[meteorite-list] WI Meteorite Hunting Statistics

[Meteorites USA]

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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