Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 2005-06: VUWAE 50

Snow Accumulation at Mt Erebus Saddle

Snow Accumulation at Mt Erebus Saddle

To accommodate high accumulation rates of about 2m snow/year, 6m snow stakes that are anchored 2m into the ground were deployed. The three snow stakes, made of epoxy/carbon fibre, have been chosen for their flexibility to withstand high wind velocities in excess of 100knts.

Fig. 6: Three snow stakes placed in the vicinity of the 2004/05 drill hole casing at Mt Erebus Saddle

Fig. 6: Three snow stakes placed in the vicinity of the 2004/05 drill hole casing at Mt Erebus Saddle