 ARRL E/T Conference.. (DM/BB/?) • Obtain Support from Ham Clubs.. (DM/MM/BJ) CSC

  19. CSC Questions and Comments http://mynatt.no-ip.info/blogs

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