Expressions of Intent for IPY 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

Ham radio web site www.waponline.it and its connected activities such as the 5th Antarctic Activity Week launched by WAP (Worldwide Antarctic Program) for Hams and Chasers.  (WAP-IPY)

Outline
WAP (Worldwide Antarctic Program) a non profit amateur Radio web site, launched in 2004 the Antarctic Activity Week. Purpose of the A.A.W. is to increase world wide interest around Antarctic Continent and its related matters, with the aim of staying close to the researchers and personnel who are spending their time away from home and families, studying the Antarctic life and its secrets. Addition purpose is to share what Nations and Organizations are doing to protect this still non contaminated corner of the world, to share a message of peace WW. Antarctic Activity Week, is celebrating every years on last week of February, in concomitance with the 22nd of February, when the Argentines rejoice the Argentine’s Antarctica Day (DIA DE LA ANTARTIDA ARGENTINA see www.marambio.aq ). Invitation, is normally addressed to all Radio Amateurs (OMs & SWLs) around the world, to the Clubs and Organizations as well as other important groups and individual operators WW who would like to join and share with us, this initiative. All stations will qualify for WAP ASEA (Antarctic Special events Award), which details are available at : http://www.aricassino.it/diplomi.htm . Again our intention is to draw your attention to the Antarctic Continent, and AAW is the unique event WW where Hams wish to celebrate and improve Worldwide interest around it.

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
Sensitize the Ham world and let them know Antarctica more deeply

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
Participants worldwide last year did involved more than 10.000 Hams from more than 100 nations.

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:
Location site is in Italy as WAP (Worldwide Antarctic Program) has been established here since 1980 among a group of Antarctic Enthusiast’s Hams

Approximate timeframe(s) for proposed field activities:
Arctic: n/a
Antarctic: n/a

Significant facilities will be required for this project:

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?

How is it envisaged that the required logistic support will be secured?

Has the project been "endorsed" at a national or international level?

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE

Is the project a short-term expansion (over the IPY 2007-2008 timeframe) of an existing plan, programme or initiative or is it a new autonomous proposal?
Yes
It is an autonomous proposal

How will the project be organised and managed?
WAP will make all the announcements on its web site

What are the initial plans of the project for addressing the education, outreach and communication issues outlined in the Framework document?

What are the initial plans of the project to address data management issues (as outlined in the Framework document)?

How is it proposed to fund the project?

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
None

PROPOSER DETAILS

Mr Gianni Varetto
Via Pancalieri 2, CASALGRASSO (Cuneo)


12030
Italy

Tel: +39-011-975844
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Other project members and their affiliation

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