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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 2009-10: VUWAE 54

PHASE 4: OPERATIONS

PHASE 4: OPERATIONS

Includes:
  • Intercontinental flights
  • Scott Base operations & support
  • Engineering support (staff support, vehicles, equipment, etc.)
  • Services (Staff support, communications, food, etc.)
  • Facilities (Scott Base & Huts)
  • Field operations & support (staff support, food, equipment, etc.)
  • Training at Scott Base (Arrival briefing, Antarctic Field Training, Vehicle, engineering, etc.)
  • Intra-continental flights (Helicopter, Fixed Wing)
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What worked well?

Service at Scott Base was very good

What needs to be improved?

The support could be improved by increased authority of decision making by staff based at Scott Base.

How well did the planning match your final operations in Antarctica?

Poorly