Information

Report (sitrep) ID:
20400
Universal time (UTC):
08:29
Australian time (AEST):
19:29
Position:
58° 2′ S, 121° 5′ E
Heading:
252
Speed:
14.4 kn
Distance in last 24 hours:
317 NM
Weather conditions:
Overcast, 5 knots SE
Air temperature:
3.2 °C
Sea conditions:
WNW 4.5m swell
Sea temperature:
4.3 °C

Comments

Today we finalised the training and briefing program prior to arriving at Davis and Mawson. We had our first refuel meeting.

One of the projects we have on the ship involves a couple of computer graphics arts fellows. The focus of the Arts Fellowship is to digitally capture the wonder, intricacy and complexity of a complete resupply voyage lifecycle of RV Aurora Australis. They hope to document as many dimensions of each stage through 3D vision (LIDAR), video and still photography, trackers and interviews at every stage of the cycle. The product will be a tribute to the Aurora as she completes her role as the Australian Antarctic Division resupply steed.

The arts fellows have been scanning people including the VL holding (as always, of course) his mug of tea!


Cheers

Andy and Amy
FTM

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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.

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