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Questions/Comments about OGN
I am interested in the Open Glider Network (OGN) work with a possible implementation around the Chicago area. See http://wiki.glidernet.org/ for details. You can see tracked objects at http://live.glidernet.org. As you can imagine not much going on right now on January 20th - except around Santiago Chile where 10 gliders are lining up with 3 tow planes (including two ASW-29's from Germany!).
A couple of comments and questions; - The US lags far behind in OGN implementation with only 6 sites (Albuquerque, Williams, Minden, Moriarty, Edgewood and Lake Placid). We are tied with Namibia (!) and are behind Canada (8 sites). For comparison Germany has 281 and UK has 166 sites. - Region 11 PASCO (Pacific Soaring Council) mentioned in March of 2019 that they were implementing OGN in the region (see their Yahoo Group thread below). Looks like Williams has been implemented. What other sites are in the works? - Has OGN been used at some contests/regattas/events? If so, which? - On http://wiki.glidernet.org/ there is this comment, "At the moment you already can see beacons from PilotAware, SPOT, Garmin InReach, Skymaster, FANET (paragliders) and Spidertracks circulating through our network." (plus FLARM of course). Does this mean that **ALL** the heavily used soaring SPOT and InReach trackers are showing up on all the OGN tracking sites? - What is the typical cost to implement an OGN site? - What is the typical range of an OGN site? Assumming flat terrain and an antenna on top of a typical hangar. - What is the primary motivation for OGN? Watching contests in "real" time? Safety? In cockpit use? Thanks, John OHM Ω ================================================== From: PASCO - Pacific Soaring Council, Inc Date: Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 8:58 AM Subject: Morgan, Region 11 OGN Fund Announcement OGN Fund Announcement To PASCO SSA Region 11, PASCO is pleased to announce the creation of a fund to support the installation of Open Glider Network (OGN) receiver stations throughout our soaring region (SSA Region 11). The approved budget for this enterprise is $2,000 over two years. The funds are expressly for the purpose of covering material expenses required to build the receiver stations for the creation of a Region 11 OGN network. The initial target coverage areas for the OGN network are the most commonly used soaring cross country routes. Creation of this OGN network will enhance the visibility and safety of soaring in Region 11. OGN receiver stations provide not only real time position reports and flight tracks of FLARM equipped gliders to computers and mobile devices with internet connections, but also provide real time data that could support search and retrieve/rescue operations. If you are not familiar with the OGN network log into glidertracker.org and you will see all aircraft that have registered and transmitting FLARM devices. You will note heavy application of this technology in Europe and PASCO is actively supporting its introduction in our region. Project Coordinator: PASCO member Philip Lee has volunteered to lead the project of planning, building and installation of OGN receivers at key locations throughout Region 11. Philip designed, constructed and installed the first OGN receiver station in our region at Williams, CA and will coordinate the initial rollout of OGN receivers in Region 11, prioritizing heavily-trafficked glider airspace. He is your best resource for starting your own build project and suggesting additional station locations. PASCO requests that all individuals contact Philip Lee prior to construction of a new OGN receiver station to avoid duplication of station locations or significant overlapping coverage areas. Please coordinate your projects with Philip or volunteer to take on a receiver build and installation for a specific location. Any help will be greatly appreciated by the entire soaring community as the benefit is great. To Request Reimbursement for OGN receiver station material costs: Submit copies of receipts and the intended location for the OGN receiver station(s) that you built via email to . Regards, Dan Colton President, Pacific Soaring Council |
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