Amsat-UK to host IARU Satellite Forum 2008

AMSAT-UK is hosting the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Satellite Forum 2008 that will be held as part of the International Space Colloquium at the University of Surrey.

Murray Niman G6JYB

The IARU Satellite Adviser Hans van de Groenendaal ZS6AKV will chair the
forum that is sure to prove popular with those attending the Colloquium.

The forum will be attended by the RSGB Microwave Manager Murray Niman G6JYB who will be available for questions on the papers relating to Amateur Satellite operation being presented by the RSGB to the IARU Region 1 conference at Cavtat in November.
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/june2008/iaru_satellite_papers.htm

The IARU Satellite Forum will be held on Saturday afternoon 26th July in the University of Surrey Management Building lecture theatre. A site map showing location of the Management Building and the adjacent main car park and conference visitors parking can be seen at
http://www.uk.amsat.org/images/stories/uosmap6.jpg

IARU Satellite Forum Agenda

• Report form the IARU satellite Adviser
  Hans van de Groenendaal ZS6AKV

• Discussion on the frequency wish list for Amateur Satellite Frequency Allocations as discussed at the 2007 Forum held in the USA
1. IARU AC Feedback
2. Possible revisions
3. Next steps

• ESA Education VEGA Maiden Mission Frequency Coordination
  Graham Shirville G3VZV

• Control of Satellites in space

• Discussion on Paper to the IARU Region 1 Conference : IARU Member Societies are requested to Support Satellite Frequency Coordination
  
• Any other matters

The 23rd AMSAT-UK Colloquium will be held at the University of Surrey, Guildford from Friday 25th until Sunday 27th July.

The Colloquium is open to all. New for 2008, it has been arranged with the University for "walkin" day delegates for £10 per day. For this, you do not get any meals, only attendance at lectures/beginners sessions. It does not entitle you to any other of the functions. There is no need to book, just turn up on the day. It would help if you could let us know in advance if you intend using this facility, please email g3wgm@amsat.org

For further details see
http://www.uk.amsat.org/Colloquium/

AMSAT-UK Tel: +44 (0)1258 453959
Email: g3wgm@amsat.org

Travel information: http://www.uk.amsat.org/content/view/23/52/