Mr. Hoot is president and founder of Software Systems Consulting, an engineering design firm specializing in computerized robotics, instrumentation and signal processing hardware and software. He is a graduate electrical and computer engineer (University of Michigan '74) and has been a avid amateur radio operator and astronomer for over 42 years.

Among his accomplishments are the design and development of telescope controller firmware, commercial CCD imagers,autoguiders, and weather satellite telemtry ground stations. He is the designer and builder of the Hoot-Vega Radio Telescope in Benson Arizona. A popular lecturer and JPL Solar System Ambassador since 2001, he has presented at astronomy and radio forums throughout the southwest. His affiliations include IEEE, ACM, ASP, OCA, SAS, OPTAS. JPL SS Ambassadors, ARRL, SBMS, SOARA and MWOA.

Abstract of presentaiton:

"Projects In Radio Astronomy" presents a series of individual and group experiments in radio astronomy that are within the technical capabilities of many radio amateurs. Each of these projects has the potential of producing data of true scientific value or educational public outreach merit. The projects demonstrate new ways in which radios amateurs may provide service while enjoying their radio expertise.

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