National Suborbital Education and Research National Suborbital Education and Research Center (NSERC)Center (NSERC)

Web site: WWW.NSERC.UND.EDUWeb site: WWW.NSERC.UND.EDUNorthern Great Plains Center for People and Northern Great Plains Center for People and

the Environmentthe EnvironmentUniversity of North DakotaUniversity of North DakotaGrand Forks, North DakotaGrand Forks, North Dakota

NSERC DC-8 Program Information NSERC DC-8 Program Information for thefor the

NAMMA Mission IntegrationNAMMA Mission Integration

Grand Forks InformationGrand Forks Information Grand Forks is a city of 50,000-60,000Grand Forks is a city of 50,000-60,000 Location of the University of North Dakota’s main campusLocation of the University of North Dakota’s main campus Direct airline service to Grand Forks International via Direct airline service to Grand Forks International via

Minneapolis is provided by Northwest AirlinesMinneapolis is provided by Northwest Airlines Fargo is ~ 60 minutes south of Grand Forks and is serviced Fargo is ~ 60 minutes south of Grand Forks and is serviced

by both Northwest and Unitedby both Northwest and United Rental cars from major companies are available at GFK Rental cars from major companies are available at GFK

and FARand FAR There are many hotels in Grand Forks see There are many hotels in Grand Forks see

http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main/lodging/?post_back=1http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main/lodging/?post_back=1 There are many restaurants with a variety of different types There are many restaurants with a variety of different types

foods available in Grand Forksfoods available in Grand Forks There is a possibility of using Grand Forks Air Force Base There is a possibility of using Grand Forks Air Force Base

housing for US citizens on a “as available” basishousing for US citizens on a “as available” basis GFAFB has fast food and other restaurants on baseGFAFB has fast food and other restaurants on base

Grand Forks InformationGrand Forks Information

Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce http://www.gfchamber.com/http://www.gfchamber.com/

City of Grand Forks City of Grand Forks http://www.grandforksgov.com/http://www.grandforksgov.com/

Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau Bureau http://www.grandforkscvb.org/mainhttp://www.grandforkscvb.org/main

University of North Dakota University of North Dakota http://www.und.edu/http://www.und.edu/ Grand Forks Herald (local newspaper) Grand Forks Herald (local newspaper)

http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/

Location of GFAFB relative to Grand ForksLocation of GFAFB relative to Grand Forks

GFAFB GFK

12 miles West on Rt 2

Rt 2

Main Gate

South Gatex

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GFAFB MapGFAFB Map

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Security and BadgingSecurity and Badging A request for completion of security forms was sent to all instrument A request for completion of security forms was sent to all instrument

teams in early Mayteams in early May The security checks will be performed by the NDCBI and Air ForceThe security checks will be performed by the NDCBI and Air Force Upon arrival, badges can be obtained at the South Gate during normal Upon arrival, badges can be obtained at the South Gate during normal

business hours (not on weekends)business hours (not on weekends) A vehicle pass will also be issued with proof of ownership and A vehicle pass will also be issued with proof of ownership and

insurance or rental car contractinsurance or rental car contract Foreign Nationals will need to be escorted to and from the hangar in an Foreign Nationals will need to be escorted to and from the hangar in an

NSERC vehicle from the South GateNSERC vehicle from the South Gate A shuttle van will run from the parking area to the hangar during A shuttle van will run from the parking area to the hangar during

normal business hoursnormal business hours GFAFB is an active military base GFAFB is an active military base Restrictions include:Restrictions include:

– No direct access to hangar due to it’s flight line locationNo direct access to hangar due to it’s flight line location– No wandering out of the hangar at any timeNo wandering out of the hangar at any time– No picture taking anywhere except inside the hangarNo picture taking anywhere except inside the hangar

Grand Forks Air Force Base FacilitiesGrand Forks Air Force Base Facilities

Hangar601

Investigator Parking

Gate

Active Flight Line Area

Hangar 601 at GFAFBHangar 601 at GFAFB ~50,000 square foot hangar built in 1959~50,000 square foot hangar built in 1959 Entire DC-8 aircraft fits inside the hangarEntire DC-8 aircraft fits inside the hangar Active foam fire suppression systemActive foam fire suppression system 3 large access doors for receiving shipments3 large access doors for receiving shipments Office area for NAMMA investigatorsOffice area for NAMMA investigators Lab tables and chairs on hangar floorLab tables and chairs on hangar floor Limited number of phones for investigatorsLimited number of phones for investigators Wireless networks for Internet accessWireless networks for Internet access Copying and printing available in NSERC officesCopying and printing available in NSERC offices FAX machine available in investigator office areaFAX machine available in investigator office area Hazardous material and compressed gas storageHazardous material and compressed gas storage

NAMMA Shipping InformationNAMMA Shipping Information

Notification of all commercial truck shipments needs to be sent in advance to:Notification of all commercial truck shipments needs to be sent in advance to:

Steve Davis (Steve Davis (s.davis@nserc.und.edus.davis@nserc.und.edu) and Rick Shetter () and Rick Shetter (r.shetter@nserc.und.edur.shetter@nserc.und.edu ) ) Included in the notification: Included in the notification:

1. Carrier1. Carrier2. Approximate arrival date2. Approximate arrival date3. Size and weight of shipping containers3. Size and weight of shipping containers4. Quantities and MSDS forms for all hazardous materials4. Quantities and MSDS forms for all hazardous materials5. Tracking number.5. Tracking number.

