AWI Operations and Mobile Field Camp
Scientists from the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) are in Crown Bay to do a geophysical survey using their newly equipped Basler plane. As Antarctic Operator, the International Polar Foundation provides them with all logistics required during their mission.
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Arrival of the scientists in Crown Bay aboard their fully equipped Basler plane.
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The air strip created for the duration of the mission.
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A mobile camp made of containers has been installed in Crown Bay for the German team. Kistof and François are installing a module to connect two containers.
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The accommodation container and the kitchen container are now connected!
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Illir working on the accommodation container.
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The two containers on the left contain the sleeping rooms.
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Here is what the interior looks like. A cozy workplace and kitchen for scientists in the field.
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A bathroom.
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Basler plane refueling using the drums bought by the Mary Arctica.
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Aerial view of AWI's mobile base camp at the coast.
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General view of Crown Bay, with the air strip and the German "container village".
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