Conclusion :

As well as the persons already mentioned in the text, I would like to than! Eric Sax by, for support in Christchurch; Sherel1e King., for help with word processing systems; also Dave Geddes, Barry Were, and particularly John Alexander, for direction and assistance at Scott Base.

In addition, my regards to the other members of K04S / SO81 and DSIR Antarctic, for good company and a good field season.