ASOG Members,
Do you feel like you know a lot but no one listens to you, or you always wanted to write an article but felt it was beyond your abilities?
Well, one reason ASOG came about is to let the average ASO stretch themselves out of their comfort zone by sharing their professional ASO experiences, thoughts and opinions through posting on the ASOG webpage. The ASOG webpage was partially designed to be a professional journal which focuses on a particular professional audience and published by a professional organization. If I were king for a day, it would be great to see more members (YOU) post your articles, reports, and practical how-to-guides applicable to our profession.
Because we have some top-notch sensor operators, air crewmembers, and technical folks in the group, it would be a shame we didn’t share & learn as other professional associations/groups do! It’s time for folks like you to write and post (long or short write-ups…it doesn’t matter) your thoughts regarding your industry sector, technology trends, ASO professional standards, etc, so that we all can “fly & collect” better as a profession which did not exist before.
If you’re up to the challenge, but not sure how to get start, answer one or all of the following questions, i.e., self-interview yourself and write down your thoughts. Once you do this, “prest-o change-o” you have an article. If you need help with a second-set of eye-balls to review and provide feedback, do not hesitate to contact the ASOG Desk Editor, it would be a pleasure to help you get started!
------------------------Sample Questions:
Q: What is the general role for Airborne Sensor Operators in today’s (You pick: commercial, public safety and defense sectors – Manned/unmanned Aerial Mapping & Surveying, Aerial Photography, Maritime Patrol/SAR, Law Enforcement, Fire Fighting, Contract ISR, Battle Management, EW, etc. etc. ) Sector?
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Q: What are the general trends you see in the (You pick: commercial, public safety and defense sectors – Manned/unmanned Aerial Mapping & Surveying, Aerial Photography, Maritime Patrol/SAR, Law Enforcement, Fire Fighting, Contract ISR, Battle Management, EW, etc. etc. ) sector or markets?
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Q: What are the challenges encountered when flying data collection missions? (Regarding/You pick: commercial, public safety and defense sectors – Manned/unmanned Aerial Mapping & Surveying, Aerial Photography, Maritime Patrol/SAR, Contract ISR, EW, etc. etc.)
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Q: What technologies can be implemented to enable higher throughput and maximize service availability? (Regarding/You pick: commercial, public safety and defense sectors – Manned/unmanned Aerial Mapping & Surveying, Aerial Photography, Maritime Patrol/SAR, Contract ISR, EW, etc. etc.)
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Q: What are the functional requirements to enable successful data collection missions? (Regarding/You pick: commercial, public safety and defense sectors – Manned/unmanned Aerial Mapping & Surveying, Aerial Photography, Maritime Patrol/SAR, Contract ISR, EW, etc. etc.)
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Q: What are the results when translating these technologies into real-world practice and actual airborne data collection programs/missions? (Regarding/You pick: commercial, public safety and defense sectors – Manned/unmanned Aerial Mapping & Surveying, Aerial Photography, Maritime Patrol/SAR, Contract ISR, EW, etc. etc.)
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Now that you have a starting point find the time and start writing. We’re all looking forward to hearing what you have to say!!
Cheers!
ASOG Desk Editor (Patrick)
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