Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
16675
Universal time (UTC):
05:30
Australian time (AEST):
15:30
Position:
64° 57′ S, 116° 48′ E
Heading:
-
Distance in last 24 hours:
33 NM
Weather conditions:
fine, 7/8 cloud, wind 230/13 kt
Air temperature:
−18.1 °C
Sea conditions:
n/a
Sea temperature:
−1.8 °C

Comments

9 GPS beacons established by air to mark 100 x 50 km experimental area. Pack-ice diverged yesterday enabling an easy run to the SW corner of the area. Currently occupying ice station for numerous measurements on 2-m thick FY ice. REGARDS Ian and Vicky

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