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