Expressions of Intent for International Polar Year 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

(ID No: 1235)

HAM radio activites  (Ham Radio)

Outline
Further information about the HAM operators can be found on the website at www.waponline.it. I have received the special callsign II8IPY from the Italian Ministry of Telecommunication and it is my intention to use this callsign and to print the IPY logo on the HAM cards

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?
This activity involves many operators worldwide.

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
There are several HAM opertaors across the globe who will be using the special IPY callsign in the suffix.

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

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

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

Significant facilities will be required for this project:
Nothing

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

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

n/a

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

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?
no

How will the project be organised and managed?
According to the laws of the HAM radio operators, special callsigns can be requested during special events, in this case, callsigns for the IPY International Polar Year have been requested.

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?
None

PROPOSER DETAILS

Mr Luigi Cervasio
Via Martiri d’Africa 32,Torre del Greco


80059
Italy

Tel:
Mobile: no
Fax: no
Email:

Other project members and their affiliation

Name   Affiliation