When

Friday, August 11, 2017 from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM EDT
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Where

Aireon HQ 
1750 Tysons Blvd
Suite #1150
McLean, VA 22012
 

 
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Contact

Paul Planzer 
Air Traffic Control Association 
703-299-2430 
paul.planzer@atca.org 
 

YAP Summer Field Trip: Iridium's Satellite Network Operations Center 

Join ATCA and Aireon for this members-only, behind-the-scenes tour of Iridium's Satellite Network Operations Center (SNOC) and explore the future of ADS-B and air navigation. Lunch and roundtrip transport from Aireon to the SNOC are provided. 

Agenda

11:15 - 11:30 AM: Arrive at Aireon HQ Office at 11:30AM: 1750 Tysons Blvd, Suite #1150, McLean, VA  22012. (The office is less than a 5-minute walk from the Tysons Corner Metro on the Silver Line. Aireon will validate parking for anyone who wants to drive.)

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Lunch served/Networking

12:15 - 12:30 PM: Welcome

12:15 - 1:20 PM: Introductions and Remarks

  - Vinny Capezzuto, Aireon CTO and VP Engineering: Aireon and Space-Based              ADS-B

  - Fran Hill, Leidos Sr. Vice President: FAA use case on space-based ADS-B

  - Andy Hoag, Aireon’s Systems Engineering Manager: Overview of space-based          ADS-B Tech Spec and viewing of live space-based ADS-B Data

  - Closing Remarks/Housekeeping

1:30 PM: Depart Aireon HQ for SNOC (Iridium's Satellite Network Operations Center)

2 PM: Arrive at SNOC 

2 - 2:45 PM: SNOC Tour

2:45 PM: Depart SNOC for Aireon HQ

Hurry, space is extremely limited! YAPs will be prioritized. You must be an ATCA member to attend. Not a member? Email tim.wagner@atca.org and join today.

PLEASE NOTE: Foreign nationals must provide a date of birth and a copy of your passport for entry. Please send passport information to Jessie Hillenbrand at jessie.hillenbrand@aireon.com.