18.8.2022: A peek into some field test measurements
Taking a sneak peek at some of the AUV data from Billefjorden, we can see a salinity plot showing seawater at –2°C deep down,…
15.8.2022: A video from field tests in Isfjorden, Svalbard with UNIS
10-14.8.2022: Fieldwork in Isfjorden, Svalbard
A key aim of the course has been to deploy underwater robots in the field, and to get a feel of field operations using…
6.8.2022: Polar bears and Pyramiden
Pyramiden is an abandoned mining settlement built by the Soviet Union in Billefjorden at the edge of the Nordenskjöld glacier. In its heyday, it…
2.8.2022: UNIS Water Safety Training
A safety briefing at UNIS. We will be going out on fieldwork in Isfjorden, and as preparation, we had a Health Safety and Environment…
31.7.2022: Out on a glacier
To acclimatize and get to know our new colleagues, we went out on a hike to the Foxfonna glacier, together with a husky! Over…
30.7.2022: Longyearbyen and UNIS
Here, you see a view of Longyearbyen and Adventfjorden. On our first day in town, we explored Longyearbyen, Svalbard’s largest settlement. 2100 people live…
Mar 10: My last blog post for NBP2202
Li Ling – Mar 10: As beautiful and remarkable the journey to West Antarctica has been, like any journey, it eventually comes to an…
Mar 7: Engine room tour, and we can see South America now!
Li Ling – Mar 7: This morning when I got up, we have principally left the Drake Passage! The crossing went so quick! It…
Mar 6: Crossing the Drake Passage and Picture a Scientist movie
Li Ling – Mar 6: Today we are speeding our way through the Drake Passage. The stronger wind will arrive in around two days,…