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 ====== Control of the Commons ====== ====== Control of the Commons ======
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   * Project description: http://timesup.org/coc/   * Project description: http://timesup.org/coc/
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 ===== Working Notes for three Journeys ===== ===== Working Notes for three Journeys =====
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 These working notes are for those interested in supporting the project or who are involved. Feel free to add, edit, extend and assist. These working notes are for those interested in supporting the project or who are involved. Feel free to add, edit, extend and assist.
  
 +They are ongoing and will be updated as we move into phase 2.
 ====  Murray River  ==== ====  Murray River  ====
  
 The Murray river will involve the second construction of a vessel and the first journey. The construction will happen in Port Adelaide, transport to the launching place will be from our support team. The Murray river will involve the second construction of a vessel and the first journey. The construction will happen in Port Adelaide, transport to the launching place will be from our support team.
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 +One question that remains very open is our expected speed along the river. Which is closely dependent upon the water speed. On one extreme we have:
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 +"With the exception of Weir 6, Murtho, the weir pool of each storage extends to the storage upstream. Therefore, the River Murray between Blanchetown and Wentworth is more like a series of lakes than a lowland river, particularly when river flows are low." from http://www.murrayriver.com.au/about-the-murray/locks-weirs-dams-barrages/
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 +From the flow rate measurements, estimating the river width at around 150m and the depth 4m (probably too deep) we get a speed around 500 m / hour, i.e. half a kmh. because we overestimate the cross section of the river, this number is probably too low.
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 +From people travelling on various European rivers, upstream as well as downstream, we have travel distances around 40 km per day. This seems too high. 
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 +We experienced speeds from 0kmh, mostly around 1-1.5kmh and maximally 4kmh just from the current.
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 ===  Dates (proposed)  === ===  Dates (proposed)  ===
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 Launching around Ned's point or Lock 9. Launching around Ned's point or Lock 9.
  
-Travel is expected to be between 20 and 40 kilometers per day, based upon experiences of 2 similar projects.+Travel is expected to be between 20 and 40 kilometers per day, based upon experiences of 2 similar projects. Water currents will be important. The can be found [[here]http://riversmart.net.au/Flowtracker.htm], and it seems that if we take the river to be 150m wide and 4 meters deep, the flow at the SA border is around 0.5 kmh, compared to 4-6 on the Danube. Maps of the river are available here: http://www.rmboa.org.au/maps.html 
  
 === Vessel: === === Vessel: ===
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   * Plan 3 involves using some old hull and extras, as the Subak in Linz.   * Plan 3 involves using some old hull and extras, as the Subak in Linz.
  
 +Sail will be a junk rig, oars will be used and possibly a Yuloh. A tentative plan for pedal power exists - details at the beginning of January.
  
  
-Sail will be a junk rig, oars will be used and possibly a Yuloh. A tentative plan for pedal power exists - details at the beginning of January.+ 
 +=== Solar === 
 +We used solar panels on the river to cover our (small) power requirements. 
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 +We used a small solar panel, 25 x 35 cm (wattage unknown!) to recharge our batteries: phones, GoPro camera, SLR, AA batteries, etc. We found that the Inca charger (will find link) worked really well and enabled us to charge all these things easily.  
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 +We also used small rechargable lights / USB chargers (link to follow) which were great in the evening as the light ws diffuse and they could also be used to "shock-charge" a USB powered device to bring it back to life. 
 + 
 +=== Fringe parade: === 
 +Some things to bear in mind for the Fringe parade finale on 24 Feb. 
 +  * All floats must not exceed 4.3m in height. This height includes the vehicle plus any parade participants on the float. 
 +  * The parade will only be viewed from the east side of King William Street, so you only need to decorate the front and right side of your vehicle/float. 
 +  * There will be a DJ playing throughout the parade route. 
  
 === Supplies === === Supplies ===
 Things we will need: please edit as things become available. Things we will need: please edit as things become available.
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 +Short version here, long version below:
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 +==Tools and things we can return==
 +  * power tools: saws, planes, welding gear, etc
 +  * cables
 +  * Handtools: saws, hammers, spanners, chisels, etc
 +  * Radio or outback telephony
 +  * anchor, fenders
 +  * First Aid kit
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 +==Expendables and things that will not be returned==
 +  * Hull(s): dinghies, windsurfers (old, large)
 +  * canvas or other cloth for sails
 +  * Wood for mast (simple pole) max 450cm, and for yard
 +  * bamboo for battens
 +  * rope and small cord 
 +  * pulleys
 +  * construction wood and plywood for floors, lee boards, etc
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 ==Tools and things we can return== ==Tools and things we can return==
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   * sewing machine   * sewing machine
   * scissors   * scissors
-  * sanding block+  * sanding blocks 
 +  * Camping equipment: flies, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping mats, hammocks, cooking gear 
 +  * Radio or outback telephony 
 +  * Storage battery and Inverter (12V DC to 220V AC) 
 +  * waterproof camera 
 +  * anchor 
 +  * First Aid kit 
 +  * fenders 
 +  * bicycle 
 +  * Bike-powered power supply (Greer brings this)
  
 ==Expendables and things that will not be returned== ==Expendables and things that will not be returned==
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   * sandpaper   * sandpaper
   * all that stuff you just might need....   * all that stuff you just might need....
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 The following people have registered interest. Contact coc (at) timesup.org if you would like to join in for building or (part of) the journey. The following people have registered interest. Contact coc (at) timesup.org if you would like to join in for building or (part of) the journey.
  
-  * Greer Allen: journey, bikes, adventure,  http://magnificentrevolutionaustralia.org/+  * Greer Allen: journey, bikes, adventure,  www.magrev.org.au/
   * Simon and Pix : Bike drive for Parade (Hackerspace Adelaide)  http://hackerspace-adelaide.org.au/   * Simon and Pix : Bike drive for Parade (Hackerspace Adelaide)  http://hackerspace-adelaide.org.au/
-  * Cobi Smith: Royal Institute, support  http://riaus.org.au/+  * Deb Shaw: parade wrangling  http://riaus.org.au/ 
 +  * Cobi Smith: journey, community contacts, adventure, http://riaus.org.au/
   * Tim X: journey   * Tim X: journey
   * Tim Boykett: journey, boats, planning (eek!) http://timesup.org   * Tim Boykett: journey, boats, planning (eek!) http://timesup.org
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   * David Boykett: boat builder (tentative)   * David Boykett: boat builder (tentative)
   * Andreas Strauss: journey, pedal drive (tentative)  http://andreasstrauss.com/   * Andreas Strauss: journey, pedal drive (tentative)  http://andreasstrauss.com/
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 +==== Potential collaborators in towns on the river? ====
 +  * McCormick Centre for the Environment in Renmark:
 +http://www.murrayriver.com.au/river-management/mccormick/
 +  * Country Arts in Murray Bridge:
 +http://www.murraybridgegallery.com.au/
 +  * Wherever suits
 +http://www.rmboa.org.au 
 +  * Link with Just Add Water - Fringe in Goolwa?
 +http://www.adelaidefringe.com.au/fringe-in-goolwa
  
  
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