Air Technology Network (ATN)

Tony HuppChief, Instructional Quality

Site Coordinator Training

Phil WestfallATN Director

Overview

• A few words about who we are and what we do• What are ATN, DETN, and GETN?• How does ITV work?• Your responsibilities• Medical Interagency Satellite Training (MIST)• DETN Certification

Air Technology Network PMO• The ATN Program Management Office is a

separate operating location of Air University’s Education Logistics & Communications Directorate (A4/6)

• We are located at Wright-Patterson AFB OH• Our mission is to promote,

manage, and deliver instructional broadcasting for the Air Force’s distance learning programs

CHIEF, INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY

Mr. Anthony Hupp, YA-1701-02937-904-5479 DSN 674-5479

CHIEF, ENGINEERINGMr. Clay Middlebrook, GS-0391-13

937-904-5482 DSN 674-5482

NOC ENGINEERMr. Frank Molish WG-3940-10

DSN 674-5484

AUDIO BRIDGE OPERATORS Ms. Linda Smith-Maloy

Mr. Joseph KustraDSN 986-9292

DIRECTOR Dr. Philip Westfall, YA-1701-03

937-904-5480 DSN 674-5480

OFFICE MANAGERMr. Joseph Kustra

DSN 986-9291

ATN PMO

What is ATN?

It’s Distance Learning by satelliteINTERACTIVE TELEVISION (ITV)

– one-way video & two-way audio

A Variety of Instructional Methods• Interactive Television emulates the classroom at a distance• Our production capabilities offer:

-- High-end graphics & motion video-- Live, interactive learning exercises-- Teaching interviews-- Panel discussions-- Guest speakers-- Student interaction with the experts-- Student-to-student interaction

• ATN PMO also provides instructor training and technical assistance

• Integrates well with print & online media

The Air Force Standard

AFI 33-117, 2.4.2: ATN is the Air Force standard video network for VTT

AFI 36-2201, Vol 4, 3.1: AU A4/6 (formerly AFIADL) administers the ATN Program

AFI 36-2201, Vol 4, 3.2: ATN PMO is the focal point for implementation, operation, policy, scheduling, maintenance, and budgeting for ITV for the Air Force.

No changes without O.K. from PMO

On 1 Feb 08, we took on the management of all DOD users

of interactive television:

A new alliance . . .

DEFENSE EDUCATION & TRAINING NETWORKDOD Leader of Satellite Interactive Television Programming

Defense Education & Training Network

SSTVSSTVFairchild AFB WAFairchild AFB WA

KETVKETVKeesler AFB MSKeesler AFB MS

ATTV & NMUSAFATTV & NMUSAFWright-Pat AFB OHWright-Pat AFB OH

DRTVDRTVDobbins ARB GADobbins ARB GA

AUTVAUTVMaxwell AFB ALMaxwell AFB AL

RRTVRRTVRobins AFB GARobins AFB GA

LITVLITVLackland AFB TXLackland AFB TX

Terrestrial T-1 connection

Downlink

Broadcasting Center

DLADLA• Columbus OHColumbus OH• Boston MABoston MA• Battle Creek MIBattle Creek MI• Ft Belvoir VAFt Belvoir VA• New Cumberland PANew Cumberland PA

SCTVSCTVPeterson AFB TXPeterson AFB TX

- 18 Broadcast Centers- 18 Broadcast Centers

- 452 Earth Stations- 452 Earth Stations

- 732 Classrooms in CONUS, Europe, WestPac, & SWA- 732 Classrooms in CONUS, Europe, WestPac, & SWA

ANG WN-M ANG WN-M MCGHEE TYSON AFB, TNMCGHEE TYSON AFB, TN

ANG WN-TANG WN-TTyndall AFB FLTyndall AFB FL

Army SENArmy SENFt Lee VAFt Lee VA

DEOMIDEOMIPatrick AFB FLPatrick AFB FL

ANG WN-AANG WN-AAndrews AFB MDAndrews AFB MD

Wright-Pat AFB OHWright-Pat AFB OH

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NOCNOC

ATN, the forerunner of . . .

Currently the only interagency distance learning network

• Interactive television for distance learningInteractive television for distance learning• A network of Government networksA network of Government networks• Shared facilities & programsShared facilities & programs• Conceived & developed within the Air ForceConceived & developed within the Air Force

GETNGovernment Education & Training NetworkGovernment Education & Training Network

GETN MAPFAA FAA

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKOKLAHOMA CITY, OK

DEOMI DEOMI PATRICK AFB, FLPATRICK AFB, FL

ANG ANG MCGHEE TYSON AFB, TNMCGHEE TYSON AFB, TN

USAFUSAFWRIGHT-PATT AFB, OHWRIGHT-PATT AFB, OH

US COURTSUS COURTSWASHINGTON DCWASHINGTON DC

DOJDOJCOLUMBIA SCCOLUMBIA SC

USAFUSAFFAIRCHILD AFB, WAFAIRCHILD AFB, WA

US F&WLUS F&WLSHEPHERDSTOWN WVSHEPHERDSTOWN WV

FBIFBIQUANTICO VAQUANTICO VA

Galaxy 26Galaxy 26

GETN

BIA BIA ALBUQUERQUE, NMALBUQUERQUE, NM

17 Federal Agencies 17 Federal Agencies using 9 uplinks to using 9 uplinks to

reach over 2,360 sitesreach over 2,360 sites

GSA Contract with AT&T

GETNGETN

Galaxy 26Galaxy 26

What you need to know . . .