The drivers of all trucks coming to GFAFB need the following information:The drivers of all trucks coming to GFAFB need the following information:1. Call the numbers below (in the order listed until you talk with someone)1 day in advance to notify 1. Call the numbers below (in the order listed until you talk with someone)1 day in advance to notify NSERC you will be arriving.NSERC you will be arriving.2. When the Driver is ~ 20 minutes from GFAFB call the numbers below again to announce arrival.2. When the Driver is ~ 20 minutes from GFAFB call the numbers below again to announce arrival.3. Proceed to the south gate of GFAFB ~ 13 miles from Grand Forks on Highway 2.3. Proceed to the south gate of GFAFB ~ 13 miles from Grand Forks on Highway 2.4. NSERC personnel will meet the truck at the gate, vouch the driver on to the base, escort the truck 4. NSERC personnel will meet the truck at the gate, vouch the driver on to the base, escort the truck to the flightline and on to the hangar for unloading. A forklift capable of unloading larger boxes is to the flightline and on to the hangar for unloading. A forklift capable of unloading larger boxes is available in the hangar.available in the hangar.Hours 8;00 AM-4:00 PMHours 8;00 AM-4:00 PM

Contact numbers:Contact numbers:Steve Riddle    701-594-9155    701-330-5753  cellSteve Riddle    701-594-9155    701-330-5753  cellSteve Davis     701-594-3355  Steve Davis     701-594-3355  701-330-2127  cell 701-330-2127  cellDon Bailes       701-594-3355  701-330-5305  cell Don Bailes       701-594-3355  701-330-5305  cell

All FedEx shipments should be sent to the following address:All FedEx shipments should be sent to the following address:UND NSERC ProgramUND NSERC ProgramHangar 601Hangar 601Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND 58205Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND 58205Attn: Steve Davis 701-594-3355 701-330-2127         Attn: Steve Davis 701-594-3355 701-330-2127         YOUR NAME, YOUR INSTRUMENTYOUR NAME, YOUR INSTRUMENT

Tentative NAMMA Mission ScheduleTentative NAMMA Mission Schedule 7/5 7/5 Investigator instrument shipments begin arrivingInvestigator instrument shipments begin arriving 7/6 7/6 Begin upload with probes, windows, exhaust and Begin upload with probes, windows, exhaust and

electrical lielectrical li 7/7 7/7 Begin instrument rack uploadBegin instrument rack upload 7/167/16 Electrical power checkElectrical power check 7/16-8/57/16-8/5 Lidar ground calibrationsLidar ground calibrations 7/17-7/197/17-7/19 DC-8 moves to rampDC-8 moves to ramp 7/20-7/22 7/20-7/22 GFAFB air show (limited DC-8 access)GFAFB air show (limited DC-8 access) 8/18/1 Final Installation Inspection ReviewFinal Installation Inspection Review 8/48/4 Safety of Flight ReleaseSafety of Flight Release 8/48/4 Operations Readiness ReviewOperations Readiness Review 8/68/6 Experimenter DC-8 systems safety briefExperimenter DC-8 systems safety brief 8/7 8/7 Engineering check flightEngineering check flight 8/78/7 First Experimenter Check FlightFirst Experimenter Check Flight 8/88/8 Mission Readiness ReviewMission Readiness Review 8/98/9 Second Experimenter Check FlightSecond Experimenter Check Flight 8/12-148/12-14 Pack aircraftPack aircraft 8/158/15 Transit to Cape VerdeTransit to Cape Verde 8/16-9/148/16-9/14 Science flights from Cape VerdeScience flights from Cape Verde 9/159/15 Transit to GFAFB for de-integrationTransit to GFAFB for de-integration

Contact InformationContact Information Rick ShetterRick Shetter DirectorDirector

National Suborbital Education and Research CenterNational Suborbital Education and Research CenterUniversity of North DakotaUniversity of North DakotaBox 9011Box 9011Grand Forks, ND 58202-9011Grand Forks, ND 58202-9011701-777-6040 (NSERC office)701-777-6040 (NSERC office)701-330-2126  (NSERC mobile)701-330-2126  (NSERC mobile)r.shetter@nserc.und.edur.shetter@nserc.und.edu

Steve DavisSteve Davis Aircraft ManagerAircraft ManagerNational Suborbital Education and Research CenterNational Suborbital Education and Research CenterUniversity of North DakotaUniversity of North DakotaBox 9011Box 9011Grand Forks, ND 58202-9011Grand Forks, ND 58202-9011701-594-3355 (NSERC office)701-594-3355 (NSERC office)701-330-2127  (NSERC mobile)701-330-2127  (NSERC mobile)s.davis@nserc.und.edus.davis@nserc.und.edu

Adam Webster Adam Webster Integration EngineerIntegration EngineerNational Suborbital Education and Research CenterNational Suborbital Education and Research CenterUniversity of North DakotaUniversity of North DakotaBox 9011Box 9011Grand Forks, ND 58202-9011Grand Forks, ND 58202-9011701-594-3969 (NSERC office)701-594-3969 (NSERC office)701-330-7090  (NSERC mobile)701-330-7090  (NSERC mobile)a.webster@nserc.und.edua.webster@nserc.und.edu