02 Aug 2023 (Wed)|1:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Group Size:	Maximum of 20 persons
Cost:	SGD35/person (Covers 2-way transportation costs)
Tour Leader:	Wee Seng LIM, Executive Director of Satellite Research Centre

Description
Come along with us to visit the birthplace of Singapore Designed Satellites at the Satellite Research Centre (SaRC). Since the 1st launch of XSAT microsatellite in 2011, SaRC has designed, built, tested and operated 10 satellites. Another 3x satellite will be launched in 2Q 2023 (you may witness the mission operation room of these 3x satellites lives). These satellites which range from 1U size (10cm x 10cm x 10cm) nanosatellite till 100+ kg microsatellite, will be communicating with NTU UHF/VHF, & S/X Band ground mission room automatically. In this lab visit, participants will get the exclusive opportunity to visit the 2 labs in SaRC:

1. SaRC-II-Mission Room – This is where satellite will be operated in full automation. In here, NTU satellite and space program will be shared and presented in the mission room.
2. SaRC-I-Satellite Integration Clean Room and Lab – This is where visitors can view SaRC’s satellites and the testing environment. A walkabout in the lab shall also introduce the various space science and technology research work from different NTU experts.

For more information on SaRC, you may visit:
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sarc
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sarc/research-capabilities/programmes

Timetable
1:30PM	Assemble at SUNTEC Singapore Convention Centre (in front of Big Screen, Level 1)
2:00PM	Arrive at Satellite Research Centre
2:00 – 4:30PM	Lab Tour at Satellite Research Centre
4:30PM	Transportation back to SUNTEC Singapore

03 Aug 2023 (Thu) | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Group Size:	Maximum of 20 persons
Cost:	SGD35/person (Covers 2-way transportation costs)
Tour Leader:	Thea TURKINGTON, Senior Research Scientist at the Centre for Climate Research Singapore

Description
The Centre for Climate Research Singapore (CCRS), part of the Meteorological Service Singapore, is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2023. As a research center, CCRS aims to advance scientific understanding of how the tropical climate variability and change and its associated weather systems affects Singapore and the wider Southeast Asia Region.

During this visit, participants will get a chance to tour CCRS, learn about CCRS’ research, as well as watch the weather balloon launch (weather permitting). There will be a series of short presentations where participants will learn more about the Centre, including the latest developments of the in house SINGV model, used for weather forecasting up to climate change projections. The tour will end in the Upper Air Observatory, to check the progress (and information gathered from) the weather balloon.

This visit is targeted towards those who have a general interest in weather and/or climate and are interested to learn what is happening at CCRS.

For more information on SaRC, you may visit: http://ccrs.weather.gov.sg/

Timetable
6:00PM	Assemble at SUNTEC Singapore Convention Centre (in front of Big Screen, Level 1)
6:30PM	Arrive at the Centre for Climate Research Singapore
6:30 – 8:00PM	Tour of the Centre for Climate Research Singapore
8:00PM	Transportation back to SUNTEC Singapore

04 Aug 2023 (Fri) | 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Group Size:	Maximum of 20 persons
Cost:	SGD35/person (Covers 2-way transportation costs)
Tour Leader:	Lauriane CHARDOT, Community Engagement Manager

Description
The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) was created in 2008 with the mission to conduct fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and climate in and around Southeast Asia, toward safer and more sustainable societies. The research done at EOS allows for better understanding of the Earth so that more accurate predictions made can allow nations to adapt in order to minimize the impact. In this visit, participants will get a chance to have a tour of EOS and sit in a presentation to learn more about the different areas of research that EOS is heavily involved in.

For more information on SaRC, you may visit: https://earthobservatory.sg/

Timetable
8:30AM	Assemble at SUNTEC Singapore Convention Centre (in front of Big Screen, Level 1)
9:00AM	Arrive at Earth Observatory of Singapore
9:00 – 11:30AM	Tour at Earth Observatory of Singapore
11:30AM	Transportation back to SUNTEC Singapore

05 Aug 2023 (Sat) | 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Group Size:	Maximum of 20 persons
Cost:	SGD120/person (Covers 2-way bus transportation, 2-way ferry and lunch)
Tour Leader:	Aron MELTZNER, Principal Investigator of Earth Observatory of Singapore

Description
In a highly urbanized island state like Singapore, one can still find diverse marine biodiversity. One of such is the unique coral microatoll field sites present at the Southern Islands of Singapore – St. John’s Island and Lazarus Island. Coral microatolls are renowned for the precision of tracking relative sea level. These coral colonies grow near the base of the intertidal zone and are characterized by living outer perimeters with dead upper surfaces. The best microatolls have multiple concentric rings on their upper surfaces. Each ring that is produced follows a coral ‘die-down’ due to prolonged exposure at extreme low water. Differences in elevation of successive rings reflect changes in sea level as the coral grows. Field trip participants will get to visit fields of living and fossil microatolls that provide unique insights into Singapore relative sea level since the 20^th century and in the mid-Holocene. Do come prepared for heavy rain and wet feet, but also bring along a sun hat.

Participants are advised to bring along the following for this trip:

Timetable*
05:30 AM	Assemble at SUNTEC Singapore Convention Centre (in front of Big Screen, Level 1)
05:50 AM	Arrive at Marina South Pier
06:00 AM	Chartered boat to St. John’s Island
06:30 AM	Arrival at Island and Walk to Microatoll Site
06:45 AM	Introduction to Microatolls
07:15 AM	Self-Exploration of Coral Microatoll Site at St. John’s Island
08:00 AM	Scenic Walk to Lazarus Island Site
08:45 AM	Intro to Lazarus West and Lazarus Bay Sites
09:15 AM	Self-Exploration of Lazarus Microatoll site
10:00 AM	Walk to Seringat Jetty/Lazarus Beach
10:45 AM	Scenic meal by the beach (dry weather) or at Seringat Jetty (wet weather)
12:00 PM	Walk Back to Jetty
12:30 PM	Chartered Boat back to Mainland from Seringat Jetty
01:00 PM	Transport Back to SUNTEC Singapore Convention Centre

*Schedule subject to change depending on weather conditions