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Report on the Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition 1963-64: VUWAE 8

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

A Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition was again mounted for the 1963-64 summer to carry out investigations in the Taylor, Wright and Victoria Valleys, ice free areas west of Mc Murdo Sound. (See Figs. I and II).

V.U.W.A.E.s 1, 2, 3, and 6 had investigated the bedrock and glacial geology of these ice free areas whereas V.U.W.A.E.s 5 and 7 had carried out detailed geochemical and physical investigations on Lake Vanda and Lake Bonney, respectively. From the achievements of V.U.W.A.E.s 5 and 7 it was clear that further investigation was needed of as many large lakes as possible within these "dry" valleys. Conseouently a large expedition with a complex programme was organised for the 1963-64 season.

Finance:

Financial aid for the expedition cone from:-
  • University Research Grants Committee.
  • Victoria University of Wellington.

Personnel:

As with V.U.W.A.E. 6 it was decided to maintain a 6 man expedition so that it could operate as three 2 man elements in the field, if necessary. A change in Scientific Leader during the season was planned for; therefore 7 men were involved:-
  • W. M. Prebble, Temporary Junior Lecturer, Geology Department, V.U.W. (Leader).
  • Professor A. T. Wilson, Chemistry Dept., V.U.W. (Scientific Leader first part of season)
  • Professor H. W. Wellman, Geology Dept., V.U.W. (Scientific Leader Second part of season).
  • R. A. Hoare, Physics Dept., V.U.W. (Deputy Leader).
  • R. A. Henderson, Geology Dept., V.U.W.
  • D. A. House, Chemistry Dept., V.U.W.
  • K. B. Popplewell. Chemistry Dept., V.U.W.

The personnel performed distinct scientific duties according to their respective fields, but there was of course a great deal of [unclear: familiarisation] by each member outside his own field. The stage was soon reached where each member was able to participate in every aspect of the expedition's work. Mostly the party worked as a 6 man unit on a specific task but occasionally split up into 2 man or 3 man units which kept in close contact by daily radio communication.