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Immediate report of Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition 1989-90: VUWAE 34

Planning

Planning

Logistic planning for the field season was undertaken by Gamble, Smellie (BAS), McIntosh and Panter (NSF) at the Congress of the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior held in Santa Fe, New Mexico during June 1989. There, a schedule for fieldwork during the 1989/90 season was formulated. A Put-in site was agreed upon and dates for flights arranged.

Atkinson and Gamble had the opportunity to undertake additional planning when they met at the Tekapo orientation meeting. We two are of the opinion that the Tekapo orientation meeting is a worthwhile and valuable exercise. A first, and perhaps only opportunity for all participants in the NZARP to meet and an opportunity to brush up on many skills and techniques.

Additional comments are contained in the Appendix prepared by Bill Atkinson in consultation with myself and other party members.