Lewis and Clark Meet Internet2

Dr. Bob DixonChief Research Engineer

OARNet and Ohio State University

Internet2 Fall Member Meeting October 14, 2003 Indianapolis, Indiana

Session Schedule:

Bob Dixon, Ohio State Univ and OARNet, Introduction and Technology Overview 10 minutes

James Werle, Internet2 K-20 Initiative, Role of the K-20 Initiative - 5 minutes

Kathleen McMonigal, Research Channel, Role of Research Channel - 5 minutes

Keith Mitchell, Apple Computer (remotely from Austin, TX), Role of Apple - 5 minutes

Lewis and Clark Then and Now, Linking the Trail to America’s Students

Tim Gore, Educational Director - 10 minutes

Jim Sturm, Technical Director (remotely from near Louisville, KY) - 5 minutes

Meriwether Lewis (aka Scott Mandrell, Historical Director), Corps of Discovery (remotely from the Ohio River) - 15 minutes

Questions - 5 minutes

Technology Support Contributors

American Distance Education ConsortiumAppleInternet2KarlNet MOREnetOARNetOhio State UniversityPolycomPower TechnologiesResearch ChannelTransportable InternetTachyonTeletronics

Computer Technologies in Use

Real-time computer control and monitoring Radio transmitter and receiver Batteries Wireless network Equipment temperatureVoice over IPH.323 Video ConfencingVideo streaming and archiving Global Positioning SatellitesSatellite position calculationsIP optimization over satellite link802.11b wireless with long-range antennasSwitched ethernet

Internet2

EarthSatellite

Tachyon Central Ground Station San Diego, CF

Internet2 Member Meeting Indianapolis, IN

Small Satellite Trailer

Lewis and Clark Keelboat on Ohio River

Lewis and ClarkShore Encampment near Louisville, KY

Total one-way path length 50,000 miles.

Transportable Satellite Internet System

Transportable Satellite Internet System