Field Campaigns Begin: Snow Sampling Expeditions
With all mandatory training completed, scientists and BELARE crew members are embarking on field campaigns to carry out their planned research. On December 31st, Sarah Wouthy and field guide Sebastian Corret set off for the L0 Ice Rise to start collecting snow samples for the PASPARTOUT project. Meanwhile, expedition leader Alain Hubert and Tim Grosrenaud scouted routes and prepared safe mooring locations for future operations along the coast, ensuring smooth and safe missions for the scientific team.
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Alain and Tim load everything onto the Prinoth, including survival gear, tents, and supplies, for their journey across the harsh Antarctic environment and a stop at Perseus Airfield.
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Aerial view of the long route the team must navigate to reach the field sites safely.
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All equipment for manually collecting snow samples on the expedition is prepared and will later be shipped back to Belgium for analysis.
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The team gathers to wish Sarah a good and safe trip before she departs for the L0 Ice Rise.
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