[BA-Rockets] AeroExpo

[Gregory Wong]

BayNAR and LUNAR:

I now have access to a digital video camera which means I can convert
VHS tapes into digital format, edit them, and either burn them onto
a DVD or record them onto a VHS tape... I think.  I'm still 
experimenting
with the equipment.  If you have any video you think would be suitable 
for
a montage for the booth, please get it to me ASAP.  I live in Sunnyvale.
I can't say it will be anything as polished as the Clay Bros. videos, 
but
I'm hoping to at least the get the point across.

--Greg

On Sunday, November 23, 2003, at 10:42 PM, Martin Krikorian wrote:

> I have been putting together some ideas for club participation in the 
> NASA AeroExpo, December 8, 9 and 10.  For those who have not heard of 
> this, it is an educational event for middle school kids that will be 
> held at NASA Ames.  Between 4 and 5 thousand students will attend, 
> getting a tour of the facility, seeing presentations on the history of 
> flight, and wandering through an exhibit area.  BayNar and Lunar have 
> been invited to share the booth space of the Wings of History Museum, 
> who will be there with exhibits on the history of aviation.
>
> Some links with more info:
>
> http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/projects/aero/centennial/expo4/index.html
>
> http://www.wingsofhistory.org/index.htm
>
>
> What we intend to do is this:  Have a portion of the Wings of History 
> area set up with a large table, where we can show off models, and have 
> some additional displays.  We would like to have a video monitor 
> running, showing tapes of launches, such a LDRS.  We will try to have 
> a demonstration of Roc-Sim, using laptop computers and a large 
> monitor.  We will have handouts that give info about BayNar, Lunar, 
> and about rocketry in general.
>
> It essential that we are properly staffed.  The expo runs 9am to 2pm 
> each of the three days.  We need to have three people there at all 
> times, to make sure that we can properly explain things and answer 
> questions when the place is busy, and make sure our property is 
> protected.   This is obviously not set up for convenience - it's 
> during the week, during school hours - so we need to get our staffing 
> well scheduled.  I have now got one person scheduled through each of 
> the three days, but we need more, to make this happen.  If you can be 
> at NASA Ames for this event, please contact me to let me know when you 
> can help out.
>
> We are working on getting the following materials:  A large folding 
> table,  (I have a small one for model displays, that will be farther 
> back and out of finger range),  Static display models of all types 
> (Terry Swift and others have volunteered some already), a tradeshow 
> style backdrop that we can use to hang things on, poles for hoisting 
> the LUNAR banner, a video monitor and VCR, a 19" computer monitor, a 
> flip chart easel.
>
> We have some display racking being built for showing off models, but 
> if anyone has something already to use, it would be very helpful.  I 
> will try to borrow some of this stuff from my company, and will ask 
> NASA what they might be able to supply as well.  If anyone has things 
> that can help fill this list, please let me know!
>
> My thanks in advance to those working on this already!  This is a 
> great opportunity for the local clubs to get some exposure at NASA 
> Ames, and to help get kids involved in rocketry.
>
> Marty Krikorian
> BayNar
>
> 408-730-8423
>
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