Call for papers for the SA Amsat Satellite
Conference 2006
The Southern Africa Amateur Radio Satellite Association (SA AMSAT)
will be holding its annual satellite conference on 25 March 2006
at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
The key note speaker will be Prof Justin Jonas who will deliver
a presentation on the SKA (Square kilometre Array) project. Prof
Takawira, head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
will open the conference.
SA AMSAT is calling for proposals for papers on subjects covering
the various aspects of satellite and weak signal communication including
equipment and antenna design and construction.
Prospective authors should send a brief synopsis of their proposed
paper to saamsat@intekom.co.za
for consideration by the conference committee. The deadline is 30
January 2006. Proposals and submission may also be mailed to SA
AMSAT, PO Box 90438, Garsfontein 0042.
Authors will be advised by 6 February 2006 of acceptance of their
papers. Final papers in Microsoft word format are required by 10
March 2006.
The morning sessions will be focussing on technologies while the
afternoon sessions will include practical aspects of satellite communication
for both experienced satellite enthusiast as well as newcomers.
Attendance to the conference is open to all satellite enthusiasts.
Details of registration and fees will be announced during January
2006.
JoAnne, WB9JEJ
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