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1 January 2012 [Audio Journal] Space Weather Instruments: Search Coil Magnetometer

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Magnetometers One of the instruments that Bob and Andy keep running at the AGOs is a magnetometer. A magnetometer measures the strength and changes of the magnetic field. The magnetic field interacts with weather from outer space, so by studying the magnetic field, one can better understand how

3 January 2012 Heading Home?

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Travel Update I just dropped off my bags for the flight tonight. Initially I thought I would leave on time, around 2 or 3 a.m. tomorrow morning. Of course, this could all change if weather gets bad. It started snowing tonight and the plane is now delayed. Hopefully it will get here tomorrow

28 December 2011 Getting to the AGO

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The Twin Otter To get to AGO 4, we will take a Twin Otter plane. Twin otters are a common way to travel to and from field sites here. Unlike the LC-130 plane I arrive to the South Pole in, twin otters do not have skis. Since there is snow drift at many of the remote sites, the twin otter pilots

30 December 2011 [Audio Journal] Building an Automated Weather System

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What is an Automated Weather Station? Here at AGO 4, I will be building an Automated Weather Station (AWS). The AWS is a tower that has instruments on it which records information about the weather. It sends weather information to a satellite, which transmits it to people at the University of

Expedition Interview on ABC Memphis

Television interview with PolarTREC teacher Alex Eilers' and her upcoming expedition to study Weddell seals in the Ross Sea.

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Expedition Interview on CBS Memphis

Television interview with PolarTREC teacher Alex Eiler’s and her upcoming expedition to study Weddell seals in the Ross Sea.

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2 January 2012 Physical Preparation – Part 2

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Physical Preparation – Part 2 Now that I’ve given my legs a workout – it’s time for my back! The video you are about to see was taken a few weeks ago when there were still leaves on the ground. Yes, only a few weeks ago there were still leaves in my yard. And if there were any left, I’d be out

1 January 2012 Physical Preparation – Part 1

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Physical Preparation – Part 1 Many of you have asked me questions on the ‘Ask the Team’ section of my webpage. And, a popular question has been… ‘What do you have to do to get physically prepared for going on your trip’? I absolutely love questions like this because they provide inspiration for

2 January 2012 Food at the AGO

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Travel Update Today is my last day at the South Pole. I am sad to leave here, but excited to return to my friends, family and students. Unless there are weather delays, I will fly to McMurdo this afternoon, spend a day there, and then fly back to ChristChurch, New Zealand on Wednesday. The next

1 January 2012 Space Weather Instruments: Search Coil Magnetometer

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Happy New Year! I was able to celebrate the New Year at the South Pole. Many people dressed up in costumes and danced to live bands. It was a great way to bring in 2012! Unfortunately I can't download pictures from my camera, but I'll be sure to post them when I get it worked out! ##Magnetometers