1. NSERC DC-8 Program Information for the NAMMA Mission Integration
National Suborbital Education and Research Center (NSERC) Northern Great Plains Center for People and the Environment University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota

2. Grand Forks Information
Grand Forks is a city of 50,000-60,000
The University of North Dakota’s main campus is located there
Direct airline service to Grand Forks International via Minneapolis is provided by Northwest Airlines
Fargo is ~ 60 minutes south of Grand Forks and is serviced by both Northwest and United
Rental cars from major companies are available at GFK and FAR
There are many hotels in Grand Forks see
There are many restaurants with a variety of different types foods available in Grand Forks
There is a possibility of using Grand Forks Air Force Base housing for US citizens on a “as available” basis
GFAFB has fast food and other restaurants on base

3. Location of GFAFB relative to Grand Forks
GFK
GFAFB
Main Gate x
Rt 2 x
South Gate
12 miles West on Rt 2

4. GFAFB Map S N

5. Grand Forks Air Force Base Facilities
Gate
Hangar
601
Active Flight Line Area
Investigator Parking

6. Security and Badging
A request for completion of security forms was sent to all instrument teams in early May
The security checks will be performed by the NDCBI and Air Force
Upon arrival, badges can be obtained at the South Gate during normal business hours (not on weekends)
A vehicle pass will also be issued with proof of ownership and insurance or rental car contract
Foreign Nationals will need to be escorted to and from the hangar in an NSERC vehicle from the South Gate
A shuttle van will run from the parking area to the hangar during normal business hours
GFAFB is an active military base Restrictions include:
No direct access to hangar due to it’s flight line location
No wandering out of the hangar at any time
No picture taking anywhere except inside the hangar

7. Hangar 601 at GFAFB ~50,000 square foot hangar built in 1959
Entire DC-8 aircraft fits inside the hangar
Active foam fire suppression system
3 large access doors for receiving shipments
Office area for NAMMA investigators
Lab tables and chairs on hangar floor
Limited number of phones for investigators
Wireless networks for Internet access
Copying and printing available in NSERC offices
FAX machine available in investigator office area
Hazardous material and compressed gas storage

8. NAMMA Shipping Information
Notification of all commercial truck shipments needs to be sent in advance to: Steve Davis and Rick Shetter )
Included in the notification: 1. Carrier 2. Approximate arrival date 3. Size and weight of shipping containers 4. Quantities and MSDS forms for all hazardous materials 5. Tracking number. The drivers of all trucks coming to GFAFB need the following information: 1. Call the numbers below (in the order listed until you talk with someone)1 day in advance to notify NSERC you will be arriving. 2. When the Driver is ~ 20 minutes from GFAFB call the numbers below again to announce arrival. 3. Proceed to the south gate of GFAFB ~ 13 miles from Grand Forks on Highway NSERC personnel will meet the truck at the gate, vouch the driver on to the base, escort the truck to the flightline and on to the hangar for unloading. A forklift capable of unloading larger boxes is available in the hangar. Hours 8;00 AM-4:00 PM
Contact numbers: Steve Riddle           cell Steve Davis          cell Don Bailes            cell
All FedEx shipments should be sent to the following address: UND NSERC Program Hangar 601 Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND Attn: Steve Davis         
YOUR NAME, YOUR INSTRUMENT

9. Tentative NAMMA Mission Schedule
7/5 Investigator instrument shipments begin arriving
7/6 Begin upload with probes, windows, exhaust and electrical li
7/7 Begin instrument rack upload
7/16 Electrical power check
7/17-7/19 DC-8 moves to ramp
7/20-7/22 GFAFB air show (limited DC-8 access)
7/22-8/5 Lidar ground calibrations
8/1 Final Installation Inspection Review
8/4 Safety of Flight Release
8/4 Operations Readiness Review
8/6 Experimenter DC-8 systems safety brief
8/7 Engineering check flight
8/7 First Experimenter Check Flight
8/8 Mission Readiness Review
8/9 Second Experimenter Check Flight
8/12-14 Pack aircraft
8/15 Transit to Cape Verde
8/16-9/14 Science flights from Cape Verde
9/15 Transit to GFAFB for de-integration

10. Contact Information
Rick Shetter Director
National Suborbital Education and Research Center University of North Dakota Box 9011 Grand Forks, ND (NSERC office)   (NSERC mobile) Steve Davis Aircraft Manager National Suborbital Education and Research Center University of North Dakota Box 9011 Grand Forks, ND (NSERC office)   (NSERC mobile)
Adam Webster Integration Engineer
National Suborbital Education and Research Center University of North Dakota Box 9011 Grand Forks, ND (NSERC office)   (NSERC mobile)