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Study of Space Weather is important to several modern industries importantly terrestrial and space communications, personnel in spacecraft and high flying aircraft, and electric power transmission.
For the scientists and technicians who work in Antarctica and their families, returning to normal family and work life can be challenging.
The project aims to investigate the multidimensional sub-surface structures in the southern Prince Charles Mountains using the airborne geophysical data acquired during Prince Charles Mountains Expedition of Germany-Australia (PCMEGA).
Snow and Sea ice thickness and the processes which determine them are not well understood but are critical for understanding and predicting our climate.
This project will use a multibeam echo sounder to map the seafloor geomorphology, sedimentary structures and textures on the George V continental shelf, slope and rise in order to understand the modern sea floor characteristics…
This study investigates the role of Antarctic skuas in the transmission of diseases to royal and king penguins on Macquarie Island. Using blood samples and cloacal swabs we will assess the parasites and viral diseases of the Antarctic skua and the two penguin species.
Amino acid dating, in conjunction with 14C radiocarbon dating has been extensively used in Antarctic studies.
Fulvic Acids are a complex mixture of orgainc compounds derived from the breakdown of biogenic matter and play an important role in the transport of nutrients and contaminants in the environment.
The cloud nucleation agent, dimethylsulfide, produced via microbial metabolism of dimethylsulfoxide, impacts significantly upon global climate. This reaction is catalysed by a molybdenum-containing enzyme from the metallo-oxotransferase superfamily.
The orchid Nematoceras (Corybas) dienema has been found in several distinct locations on Macquarie Island. Our results this year indicate there are two species, rather than the one previously thought to be on the island.