2022 EVENTS



GOONHILLY SUMMER SCHOOL 11th-15th JULY 2022



With Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd. finally deciding to host their regular Summer School week again, our Heritage Society, with a large range of communications equipment, was again asked for practical support. This year, there were 24 pupils expected from 6 schools (3 in Cornwall, and 3 from the rest of England). In the planning, it was suggested that we host small groups of 6 pupils in four 1 hour sessions divided into morning and afternoon sessions on Tuesday and Thursday.


Three topics were decided; Robin to demonstrate different radio modulation methods; Des a Satellite Link simulation using our Microwave Workbench; and Tony a discussion of technology development during the duration of Goonhilly's existence, under four queries. "What is larger, but smaller?" (Computers), "What is there but not there?" (Waveguide), "What was before Transistors?" (Thermionic Valves), and "Are Geostationary Orbits stationary?" (Orbital problems).



Robin : Modulation Systems



The Demonstration Equipment



Robin : Modulation Systems



Robin Demonstrating AM to Students



Robin : Modulation Systems



Amplitude Modulation Waveforms



Robin : Modulation Systems



AM in the Frequency Spectrum



Robin : Modulation Systems



Recovered Equipment For Education Purposes



Robin : Modulation Systems



Showing A Diagram Of An Antenna System



Des : Microwave Workbench



Members Preparing The Workbench For The Event



Des : Microwave Workbench



Final Testing with Robin



Des : Microwave Workbench



Explaining The Satellite Simulation



Des : Microwave Workbench



Explaining The Waveguide Paths



Des : Microwave Workbench



Digital Data Test for Waveguide "Up-link"



Tony : Puzzles of Yesteryear



About Computers, Waveguide, and Valves,



Tony : Puzzles of Yesteryear



Looking at Computer Ferrite Ring Memory



Tony : Puzzles of Yesteryear



Looking at Waveguide



Tony : Puzzles of Yesteryear



Telstar Transmitter Valves & Geosat Problems



2019 EVENTS



GOONHILLY APOLLO 50 FESTIVAL 20 JULY 2019



Members of the GHS were asked to help recall the days when the Apollo transmissions were received at Goonhilly with 3 Q/A sessions through the day, and had the opportunity to set up a stand as well.



The Morning Big Stage Q/A Session



The GHS Stand In The Old Visitor's Centre



Final Arrangement of the Stand Display



Meeting The Public



A Student Group Looking Around The Displays



The Original Visitor's Centre Auditorium



2018 EVENTS



HEAMOOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL , PENZANCE



CHEMISTRY WEEK SUPPORT 31/10/2018



Tony agreed to attend this event as a guest speaker to the whole school, talking about the Chemistry of Life, and how science can use Astronomy with our understanding of Chemistry and Physics to look at other areas of the Universe and to deduce whether life could exist there based on the element spectra seen in Starlight.



GOONHILLY SUMMER SCHOOL GHS SESSION 12/7/2018



As part of the Summer School week, Students were brought to the GHS laboratories for an introduction to a number of of technology principles used in Satellite Communications.



Microwave Workbench



Simon introducing Microwave practice and how to use a Spectrum Analyser.



Inmarsat Ship Antenna



Andy showing Students how an Inmarsat Antenna is driven to compensate for ship movement at sea.



Geostationary Satellite Problems



Tony describing forces which affect the Geostationary Satellite's position and the need for station keeping.



"Star Trekking" Activity



A bit of light relief for the Students with Paul, trying to target stars with a driveable model Antenna.



TRURO HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS EVENT



22/6/2018 "Women In Engineering"


A multi-school event attended by ~140 pupils. Lots of activities by a range of companies to encourage girls to think of a career in the Sciences and Engineering.



Our "Star Trekking" Display


Des and Paula checking the display before the pupil groups begin arriving.



GOONHILLY WORK EXPERIENCE EVENT



13/3/2018 GHS 2 Day Support


A GES Ltd multi-school event attended by 12 pupils. Groups of three pupils were brought to the GHS Labs by Kat, the Education Officer to find out about Waveguide.



Robin and one of the Pupil Groups


Kat (right) also finding out about Waveguide.



2017 EVENTS



MABE PRIMARY SCHOOL , PENRYN



3/10/2017 "My Career"


A multi-class event attended by ~50 pupils. As a result of a STEM request, two GHS Members took up the role of Visiting Engineer.



Des In The Assembly Hall


Des talking about Engineering in everyday things.



MABE PRIMARY SCHOOL , PENRYN



21/9/2017 "My Career"


A multi-class event attended by ~50 pupils. As a result of a STEM request, two GHS Members took up the role of Visiting Engineer.



Tony Presentation In The Assembly Hall


Tony covered his career with a short presentation from his interest in how things worked at a very early age, joining the Research Labs at a Steel Works after school, then moving to the GPO Telephones at age 19 before finally transferring to Goonhilly.



INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS EVENT AT GOONHILLY 14/7/2017



A space-based event with activities to introduce pupils to some of the principles of space travel. Around 60 pupils from a number of local schools attended and GHS members were invited to assist with supervision of teams doing activities. Paula, Robin, Des, and Tony took part.



Pupil Groups Working On Activities



Ambassadors were assigned to a table each to give assistance.



Count Down On the "Rocket Range"



Launching "Pop Rockets" using fizzy ant-acid tablets and water as the drive.



GOONHILLY SUMMER SCHOOL GHS SESSION 11-14 July 2017



As part of the Summer School week, groups of students were brought to the GHS laboratories by Paula for an introduction to two different areas of technology used in Satellite Communications. Robin, Tony & Des provided the information for the students.



A Student Group Arrives



Paula, the Students with Des & Tony



Historic Components On Display



Tony Shows and explains development in Computer Memory and pre-transistor Thermionic Valves.



An Introduction to Waveguide Components



Robin showing the Students a range of Microwave Waveguide components and explains their usage.



Time for an Introduction to Waveguide Theory



Robin with another group of Students.



MOUNTS BAY ACADEMY, PENZANCE



11/5/2017 Operational Research Event



Tony attended to help as one of a number of STEM Ambassadors assisting the Teacher with an industry view of product design and process planning with groups of pupils in two classes through the day.