Expressions of Intent for International Polar Year 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

Polar Experience at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2008  (Polar Experience)

Outline
The Polar Experience will be a special attraction at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, 10th – 12th January 2008 in the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin Ireland. The objective of the exhibit is to make visitors to the Exhibition, both secondary school students and members of the public, to think about what conditions are like in polar regions and what it would be like to be involved in an expedition. The exhibit will consist of a marquee and a 40’ refrigerated container. In the marquee will be a display of tents, equipment, rations etc used by the likes of Scott and Shackelton in the early 20th century expeditions to Antarctica. There will also be a display of the equipment as used in present day expeditions. The historical display will be presented by a team of enthusiasts who specialise in the re-enactment of exploration in this period. The modern day display will be organised by volunteers from the British Antarctic Survey. The refrigerated container will be ‘landscaped’ with snow/ice and a track will be created from end to end. Visitors will be challenged to ‘survive’ the sub-zero temperatures (minus 20 degrees) by walking through the ice channel.

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?

What international collaboration is involved in this project?

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:

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

Significant facilities will be required for this project:

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?

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

Has the project been "endorsed" at a national or 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?

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

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

How is it proposed to fund the project?

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
None

PROPOSER DETAILS

Project Director Peter Broad
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
Grand Canal Plaza
Upper Grand Canal Street, Dublin 4

Ireland

Tel: 003531 432 5293
Mobile: no
Fax: 003531 432 5800
Email:

Other project members and their affiliation