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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.

ii)

With Antarctica New Zealand staff

Antarctica New Zealand staff appeared very helpful and competent

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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.

v)

To Medicals, documentation and flights to Antarctica

All this was well explained and organised.