Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1972-73: VUWAE 17
4. Lake Vanda Project
4. Lake Vanda Project
To check on the physical limnology of Lake Vanda to compare with measurements made by VUWAE 12 5 years ago, and to measure profiles of current velocity.
Major requirements requested from Antarctic Division were:-
Toboggans, spares and tools | 1 Oct. 23 - Nov. 8 2 Dec. 2 - Jan. 18 1 Dec. 28 - Jan. 13 |
Sleds | 3 |
Polar tents | 3 |
Petrol | 60 gals. |
Kerosene for primuses | 52 gals. |
Kerosene for drill coolant | 40 gals. |
Food | 18 20-man day food boxes |
Scott Base assistant/mechanic from Nov. 12 - Jan. 23
Logistic support requested was:-
44 hours (17 flights) helicopter time.