Your ATN/DETN/GETN Classroom

Digital Video Satellite NetworkDigital Video Satellite Network

ComponentsComponents

ITV CLASSROOM ITV CLASSROOM

ITV

DOWNLINKDOWNLINK(RECEIVE)(RECEIVE)

PowerVuPowerVuDigital DecoderDigital Decoder

ACCESSACCESS

UPLINK (TRANSMIT)

Digital Encoder

STUDIO/TV STUDIO/TV CLASSROOMCLASSROOM

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Atlanta GAAtlanta GA

Technicolor, Inc.Technicolor, Inc.Network Operations CenterNetwork Operations Center

AUDIOAUDIORETURN RETURN

SA PowerVu 9235/9234/9834

• Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD)--the heart of the satellite broadcast system

• Receives digital television signal and converts it into analog audio and video signals for display on television monitor or projector

Audioconferencing System

• Simple, push-to-talk multipoint conferencing• Single phone line• Free, open exchange• One mic for every two students

CONTEX 480port bridge

Audioconferencing Bridge

• VoIP or PSTN• Auto-Dial or Dial-in• Operator assistance or PIN access• The only DSN certified bridge• Reservation, scheduling, and

billing features

ITV Classroom Layout

Phone Phone jack Coaxial cable Push-to-talk microphone

TV or Projector & Screen

FAX

ACS

DVR

IRDC

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Site Coordinator Responsibilities

• Site Coordinator (and alternate)– Accurate Point of Contact information

• Ensure room is ready and reserved for DETN broadcast

• Receive, verify, and distribute course materials if required

• Provide attendance numbers• Provide orientation about system operation to

site facilitator or students (if required)

Site Coordinator Responsibilities

• Turn on Television NLT 30 minutes before broadcast time (should see CNN)– 30-15 minutes prior, you should see an intro slide

• If two-way audio is required, bridge should be connected 30-15 minutes prior.

• If program doesn’t begin on schedule, call help desk

Avoid those annoying echoes!Periodically check your ATP set up—especially

before a program, please push on one of your mics momentarily to ensure the audio on your TV mutes. If it does not, please call our help desk ASAP! DSN 986-9292 or cmcl (937) 656-9292.

(If echo cannot be fixed in time, students must turn down the TV volume when they speak)

Finding Programs

• http://detn.govdl.org

– Catalog & Registration– Daily Schedule

Finding Programs Catalog Daily Schedule

  

Find by source or by field . . .

Choose the program . . .

Select the offering . . .

When course is not scheduled . . .

To register

• Click on the course offering• Click on the offering code• Select “GETN” site• Pick your site code from the drop-down list• Provide information and estimate number of

participants

DETN Certification

• Current POC information• Correct site status• Site coordinator trained by DETN PMO• IRD is operational• Audio equipment works correctly (without

feedback)

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Site Operational Status on the Webhttp://detn.govdl.org

Go to “Site Info”

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Audio On-Time Starts

Staying in touch

• Monthly audio conference with all schools and broadcast centers to address issues & improve service

• Weekly audio conferences with satellite service provider for issue resolution

• Periodic e-mail contact with all sites to improve on-time metrics & site info

• Annual site certification to ensure mission readiness• DL Site Management Handbook: suggestions

welcome

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The Basics of MIST

• What: – Public Law 107-314 of the FY03 Defense Authorization Act

Directed the DOD and VA to implement a Heath Care Incentive Fund

– The VA (as Lead Agent) has proposed a joint agency, satellite based, educational channel using current medical content from the CDC, VA, DOD Services, and other providers

– Satellite-based medical channel for DOD provides professional education & training –intending to offer six to eight hours a day, live & prerecorded

The Basics of MIST• Why

– Increasing need to share medical information and training—rapidly and universally—using existing infrastructures

– Permits exchange of medical training and information– CME/CEU credits for selected programs – Offers access to very large segment of DOD population

thanks to GETN – Cost-effective—centrally funded, no local costs– Allows for rapid, cost-effective deployment of additional

infrastructure where needed• When & Where:

– Programs are listed in catalog under “MIST” and also on the daily schedule

A few of our providers

A Sampling of MIST Courses

ADPH: Vulnerable Populations T2B2: Public Health Nursing

ADPH: Building Competency in Health Care

CDC: Mass Antibiotic Dispensing

ADPH: Chronic Disease Self-Management

CDC: Partners in Emergency Planning & Response

ADPH: Diabetes & Hypertension CDLHN: Pan Flu Preparedness

ADPH: Fundamentals of HIV Prevention DOJ: Bio-Security

• ADPH - Alabama Department of Public Health• SUNY - State University of New York• CDC - Centers for Disease Control

What we’d like you to do

• If you have other sources, let us know • If you see a program in the “Available” list and

would like to see it, let us know• Suggest more broadcast times more

convenient to you • There are opportunities to produce content

– 8 Broadcast centers; Fairchild, Lackland, Peterson, Wright-Patt, Keesler, Maxwell, Robins, Dobbins, Ft Sam Houston

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Programming: Tony Hupp, Chief, Instructional Quality DSN: 674-5479 Com: (937) 904-5479 Mobile: (865) 776-2570 E-mail: anthony.hupp@afit.edu

Network Management: Phil Westfall, ATN Director & DETN General Manager DSN: 674-5480 Com: (937) 904-5480 Mobile: (937) 239-0331 E-mail: philip.westfall@afit.edu

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