Conference Proceedings
The International Trans-Antarctic Scientific Expedition (ITASE): An overview
PA Mayewski, M Frezzotti, N Bertler, T Van Ommen, GS Hamilton, TH Jacka, B Welch, M Frey, D Qin, J Ren, J Simões, M Fily, H Oerter, F Nishio, E Isaksson, R Mulvaney, P Holmund, V Lipenkov, I Goodwin
Annals of Glaciology | Published : 2005
Abstract
From its original formulation in 1990 the International Trans-Antarctic Scientific Expedition (ITASE) has had as its primary aim the collection and interpretation of a continent-wide array of environmental parameters assembled through the coordinated efforts of scientists from several nations. ITASE offers the ground-based opportunities of traditional-style traverse travel coupled with the modern technology of GPS, crevasse detecting radar, satellite communications and multidisciplinary research. By operating predominantly in the mode of an oversnow traverse, ITASE offers scientists the opportunity to experience the dynamic range of the Antarctic environment. ITASE also offers an important i..
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