Expressions of Intent for International Polar Year 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

(ID No: 1230)

Participation to the WAP (Worldwide Antarctic Program) Ham Radio activities, such as Antarctic Activity Week (AAW) and Ham radio Contests.  (Ham Radio)

Outline
Having received the special Callsign IR1IPY from the Italian Ministry of Communication, I would like to use my special callsign and IPY logo to be printed on the Ham radio QSL card , which is used to confirm the radio contacts.

Theme(s)   Major Target
The human dimension in polar regions
   Education/Outreach and Communication
Other Targets

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
Involving a large number on Ham operators worldwide , who will be attracted in contact with a special IPY suffix in the callsign

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
Actually there are about 20 Ham Radio operators spread around the globe using a special callsigns with IPY in the suffix

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:
Worldwide

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

Significant facilities will be required for this project:
N/A

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?
N/A

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

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

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?
As per Ham radio laws, operators are allowed to ask special callsigns to be used during special events; in this case, the International Polar Year

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

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

How is it proposed to fund the project?
N/A

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
On the WAP (Worldwide Antarctic Program) web site at www.waponline.it there are information about the IPY activities and the Ham radio IPY Award

PROPOSER DETAILS

Mr MAURIZIO GENTILE
Worldwide Antarctic Program
Via P.N. Cambiaso 158/11 Genova
16159
Italy

Tel:
Mobile: no
Fax: no
Email:

Other project members and their affiliation

Name   Affiliation