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Report on the Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition 1963-64: VUWAE 8
Personnel:
Personnel:
As with V.U.W.A.E. 6 it was decided to maintain a 6 man expedition so that it could operate as three 2 man elements in the field, if necessary. A change in Scientific Leader during the season was planned for; therefore 7 men were involved:-
- W. M. Prebble, Temporary Junior Lecturer, Geology Department, V.U.W. (Leader).
- Professor A. T. Wilson, Chemistry Dept., V.U.W. (Scientific Leader first part of season)
- Professor H. W. Wellman, Geology Dept., V.U.W. (Scientific Leader Second part of season).
- R. A. Hoare, Physics Dept., V.U.W. (Deputy Leader).
- R. A. Henderson, Geology Dept., V.U.W.
- D. A. House, Chemistry Dept., V.U.W.
- K. B. Popplewell. Chemistry Dept., V.U.W.
The personnel performed distinct scientific duties according to their respective fields, but there was of course a great deal of [unclear: familiarisation] by each member outside his own field. The stage was soon reached where each member was able to participate in every aspect of the expedition's work. Mostly the party worked as a 6 man unit on a specific task but occasionally split up into 2 man or 3 man units which kept in close contact by daily radio communication.