2019 STCE annual meeting

Europe/Brussels
Meridian (Space Pole)

Meridian

Space Pole

Ringlaan 3, B-1180 Brussels
Description

 

PECASUS, of which STCE is part, is one of the three selected global centres that delivers a worldwide space weather service for civil aviation.

Sporadic and massive eruptions of very high-energy matter and radiation from the Sun can have a pronounced impact on communications, navigation and the health of passengers and crew. The exposure of the aviation community to space weather has increased since the opening of the northern polar routes at the end of the 20th century. Measures to meet safety regulations in aviation are enforced. PECASUS delivers concise, accurate and timely information for preserving maximum possible flight safety during extreme solar events.

PECASUS is a collaboration between Finland, Belgium, UK, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Austria, and Cyprus. STCE Belgium is the main data hub, provides solar data and generates 24/7 validated advisories bringing together the solar, GNSS and particle radiation expertise present at BIRA-IASB, RMI and ROB.

Some impressions:

 

Participants
  • Alexandros Koukras
  • Andrei Zhukov
  • Antonio Martinez
  • Bert Van Opstal
  • Bieke Decraemer
  • Bram Beeckman
  • Bruno Bertrand
  • Carine Bruyninx
  • Caroline Kussé
  • Christian Conscience
  • Christian Muller
  • Christophe Jean
  • Christophe Marqué
  • Cis Verbeeck
  • Corentin Liber
  • Damien Lebrun
  • Danislav Sapundjiev
  • David Bolsée
  • Deniz Poyraz
  • Elke D'Huys
  • Eric Pottiaux
  • Erwin De Donder
  • Fabien Darrouzet
  • Francois Humbled
  • Frédéric Clette
  • Herbert Gunell
  • Hugues Brenot
  • Jan Janssens
  • Jasmina Magdalenic
  • Jennifer O'Hara
  • Jesse Andries
  • Johan De Keyser
  • Judith de Patoul
  • Julien Amand
  • Jurgen Vanhamel
  • Karolien Lefever
  • KLAUS SIEVERS
  • Laurent Dolla
  • Luciano Rodriguez
  • Marie Dominique
  • Marilena Mierla
  • Mark Dierckxsens
  • Miriam Estefanía Cisneros González
  • Neophytos Messios
  • Nicolas Bergeot
  • Norma Crosby
  • Pascale Defraigne
  • Petra Vanlommel
  • Raf Windmolders
  • Roeland Van Malderen
  • Ronald Van der Linden
  • Simo Spassov
  • Simon Chabrillat
  • Sophie Chabanski
  • Stan Stankov
  • Stijn Calders
  • Stéphane Pepin
  • Sylvain Ranvier
  • Thanassis Katsiyannis
  • Tobias Verhulst
  • Yuriy Voitenko
    • 09:30 10:00
      Welcome Coffee 30m Meridian

      Meridian

      Space Pole

      Ringlaan 3, B-1180 Brussels
    • 10:00 10:05
      STCE@PECASUS - 3 excellences brought together 5m Meridian

      Meridian

      Space Pole

      Ringlaan 3, B-1180 Brussels
      Speaker: Ronald Van der Linden (STCE manager)
    • 10:05 10:20
      The PECASUS constellation 15m Meridian

      Meridian

      Space Pole

      Ringlaan 3, B-1180 Brussels
      Speakers: David Berghmans, Erwin De Donder, Jesse Andries
      Slides
    • 10:20 10:40
      PECASUS from the perspective of airmen 20m Meridian

      Meridian

      Space Pole

      Ringlaan 3, B-1180 Brussels
      Speaker: Klaus Sievers
      Slides
    • 10:40 12:00
      The PECASUS .Be path Meridian

      Meridian

      Space Pole

      Ringlaan 3, B-1180 Brussels

      We will visit BIRA-IASB, RMI, ROB - all 3 part of PECASUS.
      Feel and see the I/O operation room, particle radiation expert centre, the centre from which advisories for volcanic ashes are sent, the solar expert centre and hot stories of impact of radio-events on aviation.

      By Hugues Brenot - Jean-Marie Chevalier - Jesse Andries - Mark Dierckxsens - Antonio Martinez - Christophe Marqué - Emmanuel Strobbe - Nicolas Theys

      poster
    • 12:00 12:10
      Until everybody is back - coffee 10m Meridian

      Meridian

      Space Pole

      Ringlaan 3, B-1180 Brussels
    • 12:10 12:25
      STCE Research & services in support of PECASUS: GNSS 15m Meridian

      Meridian

      Space Pole

      Ringlaan 3, B-1180 Brussels
      Speaker: Nicolas Bergeot
      Slides
    • 12:25 12:40
      STCE Research & services in support of PECASUS: Dourbes neutron monitor network 15m Meridian

      Meridian

      Space Pole

      Ringlaan 3, B-1180 Brussels
      Speaker: Danislav Sapundjiev
      Slides
    • 12:40 13:00
      Debate: What does PECASUS mean for Belgium? 20m Meridian

      Meridian

      Space Pole

      Ringlaan 3, B-1180 Brussels
      We want learn what PECASUS means for the BIRA-IASB, ROB and RMI. The institutes will be represented by Martine De Maziere, Ronald Van der Linden and Steven Dewitte. The public is also welcome to give input and ask questions. It is an open discussion moderated by Johan De Keyser.
    • 13:00 14:00
      LUNCH 1h Canteen (RMI)

      Canteen

      RMI

      We will have a vegetarian sandwich lunch, tap water and more drinks. The STCE subscribes 'Action for climate'. It is a small and almost effort-less action. Many small actions can make a big difference.