1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,000 NASA Connect traveled south from San Francisco to Long Beach, California for today's hands-on activity. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:08,000 Hi! 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:11,000 We're from the Boeing Summer Science Camp. 4 00:00:11,000 --> 00:00:16,000 NASA Connect asked us to help you learn how to do the show's hands-on activity. 5 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:18,000 It's called In the Safety Zone. 6 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:20,000 Here are the main objectives of this game. 7 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:24,000 You'll plot initial aircraft coordinates using a rectangular coordinate system. 8 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:27,000 You'll use measurement tools and techniques to determine distance. 9 00:00:27,000 --> 00:00:30,000 You'll apply ratios to calculate the air safety travel index. 10 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:35,000 You'll calculate initial aircraft distance versus actual aircraft distance traveled. 11 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:40,000 And you'll work in teams to solve problems related to your own air traffic control challenges. 12 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:44,000 The game board and a list of the materials you'll need are included in the lesson guide, 13 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:47,000 which your teacher can download from the NASA Connect website. 14 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:50,000 The class will be divided into groups of four. 15 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:53,000 Each group will get a flight plan to record the landing times, 16 00:00:53,000 --> 00:00:56,000 a tracking chart to track the progress of the assigned planes, 17 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:59,000 a safety rating card to keep track of the total points earned, 18 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:02,000 and the game constraint card. More about this later. 19 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:06,000 Each student or air traffic controller in the group will be responsible for three aircraft 20 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:09,000 and one of the quadrants on the game board. 21 00:01:09,000 --> 00:01:13,000 Your primary goal is to land each aircraft safely and on time. 22 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:15,000 Now let's get started. 23 00:01:15,000 --> 00:01:18,000 Using the initial aircraft flight coordinates provided in the flight plan, 24 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:21,000 plot the starting position for each aircraft on the game board. 25 00:01:21,000 --> 00:01:25,000 Use a pen along with the correct aircraft cutout to mark each starting point. 26 00:01:25,000 --> 00:01:30,000 Record flight number, aircraft type, and runway information on the tracking chart. 27 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:35,000 Choose a color pencil and color each designated aircraft to ensure correct tracking. 28 00:01:35,000 --> 00:01:40,000 Now measure and calculate the direct distance in kilometers from the assigned aircraft to the airport 29 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:43,000 using the scale 2 centimeters to 5 kilometers. 30 00:01:43,000 --> 00:01:45,000 Record the information on the tracking chart. 31 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:49,000 For each minute of play, all aircraft must make one move. 32 00:01:49,000 --> 00:01:53,000 One move corresponds to 2 centimeters of linear travel, 5 kilometers. 33 00:01:53,000 --> 00:01:57,000 Use your metric ruler to verify 2 centimeters of movement. 34 00:01:57,000 --> 00:02:00,000 Aircraft cannot move backwards on any consecutive move. 35 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:06,000 During each minute of play, each ATC must keep track of his or her aircraft's flight paths 36 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:08,000 using a color pencil and metric ruler. 37 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:12,000 After all paths have been updated, place a check mark on the tracking chart 38 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:15,000 indicating completion of your aircraft's move. 39 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:18,000 Check the game constraint card for landing guidelines. 40 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:22,000 Study the flight plan, particularly arrival times and runway locations. 41 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:25,000 The game proceeds as your teacher follows a script 42 00:02:25,000 --> 00:02:28,000 which indicates when to move and when conditions change. 43 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:33,000 When you're finished playing the game, calculate your score using the instructions in the lesson guide. 44 00:02:33,000 --> 00:02:37,000 Now you're ready to determine the air safety travel index 45 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:42,000 by calculating the percentage using the ratio of team points divided by total possible points. 46 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:46,000 Complete the tracking chart by calculating the actual linear distance traveled 47 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:50,000 from the aircraft's initial coordinates to the airport by using this equation. 48 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:55,000 Calculate the difference in the direct distance traveled versus the actual distance traveled. 49 00:02:55,000 --> 00:02:59,000 Your teacher will conclude the game by discussing some questions with you 50 00:02:59,000 --> 00:03:04,000 so you can apply what you've learned during the game to the actual job of an air traffic controller. 51 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:07,000 Alright, you guys need to take a look at your air safety travel index. 52 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:09,000 It should be at about 100%. 53 00:03:09,000 --> 00:03:12,000 If it's not at 100%, there's probably a reason for this. 54 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:15,000 Do you guys have any idea why it wouldn't be at 100%? 55 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:19,000 Because my plane had to fly around the mountains. 56 00:03:19,000 --> 00:03:23,000 Mine was late because my runway was closed for a few minutes. 57 00:03:23,000 --> 00:03:29,000 Special thanks to the AIAA chapter of Cal State University, Long Beach 58 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:31,000 and to Boeing Summer Science Camp for their help.