Selection of photos from the 2019-2020 fieldwork in Antarctica. Please contact the team for permission to reuse any the images / access higher-res versions.
The UoM team (L) Katie, Romain, Geoff and Wouter (R) in Punta AreanasRothera 67 S 68 WGeoff unpacking the cargo
Arrival at Rothera Research Station. Cargo in Dash 7 during flight from Chile to RotheraAssembling the metal detector panelsAssembling the metal detector panelsAssembling the metal detector panels
Electronic box checkingFuelField training with RobGeoff field trainingCrevasse trainingDusk in RotheraPenguin!Wouter departs to the fieldSky Blu refueling stopOn the Ronne on route to HalleyCliffs at Therons depotGeoff and Rob leaving for the fieldRomain and Taff at WhichawaysHalley research stationHalley research stationHalley modulesLoving the cargo lines and load sheetsWhichaway campWhichaway camp under low clourdsGeoff and Wouter in the fieldGeoff and a meteorite
Wouter trouble shootingField training with RobLinked travel trainingField training with RobField training with RobTraining at RotheraGeoff admiring the wildlifeGeoff on routeGeoff, Romain and Rob depart to HalleyCargo in the Twin Otter Penguin colony from the airPenguin colony from the airOtter crew of Dutch and Mark Co-pilot TaffHalley research station visitDrewry accommodationChasm one ice fraction near HalleyRomain and Taff out exploringMeteorite findRob and a meteorite
Meeting up with Romain and Taff in the fieldTo the field!FieldcampPanel test trackWouter at workPanel drivingPanel drivingMeteorite discoveryMeteorite discoveryMeteorite discoveryMeteorite discoveryMeteorite discoveryKatie panel drivingWouter and Katie solderingWouter dismantling circuit boardsTrip to Halliday nunatakTrip to Halliday nunatakHalliday samplingPI gets snappedPanel draggingGeoff and meteoriteSledge Evatt takes a batteringThe JCR back in RotheraSome more meteoritesFinal meteorite findhomeward bound
Meeting up with Rob, Wouter and GeoffSkiway approachThe team reunited: (L) Romain, Mark, Katie, Rob, Wouter, Geoff and TaffPanel construction beginsPanel drivingPanel drivingMeteorite discoveryRomain and meteorite discoveryMeteorite discoveryMeteorite discoveryKatie and meteorite discoveryMeteorite discoveryPanel draggingKatie repairing the panelsTrip to Halliday nunatakThe team at HallidayMeteorite findPanel tracks in snowHappy Christmas from the teamEnjoying the blue ice viewRomain, Geoff and Wouter leave the fieldPacking up camp for the moveRomain and Geoff on way homeKatie and Taff wrap up the seasonSurface searching