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THE WORKSHOP FOR THE SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIMENTS

THE WORKSHOP FOR THE SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIMENTS
Nai Lert Park Bangkok Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
29-30 June 2006


- The result of the Workshop -

Result of the Workshop for the Satellite Communications Experiments
June 30, 2006


The Workshop for the Satellite Communications Experiments was held on June 29-30, 2006 in Bangkok, Thailand, organized by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in cooperation with National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan (NICT). The workshop aimed to provide a good opportunity for exchanging the latest information on satellite communications in the Asia-Pacific region.

In total, 51 people from 27 agencies in 8 countries gathered the workshop, and following were the results:

1. It was recognized to be necessary to hold the workshop regularly.

2. It was recognized to be necessary to develop a basic experiment plan for WINDS and to find ways to coordinate an experiment program.

3. The summary of this workshop will be reported at APRSAF-13.

4. JAXA will propose establishing a "WINDS forum" to all the workshop participants.

5. JAXA will provide more detailed information on technical specifications of WINDS in order to develop experiment plans.

 
 

- MEETING DETAILS -
Hosted by
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) & National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)

Announcement
First Announcement
  <Appendix>
-Details of the Meeting
-Workshop Registration Form
-Hotel Reservation Form
Second Announcement
  <Appendix>
-Participants' List
-Program
-Information

Expected Attendances
Space agencies, R&D laboratories, research institutes, faculty of the university in relating to the satellite communications and information communication technology mainly from the APRSAF member countries.

Important Dates
May 26, 2006
June 2006
June 28, 2006

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Deadline for Registration
2nd Announcement
Bilateral meeting between JAXA and an individual who wants to discuss the details of experiment proposal prior to the meeting
June 29, 2006
June 30, 2006
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Beginning of Meeting
Completion of Meeting

Registration and Accommodation
Information on Registration
  Toshio HIGUCHI (Mr.), Hiroyuki SAIJOH
Satellite Application and Promotion Center (SAPC),
Office of Space Applications,
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
  Address
:
Shin-Ohtemachi Bldg. 7F, 2-2-1 Ohtemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0004, Japan
  Tel
:
+81-3-3516-9105 or +81-3-3516-9134
Fax
:
+81-3-3516-9160
  E-mail
:
higuchi.toshio@jaxa.jp ; saijoh.hiroyuki@jaxa.jp
Accommodation

(1)

Nai Lert Park Bangkok Hotel (former Hillton Hotel)
If you choose the above hotel where the workshop will be held, please send the reservation form (Appendix-C) to the designated address. JAXA will make a reservation for you.
Address
:
2 Wireless Road Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel
:
+66 2 253 0123
Fax
:
+66 2 254 8740
URL
:
http://bangkok-nailertpark.swissotel.com/z941/index.shtml
(2) Other Hotels
In case you prefer to stay at another hotel, please make a reservation by yourself, but, please let the JAXA know the name of the hotel where you will stay for our information.
Ambassador Hotel Bangkok
(It takes 18 minutes to the Nai Lert Park Bangkok Hotel by walk.)
Address : 171 Soi 11-13 Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok, Thailand
Tel : (66 0) 2254-0444 (55line)
Fax : (66 0) 2253-4123
URL : http://www.amtel.co.th/
Single Room:1,400Bahts++, Twin Room:1,700Bahts++

General Information
Country information
Full name Kingdom of Thailand
Area: 514,000 sq km
Population About 65 million
Languages Thai (English, ethnic and regional dialects also spoken)
Time zone GMT + 7
Religion Buddhism is the principal faith
Currency Baht

Weather
Rainy with plenty of sunshine from June to October (Average day temperature 29 degrees Celsius and 87% humidity)

Don Muang Airport / Bangkok International Airport
Full name Bangkok International Airport
Location 24 km north of Bangkok
Contacts Tel : +66 2 535 1111
Transfer to the city There are several kinds of transportation services provided for passengers such as limousine of Airport Associate Co., Ltd. and of Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd. car rental service, taximeter and airport bus. Their counters are in the arrival hall of international passenger terminal. Both limousine and taxi are on service at Domestic terminal as well.
Facilities Airport Facilities

Visa requirements
Any foreigner wishing to enter Thailand is required to obtain a visa from a Thai Embassy or Consulate-General. However, there are nationals of certain countries who do not require a visa. Please go to the website of Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2381.php#General


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