Expressions of Intent for International Polar Year 2007-2008 Activities
Expression of Interest Details
PROPOSAL INFORMATION(ID No: 1218)
A Ski Traverse of Penny Ice Cap – Baffin Island
Outline
Expedition Aims: 1) To be the first British expedition to attempt a self-supportive ski traverse of the Penny Ice Cap, Baffin Island. 2) To raise awareness for the International Polar Year 2007-08 by conducting presentations in UK Schools/Colleges promoting the IPY and the effects of climate change with special reference to the Inuit way of life. Talks and presentations will be run in support of the expedition for educational organizations including schools and colleges. 3) To help create further opportunities for young explorers to gain scientific and expedition experience by raising funds and awareness for the British Schools Exploring Society (BSES), and its 75th Anniversary.
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Major Target |
The current state of the polar environment
Change in the polar regions
Polar-global linkages and teleconnections
Exploring new frontiers
The polar regions as vantage points
The human dimension in polar regions
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Natural or social sciences research
Data Management
Other Targets
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What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
The project will help spread awareness through media and internet coverage.
What international collaboration is involved in this project?
At present this project is a British venture.
FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS
Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:
This expedition will take place on Baffin Island. The Penny Ice Cap on Baffin Island in Auyuittuq Park is believed by many to be the birthplace of the last ice age. The Penny Ice Cap is huge. It covers over 5,000 square kilometres (2,200 square miles) with ice as thick as 300 meters (1,000 ft) in places. The ice cap provides an excellent record of past climates and has been the base for several major scientific studies into climatic change and global warming.
Approximate timeframe(s) for proposed field activities:
Arctic: 03/08 – 04/08
Antarctic: n/a
Significant facilities will be required for this project:
This expedition shall be a self sufficient trip using local services where needed.
Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?
No
How is it envisaged that the required logistic support will be secured?
Commercial operator
Own support
Has the project been "endorsed" at a national or international level?
No
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
This is a new Project and is still, at present in its planning stage.
How will the project be organised and managed?
The team itself consists of 4 members. There is one overall expedition leader, however all members of the team are providing some level of organisation into the planning and running of the trip.
What are the initial plans of the project for addressing the education, outreach and communication issues outlined in the Framework document?
TBC
What are the initial plans of the project to address data management issues (as outlined in the Framework document?
TBC
How is it proposed to fund the project?
The trip will be funded through Sponsorship’s and fund raising by the team members.
Is there additional information you wish to provide?
None
PROPOSER DETAILS
Mr Anthony Jinman
114 Southland Park Road
Wembury
Plymouth
PL9 0HH
UK
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Mobile: no
Fax: no
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Other project members and their affiliation
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