Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
16676
Universal time (UTC):
05:30
Australian time (AEST):
15:30
Position:
64° 45′ S, 117° 25′ E
Heading:
-
Distance in last 24 hours:
19 NM
Weather conditions:
light snow, 8/8 cloud, wind 105/08 kt
Air temperature:
−17.0 °C
Sea conditions:
n/a
Sea temperature:
−1.8 °C

Comments

Completed Ice Station 1 by 1800 yesterday. Flew aerial photography and floe sampling missions this morning before encroaching low cloud stopped operations. Presently selecting site in this locale for next ice station. REGARDS Ian and Vicky

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