AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-054

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In this edition:

• G Gould Smith, WA4SXM Steps Down from AMSAT BoD, VP-User Services Positions
• Upcoming ARISS Contacts
• Upcoming Satellite DX
• 2014 Spring CubeSat Developers' Workshop Registration Now Open

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G Gould Smith, WA4SXM Steps Down from AMSAT BoD, VP-User Services Positions

G Gould Smith, WA4SXM of Knoxville, TN has resigned as an AMSAT Board of Directors member as well as his position as VP-User Services on the AMSAT Senior Leadership Team Gould notified AMSAT President Barry Baines, WD4ASW of his decision via an e-mail that states in part, “It is with deep regret that I must resign my AMSAT positions of BoD member and VP of User Services AMSAT has played a major part in my life over the last 25 years; the incredible people have made it such a great pleasure ”

Gould has persevered despite chronic health issues, but recent severe medical issues have precluded him from active participation in AMSAT for some time Gould noted, “I had hoped that I would be able to contribute this year, but that hasn't worked out The organization needs to have contributing people in these positions ”

In his reply to Gould’s notification, Barry responded in part, “I'm sorry to receive your resignation; you have done so much for AMSAT over the years ”

Under AMSAT By-Laws, the position of an AMSAT board member who resigns is filled by the First Alternate elected in the prior election JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JWM steps up as a board member as she was the “first runner up” in the 2013 election cycle She will remain on the Board through the 2014 election cycle later this summer, when this position will be open for election by the membership The VP-User Services position is currently open

Gould has been an AMSAT member since 1989 and a life member since 1998 An Advanced Class license holder, Gould became immediately involved with AMSAT once he joined, first as an Area Coordinator, then as a prolific writer of various “Guides” that have been donated by Gould to AMSAT for publication

Among the books written by Gould and updated each year include Decoding Telemetry started in 1990 which later became The AMSAT-NA “Digital Satellite Guide in 1994 and published until 2008; The RS Satellite Operating Guide” published from 1993-1997 became the Analog Satellites Operating Guide” in 1998 which in turn became the Getting Started in Amateur Satellites in 2003 Getting Started in Amateur Satellites has been updated each year, and AMSAT intends to release a revised edition at the 2014 Dayton Hamvention with materials contributed by various authors

Adding to his considerable body of work for AMSAT, Gould became a member of the AO-51 command team in 2006 after he wrote a book on the satellite in 2005 AO-51 Development, Operation and Specifications described the satellite’s construction, launch, experiments and hardware specifications

Gould’s writing has graced the pages of AMSAT JOURNAL over the years covering a variety of topics as well a numerous papers presented at AMSAT’s Annual Space Symposiums Gould saw needs within the organization and filled them, such as writing books that were useful to both newcomer and old hand alike

As Director-Field Operations starting in 2004, Gould led a vibrant and enthusiastic team of area coordinators who represent AMSAT at the local level, giving club presentations, serving as Elmers, and representing AMSAT at local hamfests From 2005-2012, Gould also served as the Team Leader for AMSAT’s participation at the Dayton Hamvention, including booth design and staffing, developing support materials, and serving as a forum speaker on various topics As VP-User Services starting in 2008, Gould’s responsibilities broadened to include the AMSAT Journal, “AMSAT News Service”, Electronic Services (including the AMSAT website and electronic mail), Contests and Awards, as well as Field Operations with team leaders assigned to each area reporting to Gould

Gould was first elected by the membership to the AMSAT Board of Directors in 2008 As a BoD member he was actively engaged in the strategic direction of the organization, developing recommendations on improving communication with the membership and educational outreach

Gould also stepped forward to serve as Project Manager of SuitSat-2 in 2008 after it became clear that the program, started in 2006, needed additional management direction When the Russians decided to discard the Orlan Spacesuit that was in storage on the ISS due to the need to “clean house” in 2009, the Suitsat-2 program morphed into ARISSat-1, a spacecraft to be deployed from the ISS Gould’s considerable dedication to the program was exemplified not only by his ability to redirect the engineering team towards the successful redesign of the spacecraft systems to be housed in its own structure, but his extensive personal involvement in spacecraft testing and integration in Orlando, FL in the summer of 2010 The end result was delivery of the spacecraft to NASA in October 2010 for transportation to Moscow and successful deployment of ARISSat-1 from the ISS on 13 AUG 11 Gould helped to turn around a struggling program and delivered a promised project to Russia for deployment

