[meteorite-list] WI Meteorite Hunting Statistics

From: Meteorites USA <eric_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 17:44:32 -0700
Message-ID: <4BEC9CF0.4060205_at_meteoritesusa.com>

Since the compiling is taking longer than expected perhaps my self
imposed Sunday deadline for release of the information was a bit
premature. I will try to release it publicly on Sunday, however it might
not be ready by then, if you would like to see what I have thus far,
please feel free to email me on Sunday and I will email it to you
privately. Once I'm finished compiling all the data, I will release it
on my site.

I want to thank everyone thus far who has shown more than reasonable
cooperation in helping compile the data for the strewnfield, and the
statistical cost data. Again as a recap, the more information available
the more accurately we'll be able to map this strewnfield. I have
compiled coordinates for 20-25 finds so far, many people have been way
more than willing to provide their data and I'm surprised actually at
the level of cooperation. Though I'm disappointed that some people I
thought would participate have not yet provided any information.

Those of you who've not yet contributed, I welcome and encourage your
participation. Those not participating because of prior agreements with
your team members and/or landowners, I respect that and look forward to
seeing you in the field on the next one.

Please send:
Total Days In The Field:
Total Hours Hunted Per Day:
Total Miles Walked Per Day:
Total Costs: (just a total number, it need not be itemized)
Total Number of Meteorites Found:
Total Weight Found:
Coordinates: (if you don't mind releasing them publicly)

Thank you all...

Regards,
Eric



On 5/9/2010 10:30 AM, Meteorites USA wrote:
> Hi listees and fellow meteorite hunters in the field. I'm back from
> the field and I'm compiling (unscientifically) some statistical data
> that I've not yet seen anyone attempt to calculate in any way but a
> cursory manner thus far. If you've hunted the WI meteorite fall, and
> have data you'd like to share, please send me an email with your
> hunting information/statistics.
>
> Primarily what I'm looking for is totals, hours hunted, days hunted,
> meteorites found, and costs associated with this hunt. I'd like to do
> this while WI is fresh in everyone's minds and I think that will
> provide the most reliable information, and also give some an idea of
> the costs in time and money that go into recovering meteorites from
> the field.
>
> Please send in the following format to make it easier to add all
> totals. If you can think of any other data that should be included in
> this list, please feel free to respond on-list so others can add their
> input.
>
> I will be including all my totals as well in this data.
>
> Total Days In The Field:
> Total Hours Hunted Per Day:
> Total Miles Walked Per Day:
> Total Costs: (including airfare, hotel, rental car, food, fuel, cost
> of meteorites purchased, miscellaneous expenses; i.e. "pay to hunt"
> expenses) This need not be itemized, and can be a total cost for your
> hunt...
> Total Number of Meteorites Found:
> Total Weight Found:
>
> This survey is completely anonymous, and your identity will be kept
> confidential, all you need send is totals/numbers.
>
> In addition, those of you who'd like to share coordinates that would
> also be appreciated, again, your anonymity will be kept unless you
> state specifically that you wouldn't mind releasing your identity
> publicly in association with your data.
>
> All this information will be published on my site and on-list to share
> with everyone in a completely transparent and "open" manner.
>
> Thank you all in advance for your cooperation.
>
> Regards,
> Eric Wichman
> Meteorites USA
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Received on Thu 13 May 2010 08:44:32 PM PDT