This session covers electronic applications in caving including surveying, photography wired and wireless communications, lighting, data logging and radio-location as well as Amateur Ham radio that is also use in pursuit of these objectives.
Membership in the Communications & Electronics Section is open to all individuals demonstrating an interest in the objectives of the organization and agreeing to abide by its tenets.
The section publishes a periodic newsletter "Speleonics" in electronic format.
Session Moderator
John DeRoo
CTO & VP of Engineering at PodPonics
Opens: Monday, March 1, 2021
Closes: Saturday, May 1, 2021
Notifications of Acceptance: Tuesday, May 4, 2021
John DeRoo
Email: jderoo@eitronix.com
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The James G. Mitchell Fund was established in 1965 and is maintained by contributions to the National Speleological Foundation. This award includes a cash award for the best scientific paper presented at the NSS Convention by a student member (or members) of the society. Eligible papers shall be judged by an interdisciplinary panel appointed by the Mitchell Award sub-committee chair. For consideration, contact sub-committee chair, Dr. Kathy Lavoie at award-mitchell@caves.org.
Some lava tubes are referred to as ice caves because they contain ice within. The natural thermal shield provided by the surrounding lava allows these caves to trap cold air during winter months. In some instances, these delicate environments create perfect conditions for exceptionally impressive ice crystalization.
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