Expressions of Intent for International Polar Year 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

(ID No: 1153)

Creation of the National database of the Antarctic researches  (Antarctic UkrDB)

Outline
1. The analysis, the existing data 2. Development of an environment for access to the data 3. Filling by the existing data 4. Filling by the new data

Theme(s)   Major Target
The current state of the polar environment
Change in the polar regions
  

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
Simplification of access to the Antarctic data which are received at the Ukrainian Antarctic station

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
In project the Antarctic Master Directory Portal in collaboration with the Joint Committee on Antarctic Data Management (JCADM).

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:
Kyiv, Ukraine.

Approximate timeframe(s) for proposed field activities:
Arctic: 01/06 – 12/06      01/06 – 12/06      01/07 – 12/07 01/07-
Antarctic: The analysis, the existing data      Development of an environment for access to the data      Filling by the existing data

Significant facilities will be required for this project:
No

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?
No

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

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


How will the project be organised and managed?
self-management

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

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

How is it proposed to fund the project?
National

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
None

PROPOSER DETAILS

Dr Oleg Skuybida
National Antarctic Centre of Ukraine




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