We flew our third and likely final heli day yesterday. We installed three winter-over ice sites and an additional four summer ice sites. That brings our grand total so far to 27 GPSA Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system used to track the location or position of objects on the Earth’s surface. sites! We are slated to fly on the Twin OtterA highly maneuverable utility aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada. It can be flown slowly and in tight circles, and is designed for 20 passengers, short takeoffs and landings, and often used for cargo, passengers, and as a science platform. this morning to install our final two winter-over ice sites on two subglacial lakes on the upper plateau of The Byrd. Right now we are holding for weather clearance.
More pictures posted soon!
Date
Location
McMurdo Station
Expedition
Weather Summary
Partly cloudy, flurries, gentle breeze
Temperature
14
Wind Speed
8
Wind Chill
3
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