Images and stories from 2010
This is a compilation of images and sometimes information about the photos. If you would like to contribute or correct any of the information, please contact webmaster@anareclub.org.au
Lidar, Davis 2010
Photo by Nick Roden
LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) instruments shoot a beam of laser light into the air to measure atmospheric density, temperature, wind speed and aerosol particles.
The Davis Station Lidar is programmed to study the middle atmosphere, between 10 and 90 kilometres above the earth’s surface since 2001. The main aim of the Davis Lidar is to investigate the long-tem climate and characteristics of the Antarctic atmosphere in the study of global climate change.
A second, high-powered German laser will be installed at Davis station this summer as part of a collaboration between the Australian Antarctic Division and Germany’s Leibnitz-Institute of Atmospheric Physics. The new German LIDAR will use a different wave length to reach higher into the lower thermosphere, to an altitude of 80-100 kilometres.
The Drive In, Davis, 2010
During the winter period a ‘drive in movie night is usually planned. Expeditioners roll up in Haggulands (tracked over snow vehicles) and watch the film which is projected onto hills covered in snow or icebergs marrooned in the sea ice. ‘The Thing’ is one of the favorite films…and the scariest!
A series of old fuel drums with lights show the way.
Photo by Nick Roden
Davis -Zhon Shan Traverse, Davis 2010 Photo by Nick Roden
Aurora over met building, Davis. Photo by Nick Roden.
Time lapse photography, Davis. Photo by Nick Roden
Macquarie Island 2011
Overhead view of station.
From front to back:
SAD (Southern Aurora Donga), Garden Cove with surgery /mess adjacent,
Hassleborough House with pointed roof, Green store,
Magnetic hut beside the track up to Wireless Hill.
Photo by Greg Stone.
Helicopter in front of the satelite dome. Photo by Greg Stone.
Wild life hazards when met ballons are released. Photo by Greg Stone.
Weaners in front of the bureau of meteorology office. Photo by Greg Stone
Isthmus behind fuel farm complete with elephant seal wallows. Photo by Greg Stone.
King penguins in front of the fire hut.
Treking over the plateau on field training with a squall about to arrive. Photo by Greg Stone.
