Information
Vessel:
Report (sitrep) ID:
16315
Universal time (UTC):
00:00
Australian time (AEST):
11:00
Position:
62° 42′ S, 147° 33′ E
Distance in last 24 hours:
0 NM
Weather conditions:
8/8 high cloud, wind 15-20 knots ENE
Air temperature:
−10.4 °C
Sea temperature:
−1.8 °C
Comments
Still parked in the same floe as yesterday. Sampling of sea ice algal communities continues. Ice tent set up and all equipment operational. Yesterday successfully tested ice radar with a flight over nearby A4 iceberg, and collected a 5m PICO core. Helicopters today sampling sea ice within 15 nm of ships position. A perfect day yesterday allowed some R&R for all on the ice, with a group of inquisitive emperor penguins providing alternative amusement to the soccer and frisbee. REGARDS Dug
Map
A map showing Australia and Antarctica. The map shows the journey of one voyage that has occured in the season, with each route highlighted in a distinct colour.