Preparing for Fieldwork How Do We Act (React) in the Field?

Agenda University Policies University Safety Driving Test University Statement of Understanding for Field Trips University Policies Regarding Student Conduct and Field Trips Preparing for the Field Make a Plan Execute the Plan Review the Plan What comes next Open Discussion

University Policies University Safety Driving Test University Statement of Understanding for Field Trips University Policies Regarding Student Conduct and Field Trips

University Policies University Safety Driving Test Watch the Video and Take the test (must be on campus to use this link) ovisions/driver_training/driver_training.htm ovisions/driver_training/driver_training.htm Send test completion (of passing grade) to Nola Lucke Take it every 2 years to keep current If you are current, no need to re-test, forward your test completion to Nola Tips The test is open book You may take the test multiple times if don’t pass the first time

University Policies University Statement of Understanding for Field Trips Read and understand the form app.php app.php The class will be taking a trip in February Note Department of Atmospheric Sciences has a Form – it will be provided in class Provide a signed copy to Instructor

University Policies University Policy Regarding Student Conduct and Field Trips Read the policies Additional Reading Read attached EOS safety article

Preparing for the Field The Trip Make a Plan Execute the Plan Review the Plan

The Trip - Make a Plan Gather information from participants (Form will be provided) Cell phone number Emergency contacts, including relationship to you and phone number(s). Include at least one contact Medical insurance information including policy holder name, insurance company name, and policy number Any other pertinent information - medical conditions or other health concerns (allergies or phobias) Note Additional Information on Fieldtrip Form METCRAX II: Side wall of meteor crater

The Trip – Make the Plan Be prepared for the weather (and then some) Summer & winter each have their challenges Have proper attire No matter what the season – HAVE WATER Know your route If you have a phobia or condition that would limit participation TALK to your Instructor/TA/person in charge METCRAX II: Up to shoulders in tumbleweed

The Trip – Make the Plan Have everyone’s contact info Know the weather on the route Have a map Accidents happen & batteries go dead Leave plenty of time for travel Be ready for anything

The Trip – Make the Plan Preparation is KEY This is the point to where mistakes should be anticipated Know what will happen “What if…” METCRAX II: Equipment air drop

The Trip – Execute the Plan No matter what the season – HAVE WATER “If you didn’t drop it, don’t pick it up!” Is this the stage where “It’s okay to wing it”? Is that truly SAFE? Understand “Bending the Rules” Be ready for anything

The Trip – Execute the Plan Watch for ‘critters’ Snakes Spiders Wasps/bees Small aggressive animals Know your personal limits – don’t over-commit Be ready for anything Be willing to make changes if necessary MtMet: Black widow in ceilometer METCRAX II: Bat METCRAX II: Rattlesnake

The Trip – Execute the Plan Returning from the Field Most accidents happen 1 mile from destination Stay focused !

The Trip – Review the Plan Post project meeting What went well What needs improvement Did all the equipment work? Were there enough people (in the right places)? How can we make it better? Did we need to make changes as we progressed through the project? In the case of long field projects, the review process happens during the trip – daily if possible

Now What? What happens to the data What happens to the equipment What did we learn

Fire & Ice UUEPO: After the wildfire FPS: Riming

Hot & Dry Gunnison: No shade MATTERHORN: Absolutely NO shade

Slippery WBB: The roof is slippery during and after any precipitation (including a heavy fog)

Open Discussion Field campaigns Hazards Flying ice & Flying box lids Frost-bite & Sunburn Downed power lines and trees Stations in fire zones This may be basic but it is all IMPORTANT Not just for field work it can be applied to LIFE experiences – hobbies or even jobs