Survey report 1997/98 summer season Voyage 4 to 5 Australian Antarctic Division Author - Chris Watson / AAD

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This report has been prepared as a supplement to the 1997/98 Survey Report by John Hyslop and contains solely comments and recommendations as seen from the perspective of the volunteer survey student. It is hoped this report may be of some use in the future planning and operation of Surveying and Mapping expeditions to Antarctica.


The report has been divided according to each area visited and discusses the work achieved and highlights any possible improvements either in the actual surveys undertaken or the execution of the program as a whole. Typical issues include helicopter operations, aerial photography, the oblique mount, collaboration with other field parties, transportation and so on.

VOYAGE SOUTH

The voyage south provided the ideal opportunity to begin the detailed planning of the work to come. Flight planning for the photography was started and locations for photo control throughout the offshore islands at Mawson were determined. It was important to prioritize which work was to be undertaken first throughout the offshore islands at Mawson. This was to ensure the most important work was completed before the sea ice deteriorated and prevented travel on quads.


The voyage to Mawson went via Casey where the surveyors were required to undertake a small amount of work during the stop over. Ice conditions prevented the Aurora reaching Casey. John and I were unable to make it to Casey due to the long fly off and limited time. Ian Sutherland (Station Leader at Casey) informed us that snow conditions over the station would have prevented most survey work anyway. This was the perfect example that survey work in Antarctica is totally dependent on current weather conditions in addition to the 'A' factor. This highlighted the fact that all plans for work in the Antarctic are required to be 'dynamic' and hence the various priorities listed in the brief were appreciated.


It was quite frustrating spending close to 4 weeks on the Aurora before arriving on the continent and beginning the work proper. The frustration culminated in the problem with the Aurora's rudder and expeditioners being told we may be returning to Australia even though we were within fly-off distance to Mawson.

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Survey report 1997/98 summer season Voyage 4 to 5 Australian Antarctic Division Author - Chris Watson / AAD
Date (Publication)
2007-01-24
Edition
1

Originator

Brolsma, H. and Watson, C.

Publisher

Australian Antarctic Data Centre

Principal investigator

BROLSMA, HENK
Australian Antarctic Division
203 Channel Highway
Kingston
Tasmania
7050
Australia

Collaborator

WATSON, CHRISTOPHER
University of Tasmania
Sandy Bay
Tasmania
7005
Australia
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CAASM Metadata
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https://data.aad.gov.au/metadata/records/survey_1997-98_V4_V5_2

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AU/AADC > Australian Antarctic Data Centre, Australia - AADC, DATA OFFICER (DATA CENTER CONTACT)
Australian Antarctic Division
203 Channel Highway
Kingston
Tasmania
7050
Australia
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  • Biota
  • Imagery base maps earth cover
  • Inland waters
  • Oceans
  • Planning cadastre

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1997-12-06 1998-02-14
NASA/GCMD Earth Science Keywords
  • EARTH SCIENCE > HUMAN DIMENSIONS > BOUNDARIES > BOUNDARY SURVEYS
  • EARTH SCIENCE > HUMAN DIMENSIONS > INFRASTRUCTURE
  • EARTH SCIENCE > HUMAN DIMENSIONS > ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE/MANAGEMENT > LAND MANAGEMENT > LAND USE/LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION
  • EARTH SCIENCE > TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE > SURFACE WATER > SURFACE WATER FEATURES > LAKES/RESERVOIRS
  • EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > TIDES
  • EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > BIRDS
  • EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES
Keywords
  • survey
  • Tide Gauge
  • Aerial Photography
  • GPS
  • map
  • lakes
  • lake levels
NASA/GCMD Earth Science Keywords
  • Cameras
  • TIDE GAUGES
  • GPS > Global Positioning System
NASA/GCMD Earth Science Keywords
  • HELICOPTER
  • FIELD SURVEYS
  • AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
NASA/GCMD Earth Science Keywords
  • AMD/AU
  • CEOS
  • AMD
NASA/GCMD Earth Science Keywords
  • CONTINENT > ANTARCTICA > Casey
  • CONTINENT > ANTARCTICA > Davis
  • CONTINENT > ANTARCTICA > Mawson
  • GEOGRAPHIC REGION > POLAR

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Australian Antarctic Division
203 Channel Highway
Kingston
Tasmania
7050
Australia

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See the report for further information. The values provided in spatial coverage are approximate only. The 1997/98 MAGIP season of 5 months was the longest in recent years. The survey team worked very well together and a great variety of work was completed. It is hoped that this report in addition to the Survey Report by John Hyslop (See metadata record survey_1997-98_V2_V5) is of benefit to future survey parties. This report should at least help prepare the assistant surveyor for the type of work and difficulties they are likely to encounter.
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2015-08-17 - record updated by Dave Connell to correct download URL.

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CONNELL, DAVE J.
Australian Antarctic Division
203 Channel Highway
Kingston
Tasmania
7050
Australia

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Australian Antarctic Division

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AADC

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