1. Videoconferencing system (a computer with a web cam at a minimum) with a high speed connection
2. 3 additional computers online
3. Internet connection (dial-up will work for the computers)
4. LCD Projector or a large screen for the VC
5. Printer (optional)
6. Digital camera (optional)
7. Extra Computers online for Research (optional)
8. Large Screen or Projector for the Data Window (optional)

• All three and possibly four or more computers are linked to the Internet. The Media Team, Reserach Team and Satellite Team are optional but will need computers if used.
• The Communications Team use the videoconferencing system as well as one computer that requires the Microsoft Internet Explorer (v5.0 or higher). The videoconferencing system can be a dedicated videoconference unit such as Polycom or Tandberg or a computer equipped with a webcam, a microphone, speakers, and videoconferencing software such as Click-to-meet, Microsoft Netmeeting or iVisit.
• The videoconferencing system also permits Mission Control to see the students during the mid-mission and end-of-mission briefings.
  The Volcano, Hurricane, and Evacuation Teams (Computers #2, #3, and #4) require up-to-date versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
• All required software is specified below.
• A projector or a large screen located in the front of the room permits the students to see the Mission Commander and watch several videos during the mission. It is also helpful for the students to see the "chat" window on a big screen.
• A digital camera for the Media team is great for recording the excitement of the mission. The media team can use another computer to prepare a newsletter/PowerPoint presentation or even a video clip, depending on resources available

Note: A computer lab may be too crowded. Typically labs are arranged in permanent rows or computers are arranged against the walls. This is not ideal for team communications or the required flow of foot traffic.

Communications Team (2 students at the front of the room)

• Videoconference System. (Either standalone unit or computer based)
• 1 computer online
• Large Screen or LCD projector

If you have a stand alone Videoconferencing system we can connect using I.P. or ISDN lines. If you have a computer-based Videoconference system, and the computer is a PC you have to install a software solution such as Click-to-Meet, Microsoft NetMeeting or iVist.

Hurricane, Volcano and the optional Satellite, Media and Research Team Locations

All the above teams have between 3 and 5 students. Some teams should be located between the Communications Team at the front and the Evacuation Team. The technology requirements for these teams are the following:

• 2-5 Computers (one per team)
• Optional Printer
• Internet link
• Internet browser software (IE5.0 or higher)
• Any publishing or audio/video software for the Media Team

The Evacuation Team should have, ideally, one or two computers for research and be situated in the centre or rear of the room (assuming the VC is at the front).

The computer with the Communication team will be used for the Data Window. In the Internet Explorer you will need to type the following URL: http://www.spacecentre.co.uk/e-mission/omdata and the fill the Team Name (your choice) and Password provided by the Commander at the beginning of your mission.

Test Connection

You will need to arrange a test connection approximately a week before the e-Mission day. Use the same system to test as you will be using on the day. Please visit Test Connections for more information.

Technical Questions

Please contact The Lead Flight Director via the About Us page.