The AMSAT Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team thank Gould for his considerable accomplishments for AMSAT of the past 25 years and wish him well as he deals with his medical issues

[ANS thanks the AMSAT Board of Directors for the above information]

Upcoming ARISS Contacts

A direct contact with students at Exploration Place, Wichita, KS, USA via WØSOE is a go for: Fri 2014-02-28 16:24:04 UTC 47 deg

Exploration Place offers visitors of all ages interactive environments, hands-on experiences, Kansas’ largest domed theater – the Boeing Dome Theater and Planetarium – imaginative spaces, and outdoor recreation, all located on a 20-acre site along the scenic Arkansas River in downtown Wichita, Kansas Find more information at www exploration org, www facebook com/ExplorationPlace, and www Twitter com/DiscoverAtEP

Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discovery Magnet Elementary is located in Wichita, Kansas Mueller became an aerospace and engineering magnet in 2008 and received a federal grant in 2010 to support the magnet themes with new curriculum, professional development, supplies and technology for teaching aerospace and engineering with a STEM emphasis It is the only aerospace magnet in the state of Kansas and the first school in Kansas to identify itself as a STEM magnet school

The Wichita Amateur Radio Club, Inc , established in December, 1932, is organized as a 501c3 Non Profit corporation Its objectives and purposes are to encourage the public to recognize the value of the amateur radio service and enhance the voluntary noncommercial communication service by providing emergency and other useful communication; extend every amateur operator’s ability to contribute to the advancement of the radio art; improve the service by advancing skills in the communication and technical areas; expand the number of trained operators and technicians in the amateur radio corp, and enhance international goodwill through amateur radio

For this ARISS event these three entities are coming together to provide a unique opportunity for the students to speak to astronauts on board the ISS The contact would not be possible without technical assistance from the Wichita Amateur Radio Club, Inc Exploration Place has worked with Mueller Elementary for several years on projects and is excited to once again provide this opportunity with support from NASA

A direct contact with students at Musashino Elementary School of Hamura-shi, Hamura, Japan, via 8N1MA is a go for: Sat 2014-03-01 08:14:19 UTC 60 deg

[ANS thanks ARISS for the above information]

Upcoming Satellite DX

A team of operators from Mexico will activate XF1T on Isla Cocina, Jalisco, Mexico (IOTA NA-189, Grid DK79) on HF, 6 meters and satellites The operation is scheduled between March 14 - 17 The team includes XE2AU, XE2AI, XE2AMS, XE2AY, XE1REW, XE1AY, XE1FAS, XE1KKK, and XE2AA (information via Omar, XE1AO)

2014 Spring CubeSat Developers' Workshop Registration Now Open

11th Annual CubeSat Developers’ Workshop with the theme of "The Edge of Exploration" will be held April 23-25, 2014 in San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Distinguished members of the CubeSat Community will gather, in company with policy makers, government agency representatives, distinguished scientists, and leading Academicians from all over the world, on Wednesday 23 April 2014, in San Luis Obispo, CA for an educative and though-provoking forum In part with the gathering, attendees are encouraged to reach out to their fellow CubeSat researchers to build community collaboration

The Cal Poly CubeSat Group has invited authors to present papers in all areas pertaining to the topics of CubeSat development and mission research

Papers have been submitted for the following sessions: 1) Education and Design Philosophy 2) University Missions 3) Science Missions 4) Launch Capabilities, Testing, and Simulation 5) Enabling Technologies for Subsystems/Payloads/Deployables 6) Communication & Power

VENUE: California State Polytechnic University – San Luis Obispo Advanced Technology Laboratories Presentation Room 1 Grand Avenue, Building 7, San Luis Obispo, CA 93410, USA http://maps calpoly edu/

CONTACT: Cal Poly CubeSat Group 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93410, USA Telephone 1 805 756 5087 cubesat workshop@gmail com www CubeSat org

[ANS thanks Christopher Ray Halcon for the above information]

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In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi- tional benefits Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office

Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the stu- dent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership information

73, This week's ANS Editor, Lee McLamb, KU4OS ku4os at amsat dot org

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