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2006-2007 Antarctica

November 10, 2006

Update provided by Matthew Kippenhan, RPSC

Digging out the field camp. Photo: Raytheon Polar Services

Dear WAIS Divide team,

Field reports and photos are coming in from our team at WAIS Divide:

Camp wintered well. Significant drifting on winter berms and arch facility occurred over the winter
Put-in construction crew went in on 02 Nov.
All camp structures are up and heated as of yesterday
Crew is working on generators, electricity, and communications for structures
Excellent weather has helped the construction and camp staff during the past week
Camp expected to open on schedule - 15 Nov.
Arch construction crew is expected to arrive at camp on 15 Nov.
Materials for arch are trickling into McM
Crew expects some delays in interior construction schedule (details uncertain at this time)
8 fixed wing missions have been completed to WAIS Divide to date
Science activities expected to start on schedule once camp is up and running
Temperature at camp was around - 46 F.

I'll send additional updates as I receive information.

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