Heard Island Expedition 1997 (Scoping Document)

SCOPING DOCUMENT
This document presents the motivations, goals, and plans for the 1997 Cordell Expedition to Heard Island. It is meant to be a descriptive and planning document for anyone interested in the project, including potential participants, support persons and organizations, and governmental agencies involved in permitting. All or portions of this document may be freely copied, but please quote the source. Because the project will evolve, this document will evolve. For the current status of the project, please contact Cordell Expeditions.

HEARD ISLAND

BACKGROUND OF THE EXPEDITION

Previous radio expeditions
The 1995 Expedition

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

General
Radio science
Natural science
Other potential activities

OPERATIONS

Preparation
Training/Checkout session 28-29 September 1996
Transportation to Heard Island
Schedule
The Vessel
General operations on Heard Island
Radio equipment
Communications operations
Scientific operations
Communicating with the team on HI
Medical and safety
Emergency
Departure and return
Post expedition activities
Backup plan

MANAGEMENT OF THE PROJECT

Project Directors/Expedition Leaders
Executive Board
Advisory Board

POLICIES

"The Heard Island Project"
"The Expedition"
Safety
Political
Site resources
Financial resources
Financial management
Donations
Intellectual property
Scientific property
Expedition property
Personal property
Liability
Authorities
Cancellation

EXPEDITION TEAM

The Expedition Team
Cost to participants
Responsibilities
Required documents
Withdrawal and termination

PERSONNEL

Honorary Expedition Leader
Advisory Board
Project Directors
Executive Board
Expedition Team
Technical Support Team
Pilots
Support Team

FINANCES

Expedition budget
Where to send contributions
Corporate sponsors
Souvenirs

SPONSORS

SCHEDULE

Expedition schedule
Project chronology
Decision points

APPENDIX 1 - CORDELL EXPEDITIONS

APPENDIX 2 - VITAE

EA8AFJ Michel Sabatino
HB9AFI Kurt Wetter
HB9AHL Willy Rusch
KØIR Ralph Fedor
K4UEE Bob Allphin
K9AJ Mike McGirr
KK6EK Bob Schmieder
N6EK Bob Fabry
N6MZ Michael Mraz
NP4IW Carlos Nascimento
OE9AMJ Arno Metzer
ON5NT Ghis Penny
ON6TT Peter Casier
PA3DUU Arie Nugteren
RA3AUU Igor ("Harry") Booklan
VK2JDM (VK2TQM) David Muller
W8FMG Wes Lamboley
WØGJ (WAØPUJ) Glenn Johnson
WA3YVN Al Hernandez
9V1YC James Brooks

BIBLIOGRAPHY

General
Heard Island general
Radio operations
Geology
Meteorology
Plants
Microbiology
Nematodes
Insects
Freshwater invertebrates
Fish
Birds
Mammals

LINKS TO THE OTHER DOCUMENTS

 


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Last update: 7 Dec. 1996 Robert W. Schmieder cordell@ccnet.com