Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1980-81: VUWAE 25

Beacon Studies (Event 13)

Beacon Studies (Event 13).

Nov.21 - Dec.22 Sampling red bed rock sequences at several locations for paleomagnetism measurements.
David Christoffel (Leader/ Geophysicist) Associate Professor in Physics, VUW
Stephen Bannister (Geophysical assistant) B.Sc student VUW
Peter Cleary (DSIR assistant)
Dec.9 David Iles (to Event 13).
Dec.11 - Dec.16 Description and paleocurrent measurement of the Coal Measure sequence at the Lashly Mountains (Event 14).
Alex Pyne
Barbara Ward
Paul Fitzgerald
Bruce Garrick
Jan.14 - Jan.20 Further paleomagnetic sampling of basement granites/dykes and Ross Island volcanics. Arranged on an opportunity basis while awaiting the beginning of the "Benjamin Bowring" Geophysical Programme (Event 9).
David Christoffel
Assistant from Scott Base