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Satellite Communications
Grade Level and Curricular Connections
Extensions
The simulated time delay may be increased in a number of ways:
Variation One
Require the students to develop a code (secure or coded transmission) by which to describe the motions (1-forward, 2-back etc.). Assign time penalties for sending an unsecure transmission (navigator says "right" instead of the code word). A forbidden word list should be developed to help the students develop their codes (e.g. "halt" can not be used for "stop" or "L" used for left). See right for a suggested forbidden word list.
Variation One
Require the students to develop a code (secure or coded transmission) by which to describe the motions (1-forward, 2-back etc.). Assign time penalties for sending an unsecure transmission (navigator says "right" instead of the code word). A forbidden word list should be developed to help the students develop their codes (e.g. "halt" can not be used for "stop" or "L" used for left). See right for a suggested forbidden word list.
Forbidden Word List
- Halt, Stop, Whoa
- Go
- Forward
- Back, Backward
- Right
- Left
- F,B,L,R
Variation Two
Have the pilots sit, unblindfolded with their backs to the course (peeking causes time penalties). This makes the controls appear to work in an opposite manner and requires the navigator to interpret the effect of a direction command before giving it. This can double the time delay.
Assessment
Not Acceptable
Acceptable
Good
Excellent
Code:
Simple or not related words
7 or more commands
e.g.
Lunch - Left
Ribbon - Right
Squash - Stop...
7 or more commands
e.g.
Lunch - Left
Ribbon - Right
Squash - Stop...
Numbering system 7 or more commands
1 - forward
2 - forward right
3 - back right
4 - back
5 - back left
6 - forward left
7 - stop
1 - forward
2 - forward right
3 - back right
4 - back
5 - back left
6 - forward left
7 - stop
Compound Commands e.g.
1 - forward
2 - forward right
3 - forward left
4 - halt
"negative" turns
"forward" into "backward"
1 - forward
2 - forward right
3 - forward left
4 - halt
"negative" turns
"forward" into "backward"
Completion (compounded driving and communication skills)
uncontrolled pilot behaviour or intentional ramming of the other car on the track
Finishes half the course - tries to avoid collisions, navigator mostly remains calm in crisis situations - pilot correctly attempts most of navigator commands
Finishes or almost finishes course - actively avoids collisions, navigator remains calm in crisis situations - pilot correctly attempts most of navigator commands
Finishes course with no collisions and a minimum of misdirection - minimizes turning of vehicle (vehicle does not have to traverse course front first)
