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The Canberra Speleological Society Inc. (CSS)

Projects

CSS members are actively involved in a number of caving related projects.

Wee Jasper - Dogleg Cave protection

During the prolonged drought areas of Dogleg Cave needed protection to ensure their long term survival. CSS and other ASF clubs assisted the managers of the cave with the installation of a gate to assist in the protection of the sensitive areas of the cave.

Further information can be found on the News Page

Cave Data

CSS is recording cave data in the areas of Yarrangobilly, Cooleman, Wee Jasper and Wyanbene. This data includes:

Helium Balloon Remote Controlled Camera

A remotely controlled digital camera was constructed for photographing the 106 meter high Gunbarrel Aven in the Wyanbene cave. The flight was partially successful and may be repeated one day after the system has been modified to handle the fog in the upper level of the aven.

Photos of the camera setup, the view looking down while near the floor of the aven, and the after trip cleaning:

Balloon Camera Setup Camera looking down Post trip gear cleaning

Cave Radio and RDF Unit

CSS is making a pair of cave radio RDF units using the design developed by Peter Robertson of the Victorian Speleological Association (VSA).

Peter's design has been redrawn in CorelDraw and PDF prints are here: