Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1999-2000: VUWAE 44
2. Planing
2. Planing
i) |
With the application process The application procedure is very well organised resulting in a smooth process. However, the two year application mode seems somewhat too long and unflexible to plan PhD or Postdoctoral projects, limiting significantly the contribution of young researcher to Antarctic science. |
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With Antarctica New Zealand staff Antarctica New Zealand staff appeared very helpful and competent page 3 |
iii) |
Provision of maps and aerial photographs The provision of maps was poor and badly organised. Consequently maps and aerial photographs have been ordered directly from USGS. |
iv) |
To Pre-season Information The information received was valuable and timely. However, it would have been helpful to receive a blank copy of this report and the field manual significantly before leaving into the field. |
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To Medicals, documentation and flights to Antarctica All this was well explained and organised. |