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In the Autumn of 2008 I was invited to participate in the ICECAP project. The mission is quite similar to that of the AGASEA project in which I took part back during the 2004-2005 austral summer: aero-geophysical survey of areas of particular interest in Antarctica, East Antarctica this time. Before even starting, the project has generated global interest: CNN's article: http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/10/30/antarctica.expedition/index.html. UT webpage article: http://www.utexas.edu/news/2008/10/27/antarctic_glaciers/ Statesman article: http://www.statesman.com/search/content/news/stories/local/11/13/1113europa.html Saying that I embraced the invitation would be a gross understatement. Instead of the Borek Twin Otter used in AGASEA this time we use a Borek BT-67 (basically a DC-3 on major steroids). The plane opens up interesting new possibilities with the chance of flying 8-hour missions instead of 4 - 4.5 hours. Photos this time are taken with my new G9. Go to the video clips page. Or read the evolving blog. (Gallery has 77 pix).
Pile of Hardigg cases with Sharon helping to sort through them. |
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