Brian Powell - Images from Antarctica

Morning halo

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:34:37 UTC

Peng

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Pen2

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Pen3

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Pen1

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Map

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:34:37 UTC

Map of Antarctica. The research cruise will be in the Weddell Sea (east of the Antarctic Cape). We will be focusing our study on the Maud Rise: an underwater sea mount in the North-Eastern area of the Weddell Sea.

Ice on Deck!

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:34:37 UTC

An image of the Nathaniel B. Palmer deck showing the build up of ice present on the ship.

Ship

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:34:37 UTC

We will be on the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer operated by Raytheon for the National Science Foundation.

Ice camp1

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Brian

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Bigberg2

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Bri2

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Pen

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Rosette

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Kite

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Crabs

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Local fisherman unload their crab cargo in the mornings. Mmmmmmm, butter.

Dogs

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Ship

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:34:37 UTC

Here are a couple of us as we walk up to the ship. Here you see the aft crane and working deck...

Vane

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Briballoon

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Weather Balloons are fun.