airship nazca - project objectives

To make a detailed record of the Nazca site – both photographically and through geophysics remote-sensing
 
To provide a database for scientists, archaeologists and other researchers

To create a visual amenity for tourists - providing a resource of imagery
 
To provide data to more precisely define the extent of the site
 
To monitor the impact upon Nazca of tourism and the effects of climate change
 
To focus worldwide attention upon this location and other World Heritage Sites at risk and to encourage educational involvement from students/schoolchildren
 
To develop and refine equipment/techniques for application in other locations