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Go with the Flow

To help you understand the design of the SMOC, let's first walk through the steps of the targeting process (at the end of each step, we've indicated where this take place. These areas are described in the SMOC Layout, later in this chapter).

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1. Prior to the mission - your students identify several broad areas of interest, such as the rain forests of South America, Africa and Asia, or coastal transition zones. They also identify a few specific targets, such as the Hawaiian islands, or the coast of Somalia. These pre-selections give guidance for the selection of the actual targets once the precise orbital tracks are confirmed. (Reference Area)

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2. Shuttle launch - Your students may want to watch the launch on NASA TV, and feel the excitement of the start of their mission. Based on the actual launch time, they adjust their anticipated KidSat work schedule. (NASA TV area)

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