Expressions of Intent for International Polar Year 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

HAM radio operators consortium: Participation to the WAP (Worldwide Antarctic Program)  (HAM Radio)

Outline
This activity has received the special call sign IA0IPY from the Italian Ministry of Telecommunication. The intention is to use this call sign and to also use the IPY logo on the Ham radio QSL card which is used to confirm contact with other operators.

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
This activity involves many HAM operators across the globe.

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
To date, there are up to 20 HAM radio operators around the world using the IPY suffix in the callsign.

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

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

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 of Telecommunication

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

n/a

How will the project be organised and managed?
Special callsigns can be requested for special events. In this case, and as per the laws of HAM radio operators, callsigns for the duration of the IPY 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 Nuccio Meoli
IPY Award Manager
Via Conte Bassavilla 1
Rocca d'Arce FROSINONE
03030
Italy

Tel:
Mobile: no
Fax: no
Email:

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