Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Jul 1992
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Meteoritics, vol. 27, no. 3, volume 27, page 277
Mathematics
Logic
Scientific paper
EUROMET came into being in the wake of the Meteoritical Society Conference held in Vienna in 1989. It is now funded by the European Community Science Programme (Contract No. SC1* - CT91- 0618 (SSMA)) until November 1993, to collect and curate new meteorites and cosmic dust and distribute samples of the material on a worldwide basis. Although the progress towards fully operational status may seem slow, a great many people have contributed substantial amounts of time and effort to establishing a many-faceted project. EUROMET has held three very successful field expeditions to the Frontier Mountains (courtesy of the Italian Progetto Antartide), Dumont d'Urville together with Expeditions Polaires Francaises; Terres Australes et Antarctiques Francaises, and to the Nullarbor Plain (in conjunction with Dr. Alex Bevan, Western Australian Museum WAMET). The curatorial responsibilities extend to over 900 meteorite specimens and in excess of 10,000 cosmic dust grains. More information about these collections is provided elsewhere (several abstracts, this volume) with future updates to be published in the Meteoritical Bulletin. An electronic newsletter will be coming on line for rapid dissemination of information concerning sample characterisation and availability. Information regarding submission of sample requests can be found published in Meteoritics 27, 110 (1992). The EUROMET Council is actively pursuing a number of possibilities to ensure a long-term commitment to meteorite and micrometeorite recovery. Although many of the plans are still tentative they are moving towards fruition. Future Antarctic activities will hopefully include a 1992/3 mission to Frontier Mountains and other locations in Victoria Land and a more sophisticated cosmic dust factory (1994/5) with sponsors as before. Additionally we are exploring the possibility of a joint EUROMET/Indian expedition to Wohlthat Massif, which will be followed up via the German Georg Forster base in conjunction with Ganovex in 1995/96. EUROMET forsees an immense potential for expansion in hot deserts with programmes that will be carried out together with organisations and governments in the host countries. We are exploring ways to continue the highly successful collaboration with WAMET and possibly to escalate the effort. One of the areas we would like to consider is North Africa but the political situation in several countries in this region is presently unpredictable. Much more productive have been representations we have made to various Middle Eastern states, so that an expedition to Jiddat al Harasis in Oman seems now almost certain later this year. Contacts made between EUROMET and the Namibian Geological Survey suggest we would be welcome in Namibia, but an agreement on how any samples collected would be shared has to be reached. A reconnaissance to the Atacama (see abstract by Delisle et al., this volume) proved unproductive except for the official contacts made with sympathetic Chilean scientists. Much more speculative have been contacts with Russian and Chinese researchers in sympathy with EUROMET's aims. Although the above is a very extensive portfolio, we as much as anything are endeavouring to encourage countries without a current interest in meteorites to exploit their own meteorite heritage before samples are lost through unofficial or badly conducted efforts. We hope to provide opportunities for a number of volunteers to participate in the field programmes. *Footnote: The EUROMET Council: Colin Pillinger, Ludolf Schultz, Michel Maurette, and Marcello Mellini.
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