BELARE 2011-2012: Facing the challenge
As winter approaches, the last occupants of Belgium's Princess Elisabeth Antarctic Station have departed. Alain Hubert looks back on the BELARE 2011-12, one of the most challenging seasons faced by…
News from Antarctica
Interested in what's happening down at Princess Elisabeth? News from the field are posted here regularily to keep you updated about what's going on.
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Last Message of the Season
Checking our mailboxes this morning, we were surprised to find an email from Alain Hubert. Due to degrading weather conditions, the shut-down of the station and the departure of all…
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Kristof Soete: A Mechanic’s Perspective
Kristof Soete, who has been a key member of the BELARE team for five consecutive seasons, offers a glimpse into life as a mechanic at PEA.
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Last Week at Princess Elisabeth
Time flies when you are busy! We have just entered the last week of the 2011-2012 season at Princess Elisabeth. Yet there is still so much to be done before…
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Preparing the Station for Overwintering
Without a station in good working order, scientific research cannot take place. Our technical team has been very busy preparing the station and equipment for next season.
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New Solar Panels and Another Trip to the Coast
In the coming days, the IPF team is going to be busy with two missions: installing and testing a new model of photovoltaic solar panels and dismantling the scientific base…
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Team Rotation
During the season, team rotations are always important moments, filled with mixed emotions. Part of you feels sad to see people you have worked with for months go, but you…
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Being an Antarctic Operator
Being in Antarctica for four months, you get to see and do amazing things. Sometimes, you even think you are on another planet! But behind the scenes, there are an…
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A Short Sunday Break
Today the weather is a bit dull: no sun and a 40 km/h wind. But it's Sunday and we all deserve some time off. Eight of us decided to go…
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A German Village at the Coast
Being at the coast for a couple of weeks, scientists need to be able to work in good conditions. As an Antarctic Operator, it is our job to provide the…