Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
16677
Universal time (UTC):
05:30
Australian time (AEST):
15:30
Position:
64° 50′ S, 117° 0′ E
Distance in last 24 hours:
7 NM
Weather conditions:
fine, 2/8 cloud, wind 200/07 kt
Air temperature:
−14.1 °C
Sea conditions:
n/a
Sea temperature:
−1.8 °C

Comments

Occupied Ice Station 2 yesterday, but evacuated before completing work when extensive cracks opened. Maintained position overnight and finished station this morning when no further breaks occurred. About to commence flying for floe sampling and German E-M ice thickness bird.

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