Preparing the way for scientists

The first scientists arrived at the station last week, and our job as Antarctic operator is to support their work in the field. One of our first missions was to go to the Antarctic Plateau to install a few instruments - here's a few pictures from that trip.

The station and its surroundings are buzzing with activity! Scientists have arrived and we are getting ready to support them in the field.

© International Polar Foundation / Alain Hubert
One of the peaks of Pingvinane - our gateway to the west of the Sor Rondane Mountains.

© International Polar Foundation / Alain Hubert
Enough sightseeing and down to business. Checking an important waypoint as we head to the plateau. As you might know by now, we plant these flags to mark the safe route for the convoys that will follow later.

© International Polar Foundation / Alain Hubert
Those beautiful clouds announce that wind is coming. We need to be on our way!

© International Polar Foundation / Alain Hubert
Arrival at Yetnuten. As expected, the wind is blowing and we have to find a safe spot to install some scientific equipment.

© International Polar Foundation / Alain Hubert
Maybe it doesn't look like it, but it is quite chilly up here with winds browing at 85 km/h and a temperature of -20°C.

© International Polar Foundation / Alain Hubert
A massive glacier we encountered on our way back from the Antarctic Plateau. You are constantly being reminded of how small you are here in Antarctica.

© International Polar Foundation / Alain Hubert
The wind is so strong around here that it blows holes in granite. Scientists call these holes Tafoni.

© International Polar Foundation / Alain Hubert
Nicolas is preparing the autonomous GPS station we will install on the plateau next Saturday.

© International Polar Foundation / Alain Hubert

Preparing the way for scientists

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