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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1984-85: VUWAE 29

Summary

Summary

1.Experience gained by previous field parties with respect to: travel, safety, local conditions and method of travel in difficult areas should be more readily available to new staff. This could be in the form of simple booklet covering items mentioned earlier.
2.The Grizzly toboggans functioned exceptionally well on snow-covered terrain, it is also felt there is no reason why they can not be used successfully on sea ice even though they are not designed for ice travel. However, it must be recognised, this will result in reduced functional life of machine and, in particular, all track running gear (and hence considerably more maintenance will be necessary). Because of this it is suggested that two particular machines are always used on the sea ice with the newest ones being kept for the easier snow travelling.
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This report is offered in a positive manner and the writer would be keen to provide any further information or assistance.