Immediate report of Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition 1989-90: VUWAE 34

CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

LIST OF FIGURES	v
VUWAE 34 SUMMARY	1
PERSONNEL	2
PART I - SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMES
ANTARCTIC BOTTOM CURRENTS (K042)	3
Abstract	3
Proposed Programme	3
Scientific Endeavours and Achievements	4
Publications	8
Environmental Impact	8
Management of Science in the Ross Dependency	8
Acknowledgements	9
References	9
MOUNT EREBUS ERUPTION MECHANISM STUDY (K044)	10
Abstract	10
Sources of Financial support	10
Proposed Programme	10
Scientific Endeavours and Achievements	11
Publications	12
Environmental Impact	12
Future Research	12
Management of Science in the Ross Dependency	12
Acknowledgements	12
THE HYDROLOGY, GLACIOLOGY. AND SEDIMENT TRANSPORT PROCESSES OF THE MIERS VALLEY (K046)	13
Abstract	13
Proposed programme	13
Scientific Endeavours and Achievements	14
Publications	16
Environmental Impact	16
Future Research	17
Management of Science in the Ross Dependency	17
Acknowledgements	17
THE HISTORY OF THE ROSS SEA REGION DURING BEACON TIMES (K047)	18
Abstract	18
Proposed Programme	18
Scientific Endeavours and Achievements	19
Publications	20
Environmental Impact	20
Future Research	20
Management of Science in the Ross Dependency	20
Acknowledgements	21
References	21
WEST ANTARCTICA VOLCANO EXPLORATION (WAVE)	23
Abstract	23
Proposed Programme	23
Scientific Endeavours and Achievements	24
Publications	24page iii
Environmental impact	24
Future Research	24
Management of Science in the Ross Dependency	24
Acknowledgements	24
OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF SEA ICE (K132)	26
Abstract	26
Results	26
PART II - LOGISTICS NOTES
ANTARCTIC BOTTOM CURRENTS (K042)	33
Aims	33
Planning	33
Cargo	33
Preparations for the Field	34
Field Transport	35
Event Diary	36
Accidents	38
Radio Communications	39
Cape Roberts Huts	39
Acknowledgements	40
MOUNT EREBUS ERUPTION MECHANISM STUDY (K044)	41
Aims	41
Seismic Refraction Survey at Upper Erebus Hut	41
Planning	41
Cargo	42
Field Preparations	42
Relations with Base Staff	42
Field Transport	42
Field Conditions	43
Weather	43
Event Diary	43
Field Equipment	44
Radio Communications	44
Lab Facilities	44
Huts	45
Waste Disposal	45
Place Names	45
General	45
THE HYDROLOGY, GLACIOLOGY, AND SEDIMENT TRANSPORT PROCESSES OF THE MIERS VALLEY (K046)	46
Aims	46
Planning	46
Cargo	47
Preparation for the field	47
Field transport	47
Event Diary	47
Weather	53
Accidents	55
Field Equipment	56
Radio Communications	56
Miers Refuge Hut	56
Environmental Impact	57
THE HISTORY OF THE ROSS SEA REGION DURING BEACON TIMES (K047)	58
Aims	58
Planning	58
Cargo	58page iv
Preparations for the Field	58
Field Transport	58
Event Diary	59
Sledging Routes and Camp Sites	63
Weather	69
Loss and Damage to Equipment	69
Field Equipment	69
Radio Communications	70
Event Status on Leaving Antarctica	72
WEST ANTARCTIC VOLCANO EXPLORATION (WAVE) K048	72
Aims	72
Planning	72
Cargo	72
Personnel	72
Preparations for the Field	72
Field Transport	73
Event Diary	73
Event Map	73
Weather	73
Accidents	73
Field Equipment	73
Radio Communications	73
Environmental Impact	73
Appendix 1: Field Leaders Report - Bill Atkinson	74
Appendix 2: Daily Weather and Field Activities	80
Appendix 3: Location Map	96
OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF SEA ICE (K132)	97
Event Summary and Aim	97
Planning	97
Cargo	97
Preparations for the Field	97
Field Equipment	97
Field Transport	97
Radio Communications	98
Event Diary	98
VUWAE PUBLICATIONS AND THESIS 1989	100

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