Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1981-82: VUWAE 26

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The VUW Antarctic Research Centre and the 1981-82 Expedition members would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to:

- the University Grants Committee for financing the major part of the expedition.
- the VUW Internal Research Committee for financial support for equipment and grants to student expedition members.
- Antarctic Calendars (Harry Keys and Karen Williams) for a donation towards the salinity/temperature bridge purchased in 1980.
- the D.S. National Science Foundation for providing air support by the U.S. Navy VXE-6 Squadron.
- Antarctic Division, DSIR, for logistic and field support.

We also wish to thank:

VUW Engineering Workshop members Ernie Millington, Graham Hewitt and Dennis Thompson, who built much of our equipment.
Bill McQueen and Dick Nicol, crew of the M.V. Tirohia, who helped during testing of our equipment in Wellington Harbour.
Colin Heath, of the VUW Electronics Facility.
Dick Singleton, Alex Gilmore and N2 Oceanographic Institute from whom we borrowed equipment.
Mr. L.R. Pyne, who built the core splitting box.

In Antarctica, this season, we were grateful for the assistance and support of:

The 1981-82 summer and winter Scott Base staff, particularly Hewett Carter (carpenter), Leo Slattery (postmaster), Allan Thomas (assistant chef).
Gary Neall and Patrick Tinnelly, NZ Lands and Survey surveyors.
Michael Catley for his boundless enthusiasm and mechanical expertise.
Lindsay Main for his companionship in the field.

We also appreciate the help of McMurdo Bio Lab Manager, John Wood, and Dr. A.L. DeVries.