Installing a new GPS station for IceCon
Among the various instruments to be installed in the field during the BELARE 2013-2014 is a new GPS station. It will be used by the IceCon project to better understand ice dynamics.
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Nicolas Bergeot preparing scientific equipment for the expedition.
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En route for the Seal Nunatak to check the GPS installed during last season.
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The GPS atop the Seal Nunatak.
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On our way, we pass by the abandoned Asuka Station.
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The Seal Nunatak has its own windscoop. Antarctic winds are talented artists!
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Heading to the Antarctic Plateau to install the new GPS station.
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Checking the load on the way. Solar panels and wind turbines will provide energy for the GPS station.
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Mounting a battery pack and solar panels on the rock.
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Nicolas Bergeot is making sure everything is working correctly.
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General view of the site.
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Christophe Berclaz and Nicolas fixing the GPS antenna.
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On the way back to the station.
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