Date:
Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 5-7pm
Location:
E2-320 Engineering Information and Technology Complex
University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus
Speakers:
Captain Justin Boileau and Mr. Greg Linton
Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Studies
Registration:
Register online before March 23, 2011 by clicking here.
Abstract:
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, we have been inspired by the heavens to explore and to dream. As our exploration and use of outerspace continues, however, what happens when different individuals or nations have different thoughts on how to use it? And how do we prevent and resolve conflicts, including damages and insurance claims, when they occur? Some sample questions:
- Could I buy a vacation home on the moon?
- What happens if my pico-satellite hits a Chinese satellite?
- Is space piracy a growth industry?
Captain Justin Boileau and Mr. Greg Linton will try to answer such difficult questions and provide an overview of Space Law in today’s society.
In the 1950′s, the pioneers of the space industry saw a need for Space Law to govern all national and international activities in outer space. As the first artificial satellites were designed and launched, scientists and engineers realized the potential for both significant benefits and dangers associated with outer space. Therefore, in 1959, the United Nations created the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) and assigned it the difficult task of discussing and negotiating international agreements relating to outer space activities. COPUOS drafted five international treaties that form the foundation for space law including activities in outer space and celestial bodies, safety of astronauts, and liability for damages caused by space objects.
Speaker Bios:
Captain Boileau joined the Canadian Forces in 1992 and received his Baccalaureate in Space Sciences with honors at the Royal Military College of Canada. After initial Aerospace Controller (AEC) training, Captain Boileau worked as an air weapons controller at CFB North Bay. In August 1998, Captain Boileau began graduate studies at the University of Ottawa and specialized in polymer physics. In Sept 2000, Captain Boileau completed 2 short tours at CFB Bagotville as a terminal controller and CFB North Bay as a weapons director. His return to the AEC world was short-lived upon assignment to the 10th Space Warning Squadron, Cavalier, North Dakota, as a missile warning crew commander. In that capacity, Captain Boileau detected and reported missile launches and tracked satellites in support of the Satellite Surveillance Network. In July 2004, Capt Boileau was reassigned to the 21 Operations Support Squadron in Colorado Springs where he oversaw government programs for three space surveillance optical sensors located in Hawaii, Socorro NM and Diego Garcia. In June 2005, Captain Boileau was assigned to the 392d Training Readiness Squadron at Schriever AFB, Colorado as an instructor for the Missile Correlation Centre, located at Cheyenne Mountain. In July 2007, Capt Boileau was selected to attend the Aerospace Systems Course (ASC serial 60). Following graduation, Capt Boileau remained at CFSAS as the director of space courses and instructor for the electronic warfare and ASC courses.
Mr. Greg Linton studied at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and graduated with an Electrical Technologist Diploma in 1999 and a Bachelor of Science in Physics the following year. Greg joined Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Studies in October of 2006 as a Space Instructor. Since then he has hosted students from across the Canadian Forces as part of the Space Section’s well known courses and instructed for the Aerospace Systems Course. His current topic areas include display technologies, statistics and space sciences.
In addition to training DND employees he participates in the Aviation and Aerospace In Manitoba Day, which introduces 650 grade six students to aerospace careers and opportunities. Greg also helps out with the Manitoba Space Adventures Camp, in which high school students learn about a number of advanced space topics. Activities at the camp include the use amateur weather research balloons that reach over 70,000 feet in altitude.
Greg started his masters studies with the University of Manitoba in the fall of 2010. His thesis topic studies the use of broadband satellites internet communications for the command and control of micro-satellites.
Cost:
Includes light refreshments.
- $2 for students
- $5 for IEEE Members
- $10 for Non-Members
Contact:
For questions please contact the IEEE GOLD Chair, Sam Kovnats at skovnats@hydro.mb.ca.
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