Expedition Sponsors



Tierra Communications Inc.

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute

TMI Communications

DA Maher & Co. Ltd.

Harley Street Software

Astro Power

Magellan Global Positioning System

GEOserv

Kodak Canada

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The Sponsors...

Tierra is based in Kanata, Ontario. Canada's high tech capital.

TMI Communications
TMI Communications, owner and operator of the MSAT Network, is pleased to provide the '96 Mount Logan Expedition for Heart with the capability for data tramsission as well as voice communications. The team will be using a transportable MSAT Communicator (manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation). The unit is enclosed in a compact 14" X 15" briefcase and weighs approximately 27 lbs. TMI is also providing a digital camera, satellite time and ongoing technical and organizational support to the team members throughout the expedition.

The MSAT Network is Canada's first national mobile communications network. Using the world's most powerful mobile communications satellite, the Network gives Canadians access to advanced voice and data communications no matter where they live, work or travel in North America.

A member of the BCE Group of Companies, TMI Communications is the owner and operator of the MSAT Network and a world leader in satellite communications.

TMI Communications and Company Limited Partnership
1601 Telesat Court
P.O. Box 9826
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 5M2
Tel.: (613) 742-0000
Fax: (613) 742-4100


The North Face
The North Face is a proud sponsor of the Logan ’96 Expedition. As an outfitter of successful high altitude and polar expeditions for nearly three decades, The North Face designs TECHNICALLY ADVANCED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT for mountaineering, rock climbing, backpacking, extreme skiing and other serious pursuits. Each product is made with specially developed lightweight materials and is constructed according to quality standards that ensure it will last a lifetime.

D. A. MAHER & Co. Ltd.
Has generously provided screenprinting and expedition t-shirts to the Logan Team. D. A. Maher & Co. Ltd. is Ottawa’s foremost embroidery and screenprinting company, providing both promotional and corporate wear, and is also an authorized distributor for: Tiger Brand, Penmans, Barbarian and Windswept Fashions.

Toll Free 1-800-267-1011

Internet: 70640.572@compuserve.com.

IBM
www.ibm.com
IBM is pleased to support the Logan expedition with the use of an IBM 755 CE Thinkpad which will enable the team researchers to analyze their cardiac data before transmitting it to the Heart Institute.

Harley Street Software
Harley Street Software is providing state of the art cardiac software, the Merlin Cardiac Information System which will enable the Logan Team to collect research data on Canada’s highest mountain. Harley Street Software is a leader in Cardiac Pacemaker information systems.

Visit our Web site at www.harleystreet.com/~harley

or email us at harley@harleystreet.com

AstroPower
AstroPower has designed two photovoltaic units which will power the expedition’s remote satellite communications terminal and the personal computer, thereby enabling the expedition team to analyze medical data as it is collected during their ascent and to communicate and send data from the remote polar-like Logan environment.

AstroPower Canada produces a general applications product line of photovoltaic modules. This product line is based on industry-standard design specifications. The package uses durable, rugged materials and has been qualified for greater than a 20 year lifetime. Larger, higher-power modules are under development, specifically for use in large, high voltage systems.

AstroPower Canada Ltd.
6 Antares Drive, Unit 12
Nepean, Ontario
K2E 8A9
Phone: 613-723-7232
Fax: 613-723-7629

GEOsurv
GEOsurv In. provided the expedition team members with GPS training.

GEOsurv Inc is a service-oriented company and has concentrated on developing and applying modern technology for the survey and mapping industry.

GEOsurv Inc.
(613) 820-4545, telephone
1-800-231-4969, North America Sales line
(613) 820-9772, fax
(613) 820-9402, BBS
e-mail "geosurv@magi.com"


Magellan Systems Corporation
Magellan will supply the expedition with global positioning systems receivers, which will allow the expedition team to pinpoint their location, using global positioning satellites, throughout their ascent of Mount Logan.

Magellan is a high technology firm specializing in designing, manufacturing and marketing low cost satellite communications and navigation products for consumer and commercial applications. The company is a pioneer in developing positioning and navigation systems using the United States government’s global positioning system. Users of Magellan’s GPS receivers can plot their positions anywhere on earth within metres of their true location, helping them navigate from point to point and perform other navigation, location, tracking, mapping, plotting and timing functions.

Magellan Systems Corporation.
960 Overland Court
San Dimas,
CA, 91773
Phone: 909-394-5000
Fax: 909-394-7050


Kodak Canada
Kodak Canada is pleased to provide the '96 Mount Logan Expedition for Heart with a digital camera which will be used to take some of the photos of the climb. For more information on the camera, please click on our web site link...
www.kodak.com