Future Research

During 1990-91 we propose re-visiting Allan Hills, following a short visit in 1988-89. The programme at Allan Hills will concentrate on the fluvial processes that were occurring during Beacon Deposition. We aim to develop a model which is better able to explain the geometry and formation of fluvial sediments than existing models (Allan 1963, 1965, Smith 1989).

We intend to process data in the field using personal computers which we plan to house in a hut of some sort. As Allan Hills is a location visited frequently by both New Zealand and American parties the provision of a semi-permanent structure should be considered.

The only changes to the proposed programme for 1990-91 are likely to be in timing of personnel.

Discussions are continuing with the New Zealand Geological survey over the possible cooperative publication of a 1:25,000 geological map of Allan Hills.