About
The Workshop
Do you know what satellites are and how they work? How do they take those images, and what are they used for?
This workshop will introduce STEM youth to Earth observation and remote sensing and give them insight into how we use imagery sent to Earth daily by satellites in space.
Scientists, government, corporate companies, and mines all have a mission in common, loving Earth from space.
Satellites orbit around Earth to help us monitor change and plan for disasters. We use satellite images for future planning, such as weather forecasts, erosion, flood damage, farming, maps, etc. In this workshop, STEM youth will get to see satellite images through FarEarth Live Observer, visit a real-life antenna, and have the opportunity for a Q&A session with subject matter experts working in the industry.
Let’s learn!
Objectives Of The Workshop
The goal is to introduce students to Earth observation & remote sensing, offering insight into various techniques and tools used in Earth observation.
Workshop Learning Outcomes
- Motivate and inspire students to enhance their literacy & competence in sciences, technology, engineering & math (STEM disciplines)
- Inspire students to consider pursuing a career in the STEM field, particularly in the space domain.
- Promote awareness of the importance of space research, exploration, and applications in the objectives of modern society and the economy.
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- Information session and sharing knowledge about Earth observation and remote sensing using software and a live satellite observer.
- Explaining the career opportunities after STEM studies.
- Showing the STEM students a real-life antenna
Who Should Attend
- Teachers
- Students
- Career guidance counsellor
- Space enthusiasts
Schedule
08:45
9:00
09:15
09:30
- Orbit of satellites.
- Ground stations.
- How does Landsat “see”.
10:00
10:30
- What is a ground station?
- How does the satellite communicate with the ground station?
- Types of antennas
10:50
- Show antenna building phases
- Q&A session
11:30
- Corrections that we need to make to make a satellite image usable
- Explain all the influences on the satellite and the image
- Show how satellite images can be used to prevent tailings dam disasters
- How do we launch a satellite?
- How do I become a satellite engineer?
Location
VENUE
Pinkmatter Solutions
Portion 293,369-JR Boschkop Rd,
Pretoria, 0040,
South Africa