Victoria University of Wellington Library
Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1984-85: VUWAE 29
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
LIST of FIGURES and TABLES
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SUMMARY OF VUWAE 29
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SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS
PLIO-PLEISTOCENE
CIROS (K041)
- P.J. Barrett and Scientific Staff
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Background
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Programme
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Results
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Publication
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Future work
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Acknowledgments
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References
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GRANITE HARBOUR SEDIMENTATION STUDY (K042) - Tony Macpherson
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Mackay Glacier Movement
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Glacial Debris
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Ocean Currents
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Aeolian Sediment
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Sediment Trapping
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Equipment
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BEDROCK STUDIES (K043)
Structure and Metamorphism of the Basement Complex (K043A) - R.J. Korsch
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Abstract
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References
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Bedrock Studies (K043B) - P.G. Fitzgerald
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Abstract
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New Harbour
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Miers Valley
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Blue Glacier area
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References
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GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION IN NVL (K045) - Jean Olson and Richard Kellett
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Abstract
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Programme
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Introduction
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Geophysical Surveys on Browning Pass
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Geophysical Surveys near the Priestley Glacier Field Camp
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Geophysical Survey of the Campbell Glacier near the Mt Queensland Field Camp
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R.E.S. Surveys
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A.A.M.T. Surveys
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Future Research
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Management
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Acknowledgments
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FIELD NOTES
CIROS SCIENCE LOG - A.R. Pyne
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GRANITE HARBOUR STUDIES (K042)
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Narrative
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References
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Vehicle Summary
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Field Equipment
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Garbage Disposal
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Communications
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Recommendations
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ADDENDUM TO 1984 IMMEDIATE REPORT - GRIZZLY DELUXE MOTOR TOBOGGAN
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BEDROCK STUDIES (K043A)
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Narrative
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Weather
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Communications
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Transport
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Field Equipment
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Refuge Hut
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Guest Foreign Scientists
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Itinerary
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BEDROCK STUDIES (K043B)
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Narrative
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Helicopter Movements
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Weather
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Communications
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Recommendations
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Itinerary
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NOTES on TRAVELLING with TOBOGGANS - Simon Vincent
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Sea Ice
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Notes
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Blue Glacier
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Notes
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Suggestions
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Summary
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Notes on travelling in the Blue Glacier area
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Notes on Field Equipment
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Vehicle Itinerary - Grizzly toboggans SM053, SM054
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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VUW Publications 1984
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Appendix 1 - VUWAE 29 Cargo
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