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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 2004-05: VUWAE 49
LOGISTIC NOTES
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LOGISTIC NOTES
EVENT DIARY
| Date | Main Activities and Location | Other Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 14-15 | Cavanagh & Matheson (K450) to C. Roberts from Scott Base | Hagglunds traverse |
| 16 | Pyne & Kingan to C. Roberts from Evans P. Gl. | Transfer from K049 by Twin OtterREFUGE AND RESEARCH HUTS |
| 16-19 | Calibration, levelling and Maintenance of the tide gauge at Cape Roberts | |
| 19 | Party of 4 return to Scott Base |
REFUGE AND RESEARCH HUT
| refuge/research hut name | Cape Roberts Huts |
| Overall condition | Good |
| Scale and condition of provisions | |
| Suitability of location | |
| Unnecessary equipment or rubbish/debris in the area | None, removed on previous K049 traverse 28-29 Oct. |
Comment: Some Science equipment was left in the accommodation hut (Palace) for return in January to Scott Base ANDRILL LST container.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
*Sites Visited
| Site name | Cape Roberts |
| Site location (coordinates/description) | |
| Dates occupied | 15-19 November |
| Total days (or hours) at site | |
| Maximum number of people at site (your event) | 4 |
| Total person-days (or person-hours) at site | 16 man days |
| Main activity undertaken | Cape Roberts Tide Gauge |
| Cumulative impacts observed | None |
Chemicals
| Chemical form | Calcium Chloride |
| Quantity used | 1 kg |
| Location of use | |
| Purpose | Melting ice at tide gauge transducer. |
Chemicals
| Chemical form | Ethanol |
| Quantity used | 5 litres |
| Location of use | |
| Purpose | Melting ice at tide gauge transducer. |
Waste management
| Location | Cape Roberts |
| Approximate quantity | Urine |
| Disposal methods | Tide crack |
Comment: Rubbish and solid human wastes returned to Scott Base