[h0ughy (David)]

Ken Dr Colin Keay is very much alive but no longer at Uni of Newcastle as he is retired. here are a few links to articles explaining his theory

http://www.ips.gov.au/Educational/1/1/1
http://www.ips.gov.au/Educational/1/1/2
http://www.meteorobs.org/maillist/msg20622.html
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2001/ast26nov_1.htm
http://www.gefsproject.org/electrophones/

if you like I can get you in contact with him via email.