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Robotic Science on the High Antarctic Plateau ASHLEY, Prof. Michael Australia (or home country), Other Antarctic Location (Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands)

Australia is exceptionally well placed to lead and partner international programs in Antarctic astronomy. These bring industry access to cutting edge technology and create opportunities in the infrastructure and support of Antarctic research.

Modelling ocean wave / sea ice interactions: experimental validation and assimilation into operational models. BENNETTS, Dr Luke Australia (or home country)

Although the floating sea ice surrounding the Antarctic damps ocean waves, they may still be detected hundreds of kilometres from the ice edge. Over this distance the waves leave an imprint of broken ice, which is susceptible to winds, currents, and lateral melting.

Antarctic Black Carbon Records of Past Climate and Fire Emissions EDWARDS, Dr Peter (Ross) Casey, Australia (or home country)

The project’s goals are to investigate climate change in the Australian region and fire emissions of black carbon over the 20th Century from Antarctic ice core records.

Determination of the ultraviolet radiation environment at the Australian Antarctic Stations using broadband and spectral instrumentation HENDERSON, Dr Stuart Casey, Davis, Mawson

The project aims to measure the levels of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) at each of the permanently manned Australian Antarctic Stations on a continuous basis.

Greenhouse gases in the southern atmosphere ETHERIDGE, Dr David Australia (or home country), Casey, Macquarie Island, Mawson

Gases released by human activity (greenhouse and ozone depleting gases) contribute to global climate change. The Antarctic region is well located to measure global background changes in the gases.

Development of contaminant metal removal systems suitable for implementation in cold regions. STEVENS, Prof. Geoffrey (Geoff) Casey, Australia (or home country)

This project will develop materials and methods for the stabilization and removal of metal contaminants from cold regions contaminated sites. It involves laboratory studies, mathematical modelling and field implementation.

Interactions between ice shelf and ocean in the cavity beneath the Amery Ice Shelf. GALTON-FENZI, Dr Benjamin (Ben) Australia (or home country), Other Antarctic Location (Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands)

Ice shelves are a key component of the ice-ocean climate system and are vulnerable to projected changes in ocean temperature. They play a pivotal role in the discharge of ice to the ocean and its contribution to changes in sea-level.

Status and trends of Macquarie Island Albatrosses and Giant Petrels: management and conservation of threatened seabirds ALDERMAN, Dr Rachael Macquarie Island

Albatross and petrel populations have declined globally due to interactions with fishing operations.

What is happening in Enderby Land ? TREGONING, Dr Paul Australia (or home country), Other Antarctic Location (Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands)

The Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) mission is used to "weigh" Antarctica to derive estimates of mass balance changes.

Southern Ocean circulation and water mass formation in a warming world RINTOUL, Dr Stephen (Steve) Marine Science

The Southern Ocean helps to slow the rate of climate change by absorbing heat and carbon dioxide. But as the earth warms, the ability of the Southern Ocean to provide this service will likely decrease.

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