HQ Air University OL-A
Defense Education & Training Network
Program Management Office
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DETN SITE INSTALLATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OL-AMAN 36-2 AD – 4 Jun 15
To be completed in preparation for an on-site engineering survey
SITE/BASE NAME
DATE
Return by e-mail to:
CLAY A. MIDDLEBROOK, GS-13, DAF
DETN Technical Team Lead – http://detn.govdl.org
Chief Broadcast Engineer, ATN PMO - http://atn.afit.edu
Clay.middlebrook@atn.wpafb.af.mil
HQ Air University OL-A DSN 674-5482 Com (937) 904-5482
Fax Com 937-656-6426 DSN 986-6426
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A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This survey is used to prepare your site for the installation of a Defense Education & Training Network
(DETN) satellite downlink dish and classroom (or other viewing area). Please fill it out as completely as you
can. Additional comments can be made at the end of this document. If possible, please return in PDF format.
2. For a general description of DETN please review the information on our Web site: http://detn.govdl.org/
B. GENERAL PLANNING & CONTACT INFORMATION (COMPLETED BY PROJECT OFFICER):
Below are individuals who will be required to be on this installation project. Some individuals may fill more
than one position depending on your local circumstances.
1. PROJECT OFFICER (POC for the installation phase):
(a)
Name & Grade:
E-mail:
(b)
Title/Position:
(c)
Comm Voice:
FAX:
DSN Voice:
FAX:
2. BASE CIVIL ENGINEEING REPRESENTATIVE:
(a)
Name & Grade:
E-mail:
(b)
Title/Position:
(c)
Comm Voice:
FAX:
DSN Voice:
FAX:
3. BASE COMMUNICATIONS SQ. PLANS & PROGRAMS (SCX) POC:
(a)
Name & Grade:
E-mail:
(b)
Title/Position:
(c)
Comm Voice:
FAX:
DSN Voice:
FAX:
4. BUILDING CUSTODIAN POC:
(a)
Name & Grade:
E-mail:
(b)
Title/Position:
(c)
Comm Voice:
FAX:
DSN Voice:
FAX:
5. EDUCATION & TRAINING OFFICER:
(a)
Name & Grade:
E-mail:
(b)
Title/Position:
(c)
Comm Voice:
FAX:
DSN Voice:
FAX:
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6. SITE COORDINATORS (SC): Please identify who is now, or will be tasked with scheduling,
administrating, or supervising the new ATN site. There should be an alternate.
E-mail:
(a) Primary SC Name & Grade:
(b)
Title/Position:
(c)
Comm Voice:
FAX:
DSN Voice:
FAX:
E-mail:
(d) Alternate SC Name & Grade:
(e)
Title/Position:
(f)
Comm Voice:
FAX:
DSN Voice:
To whom do they report?
FAX:
(g)
Name & Grade:
E-mail:
(h)
Title/Position:
(i)
Comm Voice:
FAX:
DSN Voice:
FAX:
7. LOCATION: location chosen to accommodate the DETN classroom
(a) Building number:
Floor number:
Room number:
(b) Organization possessing operational control of the building:
(c) Street address:
Base/City
(d) Please indicate your room capacity (typically 10-20 student positions)
8. SITE EQUIPMENT:
The classroom should be large enough to accommodate
20 students. Existing conference rooms and video
projection systems can be easily modified for DETN
use, but there are some key steps you must follow in
order to avoid serious feedback problems. Contact the
DETN Technical Team Lead for help if you plan to
modify an existing video projection conference room.
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State
Zip
You will receive all of the Items in list A below. List B will depend on your site specific requirements.
List A
Item
1.2 Meter Receive Antenna
Low Noise Block Converter
Non Penetrating Roof or Ground Mount
RG-6 Coax Cable
Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD)
AT Products Audio conferencing System
Student Push-to-Talk Microphones
Qty
1
1
1
1
1
1
4 (minimum)
List B
The Following items may be supplied depending on your requirements. If the system display will be an
existing VTC HD video system in a conference room, a HD TV may not be necessary. Please indicate what
you currently have.
Item
On hand
Screen Size
Component Video Input
HD Projector & Screen
HDTV
DVR/DVD Combo Unit
`
Audio-Visual Stand or Cart
C. COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION (CHECK WITH BUILDING CUSTODIAN):
Availability of dedicated phone lines. Phone lines must be analog, otherwise the audio conferencing unit will
not work unless it is connected to a digital phone, and that, unfortunately, defeats an important feature: autodialing. If necessary, submit a Communications Services Requirements Document (CSRD) for the analog
phone connection.
Is there an analog line for the classroom audio ?
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Yes
No
D. SATELLITE DISH MOUNT LOCATION
Non-Penetrating Roof Mount
Penetrating Roof Mount
Criteria for antenna site selection will be the focus of the site survey. Generally, non-penetrating roof mount
antennas require a flat roof for installation. If not available, a ground mount will be used.
E. MAINTENANCE & LOGISTIC SUPPORT PLAN:
1. This system does not require technical expertise. Your Site Coordinator will contact the DETN Help
Desk to report a malfunction, and the staff will assist the site coordinator in troubleshooting. Convergent
Media Systems, Inc., on contract with Hughes, Inc., our current service provider, will provide on-site
training upon installation, and there will be assistance via our Web site or our DETN help desk. If there is
failure of the dish, the integrated receiver-decoder (IRD), or audio conferencing unit (ACU), repair will be
covered by the maintenance contract, which for many sites is centrally funded by your MAJCOM or
through the MIST Program Office for medical facilities. For failure of the TV monitor, or the DVR/VHS
recorder, individual part warrantees apply. Beyond that, the units pay for replacement. If there is a
systemic equipment upgrade, the DETN PMO will seek central (Department level) funding for all sites.
For the vast majority of our sites, the equipment has not failed between major upgrades.
I. DETN POC INFORMATION:
DETN Director: Philip J.-L. Westfall, Ph.D.
Office: DSN 674-5480 Comm (937) 904-5480 Mobile: (937) 902-4572
E-Mail: philip.westfall@ atn.wpafb.af.mil
DETN Technical Team Lead: Clay A. Middlebrook
Office: DSN 674-5482 Comm (937) 904-5482 Mobile: (937) 212-2202
E-Mail: clay.middlebrook@atn.wpafb.af.mil
J. COMMENTS:
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