Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
17120
Universal time (UTC):
04:25
Australian time (AEST):
15:25
Position:
64° 39′ S, 107° 37′ E
Heading:
288.7
Speed:
0.2 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
5 NM
Weather conditions:
Wind is 0.3 Knots at 34
Air temperature:
−9.4 °C
Sea conditions:
Calm
Sea temperature:
−1.8 °C

Comments

Completed flying to Casey this morning. Total of 8800 kg including 41 people flown into Casey, 2400 kg of RTA on board. One helicopter remaining at Casey. Found suitable floe for sea ice work. Will deploy tent and gear for 3 day station this afternoon. Penguins and seals watching our performance.

Vicky and Karin (Barbara's at Law Dome)

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