[meteorite-list] UPDATE: WI Meteorite Hunting Statistics +Strewnfield Map Data

From: Meteorites USA <eric_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 10:20:52 -0700
Message-ID: <4BF02974.80407_at_meteoritesusa.com>

Still working on compiling the list of coordinates, a map and
statistical data. I will be releasing the map and data on my site after
I have at least 50-75 coordinates, there are 100+ finds reported, and I
have plotted about 30 so far. We're about 25% to 30% complete. There are
also hunters still in the field and I must respect their wishes not to
release their specific data publicly until after they've left the field.

Those hunters who've hunted the great WI meteorite fall and did NOT find
one please send over your data as well since it is quite useful and
relevant as well. Even if you did not find a meteorite I'd like to
include your data in a separate sub total... Just as a reminder I will
only be including statistical data and NOT identifying data in the
totals. Your anonymity will be respected if you so wish...

I will be releasing this data soon, and to those that participate I will
reciprocate privately with the strewnfield map file.

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 5/13/2010 5:44 PM, Meteorites USA wrote:
> 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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