The Sandpit took place on Thursday 15th April 2021 via Zoom, and was hosted by the Royal Observatory. A full recording of the event can be seen here. Links to individual talks will be added to the Programme below.
Feedback from participants in this event was very positive, demonstrating that the sandpit was useful and informative. Here are a couple of the comments:
“I really did like how there was plenty of time in each session for good, detailed discussions.” Dr. Nicholas Ross; Niparo Ltd.
“I thought the structure and content were fantastic… even as a non-specialist I still got a tremendous amount out of the day.” Max Alexander, Photographer.
Synopsis:
How we collect, manage, analyse and distribute data has historically been ignored. However, as orbital population rapidly grows it is an increasing focus of the SSA community and cannot rely on the analogy of “always done it that way”. Following on from the SSA Data Management virtual workshop hosted by the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, in November 2020, the aim of the sandpit was to facilitate a deeper discussion on standards for data management, norms of behaviour and ensuring/enabling the responsible use of space.
Programme:
13:30 – 13:35 Welcome & Introduction
Prof Bob Mann [University of Edinburgh]
13:35 – 15:05 Session 1: Data Management
Stuart Eves [SJESpace], Dinz Dinsley [NORSS], Waqar Zaidi [L3 Harris] and
Mark Mulholland, [Office of Space Commerce, US Department of Commerce (MITRE)]
13:35 Introduction
13:40 Presentation – The Management of ‘Data of Space’
The collection and storage, validation, analysis and distribution of space data: how it is performed with insight provided from Sprint Advanced Concept Training: SAC-T
14:05 Discussion – What is needed for space data management?
14:40 Presentation – Decentralizing Data Management
14:50 Discussion
Conclusions
Q&A
15:05 – 15:15 Break
15:15 – 16:30 Session 2: Standards
Dinz Dinsley [NORSS], Brian Swinburne [Airbus Defence and Space]
15:15 Introduction
15:20 Presentation – Standards for Data Management of Objects in Space
15:50 Discussion
Conclusions
Q&A
16:30 – 16:40 Break
16:40 – 18:00 Session 3: Ethics
Fionagh Thomson, [Durham University]
16:40 Introduction
16:45 Sustainable Space Ethics: the link between technology, law and ethics
17:15 Discussion
Conclusions
Q&A
18:00 – 18:30 The Way Ahead: GNOSIS Funding & Future Events
Prof Bob Mann [University of Edinburgh], Dinz Dinsley [NORSS]
18:00 Presentation – Submitting Proposals for GNOSIS Funding
‘How to apply’, the funding route and application process
18:20 Opportunities arising from the Sandpit, and way forward
18:30 Closing Remarks