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“chibiS-M” exploiTaTion For educaTional prograMS
A. N. Zaytsev, S. I. Klimov, O. V. Batanov, A. M. Sadovsky
Space Research Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences (IKI RAN), Moscow, Russia
The report presents the survey of space physics educational programs concerning
the examination of radio-waves of natural and artificial origin in space. Educational
programs under discussion are based on the use of simple devices (receivers)
meant for the observation of electromagnetic waves generated in the upper atmosphere,
including the periods of lightning activity, magnetic storms and aurora
polaris.
USSR had a great experience of microsatellite launching and exploitation for
educational purposes. This experience was broadened in Russia by the launch of
micro-satellite “Colibri-2000”, and then — university anniversary satellites such as
MSU “Tatiana”, “Jubilee”, “Baumanets”, “Mojaets” etc.
When “Chibis” was being prepared for launching, it was planned to be used for
educational programs. The first step was the use of subordinate telemetry signals for
the micro-satellite state control through amateur messages from all over the world.
Radio-amateur frequencies are used as a radio telemetry standard for all educational
satellites, for this reason all the satellites has the international registration — “Radio”
satellites. An educational program includes information exchange between the
correspondents having sent their messages about “Chibis-M” signal reception. The
second step is the use of micro-satellite measuring equipment data, which is accessible
on ‘Chibis-M” web site. This program requires the involvement of specialists
conducting scientific experiments.
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