Resources
Presentations, activities, lesson plans, and other resources developed by the LSTN community will be continually added to this page. If you have an idea for a new activity, please fill out this simple, one-page form.
Handbook
Format: Book
Description: The LSTN Handbook is an evolving reference guide to help libraries in building, operating, and troubleshooting their SatNOGS-powered satellite ground station. With participation from Libre Space, MIT, and our public library partners, we will be developing the Handbook throughout the pilot and the latest version of the Handbook will be uploaded here as new chapters are added.
Format: Book
Description: The LSTN Handbook is an evolving reference guide to help libraries in building, operating, and troubleshooting their SatNOGS-powered satellite ground station. With participation from Libre Space, MIT, and our public library partners, we will be developing the Handbook throughout the pilot and the latest version of the Handbook will be uploaded here as new chapters are added.
Introduction to LSTN
Format: Presentation
Duration: 15 minutes
Description: A short slideshow for a general audience introducing satellites, ground stations, and the LSTN project.
Format: Presentation
Duration: 15 minutes
Description: A short slideshow for a general audience introducing satellites, ground stations, and the LSTN project.
Introduction to Satellite Communication, Part 1
Format: Video and Online Activity
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: A five minute video that introduces satellite communication followed by a group activity to decode a message from a satellite sent in Morse code.
Format: Video and Online Activity
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: A five minute video that introduces satellite communication followed by a group activity to decode a message from a satellite sent in Morse code.