tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57596805111351435592024-03-21T09:05:40.648-07:00SACastSetting up a EUMETCast Receiving Station at the University of Limpopo (South Africa)Geert Borstlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02934315885920265393noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759680511135143559.post-86458687181237894692017-01-30T15:00:00.004-08:002017-01-30T15:00:44.148-08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The MoU was signed by all 3 parties on 13 January 2017.<br />
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In order to kick-start the installation process, a
suitable outdoor location for the antenna was identified. This site needs to be close to the computer room. EUMETCAst receiving antenna's have had a lot of signal loss issues in areas where the antenna
is installed on the roof resulting from strong winds and exposure
to radio interference. As such, the MESA staff recommends that the antenna be installed on the ground. The following picture illustrates the position of the antenna.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">The procurement of the antenna and computers is executed by the MESA SADC-THEMA team at BDMS in Botswana. </span></div>
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Geert Borstlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02934315885920265393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759680511135143559.post-54816505706962896192016-10-18T13:55:00.000-07:002016-10-18T13:55:07.391-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The SACast project was approved by the HE-Space Childrens Foundation (HESCF). The project can start.<br />
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A MoU between the HESCF, the MESA-SADC-THEMA and the UL (University of Limpopo) was drafted and disseminated to the partners for review.<br />
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The MESA-SADC-THEMA started with the procurement of the equipment.</div>
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